Our team
From transforming how you move AND feel, to HELPING YOU TO managE what you eat and drink, we’ve got you covered when you choose to
unlock fitness.
With in-house osteopathy and sports and therapeutic massage, and links to local specialists, we can offer you a joined-up and truly personalised fitness experience.
Jonny Bruce
Founder, Head Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist
Jonny’s been a personal trainer for almost a decade and a sports massage therapist for six years, starting out his career working mainly in local gyms until he started Unlock Fitness back in 2018. He loves now having more freedom to develop properly-tailored fitness plans, working with people in a way that can take their particular lifestyle, body, and needs into account.
He’s got a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science as well as qualifications in Personal Training, Sports Massage Therapy, and Electrical Muscle Stimulation. When he’s not playing sports (which is most of the time) he loves watching films and going to stand-up comedy shows, and he also enjoys walking holidays in Scotland and running marathons.
Joe BAll
Osteopath
Joe is a recent graduate from the University of St. Marks and St. Johns, where he earned a master’s degree in osteopathic medicine. During his four-year educational journey, he gained hands-on experience in the university’s clinic, refining clinical skills and discovering a true passion in osteopathy.
Joe approaches wellness by empowering the body. His expertise includes observational and physical assessment, along with various treatment modalities – including soft and deep tissue release, stretching, joint mobilisation and articulation, muscle energy techniques, joint manipulation, and craniosacral osteopathy. Excited to join Unlock Fitness, Joe will be continuing his professional growth and helping individuals on their road to recovery and in their pain management journeys.
Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Joe moved to the Lake District, then southward to Plymouth for his further education. Rugby has been a significant part of Joe’s life, leading him to coach and referee youth teams. Beyond sports, he has a deep passion for travel and adventure. Recently, Joe and his father embarked on a journey to conquer the Seven Summits, starting with Mount Kilimanjaro in 2022. These diverse experiences, coupled with a commitment to personal growth, equip Joe to provide comprehensive osteopathic care, guiding others towards better health and well-being.
Rebecca Bradley
Osteopath (special interest in womens’ health)
Rebecca graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with an Integrated Masters. She considers each patient to be an individual and enjoys using a holistic approach in her work as an Osteopath. This means she not only considers her patient’s particular injuries or ailments, but also their past history and lifestyle.
Rebecca also has a special interest the care of pregnant women and new mothers. She offers osteopathic treatment to help alleviate any aches and pains caused by the physical demands placed on the body by motherhood. She is currently doing a two-year postgraduate diploma in women’s health in osteopathy with the Molinari Institute in London.
Nichola Shuttle
Wellness Coach
Nichola’s been working as a wellness coach for about 8 years, helping people feel happier and healthier in their day-to-day lives by making positive changes to their habits, diet, and lifestyle. She’s worked with people struggling with everything from food intolerances and sugar addiction to diabetes, menopause, and cancer, and she loves getting to be part of so many different and interesting health journeys.
She studied holistic nutrition (specialising in health and wellness coaching) at the Institute of Integrated Nutrition, graduating in 2015. She grew up in South Africa and still loves going on safari, although she now lives here in Buckinghamshire with her husband Jamie, her cockapoo Lottie, and her two teenagers. Her early career was spent as a shoe buyer for Pied a Terre, she enjoys wild swimming, is proud to have competed as part of the GB sprint triathlon squad in the 2021 and 2022, and her favourite type of food is Indian.