Based in Newcastle, NSW, I’m a certified personal trainer currently preparing to step on a competitive bodybuilding stage next year.

Fitness has always been part of my life. I grew up playing sport, but my fitness journey didn't begin until after I came through the hardest period of my life. After 10 years in a trade and running my own business, I hit a wall. I sold my house, ended a long-term relationship, and slid into depression, pushing away almost everyone around me. Alcohol, gambling, anxiety, and emotional ups and downs were all part of that chapter.

Training changed everything. Eating better, moving daily, and cutting out the habits that were holding me back gave me more energy, better sleep, a clearer headspace, and a confidence I never thought I’d have. What kept me coming back was simple: noticing the improvements every day, and how good it made me feel.

Then came the injuries: multiple surgeries including two spinal operations with a possible fusion down the track. After the first surgery, I thought it was over. After the second, I focused on rehab, physio, and mindset, and learned to train smart around my injuries rather than stop.