Our Team
Nathan Spring
Personal Trainer / S&C Coach / Pilates Instructor
Nathan is a principle-based coach who works to develop the fundamentals with his clients. Using his experience Nathan simplifies and breaks down these overarching principles so his clients can achieve great results and be educated for long term success.
I enjoy Nathan’s motivating but laid back approach to training. Always positive, encouraging, accommodating and inclusive. I would struggle to find a better coach – Dr Khal Alsaee
Jesse Ferguson
Accredited Exercise Physiologist / Wellness Coach
Jesse is an accredited exercise physiologist that has worked in one of the largest mental health units on the sunshine coast since 2013 and has been a part of The Local Gym team since 2012. Jesse loves getting people started with fitness and health when they don’t know where to start. He specialises in exercise for mental health and chronic pain conditions but can also help prescribe exercise programs for many medical conditions and injuries.
Jesse Ferguson is a very skilled and committed exercise physiologist and trainer who inspires confidence in his clients with his friendly manner and expertise. Jesse achieves significant positive outcomes for clients of all ages, abilities and physical and mental health needs in a highly professional and supportive environment – Dr Taye Chai
Mike Dunham
Personal Trainer / Pilates Instructor
Mike is passionate about sport and fitness, building up his knowledge as a competitor and coach over many years. He uses his own experiences and is continually looking for new innovative ideas to use when coaching, training and encouraging a wide variety of people to achieve and exceed their personal goals. His philosophy is ‘Learn the basics well and the rest will follow’.
Until now I’ve never been a great fan of going to the gym but Mike makes it fun and a enjoyable experience with a bit of torture thrown in! The great thing is Mike will adapt each session to suit my level of strength and fitness – Mark Banheeckeren
Claire Jenkins
Personal Trainer / Pilates & Yoga Instructor
After experiencing a life-threatening illness, Claire turned to yoga, pilates and group fitness classes to learn to move her body again. This experience led her to becoming qualified to teach these modalities, and more recently she has begun studying a Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science (Hons) to continue her learning.
Claire’s positivity and love for physical activity are a constant feature of her classes, and she hopes everyone leaves her classes feeling uplifted and energised.
Claire has an uplifting and motivational spirit that drives my weekly sessions! She is a very encouraging and supportive coach – Liz Clout
Karina Patrick
Pilates Instructor
Karina is a local who has been a long-standing regular at The Local Gym and TLGW Pilates Studio. She fell in love with Pilates, especially aerial silks, and loves the many benefits it brings for any age or body type. She is excited to share this passion with the TLGW Community!
With a registered Nursing background she can provide safe and knowledgeable support for people of all skill levels.
Kat Schablon
Pilates Instructor
Kat is a born and bred local who’s passionate about improving the overall well-being of her clients through the practice of Pilates. Kat holds an integrated Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and is currently studying Cert IV in Nutrition. She takes a holistic approach with her clients to help them find balance with their health, mind and body.
I’ve been seeing Kat at TLGW for a few months now doing individual rehabilitation Pilates with her. The results she’s helped me achieve have exceeded my expectations. Kat has worked collaboratively with my physiotherapist. She prepares for our sessions using her expert knowledge to plan effective exercises to assist my recovery. Kat is delightful to work with, she pays close attention to technique, she’s warm and encouraging. I’d highly recommend her for her ability to assist with any Pilates – Margaret Wells
Brenton Primmer
Personal Trainer / Student of Exercise Physiology
Brenton loves to help clients reach their personal fitness goals, and is passionate about improving clients Cardiovascular health.
As well as being a qualified Group Fitness & Personal Trainer Brenton has just over 1 year left until he is qualified as an Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist.