Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fitness & Wellness Partner in Cooroy
Established in 2006 by Lee and Maria, Make A Difference Health & Fitness combines fitness training, naturopathy, and massage therapy to deliver personalized health solutions. Our approach prioritizes individualized programs tailored to clients' unique needs, grounded in evidence-based practices and professional expertise. With over 15 years of combined experience, we focus on functional fitness, sustainable weight loss, and holistic wellness in a supportive, non-intimidating environment.Our services include one-on-one personal training, small group classes, and naturopathic consultations, all designed to improve mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Located in Cooroy, we serve local communities with flexible scheduling and a commitment to client education and long-term health outcomes.
Services
Personal Training
Naturopathy
Massage Therapy
Weight Loss Programs
Body Composition Analysis
Fitness Training
Remedial Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Small Group Classes
At Your Pace! Older Adults Fitness
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized fitness programs tailored to individual goals and abilities.
- Our trainers hold advanced qualifications and registrations with Fitness Australia.
- We integrate fitness, naturopathy, and massage for holistic health outcomes.
- Our small group sessions ensure individual attention and monitored progress.
- We specialize in evidence-based weight loss programs led by qualified naturopaths.
Associations and certifications
- Australian Traditional-Medicine Society
What people say
Personalized programs
Supportive environment
Improved fitness
Expertise praised
Visible results
Services
Personal Training
Tailored one-on-one fitness programs designed to meet individual goals, abilities, and health conditions. Our level 3 certified trainers provide continuous guidance and program adjustments to ensure safe, effective progress. Clients benefit from functional fitness improvements, increased mobility, and enhanced overall well-being through personalized training sessions.
Naturopathy
Evidence-based naturopathic consultations addressing nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and chronic health conditions. Services include body composition analysis, herbal medicine, and personalized dietary plans to stimulate natural fat-burning processes and improve vitality. Delivered by an Advanced Diploma-qualified practitioner with 19 years of experience.
Massage Therapy
Niblett Technique remedial massages targeting muscle tension, pain relief, and improved circulation. This therapeutic approach addresses conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, and stress while promoting relaxation and overall wellness through targeted muscle and connective tissue manipulation.
Weight Loss Programs
Scientifically designed weight management programs combining fitness training, nutritional guidance, and natural therapies. The Shake It program uses low-glycemic dietary strategies and supplements to activate fat-burning metabolism while maintaining energy levels and long-term sustainability.
At Your Pace! Older Adults Fitness
Gentle group fitness classes tailored for older adults focusing on strength, balance, and mobility. These sessions incorporate resistance training, cardiovascular exercises, and social interaction in a supportive environment to enhance functional independence and quality of life for participants aged 50+.
People
Lee Smith
Personal Trainer
Level 3 certified personal trainer with Fitness Australia since 2006. Specializes in functional fitness, older adult training, and small group coaching. Focuses on creating non-intimidating, enjoyable exercise environments that improve daily life activities and overall well-being.
Maria Sturre
Naturopath
Advanced Diploma-qualified naturopath and Niblett Technique specialist with 19 years of healthcare experience. Expertise in nutritional medicine, herbalism, and evidence-based weight loss programs. Member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, prioritizing holistic approaches to chronic condition management.
Questions
What services does Make A Difference Health & Fitness offer?
We provide personal training, naturopathy, therapeutic massage, weight loss programs, and senior fitness classes in Cooroy.
How are your fitness programs different from typical gyms?
We offer tailored one-on-one training, small group sessions with individualized programs, and a non-intimidating environment without loud music or boot camp styles.
Do you cater to older adults?
Yes, our At Your Pace! class specifically targets mobility, strength, and social interaction for adults aged 50+ in a supportive setting.
Are your practitioners qualified?
Our trainers hold Level 3 Fitness Australia certifications, and our naturopath has an Advanced Diploma with 19 years of professional experience.
Can you help with weight loss?
Yes, we offer evidence-based weight management combining fitness training, body composition analysis, and naturopathic nutritional guidance for sustainable results.
Do you offer group fitness options?
We run small group sessions (max 6 people) with individualized programs and monitored progress at more affordable rates than personal training.
Reviews (3)
Jemma Pollari
Nov 26, 2019
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Excellent pregnancy massage by Maria at Make a Difference! Super relaxing and therapeutic as well, worked so well to ease my aches and pains. Maria is very experienced and gave great advice for ongoing relief. I love the holistic approach she takes and look forward to my next appointment
Ray Smith
Oct 18, 2019
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I started working with Lee Smith after I suffered back pain after maneuvering my 26 year old disabled son 6 months ago.
Lee helped me understand how I could build up my core muscles to protect my back. I've been exercising with him every week since. It's made such a difference to my life (excuse the pun). Honestly lifting my son in and out of his wheelchair is so much more comfortable.
Lee helped me understand how I could build up my core muscles to protect my back. I've been exercising with him every week since. It's made such a difference to my life (excuse the pun). Honestly lifting my son in and out of his wheelchair is so much more comfortable.
Vivienne Wynter
Jun 14, 2018
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Make a Difference gym is different. Lee is gentle - hes not the boot camp, shouty personal trainer. He is trained to work with older adults and wrote a gym program that lets me work at my pace and ability. I actually enjoy going to the gym because Lee makes it fun. Ive been going to gym for six months and I feel stronger with more stamina and muscle definition. And he plays good music! Vivienne, 50, Carter's Ridge
