Our Exercise Physiologists
Bodytrack® Health and Fitness is a Gym Studio run by Exercise Physiologists. Our degree-qualified staff are up to date with the latest in health and fitness research to provide you with expert advice to achieve optimal results.
Daniel Ryan (Ba Apply Sci (HMS) ESSAM AEP) - Principal
Daniel's sporting background and interest of the Human Body in Movement led him to completing a degree in Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) at the University of Queensland. He has since continued with his concern, helping people reach their goals in health and performance excellence.
At Bodytrack, Daniel has designed and implemented programs for people of all functional capacities. He pursues a pathway to assure each person biomechanically and physically performs at their best. Whether that be through weight loss, Postural alignment, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, strength and conditioning fitness or a combination.
Samuel Donaldson (Ba Apply Sci (HMS) ESSAM AEP)
Sam completed his degree in Exercise Science at the University of Queensland in 2009. Having spent most of his life kicking a soccer ball, he has had a lasting passion for sport and exercise. Qualifying for state championships in athletic events and playing for top Brisbane soccer clubs, Sam continues to enjoy a sporting lifestyle with bodytrack.
Sam maintains a professional interest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of musculoskeletal injuries. He has worked with a variety of bone, muscle and ligament injuries as well as joint instabilities and some chronic health conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease. Sam defines Exercise Physiology as the study of the human body, utilising the benefits of exercise to enhance one's ability to manipulate the physical environment in which they live. He carries this belief in to his knowledge of exercise prescription; 'with a proper program and appropriate exercise progressions any individual can benefit.' This allows his clients to see improvements in their overall health and ability to perform daily tasks, pushing beyond expectations.
Jacqui Jones: B App Sci (HMS) (Hons) ESSAM AEP
Throughout her schooling life, Jacqui filled her spare time sampling every sport available to her. After gaining a particular interest in volleyball, Jacqui went on to represent Queensland at a number of national indoor and beach volleyball events, and still today competes in regular social volleyball and touch football. This passion for exercise, along with a flair for science, led Jacqui to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies), graduating with Class IIa Honours in 2010.
Jacqui’s key interest is in helping the community improve their health through simple, achievable lifestyle changes. This ranges from people with chronic diseases and injuries, to new mums, the elderly, people with niggling aches and pains, athletes, and anyone after general improvements in weightloss, strength and fitness. Jacqui is renowned for her bright and bubbly personality and ensures her clients enjoyment from every exercise session.
Brock Trigger (B App Sci (HMS) ESSAM AEP)
Brock is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, graduating from the University of Queensland in 2010 and joining the Bodytrack team shortly after.
Brock has actively participated in sporting teams from a young age, often becoming an integral member in both regional and state level sporting teams. He found no challenge in deciding to combine his passion for sport and quest for knowledge as he enrolled in the Human Movement Studies program at the University of Queensland immediately following high school.
After completing his major practicum with the Bodytrack team in 2010, Brock successfully gained employment and the opportunity to positively impact the lives his clients.
Brock has experience working with metabolic, cardiopulmonary and dietary conditions with his passion lying in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and motivating his clients to achieve and surpass their goals.