Meet the Team

Meet the Team


Get to know us better......

Helen Pettemerides has been a Personal Trainer for over 15 years in the Bath area and in that time has worked in various gyms and t rained a variety of clients. 

Helen qualified through Premier Training in 2005 and is registered at Level 4 with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). 

She is one of only a small number of trainers in the local area to hold Specialist Level 4 Qualifications. In 2015 she qualified as a Lower Back Pain specialist, meaning that she is able to deliver safe and effective exercise plans to aid recovery of clients with lower back pain. Helen completed the Level 4 Qualification in Obesity and Diabetes in 2016 and then most recently the Level 4 Course in Exercise for Long Term Neurological Conditions. This enables her to help those with Parkinson’s or MS, as well as those who have suffered a Stroke.

Helen's client base consists of men and women of all ages from 16 through to 95 but those over 65 years old really benefit from her knowledge and experience. Many of her clients have medical conditions such as Arthritis or High Blood Pressure or have had Hip or Knee Replacements. Helen is able to provide exercises to make everyday activities easier such as gardening and running around after the grandchildren!

Helen's interests mainly include keeping fit and active and she likes to take part in various half marathons and 10km races. In June 2012, Helen completed her first ‘ultra’ marathon by running 69 miles in 2 days along Hadrians’ Wall in aid of Dorothy House Hospice. She also likes to walk her two spaniels and is often down the Rec, supporting Bath Rugby, whilst enjoying a few beers.
Ben Blake
Ben qualified from Premier Global National Academy of Sports Medicine in early 2019 and after gaining some valuable experience at the Vale Resort in Cardiff he relocated to Bath in early 2020. In addition to his Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, he has completed the Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification in 2021.

He has now got vast experience devising exercise plans for those clients with medical conditions such as Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Hypertension for example. 

Ben also has a particular interest in exercise for weight loss and advising clients on nutrition for weight management.

He is very welcoming and will make you feel at ease right from the first minute. Ben is confident is his ability to help you achieve your goals no matter how big or small.  

When Ben isn't Personal Training or furthering his studies, he enjoys gym workouts and supporting Arsenal!

He has also been known to sample the odd local cider or two although he now spends a lot of time running around after his two small children...

Lindsay Kingsland

Lindsay is a Biokineticist (clinical exercise specialist) using movement as a prescription for injury and lifestyle rehabilitation.


She has over 10 years experience in orthopaedic and neuromuscular rehabilitation, using tailored exercises to improve/maintain muscle function to make a direct impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Lindsay also holds her mat work Pilates qualification, a great form of exercise to build stability and control in the body - this compliments the main focus of prehabilitation/rehabilitation.


Having first hand experience of exercising while pregnant and the benefits of, Lindsay also has her exercise qualification for pre and post natal exercise. Helping women stay active through pregnancy and postnatally has become a new direction for Lindsay that she is enjoying


Lindsay enjoys working with a wide range of clients. Whether you want to return to function after an injury, prehab before an upcoming operation, add exercise to your chronic illness management or just get healthy Lindsay can help.


When Lindsay isn’t focusing on her clients or running after her toddler she enjoys exercising, reading, cooking and baking and enjoys participating in aerial fitness. 

Gemma Bush

Previously a professional dancer, Gemma has worked in the fitness industry since 2013 as a personal trainer and class instructor. After achieving her Personal Training qualification, she continued her studies to gain a diploma in exercise referral and a level 4 qualification in cardiac rehabilitation. She has experience working with clients with conditions such as hypertension, arthritis and diabetes as well as those with complex cardiac conditions.


Gemma focuses on building sound postural alignment and improving mobility to develop day to day functionality and help clients achieve their goals.


As well as her 1:1 sessions and classes in the Bath area, Gemma teaches dance and is embarking on a Pilates qualification Spring 2022. 

Andrea Evans

Andrea is the a newer member of the team, having first come into cover Lindsays maternity leave.  But she was so fab that we decided to keep her!


Andrea is also a Level 4 Personal Trainer specialising in exercise for long term neurological conditions.


She has worked in personal training and sports massage for more years than she cares to remember (!) and has acquired great experience working within both the public and private sectors.


Andrea has previously worked for BNES on the exercise referral ‘passport to health’ scheme supporting clients with hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, depression and a variety of medical conditions. She also has experience in assisting with Parkinson’s classes as well as classes for people with balance issues and osteoarthritis.


In the past Andrea has worked as a holistic therapist in gyms and clinics for 14 years offering Shiatsu massage and Reflexology meeting a variety of clients. 

Siobhan Slade

Siobhan began personal training as a second career, gaining her Level 3 Exercise Referral diploma in 2021 after completing a Personal Trainer qualification. She has experience working with clients from 50 to 80 years, including those with a range of common conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, knee replacements and high blood pressure.


She cares about building good relationships with her clients and making them feel at ease, and is passionate about helping people live life to the full through targeted exercise. She also tries to make her sessions as enjoyable as possible, so you’ll look forward to coming to the gym!


No matter how old (or young!) you are, Siobhan will help you build and maintain strength and mobility so you can keep doing all the things you love for as long as possible – and age (dis!)gracefully.


In her free time, Siobhan enjoys mountain biking with her husband, yoga and Pilates, relaxing with their cat of an evening, baking and the occasional horse ride.


Esther Hadrill

Esther has just joined the team here at Pettemerides Personal Training and is qualified as a Level 3 Personal trainer. She initially qualified as a fitness instructor in her native Germany around 15 years ago, and then had to redo all her qualifications

following her move to the UK in 2016!


Esther has worked in various gyms around the UK including stints in Cornwall and Cumbria and has gained valuable experience. She is hoping to (re)do her exercise referral qualification in 2025 as her German qualification isn’t recognised here.


Esther has always been very active and has a passion for hockey, swimming and running.


She loves working with people and guiding them through their fitness journey. She strongly believes exercise can help you cope with life so much better!

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