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7 years
Girls & Gays! (Everything in between and outside welcome also).
Love Helping people gain confidence in themselves and in a gym setting, love sports specific goals as well as usual fat loss and weight gain goals.
Fully Qualified Kettlebell Instructor
Qualified Mat Pilates Instructor
Fully Qualified Swim Teacher
EQF LEVEL 3
Fitness Instructor
Group fitness instructor
Group exercise to music instructor
EQF LEVEL 4
Personal Trainer
20+ years
Weight loss and lean muscle mass building
Raised over ā¬4K for JIGSAW (children mental health charity), with the ultimate stairmaster challenge 7hr per day, for 7 days.
Dumbbell Bicep Curls “because life is much better with amazing arms”
Been in and out of the gym for 17 years
Fully qualified PT 5 years
Weight loss, body recomposition, hypertrophy training
ITEC certified PT, multiple Les Mills certificates, advanced Kettlebell training, competed in natural bodybuilding shows (didn’t win unfortunately).
Tough choice between a bench press and weighted pull ups.
Over 12 years + experience
Strength & Fitness for the general population
My achievements are less relevant than my clientsā achievements. Please see IG profile for references.
The Humble Push Up
Tagline: You donāt need a kickstartā¦ you just need to start.
10 years
Fat loss, muscle building, advanced nutrition.
Qualified Firefighter/Paramedic
Fitness Instruction EQF3
Group Instruction EQF3
Personal Trainer EQF4
Strongman/TRX group Instructor
Nutrition Diploma
10+ years of consistently building my own physique and helping 100’s of clients improve their shape and lifestyle.
Bicep curls (on Leg Day)
10+ years
Strength and conditioning, powerlifting, olympic weight lifting, nutrition and performance management
Multiple boxing titles, S&C qualified, former competitor and certified powerlifting and olympic weightlifting coach
Squats deadlifts and eyebrow raises
Over 12 years + experience
Strength & Fitness for the general population
My achievements are less relevant than my clientsā achievements. Please see IG profile for references.
The Humble Push Up
Tagline: You donāt need a kickstartā¦ you just need to start.
Over 20 years training in the gym
10 years experience in the health fitness and bodybuilding industry
Preparation for bodybuilding competitions
One to one PT sessions & group training
Weight loss, strength and conditioning / muscle gain
PFI Personal trainer & PFI Nutrition consultant
PFI Gym Instructor & PFI Cycling (Indoor)
PFI Suspension training
IFBB ELITE PRO ATHLETE
2016 and 2018 bodybuilding champion
Over 20 years of experience in fitness and physical activities.
I am a creator of strong, healthy physiques and a motivator focused on overall health, performance, and long-term results. I specialize in body shaping, functional fitness, mobility, personalized nutrition, and programs tailored to individual goals, including strength building, fitness improvement, and muscle definition.
I truly believe that motivation and a genuine desire for change are the keys to becoming a stronger, better, and more disciplined version of yourself.
Two-time Bikini Fitness runner-up at the Irish Federation (RIBBF) āĀ 2nd place in 2017 and 2023
EQF L3Ā
Personal training
Fitness instruction
Group instruction
As an athlete and bodybuilding coach, I have always been deeply involved in physical activities. My approach to personal training is straightforward, efficient, and stress-free. This is not just a summer activity but a continuous journey of improvement, evolving day by day until you reach your goal and desired physique.
Capable of working with individuals seeking weight loss, muscle hypertrophy, or physical activity for health.
I hold a degree in Physical Education from Brazil and have also completed a Personal Trainer course in Ireland. I have advanced knowledge in nutritional guidance (dietary protocols) and hormonal protocols.
4 years
Barbell rowsāmaking my back stronger than my excuses.
Beginners from all walks of life you just need to be committed to reaching your goals, fat loss, muscle building
Full quality kettlebell instructor
Qualified lifeguard
ITEC level 3
Personal Trainer
ITEC level 2
Fitness instructor
Group fitness instructor
QQI level 6 sports nutritionist
With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, I bring not just knowledgeābut lived experience. As a 47-year-old father and husband, I understand first-hand the challenges of juggling work, family, and personal goals. I’m walking the walk ā and now I’m here to help you do the same. Whether it’s through personal training sessions, hybrid coaching, online programming, or nutrition support, my mission is clear: To help YOU look, feel, and perform at your best ā no matter how busy life gets.
Helping Busy Dads Get FIT-HEALTHY-STRONG Around Real Life
Men’s body transformation over 40
Fat loss and muscle building for busy dads
Sustainable nutrition coaching
Hybrid coaching (online & in-person)
Mindset and motivation for long-term results
Best shape of my life at 48 ā leading by example
Mac Nutrition Uni Student 2024/25 (Evidence-based Nutrition)
ITEC Level 3 Fitness Instructor
ITEC Kettlebell Instructor
FETAC Level 5 Sports & Recreation
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics & CrossFit Kids Certified
TRX Suspension Training Coach
Indoor Cycling Instructor
Anything that helps you become FIT, HEALTHY & STRONG ā whether itās lifting weights, functional circuits, CrossFit-style training, or structured conditioning.
11 years of training in gym environment
7 years of experience in sports/deep tissue and Swedish massage
4 years spent in athletic therapy and training
Sports/deep tissue massage
Myofascial/Trigger point techniques
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) āScrapingā
Musculoskeletal injuries assessment and rehabilitation
15 years experience working with international people, many from Brazil! Experience in strength training, building muscle and weight lose! Helping people reach their goals and become stronger through PT sessions and online coach.
Workout Periodization from beginners to advanced
Strength Training for hypertrophy, slimming and muscle definition
Sports Nutrition
BsC Physical Education
Nutrition Advisor
Glute bridge and Kickbacks
35 years experience in the fitness industry
Specialise in body fat reduction, general fitness and correct exercise techniques
ITEC level 4
Mr Ireland for 3 consecutive years
International and domestic bodybuilding judge
I love them all!
Over 10 years experience in the gym
Weight loss/gain and health&fitnesd for all ages and levels
Qualified personal trainer. Sports massage therapy
1st, 2nd and 3rd in my first 3 bodybuilding shows
Also making it to 40 with amazing life lessons and clients
Anything leg day
Over 10 years working in the health and fitness industry
Iām very passionate about helping others find happiness in life and feel good about themselves. I believe that when you feel good you excel in life.
For me, a healthy lifestyle is much more than just lifting weights. Itās about stretching, warming up, eating healthily, and getting necessary rest and enough sleep. I love helping others see and experience what their bodies are capable of with just enough hard work. I make it a goal to help you achieve a happy and well-balanced lifestyle that will minimize the risk of future health-related issues.
NABBA Bikini Fitness 2016 1st place
RIBBF Spring Classic Bikini Fitness 2015 2nd place
RIBBF Nationals Bikini Class 2015 3rd place
I have 5 years of training experience. I went through two stages: overweight and underweight, before finding a balance between nutrition and effective workouts.
I help girls get in shape and gain self-esteem by increasing muscle mass to change their shape. My goal is to help get you out of your comfort zone and achieve the body you want.
Personal Trainer EQF L4
Fitness Instruction EQF L3
Group Instruction EQF L3
My first client had a goal of more than 6kg weight loss achieved in 8 months without crazy diets.
Hip thrust, leg extension and pull up
Considering Rafaela as your fitness coach? Reach out today to kickstart your wellness journey with her guidance.
10+ years
Transformation specialist
Sports nutrition and training specialist
Boxing coach
Fat loss specialist
Have worked with numerous sports professionals and bikini models.
Strength and conditioning, circuit training and boxing.
