MACHIN EXERCISE STUDIOS - Key Persons


Jo Li

Jo's thirst for knowledge is insatiable, in just the last few years alone she has attained a level of skill that most coaches don't achieve in their entire career! Clients of Jo's have seen medical problems such as diabetes and "fatty liver" completely reversed. Specialising in postural improvement, Jo has helped many clients become pain free and feel better than they have in years!

John Machin

Prior to founding MACHINES over a decade a go, John worked as a chemist at a global pharmaceutical company. His scientific background makes him uniquely placed to deliver the latest scientifically proven training and nutrition to our clients. MACHINES itself came from humble beginnings starting with only a tractor tyre in a muddy field. Even then, John had a vision of what MACHINES could become with enough hard work. A decade later and John has built a world class facility with a team of dedicated coaches to match. John has traveled thousands of miles in numerous countries to learn from some of the best in the industry.

Kate Nicholas-Axford

Meet the newest addition to our team! Kate has received extensive training over her 2 year apprenticeship with MACHINES. This gives her a skill set well beyond her years in industry! Kate is one of the most enthusiastic, motivating and driven coaches we have ever met! If you need someone to push you to your potential and be there for you every step of the way, Kates your ideal coach!

Kathy Shannon

Kathys passion for fitness is infectious, she embodies the ideals of dedication that we all aspire too. Kathy is the master of manipulating both body composition and athletic performance. She has placed nationally in both body building and powerlifting competitions, leading by example in everything she does. This positive influence has lead to many MACHINES achieving life changing results.

Laura Mills

Laura first enrolled in MACHINES as part of our "Teen Training" program. She immediately stood out as a person of great enthusiasm and initiative and quickly earned a place within our team. Laura helps deliver our incredibly popular "Ninja Warrior" birthday parties and has a 100% record for achieving 5 star ratings with our clients. In Addition Laura has shown such incredible potential in the weights room that she regularly helps us to coach the "Teen Gym" classes. Laura has a natural gift for bringing out the best in everyone and has a personality that could light up the room.

Romilly Wills

In true MACHINES tradition Romilly has learned directly from John and Kathy. Prior to becoming a coach Romilly worked in the field of mental health. So many choices we make around what we eat, when we train and the lifestyle we lead are routed in our emotional and mental wellbeing. Romilly is uniquely placed to help you to gain mastery over your choices.