Tanya, Personal Trainer & Massage Therapist

• Name: Tanya Taylor
• Age:    39

• What do you do?
I'm a self-employed Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist.

• What qualifications do you need to get this job? 
A Certificate in Fitness and Diploma in Massage Therapy. I did Full time study for a total of Two Years.  18 months for Massage and 6 months for Personal Training.

• How did you get this job?
I made the job! :) It fits around me and my lifestyle and its great to have contacts that lead you even further.

• What hours & days do you work?
My hours fluctuate from early morning till late evening.  Monday to Friday, occasionally Saturday for sporting events or by demand .

• Do you get a company vehicle?
Yip, I'm currently in the progress of sign writing my second vehicle to use for business.

• Where is the role based?
I work form my home in Hoon Hay, Christchurch and also at Enforme Fitness Studio, Waltham Road, Christchurch

•  Do you get any allowances?  
I get to do my own training during the day and get the satisfaction of helping others achieve their goals.

• Is there much travel involved/ travel opportunities? 
Depending on where the sporting events are that I massage at.

• Do you get normal time off? 
I get to work my own hours, but sometimes there are people in need (sports injuries, back pain etc) so planned time off does not always happen.

• Do you get any freebies?
I get to train myself for free and occasionally a free massage (swap with another therapist)

• To you get to attend many functions/events? 
I try to attend all the events that I get asked to help out at, and attend continuing education courses to keep up with the latest news, techniques etc.

• Are your workmates a social group?
My work mates are the people I train and massage, they at times provide me with entertainment too! I get asked out to all different kinds of functions but do I drink? hardly ever, I need to be fresh and alert each morning for my clients or for my own training.

• What is your best memory while working here?
I have a new good memory every day - there is always someone that is thankful for my time

• What 'drives' you to work here everyday?
The thought of helping others achieve their goals, helping others eliminate their pain, the list goes on.

• Any embarrassing moments while working here?  
There's been a few but I wont embarrass anyone!

• Do you have to wear a Uniform? What do you have to wear?
I am currently revamping my uniform, but it is usually smart sports attire

• What are the best things about your job? 
Everything!! The work, the People, the hours, sometimes the challenges, It's the best job I have ever had, very content with it,

• Are there any downsides to your job? 
Not that I can think of.

• What's the perv factor like at your workplace? :)
Well I get to work with some pretty fit people and with that come some great bodies to work on!

If you are in Christchurch and require a Massage either for sports or relaxation or need help to achieve your fitness goals, feel free to contact me, mention you read this on slynkey and get a great deal! Or if you just need questions answered or information given on health and fitness I am more than willing to offer free advice.

Contact Tanya: tanyataylor [at] clear [dot] net [dot] nz or 021 971 973 or 3390 390