Meet your coaches who are here to guide you to success
ABOUT ONIT GYM EPPING
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR HEALTH AND FITNESS NEEDS
OUr mission is to educate, inspire and empower all the community members when it comes to their health and fitness goals
Our Team
CHERI
Director / Personal Trainer / Group Coach
Cheri holds a Bachelor of Professional Accounting from Macquarie University and a Certificate III/IV in Fitness. She is also an advanced Level 2 boxing instructor, with current CPR and First Aid certifications, and is a registered trainer with AusActive. Cheri recently qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Open Quarterfinals, reflecting her strong commitment to training and performance.
Cheri has worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, helping clients build strength, improve technique, and stay motivated. Her specialties include fat loss, body recomposition, Olympic and powerlifting, and pre and post-natal training. She also offers practical nutrition advice to support sustainable results.
Outside of coaching, Cheri is a busy mum of two who brings empathy and energy to her work. She enjoys Olympic lifting, gymnastics, boxing, and all forms of strength training. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, she connects with a wide range of clients and creates a supportive, goal-driven environment.
Cheri is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and develop long-term habits for a healthy lifestyle. She’s excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the ONIT Gym community.
Kathryn
Nutritionist / Personal Trainer / Group Coach
Kathryn studied a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine and Dietetic Medicine at Endeavour College of Natural Health, Sydney.
Kathryn Khiroya is a Clinical Nutritionist, Buteyko Breathing practitioner, Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor, living and practicing in Dundas Valley and Carlingford, Sydney, Australia. Kathryn is a great advocate for community health + wellbeing and is actively involved in her community where she loves serving alongside her husband and two daughters. Kathryn completed her degree with Distinction in December 2019. She thoroughly enjoyed the journey her degree took her on: the journey being as much about learning – the science - as it was about becoming a practitioner – the art.
“I believe nurturing one’s health span begins with valuing and stewarding health daily: yours, your family’s, your community and the earth. It is empowering, sustaining and embraces simplicity. Nutritional and lifestyle medicine can be practiced in infinite ways that are meaningful and valuable to the individual, and if this is the case then I desire to be a resource that can help support what every individual has a right to – abundant health.”
You can reach Kathryn at kathryn @ sagelyclinic. com .au.
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TAvis
Personal Trainer / Group Coach / Social Media / Admin
Tavis has completed a Bachelor of Arts at UNSW and a Master of Secondary Teaching at USYD and is currently pursuing a Master of Sustainability, with a focus on ESG and sustainable development. She brings her passion for environmental risk management and sustainability to her current academic and professional roles.
At ONIT Gym, Tavis is one of the coaches, leading group classes and providing personal training. Her commitment to fitness is evident in her dedication to helping clients reach their goals, combining her diverse academic background with her enthusiasm for health and wellness.
Outside of the gym, Tavis enjoys a wide range of activities, including outdoor hiking, boxing, Pilates, playing tennis, and CrossFit. She loves pushing her limits and experiencing new challenges in her fitness journey
JOEL
Personal Trainer / Group Coach/ Physiotherapist / Programmer
Joel has completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and a Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Technology, Sydney. He brings his expertise in movement science and sports performance to his role as a personal trainer, helping clients achieve optimal fitness and well-being.
At Onit gym, Joel provides individual training sessions, focusing on strength, conditioning, and personalised programs that cater to each client’s unique fitness goals. His deep understanding of biomechanics ensures that his clients receive the best guidance to improve their fitness safely and effectively.
Outside of the gym, Joel enjoys running, weightlifting, hiking, and 4WD adventures. He’s passionate about staying active and constantly seeks new challenges in his own fitness journey.
Paul
Personal Trainer / Group Coach Programmer / Strength and Conditioning Coach
Paul is currently studying for his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University and holds four years of experience as a personal trainer. Originally from Canada, he brings a strong foundation in health and movement science, alongside a deep passion for helping others achieve long-term wellness.
Paul has worked with a diverse range of clients, focusing on strength development, muscle building, and overall functional fitness. He takes pride in helping people become better versions of themselves, both physically and mentally, with a coaching style that’s supportive, results-driven, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
A competitive bodybuilder, Paul placed 3rd in Vancouver and 8th nationally in Canada across the 2022 and 2023 seasons. His athletic background informs his training approach and fuels his commitment to continuous improvement.
Outside of coaching, Paul enjoys exploring the connection between movement and performance, and is always keen for a chat on the gym floor. He’s excited to bring his knowledge, energy, and international perspective to the ONIT Gym community.
AKira
Youth Sports Performance Coach / Personal Trainer / Group Coach / Programmer
Akira is a certified fitness professional, holding both Certificate III and IV in Fitness. With a strong background in exercise instruction and years of hands-on experience, he helps clients build strength, master technique, and progress with purpose in the gym.
At ONIT Gym, Akira delivers customised training programs tailored to each individual’s goals, whether it’s improving performance, increasing strength, or building confidence. He places a strong emphasis on correct movement patterns and safe training practices, ensuring that every session is both effective and sustainable over the long term.
Akira has worked with a wide range of clients, from beginners to seasoned gym-goers, always bringing a thoughtful and results-driven approach to his coaching. His calm, focused style makes him a steady presence on the gym floor, where he’s committed to guiding members through every step of their fitness journey.
Outside of training, Akira enjoys deepening his knowledge of strength and conditioning and exploring how smart programming can unlock performance potential. He’s proud to be part of the ONIT Gym community and looks forward to helping others push boundaries and build lasting strength.
Alex
Youth Sports Performance Coach / Personal Trainer / Group Coach / Admin
Alexandra helps clients train smarter, not longer, through science-backed resistance training that builds real strength efficiently.
Her programs focus on sustainability rather than perfection, supporting clients to stay consistent well beyond their sessions together. To Alexandra, health is freedom—it’s not about shrinking yourself, but about building a body and life that feel good now and into the future.
She holds a Certificate III in Fitness (Group Fitness), a Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Training), and First Aid & CPR (2024).
Although fresh to the fitness industry professionally, Alexandra brings years of lived experience in developing strength from the ground up through cross-country running and progressive lifting. Having been a beginner herself, she understands the challenges of starting out and what it takes to cultivate lasting physical and mental resilience. Today, she coaches both one-on-one and in group settings at Onit Gym, helping clients do the same.
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