 Kev Smith MIMgt AMA
Kev joined the Army in Sep 1980 as a Communications Engineer
in the Royal Signals. In his 26 year career he has
served in most parts of the Globe and is a qualified Climbing
Instructor and Mountain Expedition Leader. During his
service Kev also competed in Army Luge. An avid adventure
sportsman his favourite events are the 100Km Biele Bienne
run in Switzerland and the Ghurkha 100Km trailwalker competition
in England. He has organised many charity events including
one for the Twin Towers (9/11) appeal and he cycled over
the Andes for SENSE the Deaf, Blind and Rubella charity. Kev
is co-owner of the GYM uk with Scott whom he met whilst on
a climbing expedition 2 years ago in Calpe, Spain.
 Scott Mackay dip PT MSMA
Scott began in sport playing semi professional football
for Inverness Thistle before joining the RAF as a Communications
Engineer in 1994. Whilst serving Scott represented
the RAF at both Football and Squash. During his service
Scott also became a ski instructor and gained his personal
trainer award through WABBA in 2000. He went on to
achieve his sports massage level 4 qualification in June
04 and added to his personal training with the Premier International
Diploma in Oct 05. Scott is co-owner of the GYM uk
with Kev.
 Carly Whitby dip PT
Carly has competed at International level for Great Britain
Marathon and Sprint Canoeing Teams at both Junior and Senior
Level. She has raced at a number of events including
World Cup competitions in Spain and Denmark. This sparked
an interest in the fitness industry and after completing
a degree at Oxford Brookes University in 2000, she enrolled
with Premier International on their Personal Trainer and
Sports Massage therapist course. Having continued to
gain experience in the industry and further qualifications,
she currently works as a freelance Personal Trainer and is
also a member of the fitness team at the GYM uk. Carly
continues to set herself challenges, running the London Marathon
in 2007 being one of them
 Laura Carey dip PT
Laura is delighted to be able to pursue her career in fitness. She plays hockey for Chippenham ladies first team and has also played for Wiltshire county and the west of England. She enjoys all sports and is a keen snow boarder. She spent time at Trewern outdoor education center in Wales as an assistant instructor where she assisted in rock climbing, caving, canoeing, kayaking, gorge walking and archery, she has recently qualified at Premier International with a Diploma in personal training and sports therapy. Laura is looking forward to gaining more experience in the fitness industry and the challenges that lie ahead in her job at the GYM uk
 Sue McShea
Sue works on a part-time basis for the GYM uk, undertaking all the bookkeeping and assisting the directors with other areas such as marketing along with giving instructor cover on the gym floor. Sue has qualified as a level 2 gym instructor and is currently studying her personal trainer level 3 qualification with Premier Global. Her full time occupation is in 'Human resources' working for a national charity that helps disabled and disadvantaged people get back into work. Sue enjoys many different sports such as climbing, running, surfing and mountain biking. Sue is currently grading in kick boxing within the GYM uk instructed by martial arts expert and GYM uk director Don Deedigan.
 Dawn Rowland. BSc (Hons), BSc (OST). Registered Osteopath
Dawn started her career in sales for Glaxo pharmaceuticals, followed by a move into orthopedics. She completed her second degree in Osteopathy at Kingston University, qualifying with distinction in 1995 and subsequently set up her own busy osteopathic clinic in Box. Although her clinic treated all types and ages of people, she particularly enjoyed treating sports injuries from local rugby clubs and Bath University’s Sports Center of Excellence. Personally, Dawn was an ex-county swimmer, short course tri athlete and now prefers Ashtanga yoga.
Dawn sold her clinic in 2003, giving her a short while to get married and have two boys before she resumed work on a part-time basis at The Gym UK and Park Lane Practice in Chippenham. Her 12 years of experience of treating all types of spinal, joint and muscle pain has given her a common sense philosophy of "find it...fix it....and show you how to prevent it coming back"! Dawn is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and British Osteopathic Association and as such is recognised by all major insurance companies like BUPA, PPP and HSA.
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