About John
My name is John Phillips, AKA, “The Guru”. I am 44 years old and have over 20 years’ experience and knowledge in the Health and Fitness Industry – what I don’t know, isn’t worth knowing!
I have worked and trained alongside professional athletes in the British Bobsleigh Team, the RAF, Gladiators and World’s Strongest Man, as well as training GB Athletes for competitions.
I opened the doors of Peak in July 2016, bringing a whole new Health and Fitness experience to Tavistock. I am passionate about passing my knowledge on to others and plan to expand the Peak brand even further in future!
My Qualifications
As well as a Gym Owner, I am a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist. I have additional qualifications in Boxing, Spinning, Kettlebells, TRX and Circuit Training. I also specialise in mobility and injury rehabilitation.
I am also a fully qualified Tutor and Assessor and have recently launched Peak Academy to provide a range of fitness qualifications for those wanting to pursue a career in the fitness industry.
I am also a trained First Aider with my Level 2 at work first aid qualification.
Setting a precedent and showing the other “gyms” in Tavistock “How A Gym Should Be”!
My Training
Over the years I have trained hypertrophy (weight training, bodybuilding) and as the fitness industry has moved on I have adapted to more functional fitness, including CrossFit, Plyometric training as well as calisthenics. As I get older, it is harder to keep supple and mobility becomes limited so I started incorporating stretching and mobility drills into my training regime.
About Jo
My name is Jo Taylor. As a Fitness Coach, Gym Owner and Mum (not necessarily in that order!), I know how important it is to lead a healthy lifestyle and keep fit and active, but I also know how hard it is to make health and fitness part of your everyday lifestyle and routine.
I opened Peak with John in July 2016 and wanted to show Tavistock and especially the ladies that a gym doesn’t have to be a clinical place, full of fit people – it should be a place where people of all ages and abilities come together to improve their health and fitness – like one big Fitness Family!
My Qualifications
I am a Level 3 Personal Trainer and Nutritionist with additional qualifications in Pre and Post Natal Training.
I am also a trauma-informed coach, with over 12 years experience in the field of mental health. I work primarily with women that struggle with their nutrition and mindset and help them overcome obstacles to live their best life, without limitation.
I have also created an online Fitness and Nutrition Platform – Soul Gym – jolenetaylor.co.uk/soul-gym/ that nourishes your body, mind and soul.
My Training
Being completely honest – I hated exercise and anything fitness related. However, once I discovered strength training, I found my passion. I particularly enjoy functional fitness (except burpees, because no-one loves those!) and weight training and am working hard to dispel the myth and show the ladies that lifting weights will not make you massive – only an awesome, kick-ass She-Ra!
About Jo
My name is Joanne Elmore. I am a Level 2 Gym Instructor. I got into Health and Fitness because I was morbidly obese and getting help from the Doctor wasn’t enough, I needed to make some big changes to help my life.
Going into a gym wasn’t even an option for me at the start of my journey, I was too embarrassed. I did eventually get the confidence and hired a Personal Trainer until I was able to do it on my own.
Years of working with children eating lots of sugary foods to get me through the day just saw my weight balloon to a massive 21stone and at 5ft 3 that is not good.
My Qualifications
I am a level 3 childcare professional but after years of seeing the bad relationships with food that can be created from such I young age I knew I wanted to train in something else and help others.
I am a Level 2 Fitness Instructor and a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer through Peak Academy. I specialise in strength training for women and building confidence in those who are new to a gym environment.
I am also First Aid Trained.
In the future I want to be an obesity specialist for young people. I would like to expand my knowledge in as many areas as possible including nutrition, kettlebells, spin and suspension training.
My Training
I will work with anyone with any type of goals, especially those that are new to fitness and would like to build their confidence using the gym.
I personally love weights and have noticed such a change in my own body and health since lifting. I am also a fan of circuits and any type of training that gets the body moving.
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About Josh
My name is Josh Meadows and I began my fitness journey in 2017 when I became part of the Peak Family. Since then, I developed a strong understanding of different training techniques and strength-based lifting.
During lockdown, I continued to train at home. Using some strongman equipment that I purchased, I implemented new methods of training and learnt a lot about how to make the most out of training with minimal equipment to still achieve great results.
My Qualifications
I am a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor and Strength Coach. I take a keen interest in nutrition and how that can be tailored to achieve your goals. I am also passionate about good, effective programming to get the most out of your training.
My Training
I predominantly use a blend of strength and hypertrophy training. My aim is to use my knowledge and experience to offer something different for my clients that they may have never used before. I hope to help my clients build strength, and improve form, using basic, fundamental training to get long lasting results.
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About Liz
Liz Brew is a Chartered specialist Physiotherapist. Registered with the health professionals council and all major health insurance companies and recognised by the British Olympic Association.
Liz has represented Great Britain as physiotherapist to the British Swimming Team internationally for over 15 yrs, at the Sydney Olympic games and in preparation for the Olympic Games in Athens , Beijing and London. Liz has also worked with the Great Britain Triathlon Team and Para triathlon team toward Tokyo 2020.
Formerly, Liz worked in professional Rugby Union & Rugby league including Leeds Rhinos Wakefield & Halifax Bluesox before moving to the Southwest.
My Qualifications
Liz specializes in all Sports and MSK injury prehab & rehab and injury prevention
and also has a postgraduate in Manipulative Therapy from Sheffield Hallam University along with a teaching qualification which has enabled Liz to work not only treating patients effectively but to teach the next generation of university Physiotherapy students.
Liz has also undertaken many specialized clinical qualifications and she is happy to share her knowledge to all our Peak members and family in the gym and to chat and offer advice.
My Work
Areas of specialism include:
• Clinical Pilates and Yogalates
• Neck & Back Pain Treatment
• Injury Rehabilitation
• Hydrotherapy
• Sports Massage
• Bio-mechanical Assessments
• Muscle, Sciatica and Shoulder Pain Treatment
• Acupuncture; Sports Injury; Osteopathy
• Cold Therapy
• Manual Therapy and Physiotherapy
• Manual Lymph Drainage; Bobath Therapy
• Electro and Ultrasound Therapy
• Women’s Health pre-post natal/osteoporosis & menopause Mummy MOT’s
• Sports taping / strapping
• Custom made orthotic service
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About Keri
My name is Keri Probert and I have over 20 years experience as a qualified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life fall in love with fitness.
It’s safe to say – I absolutely love what I do!
My Qualifications
Qualified in all things Group Exercise and Personal Training I hold myself accountable to provide you with the highest level of service possible. Whether you come to me for general health benefits, injury rehab, company, light relief or any other reason, my little fitness family and I are here for you.
My Training
I want you to love your workout. I take your experience seriously and do my very best to make sure you get out of your workouts everything you hoped for. From physical benefits right through to mental health benefits, I want you to feel part of a fitness family who are there to support one another.
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About Jamie
Hi, I’m Jamie and I am a MBACP Integrative Counsellor and Sport Mentor, my focus is on the mental well-being of both adults and young people, with a specialisation in supporting people with mental health/confidence & self-esteem concerns. I tailor my methods to meet the unique needs of each client, I see everyone as an individual and will never compare you to somebody else.
My Qualifications
My background includes a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling as well as working in education for over ten years with SEN experience, providing a solid foundation for my counselling practice. However, my commitment doesn’t just stop there, I personally understand the transformative benefits of counselling. I can see clients face to face in Tavistock at the wellness rooms, online, or even walk and talk sessions, this is where we can meet outdoors and let nature do what it does best. This option normally suits clients who would prefer to not be sat down in a room and to be in an open environment where they feel more comfortable.
Sport Mentoring
Having played sport for a number of years to a good level and being in around sport teams of many different disciplines, I am linked with professionals with access to gyms/ personal trainers and physios to name a few. I see second hand the importance of having a wide network in who can support you with the goals and aims you may have after working with myself. I am someone who has been through the highs and lows of sport and always found the missing link to be someone to just talk to when things were not going my way. I can work with you to create smart goals which can support you regain that passion and confidence that you may have lost. The aim is to get you heading back in the right direction, or to slow things down and evaluate where you currently are.
Get in touch with the below information and we can arrange a free 25 minute phone conversation in where I can answer any questions you may have.