My health and fitness journey has made me a strong person who understands that perfection is an illusion and that knowledge is power.

Hi, my name is Elissa and in my early teens, my desire to fit in, led to an unhealthy pattern of under-eating and over-exercising. My interest in sport stretched beyond taking part, and when I began studying the science behind nutrition and sport, I started to understand the importance of following a more healthy and ultimately happier path.

About Me

I grew up playing various sports including netball, hockey, rounders and cricket, and at 16 I gained my Fitness Instructor qualification while working part time at a local gym. My interest in sport started to stretch beyond taking part and Sport Science became my passion, with an ultimate goal to work as a Sport Nutritionist with elite athletes after graduation. Other than going to the gym, I love to travel with a little adventure, and I have been lucky enough to trek in the Himalayas in Nepal, the Sahara Desert and the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, Iceland and the Maasai Highlands in Tanzania. Following a bout of Covid during my second year of university, I was diagnosed with PoTS (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome). My diagnosis has given me a new found appreciation for exercise and nutrition as they play a significant part in managing my illness. I have realised how important it is to take care of my body, fuel it properly, and to never let anyone tell me that I can't do something!

Education

I am currently in my final year at Loughborough University studying Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) and have recently qualified as a Level 3 Personal Trainer.

Professional skills

- Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Spinning Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer