MEET THE TEAM

Dave is the founder and Director of Team Breakthrough. It was his vision in 2002 to create a company that represented a new level in health and performance — a brand that guaranteed quality. Since then he has spent countless hours studying with the best practitioners around the world, building extensive knowledge across therapy, training, nutrition and functional medicine. His aim is to make Team Breakthrough a one-stop shop for private health care, whether you have a bad back, a health problem, want to take control of your fitness, or want to gain the edge in your sport. Dave is one of only a handful of practitioners in the country who can perform soft tissue realignment of the atlas/axis (neck), and has vast experience treating a wide range of conditions. He also consults to major companies and runs corporate health programmes. He welcomes all clients — from professional athletes to people with no interest in sport whatsoever — and guarantees a first-class service for everyone.

Amy is fellow Director of Team Breakthrough. Her main role is to manage the wellness side of the company, including our sister company Oxygen Therapy South West. Trained in hyperbaric medicine, Amy is a strong advocate for HBOT and loves helping people navigate their wellness programmes and recovery protocols. She is also one of the most experienced and gifted sports massage therapists you will come across — with decades of experience and a genuine dedication to getting results. A real asset to the team.

Poliquin-trained and formerly a self-confessed cardio queen, Katie has her own transformation experience to share with clients. After incorporating a structured resistance training element to her programme, her body fat went from 16% to an impressive 11.9%. She has interned with some of the world's best practitioners — including Phil Richards and Phil Learney — and applies that knowledge of training, nutrition and therapy every single day. Katie has been at Breakthrough Gym for over a decade and her Spin classes are a must for endorphin-seeking fitness enthusiasts. She is also trained in Muscle Activation Technique (MAT), using targeted sessions to increase range of motion by activating underactive muscles in the kinetic chain — a world-class approach available right here.

Carl is on the management team here at Breakthrough Gym. He first studied fitness at GCSE and A Level before going on to earn a Degree in Sports Therapy and an Honours Degree in Health and Fitness. He has been a fitness professional for 15 years, starting in a sports clinic in Plymouth and spending time in fitness management before joining Team Breakthrough. Carl is very approachable and is here to help you on your health and fitness journey. He is now focused on delivering impactful 1-to-1 specialised training, and is gaining a strong reputation for helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting weight loss.

Vincent is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer originally from Hong Kong, with a profound interest in corrective exercise. He particularly enjoys helping clients improve their function, balance and movement quality, and reduce pain levels — with great success in addressing lower back pain, hip stiffness, excessive pronation and postural issues. He is proficient in designing and reviewing exercise programmes using the NASM OPT™ model. His unrelenting enthusiasm and infectious personality make him a hugely popular member of the team.

Chris has established himself as an important member of our team. His attention to detail, warm and friendly manner, and encouraging coaching style make him a hugely popular choice. He has a real talent for reading the body and applying progressive coaching phases to move clients steadily towards their goals. Chris currently has a small number of PT spaces available — get in touch to find out more.