Adel
Co-owner
Fitness has always been a major part of Adel’s life, as a young girl she commenced Calisthenics then progressed through to Little Athletics and Netball. Adel has been working in the fitness industry over 7 years and holds a Certificate III in Fitness alongside Aquatic Fitness, Punchfit, Pound, Pilates, Yoga and Meditation. Alongside her fitness qualifications she is also a Holistic Wellness Coach.
Adel loves to support individuals working on their personal goals to create a lifestyle in mindful movement, both in body and soul. Mentoring individuals whereby they can embrace balance of life to be the best version of themselves and seeing them bring beautiful smiles into each of her sessions warms her heart
Adel’s first debut into the fitness world was as an Aquatic Fitness Instructor, as a participant she fell in love with working out in water. Adel works Part Time at the Parafield Gardens Swim School alongside Donna and the Aqua Team. She became an Acquapole and SAF Drums Vibes Master Trainer in 2020, also hold aquatic qualifications in Acquapole Level 1 & 2, Acquapole Circuit Fusion, Acquapole Boxing, Aqua Step, Aqua Cardio and Aqua Strength. Adel presented at the Filex Fitness Convention in 2022 and is also a qualified Austswim Swim Instructor and hold numerous qualifications in the realms of Accounting, HR Management, OH&S and Return to Work.
Outside of work Adel enjoys spending time with family, friends and getting out in nature amongst the birds and trees on walks with her fur baby. She considers herself blessed to have an amazing husband who supports all her crazy adventures and enthusiasm for fitness as well as a beautiful daughter and handsome son – they are her world.
Going to work everyday as an Instructor, structuring interesting and fun sessions that keep participants bodies and minds in peak condition, meeting new people and assisting them to reach their personal health and fitness goals is Adel’s passion. When you join her sessions you are guaranteed to smile, have a laugh and walk away feeling amazing in body and mind. Adel looks forward to meeting you in studio soon and seeing you THRIVE.
Donna
Co-owner
Fitness has always been in Donna’s blood from childhood with Gymnastics and Dance being her life! She has been in the fitness industry since 2011 and holds her Certificate III & IV in Fitness as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, along with Pilates, Punchfit, Pound, Zumba, Zumba Kids, Zumba Toning, Strong Nation Instructor Qualifications. Alongside her fitness qualifications, she is also a holistic wellness coach where she is passionate about supporting individuals on their health, fitness, mindset and wellbeing journeys to live their best life in a soulful way.
Water is also her happy place! She is the Part Time Fitness Coordinator at Parafield Gardens and is well known for her work with Acquapole® Australasia. Donna’s work in the Aqua space lead to her becoming a Master Trainer for Acquapole®, SAF Aqua Drums Vibes, Salti Australia and Euro Education Aqua Italy. As an International Aqua Presenter having presented in Australia, New Zealand and Italy, she has been instrumental in changing the face of Aqua Fitness and new aquatic equipment distribution throughout Australasia. She also holds aquatic instructor qualifications with AEA, Active Training, Austswim & Aqua Zumba ®.
In 2019 & 2022, Donna was a presenter at FILEX. 2022 also saw Donna being awarded the AUSactive Aqua Professional of the Year! Donna is passionate about continuing education, training and mentoring other instructors in the Aquatic space.
In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, water sports, SUP, the beach and anything in nature. As Mum of two daughters, she know’s how hard it can be to fit in some time for yourself…… and this is exactly why you should join us at Thrive. Her energy is contagious and she is excited to share it with the THRIVE community!!
I look forward to welcoming you and helping you THRIVE from the inside out!