ABOUT US
Our story begins with failure but ends with sharing a dream
From a young age, my dream was to play professional football. At 13, I had the chance to trial for a Premier League academy in London. The excitement of achieving my dream was within reach. However, during the trials, I was told I wasn't strong enough. I remember that rejection like it was yesterday.
Determined to overcome this, I began training alone. With no guidance in nutrition, psychology or strength and conditioning, I turned to protein shakes, despite skipping breakfast and avoiding nutritious foods. I trained like a bodybuilder, not an athlete. Neglecting leg day, balance and speed, I suffered from constant growing pains due to training improperly. My external physio couldn’t offer consistent support as they lacked a relationship with my football club and family. I didn’t know how to train my mind to focus and handle the pressure. It was all so messy.
I didn’t realise these mistakes until it was too late.
I soon realised my struggle was not unique—many young people face similar challenges without the support they need. This inspired me to create an academy service accessible to everyone, providing the guidance I lacked. I wanted to ensure no young person would feel as lost as I did, to help them enjoy the process of unlocking their true potential.
In 2019, HealthKix was born. Today, our team of 9 expert health professionals provide a 'one-stop-health-shop' for young people aged 8-21. Our evidence-based online support ensures fun and accessible guidance, no matter where they are. We’ve expanded globally, delivering services across Africa, Australia, Europe, and America. We support countless young trainees in their sport and daily lives by offering comprehensive guidance in health and performance.
The lesson from my journey is clear: with the right support, every young person can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. Whether aspiring to be the next Olympian or simply striving to lead a healthier life and reach the school netball team, it’s not just about physical training; it’s about holistic development—mental resilience, proper nutrition and strategic conditioning.
#HEALTHKIXTRAINING equips young people with the tools and support to thrive. While I didn’t achieve my dream, we ensure no young person faces the challenges I did without the support they need to reach theirs.
Our Mission
Empower young people to lead happier and healthier lives, kix-starting their future.
Guided by our FEET Values
Every step of the way
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Meet The Team
Elliott
HealthKix Founder
Health, Fitness & Sport Scientist
Elliott is a passionate and driven individual with an immense hunger to educate individuals about the power of exercise and nutrition, empowering those to develop optimal health and performance. He is proud to have extensive experience in delivering professional services of respiratory physiology in London's prestigious Great Ormond Street Hospital and further experience within the domains of exercise, nutrition and weight management into many schools and clubs around the world.
Qualifications:
MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology with Distinction, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, Youth Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Level 2 Sports Leader, X-Pert Health Coach.
Interesting Fact:
He bases his work on relationships and loves a handshake. So much so, he has a personalised version with each individual that he has the pleasure of working with.
Email: elliott@healthkix.co.uk
Sarah
Performance Nutritionist
Having loved sport and nutrition form as young as 5, Sarah strives to produce personalised nutrition strategies to optimise athletic performance, whilst creating delicious nutritious recipes. She has experience working with elite sports teams such as Leeds Rhinos Academy, Bradford Bulls, Harrogate Town AFC and Huddersfield Town. Sarah uses social media to inspire others to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Qualifications:
MSc degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, BSc degree in Sport, Exercise and Coaching science from Leeds Beckett University.
Interesting fact:
Sarah loves life as a Hammer Thrower and used to compete at England Schools.
Email: sarah@healthkix.co.uk
Robert
Performance Psychologist
Rob is a confident and hardworking individual, with a passion for helping individuals to achieve their full potential. The ability to develop transferable life skills, through both sport and psychology, is a core foundation of his practice. He has worked in a range of sports across a variety of levels and ages, including football, boxing and cheerleading. Robert is an acceptance-commitment based practitioner, with areas of interest including wellbeing, concentration, performance anxiety and perfectionism. He is all about taking action and his compassion shines through from every conversation. He never fails to go the extra mile for those he works with.
Qualifications:
BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation (current), BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, Level 6 County League Football Referee.
Interesting fact:
Rob can peel a banana with his feet.
Email: rob@healthkix.co.uk
Asma
Performance Nutritionist
Asma is a qualified Sport Nutritionist with a background in Biomedical Sciences. She completed her masters in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University. She has worked with athletes in the UK and Asia, enhancing their athletic performance via individualised nutritional strategies. Asma is a lecturer for National Academy of Sports Medicine and has worked directly with Jordan National Taekwondo Team. Asma utilises her time by using her knowledge and experience to test out nutritious recipes in a creative style. This not only inspires a healthy lifestyle, but also makes it fun for the athletes. She is also proud to have represented her home nation, Jordan at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Qualifications:
MSc. Sport and Exercise Nutrition, BSc. Biomedical Sciences, Clean Sport Advisor.
Interesting facts:
Asma is a 3rd Dan in karate and bilingual (Arabic).
Email: asma@healthkix.co.uk
Rebecca
Performance Psychologist
Becki’s career in performance psychology derived from a love of sport and passion in how the mind impacts performance and wellbeing. Her caring nature is expressed through her desire to support individuals to become the best they can be. Becki has specialist experience within cricket and athletics. She leads workshops and 1-2-1 sessions with athletes and coaches to deal with pressure, improve confidence and manage fear of failure. Becki’s research interests are within our thoughts and self-talk and how this affects our performance and wellbeing. Her favourite part of her role is witnessing her trainees develop their psychological prowess and transfer their self-belief and resilience into other areas of life.
Qualifications:
BASES Sport & Exercise Psychology Accreditation (current), MSc Sport & Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University, Professional studies diploma (NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service), BSc Sport & Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University.
Interesting fact:
Becki has toured all over Sri Lanka playing cricket.
Email: becki@healthkix.co.uk
Jake
Physiotherapist/Osteopath
Jake is an experienced musculoskeletal expert who specialises in sports injury prevention and management. He has a unique perspective on sports injury, having played at academy level sport prior to his medical qualification. Jake has worked with a variety of elite athletes, providing expert care for trainees at the highest level of competition. Jake is passionate about providing top tier support, taking the time to fully understand athlete requirements and desires, while working closely with them to develop a tailored treatment protocol.
Qualifications:
Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost), Medical Acupuncture, Sports Kinesiology Taping.
Interesting Fact:
Despite living in one of the most land-locked parts of the UK, Jake loves to surf whenever he gets the chance.
Mark
Exercise Specialist
Mark adds a dynamic component to our team of health professionals with his background in psychology. He strives to provide exciting, fun and educational fitness sessions to all of his trainees. Mark supports his clients to feel confident about their body and movement patterns to ensure they are free from injury and performing at their very best. He also provides exercise sessions at a specialist centre for students with additional educational needs to help with teamwork and communication skills required throughout their youth development.
Qualifications:
Higher education in Psychology, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Level 1 BAFCA (British American Football Coaches Association).
Interesting fact:
Mark loves jumping out of planes…with a parachute of course.
Ben
Exercise Specialist
Ben is a qualified and highly experienced personal trainer. Coming from a background of playing high-level rugby, Ben looks to bring this professionalism to any environment he is working in. Knowing first-hand both the mental and physical benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, Ben strives to install these values into the heart of every session, through fun and exciting training programmes.
Having worked with a variety of clients throughout his time as a personal trainer, it is his versatility as a coach and personalised touch that sets him apart. This coupled with his outgoing and friendly personality, as well as his passion for fitness makes him a great addition to the HealthKix team.
Qualifications:
BA in Business and Management, Extended diploma in Sports and Exercise Science, Level 3 certified personal trainer & Performance enhancement and specialization coach.
Interesting fact:
Ben is qualified as a foreign language teacher.
Jordan
Exercise Specialist
Jordan is an accomplished Strength & Conditioning Coach with a master's degree from the University of Brighton. He has a rich history of working with athletes at various levels, including Exeter City 1st XI as well as academy-level athletes in sports like rugby, netball and tennis.
What truly sets Jordan apart is his dedication towards elevating the performance of young athletes through a foundation of evidence-based S&C training. Jordan's training approach is not just effective but also enjoyable, creating an environment where trainees learn and grow while having fun. He takes immense satisfaction in helping individuals realise and achieve their full potential.
Qualifications:
MSc in Strength and Conditioning, BSc in Sports and Exercise Science and Level 3 certified personal trainer.
Interesting fact:
First Dan in Tae Kwon Do
