Jordan Pollard
Head Coach
My name is Jordan Pollard. And I have one simple mission. That is to help as many people as possible to achieve their athletic goals.
I have had a pretty crazy life, which I will cover as briefly as possible so you guys can better get to know me. I am a personal trainer and online coach. I have had over 15 years of experience in the industry, having trained clients from all over the world.
Originally, I am from Melbourne, Australia and one of my proudest achievements growing up was playing Australian rules football in the Victoria Football League, which is the semi-professional competition one under the AFL, Australia’s premier football competition.
During this time I was studying a double degree in Business and Sports Science at Deakin University while also working as a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach. I worked at some pretty cool places such as Melbourne Storm, Fire Rescue Victoria and the infamous Elite Sports Performance.
I was lucky enough to work with some amazing people during this time, professional athletes such as Collingwood captain and premiership superstar Scott Pendlebury, The Melbourne Storm big 3 Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater. As well as the Malaysia Sprint Cycling team, which Azizulhasni Awang was a part of.
In 2017, I packed up my life in Melbourne and moved to the UK where I lived and worked for 2 years in London. I work at a high end gym called Bodyism which was founded by James Duigan. An Aussie trainer who has worked with the likes of Elle Macpherson and Hugh Grant. Some of the superstars that trained at this facility include the likes of David Beckham and Rita Ora.
While working in London I got a job offer that saw me relocated to Abu Dhabi to open Bodyism’s newest location. This was an experience I could have never envisioned and was one that I’ll always fondly remember. It was here that I was lucky enough to work with members of the UAE royal family.
I was based in Abu Dhabi for 2 years and during that time I also launched my online training business.
Since then I have coached a wide variety of people including some elite college student-athletes from America.
At the start of 2020, I had a freak accident while playing football in Dubai, which saw me suffer a broken femur and also a ruptured ACL. Following a lengthy stint in hospital and surgery to fix the damage, covid hit, so I decided it was best to pack up and head back to Melbourne.
It was good timing as the world basically went into shutdown mode and I was able to focus on my recovery while spending quality time with my friends and family. I love nothing more than hanging out with my mates, my partner Jayde and our dog, Arty who is a mini cavoodle.
Fast forward to today my focus is still the same. I work with clients both on an in-person basis as well as online. I provide them with customised training programs that are tailored to their unique needs.
Whether they are looking to lose weight, build muscle, increase their fitness, become more athletic or simply improve their overall health and well-being, I like to think I am here to help.
My coaching philosophy is simple. It is to provide my clients with a fun, professional, and caring approach that will help them achieve their goals, sustainably.
I believe in the power of hard work, consistency and practicality in achieving optimal results.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in then send me a message and let’s work together.
Healthy Bodies Physiotherapy are leaders in Physiotherapy. Their knowledge, expertise and care in managing musculoskeletal injures are the reason we recommend our clients use them. You can expect a thorough history and physical examination, accurate diagnosis and clear treatment plan that sets out the most efficient pathway to recovery and optimises what you can do in the gym while you recover. Their team are passionate about applying the best and most recent evidence in physiotherapy which has lead them to win awards in: ‘Excellence in Team Development’ in 2021 and ‘Best Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice’ in 2022.
To access their services go to https://www.healthybodiesphysiotherapy.com.au/book-online/
Chris Seville
Physiotherapist
Chris has worked in private practice around Melbourne as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist since commencing his career in 2008. Between 2011 and 2017 he worked at Collingwood Football Club as Team Physiotherapist and Strength Program Co-ordinator.
Qualified with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Anatomy and Exercise, Chris worked as part of the Monash University Physiotherapy teaching faculty at between 2010 and 2014. During his time working at Monash University he facilitated the development of the 3rd year curriculum, taught anatomy and physiotherapy treatment and assessment techniques and collaborated on a published research article**. He has also lectured at the Australian Physiotherapy Association Graduate Group Lecture Series.
Chris has been success in the sport of Powerlifting as both a coach and lifter and has won 3 Australian championships (2009, 2010, 2012), an Oceania Championship (2010) and represented Australia at the World Championships (2012). He is the current U/83kg Australian Squat Record holder (290Kg).
**Gaida, Seville, Cope, Dalwood, Morgan, Maloney (2016) Adaptability of a blended learning model that improves student readiness for practical skill learning: A mixed-methods study Vol 17 No. 1 p3-17 in Focus on Health Professional Education, 17(1), 3-17.
Todd Anderson
Physiotherapist
Todd graduated from Monash University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Prior to this Todd also completed an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy & Health Science.
Todd has worked in a variety of private practice roles, both in Australia and overseas and is an official Tour Physiotherapist for Athletics Australia. He is also a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Sports Medicine Australia.
Todd has a keen interest in all musculoskeletal conditions and consults on a variety of common everyday presentations. His athletics background also allows him to treat specific running related injuries in both adults and adolescents.
Todd uses a combination of manual therapy and exercise to develop effective treatment programs for both clinic and home exercise programs.
Outside of work, you’ll find Todd in the gym, or spending time with family and friends on the Peninsula.
