Team at the Green Apple have been specially handpicked. They have been chosen because of the person they are, and not just for what they look like (which is not always the case in our industry). The technical staff at the Green Apple genuinely like what they do and it shows. Team members Barbara, Brian and Victoria have been at the Green Apple for more than 30 years and are all ageing gracefully together! Staff attrition is very low which provides a very stable environment for members.
The team are fully qualified and are registered with Fitness Qld and/or Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). They remain current in the latest research and methodology within the industry and, as a group, do resuscitation annually and First Aid every 3 years.
Victoria
Managing Director
Owned and Managed the Green Apple Since 1978.
- Diploma of Clinical Remedial Therapies
- Certificate IV in Fitness
My vision has been to help willing people achieve extraordinary health and happiness outcomes! We have an integrated service of allied health, natural therapy and fitness practices under one umbrella. For over 35 years I have looked for the best people to help with this vision, and the Green Apple Team is the end result. Each team member has been specially chosen because of their attitude and passion and they are committed to learning and growing.
I constantly question the “whys” in our business and “who” we look after, which helps me decide how and when to introduce services and staff to meet community needs. This is why we introduced programs for Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis and heart disease more than a decade ago and this health direction has been very rewarding. We are seeing very significant results.
I really want a happy environment for the Green Apple Team and every member — it makes life so much more rewarding and enjoyable.
Fitness Professionals
Brian
Brian
Fitness Professional with the Green Apple since 1981.
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Freestyle Aerobics Instructor
- Mr Fix-it and Jack of All Trades (qualified sheet metal worker)
I am multi-skilled and I multi-task daily.
This includes:
- Keeping the Centre facilities and equipment totally functional
- Purchasing equipment
- Designing specialised equipment
- Being responsible for all renovations at the Centre
As a qualified registered Fitness Professional you may see me:
- At Reception
- Taking a Stretch or Step Class
- Generally chatting with members
There are some great characters at the Green Apple with wonderful stories to share. It is a unique and very special place.
Brian’s Health Tips:
Favourite Inspirational Quotes
“Work Hard, Fear God and Keep your Mind and Bowels open!”
“Life is Not a Walk in the Park, so Lets Go Do it!”
What is Your Exercise Regime
Find a training partner you are compatible with and encourage each other as much as possible.
A Healthy Meal you Love to Have?
Roast anything! Vegies, gravy, tomato-sauce & mushy peas!
Share your healthy eating tips
Eat as low fat and sugar-free as possible.
Challenge This…
Ride the Lift Fitness Bike each week — aiming to do 10km in 30 min — Learn to cut down on meal sizes.
Food for Thought…
Always have an enjoyable book to read and leave the remote, remote!
Barbara
Barbara
Fitness Professional with the Green Apple since 1981.
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Freestyle Aerobics Instructor
- Pilates Instructor
- PowerPlate Instructor (Level 1)
I understand the importance of delivering best practice on the gym floor. I enjoy brainstorming with my team regularly so we are all up to date on the latest research and keep aligned with what the Green Apple is all about.
I am involved in many activities, including:
- Aerobic classes from low impact to high energy
- Circuit class which are a great cardiovascular workout
- Pilates, a good postural workout using core stability muscles
- Kai-Bo, a combination of punches & kicks to music. A great stress buster!
- Program designing and Personal Training
The benefits of personal training are:
- To facilitate motivation
- To correct technique
- To ensure you are working effectively to achieve your goals
- To access my passion and my knowledge accrued over the past 30 years
Barbara’s Health Tips
What is a favourite Inspirational quote?
“Your comfort zone requires regular challenges to keep the body working well.”
What is your exercise regime?
Combination of running, strength and Yoga workouts
Do you have a healthy meal or snack you love to have?
I love Stir-Fry with lots of crunchy vegetables
Share your healthy eating tips
1. PLAN — Weekly 2. BUY for menu 3. ENJOY
Balance what goes into your mouth and how you work it out!
Inspirational Challenge
Find 30 minutes daily for exercising — Anytime. Mark it on your calendar/diary/phone. Try to stick with this for a month. Feel the difference! Remember why you are doing this — for your own health and wellbeing!
Darrol
Darrol
Fitness Professional with the Green Apple since 2007.
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Boxing Instructor
- Lift for Life Facilitator
- Heartmoves Facilitator
- PowerPlate Instructor (Level 1)
I feel very strongly about what we are delivering here at the Green Apple. I am a part of an integrated and supportive team and we all pool our various strengths to make it a very special place.
Some of my responsibilities include:
- Greeting and meeting at Reception
- Running Forever Active, Stronger for Longer and Boxing classes
- Designing new programs every 8 weeks for members
- Personal Training whether it be cardio, strength, Power-Plate or performing Maltron Tests
- Coordinating Expo’s and Outreach events
- Supervision of practicum students
- Monthly stocktake
- Chief Fire Warden
I also keep a vigilant eye on the cleanliness of the Green Apple to keep it an inviting place to exercise in.
Darrol’s Health Tips
What is your favourite Inspirational quote?
Smile and the whole world smiles with you!
What is your exercise regime?
I do two-hour workouts three days a week and play golf on Saturdays.
A healthy meal or snack you love to have?
Cannot go past a big steak with mushroom sauce.
Share your healthy eating tips.
I eat at least 2 pieces of fruit a day.
Do you have a food challenge?
Treats are fine in moderation. My favorite food is apple turnover with real cream. I allow myself one per year.
Food for thought…
You can’t change history but you can be in control of your future.
Loretta
Loretta
Fitness Professional with the Green Apple since 1987.
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Aqua Instructor
- Freestyle Aerobics Instructor
- Heartmoves Facilitator
- Pilates Matwork (Level One)
- Zumba and Zumba GOLD Instructor
- PowerPlate Instructor (Level 1)
You will see me at multiple sites in the centre. I have qualifications to look after you on the gym floor and classes including Aquarobics, Fitball, Pilates and Stretch Classes. I am a registered Heartmoves Trainer which gives me specific skills in chronic conditions and Personal Training, so I am able to help you with any goals you have.
On the admin side of the fence, I do payroll and help with MYOB and member management. I am never bored — always on the go!
Katrina
Katrina
Fitness Professional with the Green Apple since 2000
- Certificate III in Fitness
- Freestyle Aerobics Instructor
- PowerPlate Instructor (Level 1)
I take a wide variety of classes throughout the week as well as being available for programming for our members. I am known as “The Legend” and I just love keeping everyone happy and safe in their exercises.
Come along to my classes which include:
- Forever Active
- Stretch
- Easybeat Aerobics
- Body Sculpt
- Thighs, Butts, Abs
- Stretch
- Bootcamp
- Aqua
Exercise Physiologists
Sunny
Sunny
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA) with the Green Apple since 2012.
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- PowerPlate Instructor (Level 1)
I design gym and home programs for clients with acute or chronic health issues. I also provide orientation sessions for patients who are enrolling in the wellness programs at the Green Apple: Heartmoves, Lift for Life, Steady Steps and Lungs in Action.
My background in physiotherapy and exercise physiology provides me with the knowledge and skill to design and deliver fitness and rehabilitation programs for clients with various health conditions.
I communicate well and enjoy working with people of all ages. You can see me through a GP referral under Medicare, Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Work Cover and through private exercise sessions at the Green Apple Wellness Centre.
Bridie
Bridie
Exercise Physiologist with the Green Apple Since June 2016.
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (2nd Class Honours)
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSA)
Where you’ll find me in the Green Apple:
In the Allied Health Room writing reports for doctors and preparing for my clients, on the gym floor with clients having one-on-one sessions or getting a new program developed or taking Wellness Courses.
My passion is:
Helping people improve their quality of life with exercise. I love being able to assist people in gaining improved functionality—whether it be keeping their independence or doing things that they only dreamed of!
Why I enjoy working at the Green Apple:
I enjoy working at the Green Apple as it has a friendly team atmosphere and everyone is willing to help out. I particularly like the whole of life approach to health and wellbeing and the impact we are able to have on so many people’s lives.
Tiffany
Tiffany
Exercise Physiologist
With the Green Apple Since February 2017.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology—ESSA Accredited AEP
- Pilates Matwork Level 1
- My Health For Life Facilitator
- Hydrotherapy for Chronic Disease
- Lungs in Action Instructor
Where you’ll find me in the Green Apple:
- On the gym floor taking classes (LIA, L4L, SS, Pilates, Aqua, DVA) or with clients doing one-on-one sessions
- Running courses such as My Health for Life, Type 2 Diabetes and BEAT IT
- In the Allied Health room writing reports
- At Reception from time to time
My passion is: Helping people improve their health and quality of life through exercise and social interaction.
Why I enjoy working at the Green Apple: I enjoy working at the Green Apple because of the friendly environment created by the staff and clients.
Allied Health staff
Nuala
Nuala
Allied Health Services Facilitator with the Green Apple since 2013
In April 2012 I experienced one of the scariest things you can possibly imagine. I had a stroke. After treatment in hospital and extensive rehabilitation, then moving to Brisbane, it was a twist of fate that led me to the Green Apple. On my first visit, I was blown away, and loved it so much I wanted to spread the word about my experiences here. I approached the Principal, Victoria about my feelings and was rewarded with one of the best jobs in the Green Apple.
My role entails going out to visit the doctors, practice nurses and pharmacists who want to know more about the Green Apple services and how they will benefit their patients. I share the ideals of the Green Apple that exercise as medicine can be used for most chronic and metabolic conditions, biomechanical problems and mental health conditions. It is wonderful to know that the Green Apple Team can make such a difference in people’s lives and I am the one to deliver the good news to the doctors about what we do!
I am continually amazed at the responses from the doctors and nurses who I speak to, who are so grateful and delighted that there is a facility where they can send their patients. Not only can Green Apple meet their needs holistically, but who also genuinely care about what they do.
I find my role at the Green Apple so rewarding, and I absolutely love it. I am so grateful for that twist of fate that led me here.
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Margy
Margy
Receptionist and Remedial Massage Therapist
With the Green Apple Since May 2017.
Qualifications:
- Diploma Remedial Massage
- Certificate in “Chatting and looking busy!”
Where you’ll find me in the Green Apple:
- Reception
- Massage Clinic
My passion is:
- Living life!
- Daily Mantra—we want thrival… not survival 🙂
Why I enjoy working at the Green Apple: The Green Apple team is like a new extended family, supportive, family and genuine. Like minded people, inspired to help others.
Maintenance Staff
Gary
Gary
Brian’s Maintenance Guru
- ‘Mr Fix-it’ (Brian’s) Right Hand Man and Jack of All Trades
- Qualified Boilermaker and Mechanical Engineer
I am multi-skilled and I multi-task daily, this includes:
- Keeping the Centre facilities and equipment totally functional
- Designing specialised equipment
- Working with Brian on all repairs and renovations within the Centre
As one of the Maintenance Crew, you may see me:
- At Reception
- Taking equipment from the gym floor to be fixed
- Chatting with members while maintaining the Centre’s equipment
- Or hiding in the shed (fixing or upgrading equipment for your use)
This is a very special place, with many special people, all with their special stories. I enjoy interacting with everyone each and every day.
John
John
Staff profile coming soon.
Reception/Administration Staff
Nessa
Nessa
Reception Team member with the Green Apple since 2009
I joined the Green Apple Team as a member first before working in the Children’s Activity Room playing and having heaps of fun with all the children of members, as well as fellow team-mates and my own kids.
Currently, you will see me on Reception helping members with their enquiries and meeting their needs. We are a great team at the Green Apple and I enjoy being part of such a wonderful group.
What is Some of Your Favourite Inspirational Quotes?
– Wake up with determination… Go to bed with satisfaction – I do it because I can!
What is Your Exercise Regime?
I go to the gym 5 days a week. My two young children keep me moving.
A Healthy Meal or Snack You Love…
I love fruit — I make up fruit kebabs. Great for party food, especially if you cut the fruit into shapes.
Your Healthy Eating Tips…
– Drink water…. Heaps of water. Your body needs it and wants it!
– You don’t have to eat less you just have to eat right
– Sleep tight and enough
Something Unique to me…
My passion beside you all at the Green Apple is photography. I’m starting my course very soon so watch out in the gym as I may just capture you in some of my photos.
Pat
Pat
Reception with the Green Apple since June 2016.
Qualifications:
I have always worked in the service industry, initially as a hairdresser and salon manager. For the past fifteen years, I worked as a Leisure Lifestyle co-ordinator in aged care. One of the most important aspects of my work has always been valuing team-work. Inspiring others to be positive about themselves is key.
Where you’ll find me in the Green Apple:
Reception – the face of the business and the hub of everything that happens in the Green Apple!
My passion is:
People
Why I enjoy working at the Green Apple:
Being able to be part of a team that aids and assists people to find their way towards a holistic way of wellbeing. At the Green Apple, we all have different skill sets but together we make a strong, united force of positive energy.
Charlotte
Reception & Fitness Professional With the Green Apple Since: Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Where you’ll find me in the Green Apple: At Reception helping write cards and booking appointments or on the floor with new members for buddy sessions, writing new programs or taking classes, such as Aqua. My passion is: The human body is amazing and I love learning about it and using my knowledge to help people live a more sustainable and happy life even if it’s just through support or a friendly smile. Why I enjoy working at the Green Apple: The Green Apple is such a supportive and friendly environment to work in.Charlotte
2016
Certificate 3 in Fitness
Certificate 4 in Fitness
Certificate 3 in Allied Health