Personal Trainer: Natasha Mateljan

Specialising in Weight Loss, General Health and Fitness, Exercise and Mental Health

Natasha has over 10 years industry experience and holds a Certificate in Fitness Instruction from Auckland Institute of Technology. This encompasses Fitness Foundations, Prescription of Exercise and Fitness Assessment & Counselling. Natasha has worked with pre and post natal clients and most recently clients working their way through depression.

Philosophy

My philosophy to exercising is more than just dropping down a dress or pants size. I have found through personal experience exercise can shape your mental wellbeing as much as your physical wellbeing. I take a well rounded approach to clients health that incorporates exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing. I have also worked with pre and post natal clients to help them develop fitness and strength throughout pregnancy and after baby. I have also worked with with post natal depression and anxiety based clients to help them overcome some of their inner struggles, as it can be said "exercise is a great form of a natural anti-depressant". Having had post natal depression twice myself, I am very aware of what struggles we as women can go through after having a baby. I am greatful for all the support I was given and myself used exercise as a recovery tool. I wish to be able to help others struggling with depression and am certainly taking more of an interest in training depression/anxiety based clients.

Achievements

Run Auckland Marathon 2003 in under 4hrs(3.55m) Half marathon 1hr 43mins 2005 Raising two young boys Beaten Post Natal Depression twice

Personal Interests

Spending time with Family and Friends. Exercising particularly resistance training with weights.