Meet the Staff
Name:James RowntreeJob title: Health & Fitness Manager
Contact(s): 0117 3311159
james.rowntree@bris.ac.uk
James has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years. During this time he has gained a wealth of experience, including being qualified as an I.L.A.M GP Referral & Special populations, REPS level 3, Instructor. He studied Sport and Leisure Management at Brunel University and has since progressed into managerial work in health and fitness. James now specialises in Cardiac and Cancer Rehabilitation, which he finds very satisfying and rewarding for both his clients, and himself.
Name: Jo PirrieJob Title: Health & Fitness Supervisor
Contact(s): 0117 3311156
j.pirrie@bris.ac.uk
Jo completed a Bsc (Hons) in Physical Education, Sports Science & Recreational Management at Loughbrough University. Jo went on to work with David Lloyd Leisure as a Fitness Instructor and Duty Manager for four years. During her time there she gained further qualifications including, Premier Gym Instructor and numerous Indoor Cycle Certifications. Jo has a vast amount of experience and knowledge working in one on one formats or in her group exercise classes.
Name: Chris RockJob Title: Health & Fitness Supervisor
Contact(s): 0117 3311156
chris.rock@bris.ac.uk
Chris has a wealth of experience, coaching, instructing and teaching and has achieved many exercise related qualifications, listed as Level 4 with REPS. These include holding a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and being accredited by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Most notably he is a qualified Exercise Referral and Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist, and is studying to become an accredited coach with the UKSCA.
Name: Wendy Spencer
Job Title: Health & Fitness Advisor
Contact(s): 0117 3311156
Wendy has nearly 10 years experience in the fitness industry, her qualifications include, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Advanced Level 3 Flexibility & Sports Specialist, Exercise Referral Specialist. Studio Instructor, A1 Assessor and Massage therapist. Previously Wendy worked for David Lloyd Leisure as the Lead Fitness Coach She stepped away from management to instead utilise her interpersonal skills with a wide range of personal training and massage clients. As part of her role, Wendy works as an Active Choices Referral Instructor at the University with James and Chris.
Name: Leeanna Kelly
Job title: Health and Fitness Adviser
Contact(s): 0117 3311156
leeanna.kelly@bris.ac.uk
Leeanna comes from a dance background and has been working as a studio instructor for 8 years. She is qualified as a REPS Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor/ Weight Management Consultant. She specialises in core stability, nutrition and group instructing. She recently qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist, and is looking to progress into rehabilitation with a GP Referral and Pilates course lined up within the next 6 months.