Coach Jade believes that a positive mindset is a fundamental building block in achieving anything in life. She is passionate about making a positive impact on people, helping them achieve their goals through a love of fitness, nutrition and movement. She is a former South African water polo player, is currently completing her personal training qualification and has her honors in Psychology.

Coach Jade is a past client of the JEFF 1-on-1 Coaching Program herself, so she fully understands the commitment and perspective of her clients and what a fundamentally incredible impact (both psychologically and physically) this program will have on their lives. She is a born cheerleader, motivating and supporting her clients along their journey. Family and friends are very important to Jade, and she loves sharing her time with the people who mean most to her. She enjoys going on hikes in the Cape on weekends and getting stuck into a good sci-fi series on Netflix.

Coach Chris is a dynamic, “can-do” serial optimist who believes that everyone deserves to sparkle and shine.

She believes in kindness above all else and loves being outdoors and active. Her bubbly, empathetic personality is perfect for the fitness environment as a natural coach and cheerleader. Having witnessed and personally experienced the impact and transformations from healthy lifestyle habits, Coach Chris is passionate about keeping bodies in play mode. She lives by the saying: “You only have one life – live your best one!”

Coach Natasha is a natural encourager and has an innate ability to see the beauty within the people she encounters – and she does whatever she can to draw that beauty outward. Wanting the absolute best for everyone she meets, her superpower is being able to connect with empathy and ease to people from all walks of life. As a wife and busy working mom to 2 active kids, her passion is finding ways to get the absolute most out of life through balance and wellness – and she gets fired up when she can help other moms and women to do the same.

Natasha’s background in Psychology and years of involvement in community development has given her a working understanding of how powerful the mind is in the transformation process to overcome patterns in behavior that prevents change. As a JEFF 1-on-1 Coaching Program graduate, she can share her firsthand experience of what it is like to be coached through and to succeed at JEFF while understanding the challenges that can prevent that success. Cheering her clients on as they tackle and overcome those obstacles is her number 1 mission as a coach.

Passionate about social justice, Natasha is involved in many community outreach projects and often finds herself a part of disaster relief and humanitarian aid volunteer work. At home, she loves cooking and with various food allergies and intolerances in her family, she is constantly trying delicious and new ways to cook and prepare good-for-you foods. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors with her family as much as possible – come rain or shine! She says: “There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes!” Her happy places include the beach, hiking trails on mountains, and elbow-deep in the dirt in her veggie patch or succulent beddings!

With her sports physiotherapist background, Kelly is also registered for her master’s in exercise science at the University of Cape Town. As a mom of two, Kelly aims to create an active, happy, and balanced lifestyle for her whole family without neglecting important “me time” for herself, as tricky as that might be some days. Nothing makes her happier than being out in the mountains on a trail run with friends or walking out in nature with her family.

From a young age, Kelly competed in an array of sports at national and provincial level, so she knows all about what it takes to push yourself out of your comfort zone and to the next level in order to achieve your goals.

Kelly is ready to walk (or run) any challenge with you. The motto she lives by is: “The best view always comes after the hardest climb”, so get ready to reach new heights with her!

Mich is passionate about health and sports, having completed 15 Comrades marathons and many other endurance events, she truly understands the importance of exercise as one of our fundamental keys to tapping into our energy force within, thus enabling each of us to achieve the near impossible and making it possible.

She has spent the last 26 years building her online business in the health and sleep industry, developing products and solutions to help people understand the importance of exercise, nutrition & sleep.

She believes that each of us has a unique seed planted within us that contains everything we need to achieve our goals, all we need is the right partner to work beside us to unearth our true potential.

Born in KZN and recently moved to Cape Town she loves to go for early morning runs along Kalk Bay promenade watching the sun rise and spending time with her partner. In
her spare time you will find her in the kitchen cooking up something delicious, reading health and spiritual books or in the garden planting with her family.

Her motto is: “Leave people better than you found them everyday!”

As an elite South African powerlifter, Coach Edgar has a passion for strength and conditioning. This passion and experience, coupled with his background in biokinetics and Masters in Human Movement Science from Nelson Mandela University, has allowed him to train a vast array of people from different walks of life towards the goal of becoming their strongest selves, both physically and mentally.

Coach Edgar believes that everyone should have the opportunity to see and experience the beauty and power that their bodies are capable of achieving. Fitness is for everyone who is willing to work at it. It is what we were designed to do.

With his happy and enthusiastic personality, Coach Edgar is always excited to meet new people and form strong bonds with open and honest conversations to not only to understand the “what” but also the “why” of their goals, dreams and aspirations.

Coach Zamo is a Sport Scientist who fell in love with exercise and sport while schooling in Norway where she participated in a number of sports as part of her schooling. Her introduction to different sports triggered her further interest in the science of movement and its affects both physiologically as well as mentally. This led to her study Sport Science and majored in both physiology and psychology. She then furthered her studies and did her Honours in high performance.

She firmly advocates that everyone can be their own superhero and believes fitness and health is a big key in helping people realise how awesome they really are.

As a mother of a toddler she has adopted the belief that “ you will never have the time, unless you make the time”, and “children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate”.

Toni is an easy-going, personable, ‘always look on the bright side’ kind of girl. She has always been drawn to human health, with a PhD degree in human physiology and industry experience in dietary supplements. Toni
loves how physiology encompasses the entire being – no single body system works in isolation, which is why she understands the importance of having a solid physical, mental and nutritional foundation.

Toni is a passionate foodie who loves to cook up wholesome meals and teach others to be creative in the
kitchen. She is a firm believer that we should eat the colours of the rainbow at every meal to nourish and feed our physiology.

Having experienced the commitment and perseverance that it takes to push through an exercise program, and personally used exercise to overcome life’s battles, Toni uses her own journey to motivate and support others. Her empathetic, gentle nature allows others to open up about their struggles and goals.

In her spare time, Toni surfs, walks her fur-baby in the mountains, plays guitar, and experiments with food – her kitchen and the outdoors make her heart the happiest.

Desiree’s journey in health and fitness began in 2014 when she competed in her very first fitness competition. With 2 children and being a single mom, she wants to be a role model for other women, showing that it is possible to do it all, kids, work plus keeping healthy and fit. She is a IFBB bikini Springbok athlete who has received South African colours, representing South Africa in The World Championships for bodybuilding in Paris in 2017.

Through her fitness journey she has learnt to nourish her body, to become strong mentally and physically. She believes that if you want it badly enough then you’ll be able to do it! Her goal is to empower others through health, fitness and knowledge, helping them to achieve the body they deserve regardless of their starting point.

Lucy grew up in the UK. She has a degree in Psychology, is a qualified Fitness and Licenced EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) Trainer. She is passionate about helping people find their inner and outer strength and seeing the positive impact this has on their lives and those around them.

Before meeting her partner, moving to South Africa and having 3 boys, she led overseas Charity Challenge expeditions. Preparing and leading group hikes all over the world from trekking the China Wall, Kilimanjaro, Grand Canyon and Annapurna to cycling from Vietnam to Cambodia. Joining people on their challenges, helping them overcome their individual barriers, gain strength and achieve their goals was life changing for her, coaching became her passion and driving force.

The definition of Leilani's name is what she is all about…. A blooming flower, a bundle of energy, and she can definitely confirm that dynamite comes in small packages. Leilani grew up climbing every single door frame in the house, hanging from trees upside down and just taking on any adventure she could find. As a qualified biokineticist, her patience and determination make her go the extra mile for every individual to make sure they achieve their goals.

Leilani's passion for fitness began at the age of 5 when she was first introduced to gymnastics to release her energy overload. From a young age she was thought to work hard for what you want to achieve in life. With multiple awards as gymnastics coach, Leilani also got a wide variety of other sports on her sleeve and competed at provincial and national levels.

Leilani sees the body as a big connected chain. The body is only as strong as its weakest link, by changing this weak link you unlock endless adventures. Give your body the needed attention it is capable of amazing things.

Zeegie is passionate about the active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life.

In her wellness journey, she enjoys exercise, healthy cooking & eating, meditation, music, creating art, writing, spirituality, socialising and having meaningful dialogue with others.

With her Psychology background, Zeegie is sympathetic, empathetic, understanding, patient and a great listener. Her wellness passion motivated her to get a higher certificate in Exercise Science and she is now a qualified personal trainer. Zeegie has worked in the fitness industry and assisted individuals with their personal fitness goals.

Zeegie is diverse and well-travelled. She has a BA in Communication Science and Psychology as well as a BA (Hons) and Masters in Media Studies. Despite working across different industries, Zeegie believes that working in health and fitness is one of the best things that has happened to her.

With a vegan lifestyle, a free, awakened and energetic spirit, Zeegie is passionate about motivating people in their specific wellness journeys. She encourages everyone to remember that wellness is indeed a state of ‘complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’. Her joy and desire in helping people is perfectly complimentary to her important role as a JEFF Coach.

Tope is a vibrant guy who is always ready for a good conversation, connection and an exchange of stories. Having loved healthcare from childhood, he is rounding up his PhD in Human Physiology. He believes the human body is a fascinating system.

An avid sportsman, he has been involved in fitness and health for over 8 years. His philosophy has always been: “getting healthy should never feel like punishment”. He believes that viewing health and fitness as a marathon rather than a sprint is key to being able to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. As such, finding the balance is vital. Tope believes that taking care of the mind and body are just as important as being disciplined and committed to exercise.

Having harnessed the power of a commitment to a healthy lifestyle and exercise, Tope is happy to teach and share lessons from his own life experience. As an active listener, Tope is always happy to lend an attentive ear.

When he isn’t cracking jokes, Tope is cracking code and working on his new hobby of coding. Tope also loves the outdoors, working on human Physiology, working out, and actively exploring nature, photography and videography.

Jenna is a huge encourager of people and loves to walk alongside them as they embark on their personal fitness and wellness journeys. She loves to connect with people and through understanding and compassion she is able to get the best out of her clients and create real, long lasting, positive change.

With her 10 years experience as a Biokineticist working with a variety of chronic and orthopaedic conditions as well as road and trail runners from a beginners level to elite, she has been able to live out her passion for movement, mental and physical health and connecting with people from all walks of life and backgrounds.

She has always loved exercise and the people aspect of various forms of exercise and from an early age competed in numerous sporting activities, now focusing on Ultra running having completed 7 Comrades (green number loading;)) as well as various other marathons and ultras. She still plays competitive hockey. Between working, running and hockey she has learnt the importance of proper nutrition, rest, exercise prescription and the value of being part of a team.

She is a previous JEFF 1:1 client so understands the program and how it can be balanced and incorporated into a busy schedule as well as been testimony to the program's effectiveness and the hugely positive impact the JEFF family has on its members.

Born and raised on a farm, Mike was introduced to an active and healthy lifestyle from a very young age. During school he pursued sport very seriously, representing Kwa-Zulu Natal in Cricket, hockey and tennis and then going on to represent South Africa at the 2011 Indoor Cricket World Cup where he was awarded the Protea Blazer.

After moving from his farm to the city, Mike started emotional eating and learnt all about the damage bad nutrition can do to our bodies. He was diagnosed clinically obese before he had to make the decision to change his lifestyle but learnt that its never too late to turn your life around.

He then spent 2 years in competitive bodybuilding while studying to be a personal trainer, which played a big role in moulding him into the all rounded trainer I am today.

After 4 years as a Personal Trainer Mike aims to use his knowledge and experience to educate and empower his clients through their health and fitness because eating well and keeping fit are about so much more than looking good.

“Health becomes happiness, so let’s work together towards a better, stronger, healthier and happier you.”

Sandi is a qualified Biokineticist and athletics coach, from the friendly city, Port Elizabeth.
Motivated by her own love for athletics and other and other sports, she embraced the track all the way to Eastern Province, running as a middle distance athlete.

Coach Sandi is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys seeing people realise their full capacity, mentally, emotionally and physically. As a huge advocate for holistic well-being, she believes in a positive mindset and knowing yourself correctly to achieve the best of you.

She has worked with athletes through volunteering as well as in the wellness industry health screening, addressing health risk factors. Her speciality is wellness and health, fitness evaluations, including functional movement and cardiovascular fitness.

Having overcome her share of orthopedic injuries , she stands by the core foundations of prevention and rehabilitation and is on the journey to running her best 10 km, since she parted with the track and enhanced her own health objectives through the flexitarian lifestyle.

Inspired by the outdoors and nature, she spends her weekends hiking and meeting people from all walks of life. As she spent some time teaching English as a second language, she is drawn to people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Having always been passionate about training hard, eating healthy and living a balanced lifestyle, Hailey left the corporate world to persue her passion in the fitness industry. Successfully attaining her Personal Training and Nutritionist certifications, she is determined to help and inspire others to reach their goals by embracing sustainable methods of a healthier, balanced lifestyle.

Hailey is an all rounded health and fitness enthusiast. If she is not in the gym with weights in her hands or outside with her running shoes strapped to her feet, you will find her in the saddle of her bicycle or in the kitchen whipping up the most delicious guilt free treats.

Between school runs, extra murals and running a household, Hailey is well aware of how hard it can be and how much discipline it takes to fit in ‘me-time’ and time for training especially on days where energy and motivation are low.

It’s not all work and no play for this wife and mom of two. Family is everything and weekends are filled with activities the whole family can enjoy...from dog walks to the MTB tracks.

Always having been a people’s person, she strives on one-on-one interaction and being able to connect with others on a deeper level. Her primary focus is to help people realise that through good, honest, well-balanced nutrition, exercising the right way and willingness to put in the hard work, they can reach their goals.

Hailey lives her mantra:
‘Discipline, Determination and Dedication!’
It’s what get’s you to where you want to be…and in order to reach your full potential you need to trust the process every step of the way!

Coach Nicci, is wired to connect with anyone anywhere and her energy is contagious. She lives the motto, that strangers are friends that you have not met yet, and her friendliness, kindness and humility are completely disarming. These traits have helped form many lasting friendships with colleagues, team-mates, and even the opposition, over the years. A degree in Sport Psychology and a passion to unlock people’s full potential, makes her thrive and an ideal partner in a journey in this discovery. She strongly believes that we should do something each day that our future self will thank us for and that taking the time to know what we need is the most basic step to happiness.

Nicci competed in water polo at a provincial level and competitively rowed at a national level. Mountain-biking, trail running, and paddling are just one of her many hobbies, but it was her love for swimming, running and cycling that saw her complete both the half and full Ironman. Nicci is a firm believer in the importance of developing a gritty mental toughness which is a well spring of untapped abilities relating to the human body. Her love of people, empathy and the time she spent working with various NPO’s has equipped her to push as hard as possible, and as soft as necessary.

As a mother of a 5 and 6 year old, she knows first hand how busy life can get, and the excuses one has not to make “me” time. Fortunately, through these challenges Nicci has learnt tricks of the trade that she is eager to share with others trying to balance work, family and fitness. As a recovering fussy eater she is both knowledgeable and understanding with regards to poor nutrition, but she herself has learnt that abs are ultimately made in the kitchen and has victoriously overcome her mental barriers. The positive effects have literally changed her family's lives.  

Her greatest passion is making a difference in the lives of each and every person she encounters whether its with encouragement, understanding, empathy or knowledge she is all about compassion and connection and can’t wait to meet you.

As a certified Personal Trainer, Stacey is passionate about health and partnering with people to help them on their journey to great health. This has been her career and her vocation for the past 15 years - helping people get to optimum health through movement and nutrition. Her belief that one can't be fully healthy unless body, soul and mind are healthy, means that balance in everything is key. Stacey believes that habit change is sustainable when it fits into your lifestyle, and therefore, the JEFF principle of 5.5 days out of 7 of clean eating and exercise perfectly aligns with her values.

Stacey is a married mom of two busy young boys, fully empathizing with the struggle to find balance that so many experience. However, the key to her contentment is through an active, healthy lifestyle that values both physical and mental wellbeing.

For Stacey, there's nothing better than helping to improve people's lives. Being a part of that journey is humbling and a great privilege for Stacey.

She's also fiercely proud and won't back down from a challenge especially if it's something people think she can't do. And when it comes to her clients, she fiercely believes in the ability of each individual to be their best. She'll be in your corner, every step of the way on your journey to great health.

Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Jacqui is a mommy of three and rocking it!

If there's one formality that she understands, it’s to make time for yourself. It isn't easy, but certainly achievable and ultimately so rewarding.

Coming from a strong background of sports, Jacqui was led straight into the high paced industry of health and fitness.

She completed her honours in Human Movement Sciences, which ignited her drive and passion for health and wellness. A strong believer in the power of the mind, Jacqui knows that everyone is capable of achieving anything that they set their mind to. Encouraging clients to do their ultimate best and seeing them start to believe in themselves is Jacqui’s goal. Jacqui enlivens her clients with willpower and determination and reminds them of their potential, helping them to achieve their goals and believe in themselves even more in the process.

Duan is the class clown who loves a great laugh and long chats about everything and anything. Duan has an incredibly easy going outlook on life with a deep interest in sports and the psychology behind top athletes and the discovery of professional athletes.

A dedicated sportsman, he has been involved in football for over 13 years as a player, coach and scout. He has taken part in triathlons and participated in many sporting codes such as hockey, swimming, athletics and waterpolo. He has a ridiculous passion for getting players into the elite grouping of sports professionals and he believes that viewing mental health paired with a great physical health is the foundation to a happy life.

Having worked with professional footballers from Ajax Cape Town for the last 8 years, Duan thrives in sharing his experiences and stories to help individuals reach their personal goals in their journeys. Being part of a professional academy setup has helped Duan discover the right formula to help people achieve confidence so that they are able to attack their objectives head on.

Although he has worked with professional players he loves working with everyone. He loves applying his techniques that he has learned to help everyone achieve their personal goals, whether that be fitness, weight loss or achieving athletic objectives.

Duan is a Liquorice Allsort when it comes to hobbies, he works on his graphic designs and animation. When he isn’t creating and working out, he is busy with his sports analytics and scouting. This multi-skilled guy is always out and about exploring the world with his beautiful wife and doggo.

Duan lives by his mantra:

'If it makes me happy then I keep doing it, if I don't like it I change it'