Sara Ottley ( Director and Founder)

Hi, I'm Sara

Here's my background

I'm originally from Cheshire and previously lived in Greece for 10 years running a very successful Bar called Flares in Malia, I returned in 2002 and I joined the Fire Service in Lovely Liverpool for the following 4 years. My passion has always been sport and fitness, at the age of 16 I started my own Aerobics class in my local village hall, In Greece I trained tourists on the Beach 4 mornings a week and that gave me the bug for helping others get fit!. I run 1/2 Marathons, I climb mountains and I join in any physical activity I possibly can.... jump

At the age of 31 I decided to have a total change in career and follow my passion - I re-qualified with Premier Training as an Advanced Personal Trainer, Deep Tissue/Sports massage therapist and Kettlebell instructor. In 2006 set up my own Fitness company - BURN IT FITNESS ( can you see a little fire Brigade connection there!) with the main aim of delivering great, value for money PT sessions in the local parks.

Over the past few years I have passionately built up my Personal Training experience, branched out into Group fitness session, both on Blackheath, and in coroprate establishments and School Sports halls.

On a more personal note I have a beautiful daughter Amelie who is our pride and joy! recently married and looking forward to a very bright future!

If your looking for a trainer who is approachable, passionate, professional, keen to challenge you and has a proven track record in getting my clients the results they strive ...well here I am!

I'm now lucky enough to be working Alongside Louise, my best friend ( We met in Greece over 10 years ago) who joined the company in 2007.

Qualifications

Premier Diploma in Personal Training (Jan 2007)

Premier Gym instuctors award (Dec 2006)

PremierSport/deep tissue Massage therepy Certificate (2007)

London Kettlebells - Kettlebell Instuctor (2009)

Premier Circuit Training instructor (2009)

Basic Trauma/life Support (2007)

LOUISE MURPHY ( Director)

Hello, I'm Louise

Here is a little in sight to my background.......

I'm originally from Liverpool where at the age of 16 I trained and worked as a beauty therapist. First working in a salon then discovering the entrepreneur inside of me I decided to work for myself as a mobile therapist. I've always been a people person and enjoyed pampering clients, making them feel relaxed and good about themselves was my priority.

I moved to Greece in 2000 were I worked for 4 summer seasons in Sara's fun, fabulous 70's bar "Flares". This is where Sara and I become close friends and training buddies. I think we were the only girls in Malia that would hit the gym mid afternoon whilst others would enjoy a siesta.

I moved to London in 2006 to work as a restaurant manager.

lou From a young age sport and fitness has been a major part of my life, from being captain of the hockey team and part of the netball, rounders and athletics team. To completing the 2009 Flora London marathon. I decided to turn my passion into my career.

I re-trained in 2007 at Premier Training as an advanced personal trainer and boxing instructor and joined Sara at Burn It.

I now combine my Personal training, group classes and my beauty therapy skills to create the perfect package for a my clients to enjoy being fit, healthy, beautiful and relaxed.

Qualifications

Level 3 Premier Personal Trainer award (Jan 2007)

Out Box Boxing Instructor (Jan 2009)

Kettlebells Instructor (Optimal Life Fitness) June 2010

NVQ beauty therapy (2000)

Aromatherapy massage (2000)

Circuit Training instructor (2009)

First Aid (2008)

Michelle Walsh

Hello I’ m Michelle and I joined the team in March 2010. I am originally from Co. Kerry in the west of Ireland but have been living in London on and off for 5 years. My passion for the health and fitness industry really took off when I moved to Sydney in late 2000. Being in the sun and around all these healthy people and also living with a fanatic personal trainer really gave me the buzz for health and fitness so much so I had ended up living there for 5 1/2 years and completed my studies in Nutrition and Natural therapies.

I returned to the Uk in 2006 where I worked as an advisor and supervisor in a well known London health store and eventually taking on my own clients working as a freelance Nutritionist. I had a lot of clients looking for advice on their training and then asking if I also did sports training which led me to get my Premier Personal training Diploma in 2009.

So after 3 years working in the health store I went on to working for Virgin at one of their central London gyms which was a great experience. I decided eventually I wanted to do more for myself and started doing Personal Training and Nutrition consultations from Local Café’s and people’s homes. I also teach nutrition workshops to corporate groups helping them to improve their diet and the effects it has on their life. And the rest is history I’m delighted to be working with the guys at burn it and as everyone has a different style and skills that help you get those results. I am a firm believer that for results proper nutrition and training is the way to go and so here I am helping you guys achieve your fitness and health goals through training and proper nutrition. HAPPY TRAINING……….

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Virgin V core certificate
Virgin personal training certificate level 1
Virgin power plate certificate
Premier personal training reps 3 diploma
Premier gym instruction reps 2
First Aid Certificate- London
Biocare supplement Training certificate -London
Dr Hauska level 1 & 2 natural skin care advisor -London
Diploma of Nutrition and Natural therapies ACNT College Sydney
DIPLOMA OF EVENTS MANAGEMENT

TAFE institute Loftus, Sydney

DIPLOMA OF TRAVEL & TOURISM Tralee Regional Technical College, Co. Kerry

Jo Tatterton, Yoga specialist jotatterton

I first started practicing yoga at school when I was taking my A-Levels to help me relax and de-stress. I continued going to regular classes and over the last 12 years I’ve tried many different styles and trained with some really inspiring teachers . After experiencing firsthand the huge mental and physical benefits of yoga, I decided I wanted to share my passion with others and love the challenges and rewards that teaching brings.

I teacher a combination of styles including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga and Hot Yoga.

Benefits

Yoga harmonises the body and mind through breathing techniques, postures and relaxation. There are many benefits including increased flexibility, muscle toning, eliminating toxins and relaxation.

Qualification

200HR Registered Yoga Teacher

Member of Yoga Alliance UK