Apollo Team

Mitch and Milly

Introducing the Husband and Wife team behind Apollo Fitness. Mitch and Milly have a shared passion for health and fitness and express this in their daily running of Apollo Fitness.

Mitch’s 10 years experience as a Personal Trainer and his success as a top NZ athlete in Jet Skiing along with Milly’s passion for building a community and integrating health and fitness in to clients lives makes them the ultimate power couple behind the business.

Meet The Trainers

Our fully qualified and highly experienced trainers ensure all Apollo Fitness Members feel comfortable and supported to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Mitchell Ellis

(General Manager)

Mitch has a Diploma in Sport and Fitness, Representative Level Tennis, Rugby and Athletics, and a 6 times New Zealand Jet Ski Champion, Mitch specializes in athlete performance, HIIT training, circuit training, and has a particular interest in endurance based events and disciplines which he competes in himself.
Mitch has been a personal trainer for 10 years. He was brought into the industry by his own personal trainer and mentor. Mitch is married with two kids and lives a very active lifestyle within his family and own sport, which transfers across into his work and beliefs about fitness.
Mitch played several sports at representative level and wanted to continue with his own high performance knowledge and experience by helping others unlock their potential. He always tried to be the fittest on the sports field even if he wasn’t the biggest or strongest. That’s where his passion for it began.

*Contact Details*
*Phone: 027 430 1024*
*Email: mitchell@apollofitness.co.nz*

Dan Rawstorn

Having served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force for the best part of a decade and playing representative rugby Dan has always enjoyed being active.
Dan’s approach to health and fitness is about a balanced and realistic approach that creates sustainable change. There is no quick fix, nothing generic or one size fits all. Through a tailored solution, hard work and consistency he has had clients achieve real results that last.
Dan’s specialties are:
Strength and conditioning
Weight loss
Postural rehabilitation

*Contact Details*
*Phone: 022 674 7946*
*Email: dan@drfitness.co.nz*

Michael Sullivan

With nearly 10 years in the fitness industry & 14 years as a chef I have a broad knowledge and experience base to draw from and help you achieve your plans, goals and training outcomes. Over the last 5 years I’ve been integrating various training programs alongside a solid nutrition program to generate great results from strength & conditioning, body composition changes, better movement, range of motion and injury re-hab. I believe that we all want different outcomes and need various options so I have a range of training programs to suit your schedule, budget and goals”
*Contact Details*
*Phone: 021 029 90423*
*Email: michael@apollofitness.co.nz*

Maddy Walt

Exercise and fitness has always been a big part of my life. I competed in various sports such as netball, dancing, snowsports, and rowing and always loved the challenge, both physically and mentally. I began working in the fitness industry 3 years ago in both group training and 1:1 coaching, specifically in weights training.

My goal is to help my clients feel strong both physically and mentally, challenging them to learn new skills that transfer throughout various areas of their lives. I want my clients empowered and confident within the gym, understanding how to create long term sustainable habits that support their overall wellbeing.

Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training (Ara Institue of Canterbury)

Bachelor of Sports Coaching (University of Canterbury)
Majors - Sports Science & Physical Education
Minor - Nutrition
*Contact Details*
*Phone: 027 510 8948*
*Email: madeline_walt@outlook.com*

Cory Harris

Cory is an experienced New Zealand and UK REPs registered Personal Trainer and ASCA Level One Strength and Conditioning Coach. Cory was a Professional Rugby Player in the UK for six years after playing Representative Rugby for Canterbury, NZ. He has competed against, trained, and played alongside world class athletes both in New Zealand and Europe. Cory has now turned his focus on coaching and empowering his clients to overcome their barriers and create positive, long lasting changes in their lives.
“I love what I do and I am passionate about helping others by educating and providing them with the tools to achieve their desired goals. I'm proud of my client's results and the commitment shown by them week in week out. Some have been with me since the very beginning when I started in the Fitness Industry back in 2007.
I am a very approachable and friendly person who maintains a positive outlook on life. Having a family, a business and my own fitness to juggle, I understand what is required to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Apollo Fitness is an exciting and supportive environment to train. The spacious layout and high-end equipment suits the needs of my clients."

Emma Gabrielsen

My mission is to help, support and educate you to make long-lasting healthier habits to improve your lifestyle.
Being just shy of 10 years in the health and fitness industry, juggling both Personal training and Team Training I have worked along side hundreds of people. Helping them achieve their lifestyle goals. More recently I have shifted my focus solely to Personal Training after the birth of my daughter.
With me on your side, you will surprise yourself by achieving more then you thought possible.
Together we will push your physical and mental health limits by playing well beyond your comfort zone, because that’s where the magic happens.
Contact me today to jump on board my 12 Week Bespoke Body and Lifestyle Transformation. I won’t just help you re-architect your physical appearance, I will help you transform your whole lifestyle, with a healthy relationship to not only food and exercise, but ultimately a healthier relationship with yourself.
Level 4 Certification in personal Training
Bronze and Silver ZUU Certification
*Contact Details*
*Email: egabrielsen@hotmail.co.nz*

Karen Williams

With over 18 years of my own gym experience and now a fully qualified Personal trainer, I’m passionate about helping others improve their health and fitness goals.

As a Mum of 4 I know how stressful life can be, but I also understand the multiple benefits that come from looking after yourself, achieving goals you never thought possible, and improving your overall health.

I’m excited to help you become your best you yet.
*Contact Details*
*Phone:*
*Email: karenwilliams19@hotmail.com*