Our
Coaches

Maeve founded Optimum Nutrition & Training in 2015 and has since dedicated her time to helping as many people as she can while building a team to support her mission. Maeve is a passionate and driven Clinical Nutritionist and Coach who believes that a holistic approach to wellness is essential to achieve goals and strive for optimum health. Maeve understands that health is not a one size fits all model and makes it her mission to educate people rather than just treat them. She is a captivating speaker and presenter having spoken for a variety of organisations and has contributed to several publications.

With a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Medicine Maeve can assist with a wide array of health concerns from nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, digestion, and gut health. However, Maeve specialises in:

• Sports Nutrition
• Weight Management (weight gain/loss, re-composition)
• Pre-conception & Pregnancy
• Nutritional & Meal Planning

As a coach Maeve enjoys working with an array of clients from physique competitors and performance athletes to everyday parents’ individuals just wanting to feel like the best version of themselves. Maeve is committed to keeping up to date with the latest research and information and lives the lifestyle she promotes. In her downtime you will find her training, recipe developing, reading, and spending much cherished time with family & friends.

Michael – @cochmg_ont is one of our directors and also one of Australia’s most sought after Comp Prep coaches. Michael has taken hundreds of athletes to stage and helped to create multiple pro athletes across both male and female divisions. Michael has developed and implemented athlete management systems that track and measure an athletes journey from start to end.

Michael has also spent time as National Promoter for Australian Natural Bodybuilding, coordinating and delivering shows across multiple Australian States and is highly regarded in the Bodybuilding industry by his peers.

Michael lives and breathes the sport and alongside being a coach is still an active competitor.

AKA Coach Kole (@coachkole_ont), is a devoted coach and exercise scientist driven by an unyielding passion for exercise science. His journey is fuelled by the desire to help individuals reach their goals and unlock their full potential.

With a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a focus on Strength and Conditioning, Kole’s education equips me with a solid understanding of the human body, exercise physiology, and crafting personalized training programs.

From competing in the INBA 2015 and 2016 Teenage Bodybuilding divisions to becoming a seasoned trainer, Kole blends firsthand experience with professional expertise. This transition instilled discipline, commitment, and perseverance, vital qualities he brings to guide your transformative journey.

He firmly believes in uniting science and passion for fitness magic. Grounded in evidence-based principles, my training approach incorporates the latest research.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete striving for peak performance or a fitness beginner, Kole is your partner.

Committed to staying current, Kole embraces the evolving fitness landscape, staying updated on exercise science, nutrition, and training methods. This ensures you benefit from cutting-edge practices for optimal results.

I enjoy collaborating with a diverse range of clients from individuals seeking to enhance their well-being and strength, through to fitness competitors preparing to hit the stage.

My approach is centred on evidence-based methods gained during my tertiary studies and prioritising a heathy and balanced lifestyle, with the ultimate goal of helping individuals reach milestones they once considered unattainable.

Brianna’s passion for fitness was initially ignited when she was dancing full time with the Australia Ballet School and wanted to enhance her strength. Signing up to a gym marked the onset of her passion for strength training and was a good fit for the discipline she had enjoyed while dancing. This interest eventually culminated in her participation in two natural bodybuilding contests, where she secured first place four times.

Brianna has completed a Bachelor of Exercise Sport alongside a Nutrition Science degree at Deakin University. In 2024 she will be continuing to pursue her passion for knowledge by completing further studies with a master’s degree in Dietetics.

As a coach Brianna is wholeheartedly committed to the individual needs of each of her clients, striving to make a meaningful and positive impacts on their lives. Brianna is committed to inspiring, educating, and supporting her clients as they endeavour to reach and exceed their personal best. Her interests lie in hypertrophy, body re-composition, nutrition, and the complexities involved in transforming someone’s lifestyle habits.

Amy is a highly sought after coach who’s passion for strength and conditioning was first realised in 2017 as a way of rehabilitating herself after a car accident. Prior to this she was always involved in team sports and played soccer for 7 years.

After her own weight loss journey Amy decided to challenge her competitive nature and embark in her own journey to compete in a physique competition as a bikini athlete. Amy had a highly successful first season where she achieved a podium finish at National level in Queensland. This journey has helped Amy to become the empathetic and knowledgeable coach she is today.

Amy has completed a has a certificate 3 and 4 in fitness and additional certifications in nutrition coaching. Growing up Amy struggled with body image issues and wasn’t well informed on what a healthy lifestyle looked like.

Because of this Amy is passionate about education and inspiring her clients to become their most confident self in a motivating and supportive environment. She works with a range of clients but is particularly passionate about strength training for females of all levels.