Meet the Team
Our diverse and experienced team includes personal trainers, rehabilitation coaches, exercise oncology instructors, physiotherapists, clinical exercise physiologists, nutritionists and massage therapists. Each member is committed to providing the highest quality, personalized support.
Core Coaching Team
Kate Kempthorne
Personal Trainer | Rehabilitation Coach (Active Plus) | Relaxation Massage Therapist
Kate graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise specializing in Exercise Prescription and Training, and brings a diverse background in health and fitness.
From therapeutic horseback riding, coaching netball teams and teaching children to swim, to training individuals with chronic conditions including Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Parkinsons Disease, Kate's experience spans varied disciplines. Her military background includes optimizing soldiers' fitness and assisting with team bonding through resilience and adventure training.
At Align, she is dedicated to promoting physical and mental wellness. "Where there's a will for physical and mental fitness there's a way, I'm here to help you find one that's uniquely yours".
Jordan Holmes
Personal Trainer
Jordan is all about helping people move well, build strength, and feel confident in what they’re doing. She has a strong focus on turning small wins into meaningful progress, creating an environment where clients feel supported while still being challenged when it matters.
Jordan enjoys working with clients to improve how they move, rebuild confidence, and develop a solid foundation that carries over into everyday life. Her approach is practical, encouraging, and always tailored to the individual.
Jordan brings a positive energy to each session - celebrating progress, keeping things grounded, and making sure training feels both purposeful and achievable.
Nikki Collett
Personal Trainer | Studying towards PGCert in Clinical Exercise Physiology (UC)
Nikki came to the health and the wellness industry via a career in aviation! Having travelled widely, lived in Southeast Asia for 12 years and raised 3 children, it was time to follow her other passions. She has a Bachelors in Sport Recreation and Exercise from AUT and is currently pursuing Post Graduate studies in Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of Canterbury. She has a special interest in women’s health, menopause, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and chronic conditions.
Nikki is a self-confessed research nerd, and loves to dig through the latest scientific literature, looking for gems she can apply to help her clients and stay up to date with the latest studies. Otherwise, she can be found walking her dogs, riding her horses, skiing, tramping or watching Monty Python movies!
Ellie Harris
Personal Trainer | Nutritionist (MSc Nutrition)
*Also Integrated Partner of Align Functional Fitness for Nutrtion Coaching
With over 6 years of coaching experience and a Master’s degree in Sport Nutrition, Ellie is passionate about helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident through exercise and nutrition.
Having worked with a wide range of clients with different abilities, backgrounds, and goals, Ellie believes in a personalised approach that recognises everyone’s individual needs, lifestyle, and starting point.
Whether you're looking to build strength, improve fitness, fuel your training, boost your energy levels, develop healthier habits, or simply feel more confident in yourself, Ellie is here to support you.
Her approach combines evidence-based exercise and nutrition guidance with practical, sustainable strategies that fit into everyday life. She believes that both exercise and nutrition should be enjoyable, achievable, and free from unnecessary complexity.
Ellie's goal is to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices, build lasting habits, and achieve meaningful, long-term results.
Whatever your starting point, Ellie is here to help you feel your best and work towards your goals with confidence.
Riley O'Dwyer
Personal Trainer (Student)
Weeks away from graduating with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Riley has a strong passion for helping people improve their health, build confidence, and become the best version of themselves through exercise.
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With a particular interest in exercise oncology, she is fascinated by the impact exercise can have on both physical and mental wellbeing, and the role it can play in improving quality of life. While she enjoys the high-performance side of sport and exercise, she is equally passionate about helping people of all backgrounds and abilities discover what they are capable of, achieve their goals, and experience the benefits of movement in their everyday lives. As she begins her career, she is excited to continue learning, expand her knowledge, and develop her skills so she can make a meaningful difference in the lives of as many individuals as possible.
Brianna Wehner
Founder of Align | Exercise Oncology Instructor | Corrective Exercise Specialist | Personal Trainer | BSc - Biochemistry
*Also Integrated Partner of Align Functional Fitness for Exercise Oncology
Brianna coaches at Align as part of The Exercise Oncology Collective. She is proudly affiliated with Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as an Exercise Oncology Instructor and Educator - inspired by her mum's own exercise journey through cancer treatment.
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Brianna is passionate about helping people diagnosed with cancer remain active and engaged in exercise throughout the cancer care continuum - from diagnosis, through treatment, recovery, and into long-term survivorship. She works with individuals of all abilities, including those experiencing movement limitations, treatment-related side effects, or uncertainty about where to start with exercise.
With extensive experience in exercise modification and individualized programming, Brianna specialises in adapting exercise to suit each person's unique needs, goals, and circumstances. Her approach focuses on creating safe, achievable, and meaningful movement opportunities that support function, confidence, independence, and quality of life throughout the cancer journey.
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Integrated Partners
Align collaborates with independent health and wellbeing practitioners aligned with our coaching approach.
Services can be accessed:
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Directly through the practitioner
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Or through eligible Align Membership benefits
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You do not need to be an Align member to book in with our Integrated Partners
​To book directly please see their contact details below
Tom Bywater
Operating as Purpose Rehab - Physiotherapist & Neurophysiotherapist
Tom is a physiotherapist with over 8 years’ experience working in both New Zealand and Australia. Tom has a passion for improving client outcomes in the community and helping improve people’s autonomy when it comes to their health and rehabilitation. Tom spent the past 5 years of his career specialising in the area of neuro-rehab where he worked in community neurological rehabilitation clinics working with clients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease.
Caitlin Milne
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Caitlin graduated from Otago University in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Science, majoring in Exercise Physiology with Honours. She has extensive experience working with patients with chronic health conditions and illnesses including cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, long covid, mental health, osteoarthritis and auto immune conditions.
Caitlin is a strong advocate of 'knowledge is power'. She goes above and beyond to empower clients and ensure they have complete understanding of the what, why and how. She also has an in depth understanding of the role an engaging and integrative health model can have on the long-term health outcomes for anyone.
Administration Team
McKinlay Clark
General Manager & Administrator
Macca plays a key role in the day-to-day flow of Align, bringing a practical, organised approach to everything he’s involved in. You’ll often see him at the front desk on Thursdays and Fridays, making sure things run smoothly for both members and the team.
Alongside this, as General Manager, Macca focuses on strengthening systems, supporting the team, and helping shape the direction of Align as it continues to grow. He has a natural ability to bring clarity to moving parts and keep things aligned behind the scenes.
Reliable, approachable, and quietly driven, Macca adds a strong sense of structure and support to the Align environment.
Marlow
Support Staff and General Dogs Body
Marlow is a much-loved part of the Align environment and takes her role as Head of Welcoming Committee very seriously. She has a passion for love and attention, carrying tennis balls around the gym (without ever actually dropping them), and leaving a trail of dog fur wherever she goes.
She enjoys greeting members, wandering between sessions, and making herself comfortable in the calm corners of the hub. Her work hours are very flexible, and she’s always happy to come in on request — at no extra charge.