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Carl Benton | Director - Personal Trainer
Prior to establishing the Personal Best, Carl taught Physical Education, coached teams and ran Fitness classes for 10 years in the New Forest. Carl was also a regular contributor to Ultra Fit magazine, writing over 40 articles in collaboration with Pete Cohen.
Personal Best opened its doors in April 2001 solely as a Personal Training Studio. In 2005 Carl & his wife Kristine bought the business and set about creating something special. |
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Tom Bowrey BSc Psychology | Personal Trainer
Tom has a degree in Psychology from UWIC and is a fully qualified PT and Golf Biomechanics Coach.
Tom has always enjoyed sports and has represented his district and county in golf, rugby, football and cross county running. As a scratch golfer, Tom was drawn to gain a greater understanding of the golf swing and his golf biomechanics training has enabled him to work with many a keen golfer from amateur to professional. |
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Christo Archer | Personal Trainer
Christo has been working as a personal trainer since 2022, with a wide portfolio of clients with varying goals. Having lost a colossal 18 stone of his own weight since 2021, he knows the frustrations that come with long term weight loss and resistance training, and it is with a holistic view that he tends to view the world; and the world of his clients.
Having suffered a cardiac arrest in September of 2022, the rehabilitation process is something that he truly understands. It is only in the past six months that he has begun approaching full fitness after months of fatigue and setbacks. Specialising in weight loss, strength training and functional fitness, Christo is qualified as a Level 3 Personal Trainer, while also undergoing training as a Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach in November 2023. Christo really puts the personal in person training- it is important to him that each client has an individualised training program pertaining to each person to maximise results, motivation and success, which, more often than not, translates rather neatly to daily life. |
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Kristine Hagen MSc (Chiro) DC | Director - Chiropractor
Kristine qualified from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in 2000 with a Masters degree in Chiropractic. Kristine worked on the south coast, starting her own clinic in Portsmouth in 2003. When the opportunity to move to the Cotswolds and set up Personal Best arose, Kristine and Carl set about creating something special. Inspired by the Scandinavian ‘health house’ concept, Personal Best is a fully integrated clinic and fitness studio that offers a wonderfully diverse range of wellness expertise and services under one roof.
From an early age, Kristine has loved movement, performing both ballet and gymnastics to a very high level. Her love of movement and passion for helping people move well led her on her career path. Kristine continues to attend seminars and workshops and has widened her treatment skills to include kinesio-taping, medical acupuncture, insole (orthotic) fitting as well as spinal and extremity rehabilitation. |
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Alex Seymour, M (Chiro) DC LRCC | Chiropractor
Alex graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic with a First-Class Master’s degree in Chiropractic. After living and growing up in Stroud, he has always had a keen interest in sports, in particular swimming and Water Polo. Alex competed at a high level in his swimming, including becoming National Champion and qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials.
Chiropractic treatment facilitated Alex throughout his sporting career, making him motivated to help all people suffering with musculoskeletal pain. |
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Louise Reynolds | Foot Health Practitioner
Louise Reynolds is a qualified Foot Health Practitioner and trained at the S.M.A.E institute in Maidenhead, Berkshire in 2012. Louise is available for treatments every Wednesday. Please call for an appointment on 01453 873 811 or book online here: https://personalbest.neptune.practicehub.io/p/booking
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Erica MacCallum | Massage & Facial Therapist
Erica studied Beauty Therapy Sciences, qualifying in 2006. Very early in her career, Erica found her love of nurturing combined with her instinctive massage skill had her earmarked as the go to masseuse wherever she worked. Throughout her 16 years of experience, Erica has trained extensively in further techniques and is regularly asked to conduct massage, facial and skincare training for brands and Spas across the UK & overseas.
Treatments are available on Mondays, Fridays and some Saturday. Please call for an appointment on 01453 873 811 or book online here: https://personalbest.neptune.practicehub.io/p/booking |
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Jonathan Wride | Specialist Physiotherapist
Qualifications: HCPC MCSP AACP PgC (Injection Therapy, MSK Sonographer and Independent Prescriber)
Jonathan Wride studied at Cardiff University, graduating with 1st class honours. After completing his rotations in the NHS, Jonathan moved into private practice to focus on treating musculoskeletal conditions. Since then, he has worked extensively with professional and amateur athletes, alongside working with the general public in a variety of clinics across London. |
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Fay O'Mahony | Foot Health Practitioner, Ear Wax Removal Specialist
We are delighted to welcome Fay O’Mahony to our growing team here at Personal Best.
Fay is a fully qualified Foot Health care professional with over 10 years’ experience. Having completed her Foot Health Diploma through the SMAE Institute, (the only establishment in the UK to run a University Credit Rated Foot Health Course), she has been delivering high-quality care for her clients in and around the Five Valleys. Passionate about providing great care and service she is experienced at working on all types of foot-related issues including fungal/thickened nails, cracked heels, diabetic foot maintenance, verruca’s, corns, callus, in growing toenails, general nail cutting and maintenance. Fay is also a fully qualified Ear Wax removal practitioner and will be offering both treatments at Personal Best on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call for an appointment on 01453 873 811 or book online here: https://personalbest.neptune.practicehub.io/p/booking Outside of work Fay loves walking, the gym and open water swimming, plus spending time with her husband and two daughters. |
