Michael embarked on his fitness journey in 2003, completing his Cert 3 in Fitness. Since then, he has been actively involved in the industry. Notable achievements include running his own business on the Williamstown foreshore and receiving invaluable guidance from top strength and conditioning coaches at the Victorian Institute of Sport. He trained elite athletes and teams like the Melbourne Vixens, Australian Opals, promising Australian track cyclists, and an Olympic Games medalist. Additionally, he served as a rehabilitation coordinator for the Footscray Bulldogs VFL, worked with the Melbourne Ice ice-hockey team, and contributed to the Hawks netball team in the Victorian National League.

Michael is an Eltham local where you will catch running a muck with his two boy, or taking in the many walking tracks with the gym dog - Kobi.

Amelia, an Eltham Local, earned her Bachelor's in Physiotherapy from Melbourne University in 2008. She later pursued her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at Latrobe in 2017, earning her APA Sports Physiotherapy Title. Amelia has extensive experience in private practice and has served as a physiotherapist for the Australian Swimming Team and Australian Triathlon Team. She specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, particularly shoulder rehabilitation. As a dedicated mother and avid runner, Amelia co-owns Solace Fitness with her husband Michael, providing personalised exercise programs and comprehensive support to clients.