I moved here from England in 2001 and now live in Sequim with my wife and two sons. Originally a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, I am now a full time fitness professional.
I am a qualified personal trainer having gained the Personal Trainer Award with the YMCA, including a level 3, National Vocational Qualificaiton in Nutrition and Weight Management. I also have the British Amateur Weight Lifters Association, leaders award. I am an International instructor in TaeKwon-Do and currently hold the grade of 5th Dan with over 20 years experience, including medals in UK and USA competition.
I started instructing in 1995 running several circuit training,martial art based fitness and TaeKwon-Do classes as well as training people one-on-one. My clients have included: Duathletes, Fitness competitors, Bodybuilders, Martial artists, Body-For-Life and equestrian competitors, Swimmers, Squash, Racquetball, Rugby and Soccer players, Skiers, Runners, Mountaineers, BMX racers, people with knee and hip replacements, high blood pressure, Diabetes, and age ranges from 12 to 86.
I am affiliated and have insurance through IDEA Health and Fitness Association.