Staff

Fitness Driven provide holistic care unmatched by others. We believe in creating a friendly, motivating atmosphere. Our staff care about your goals as much as you do!

Magic Barclay

(Director / Master Metabolic Precision Provider / Ad. Dip. Fitness / Dip. Clinical Nutrition / Senior CHC)

Magic is a mother of two young boys with special needs.  Through the learning curve of integrating them with the help of many therapists, Magic has learnt an amazing array of techniques to help the human body function well.  It is through her own childrens' amazing transformations Magic has been able to design many of her programs. 

           "Being told that your child will never walk or talk gives new meaning to the need for setting goals and reaching them.  Together, my family and I learnt that nothing is impossible and I aim to share that attitude with the world.  If you think that health, weight loss or even being able to reach minor fitness goals is out of your reach:  think again."    Magic Barclay

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Favourite Sport To Play:  Racing Formula Vee on tracks around Australia

Favourite Sport To Watch:  Formula One

Favourite Meal:  Vege stack with Feta

Favourite Snack Food: Celery

Favourite Book:  “A Backward Place”  Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Favourite Website:  GP Update.com

Favourite Movie:  Jaws

Favourite TV Show:  Gene Simmons Family Jewels

Favourite Holiday Place:  Coolangatta, QLD

‘Must Do Exercise’:  Deadlift with Olympic Bar

Guilty Pleasure:  Champagne (Laurent Perrier)

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Years In Fitness Industry:  5    # of Clients Trained:  200 +

Client Specialisation:  Diabetes affected, Morbidly Obese,  Stroke & Hypertension Patients, Disability Clients, Carers

Why Did You Join The Fitness Industry?

I joined the fitness industry to provide help and education to others.  After losing 43 kgs of bodyfat and discovering my Hypertension, I decided help others in a similar predicament.  The fitness industry was also lacking anyone who could bring fitness and health to people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Both my sons are afflicted with this (at varying degrees) and gyms and Personal Trainers are not ‘safe’ places for them in general.

What is your level of experience?

Simply attaining my certificates never seemed enough for me.  I have relished the opportunity to become a Senior CHC.  Aside from that, I have attained my Advanced Diplomas in Fitness and Clinical Nutrition.  My ‘life-experience’ helps me provide an unmatched service to my clients and I am often required to consult with clients from other Personal Trainers who are not qualified to treat pain and injury in their clients.

My industry experience has crossed many walks of life and I turn no-one away:  there is no ‘too-hard basket’ in my opinion.

How do you give your clients the results they desire?

Each and every program that my studios run is founded on the most up-to-date research.  However, the most influencing factor in my success with Diabetes, Chronic Disease and Pain Management is my passion to continually further my learning.  Each day presents new opportunities to learn and apply this knowledge to my work.  What I do everyday is not about me however.  I don’t set my goals at lofty heights for my own ego.  My goals are to provide relief for my clients.  You see, relief is an indefinable factor that many clients find elusive.  This can mean relief from pain, poor nutrition, excess weight or poor self-esteem. 

As for my track record- well results speak for themselves.  When a health and fitness professional can give of their knowledge and skills completely and without hesitation, the client blooms.  I pride myself on giving opportunities to my clients and it is my passion to encourage and support my clients to grab those opportunities with a positive outlook and a real belief in their own ability to reach their goals.  Everything I do, everything I am, everything I believe is shaped by this challenge and by my adoration of these two special boys.

My Quote

Quote:  “When life throws you a curve ball, the depth of your passion may present opportunity.  Don’t dodge the ball- capture and control it.”    Magic Barclay

Leigh Barclay

Leigh designs and constructs our equipment. Fitness Driven is the supplier and manufacturer of the unique "Micro Weight Plates" .  To order your set please click here.

Karen Binks (EP)

If passion for health and fitness could have a picture, it would be of Karen Binks.  She is a living example of the positive effects of a balanced holistic lifestyle.  Karen practices what she preaches and lives a life that honors the physical body, the mind and the spirit.  Karen is an accredited exercise physiologist, having attained a Bachelor of Science in Human Movement and Nutrition.

Her career has encompassed:

• Fifteen years of nursing.  Including roles working in outpatients, maternity and general nursing.  She has also worked in cancer clinics and in medical practices incorporating Western and Eastern (conventional / unconventional) healing modalities.
• Twenty-five years as a fitness professional (group exercise instruction, personal trainer and “lifestyle” coach).
• One year working with the International Diabetes Institute.
• Five years associate work with Council on The Ageing.
• Facilitation of group exercise programs for older adults throughout Victoria.
• Facilitation of exercise programs for special populations (people with chronic disease, illness and special needs), throughout Victoria.
• Course writer and lecturer for many different Registered Training Organizations on topics that include Exercise and the Elderly, Exercise and Special Populations, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, and Chronic Disease Management.

The main focus of Karen’s business, Health Matters Education and Training, is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, with the aim of reducing the incidence and impact of chronic health conditions and degenerative diseases.  Her aim is to help people recognize that their health is their responsibility.  She shares the realization that everyone has ownership of their illnesses and that the individual is a fundamental part of the treatment and the cure.

Jason Emond (Metabolic Precision Provider/ CHC)

Jason classifies himself as a Type 3 Diabetic.  He has been caring for someone suffering from Diabetes for 10 years and has made it his professional focus to provide support and education for people affected by this chronic condition and their carers.  In the past there has not been an emphasise on the physical treatment of Diabetes:   FITNESS DRIVEN and Jason Can now offer a complete range of physical programs that will offer a life changing opportunity for the rising population of Australians living with Diabetes.

Liam Millard (PT)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Favourite Sport To Play:  AFL Football

Favourite Sport To Watch:  Footy (AFL)

Favourite Meal:  Mexican, Tacos

Favourite Snack Food: Salami & Philly Cheese

Favourite Book:  "That's what I'm Talking About"  by Shane Crawford  

Favourite Website:  Facebook

Favourite Movie:  Dumb and Dumber

Favourite TV Show:  The Simpsons

Favourite Holiday Place:  Gold Coast, QLD

‘Must Do Exercise’:  Push Ups

Guilty Pleasure:  Lemon Juice, Lemons, Lemon Crush

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Years In Fitness Industry:  18 Months

Client Specialisation:  Children, Teens, Young Adults

Why Did You Join The Fitness Industry?

I have always loved sport, fitness and life.  I want to help others experience life at their healthiest and happiest.

What is your level of experience?

I have trained Primary and Secondary aged kids in the areas of sport and fitness.  To date, I have trained indoors, outdoors and done some Personal Training.

How do you give your clients the results they desire?

Throw positive energy at them, the more positive I am- the positive they become.  I allow for client feedback, ideas and flexibility.  My ethos is one of no judgment and bias:  it's about the client and their lives!

My Quote

"You only live once.  So live as healthy, happy and as long as you can."