Meet Our Trainers

Marc Stafford
Exercise Physiologist & Family Fitness Expert.

Marc has a widespread history in the health & fitness industry both in Australia and internationally. His education in exercise science, sports nutrition, adventure trekking and guiding, remedial massage and strength and conditioning coaching has given him a wealth of knowledge to share with the MSHF Training group.

After his extensive experience and the birth of his three daughters Marc’s passion for family health & fitness was born. We all know what it is like trying to juggle a young family and then find time to exercise yourself. Then when you do get the time, knowing what exercise is the correct and most affective.

Marc is an expert for the 30-50 year old age group and believes this is the most critical time for healthy living in most of our lives. “It is either ‘sink or swim’. Husbands and wives will either continue a healthy lifestyle or be overcome by the pressures of young children and work. Unfortunately if it is the latter, most leave themselves susceptible to or contract life threatening disease through these two decades” Marc says.

Marc has written many articles, hosted seminars and positioned himself as an expert on topics such as pre and post pregnancy fitness; restoring fitness and health after kids; nutrition for busy families; and the work, family & well-being balance.

Jack Geddes
Injury & Rehabilitation Manager and Boxing Specialist

With an extensive education in exercise science and sports coaching coupled with experience in health promotion, Jack brings a vast amount of knowledge to his training sessions and the education he shares with the MSHF Training group.

Jack holds the position of MSHF Training’s Injury & Rehabilitation manager. In this role he educates our training group with injury prevention techniques through articles, workshops and videos. If you have an existing injury he will spend the time to understand your injury and liaise with your practitioner to ensure your recovery is completed correctly.

Jack is also very well known for his boxing and strength training. A master of boxing technique, he operates our beach boxing group training sessions and personally trains many with his famous 1-on-1 boxing sessions.

Jack’s passion for strength training, boxing and rehabilitation has made his sessions extremely popular.

Sam Rowse
Client Programming Manager & Body Work Specialist

Sam has a true passion for health & fitness and sharing this with everyone around him. For this reason he is MSHF Training’s Client Programming Manager. Sam not only delivers some of the most inspiring sessions, he takes the time to get to know all members and support them with their training, nutrition and health changing journey.

Similarly, Sam is extremely well known for his body work techniques and has large numbers of people follow his Body Recovery sessions. His vast experience in endurance running and tri-athlons has given him a great understanding of the physical requirements to train for such events and the importance of recovery and looking after your body.

Sam is the co-founder of Stafford & Rowse Train & Trek. He has a true passion for fun and challenging fitness events and trekking. Sam regularly guides trekking groups each year to destinations including the Kokoda Trail in PNG, Mt. Rinjani in Lombok and the Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand.

Andrew Svikers
Adventure Trekking & Functional Strength Training Specialist

You only need to look at Andrew to realise he is the ‘Bear Grills’ of MSHF Training. He is highly known for his preparation training to many of our overseas trekking destinations, including the famous Kokoda Trail. His extensive understanding of outdoor activities and the environment have made him an expert in such training.

Forget the boring strength routines you have been previously written at gym. Leg, core and functional strength training is what Andrew is all about, he understand the importance of strengthening the whole body for daily activity.

Andrew’s training experience and extended education in the fitness industry always make his sessions challenging and heaps of fun.

Stephanie Wearne
MSHF Training Nutritionist

Steph shares her knowledge as a nutritionist with the MSHF training group. She understands training and healthy nutrition go hand in hand, you can’t have one without the other if you want long-term results.

Steph’s university education in sports, disease and weight-loss nutrition plus exercise science give her a wealth of knowledge to share with you and other members. Her experience also extends to working in hospitals and diabetes clinics.

Nutrition Week is a greatly anticipated week focused on nutrition education, workshops and healthy recipes that Steph operates quarterly for MSHF members. Nutrition consultations are also available with Steph for both MSHF Training members and the public outside of the training group.

Steph operates our state of the art Bio-Impedance body composition testing which is an available consultation for all new MSHF Training members upon joining and quarterly for current members.

Tom Rowse
MSHF Senior Trainer

Tom has had extensive experience in the health & fitness industry over the past few years. Recently returning from the USA, Tom has gained much knowledge that he implements into his motivating training sessions each week. His method is simple, strong cardio-vascular conditioning mixed with functional strength, core-stability and flexibility training is the perfect mix for long-term results.

Don’t let him fool you. Tom’s more relaxed nature doesn’t mean he won’t get the best out of you and your training. Nicknamed ‘The Smiling Assassin’ he has a gift of motivating and pushing you to achieve the results you want in a supportive manner.

Lisa Rowse
MSHF Senior Trainer

One of MSHF Trainings senior and original trainers, Lisa fast grew a reputation for her challenging training sessions…and everyone loves them! Her speciality is running and she incorporates this with many of her sessions. Lisa’s comprehensive education and experience is the fitness industry make her sessions always varied and challenging.

Lisa has completed many running and endurance events including the100km Oxfam Trailwalker, the 50km Peninsula Team Challenge and numerous half and full marathons. She also recently won the Spring Into Shape women’s 12.7km run.

Join in one session with Lisa and you will be hooked!

Lorraine
MSHF Senior Trainer

Lorraine is a qualified Fitness Professional whose bright and cheerful personality will motivate you even on your darkest days!

Lorraine truly believes that being fit and healthy will make you happier in all aspects of your life. As a mum of two who has experienced being overweight and unfit she personally understands the wonderful gains of taking control of your health and fitness. Lorraine enjoys getting to know the individual and her goal is to get you in the best shape that you can be.

Lorraine is a keen endurance athlete who competes in long distance team events and marathons. Whatever stage of your life, Lorraine can provide you with caring support and motivation to help you achieve your goals.