The People
Meet the Team
Our team of coaches, hosts, and chefs is dedicated to making your experience unforgettable. We bring the energy, expertise, and good vibes - so you can train hard, explore freely, and make memories alongside new friends.
Founders
The People Who Started It All
Co-Founder / Host / Coach
Mike
Meet Mike, Salt Escapes Co-Founder and CEO. Originally from Sydney's Northern Beaches, Mike grew up competing in flat-water and surf-boat rowing, downhill and cross-country skiing and rugby union. With a keen interest in business, he owned and operated one of central London's most successful fitness studios for 5 years. And because they do everything together, he too, has competed in fitness competitions in London, LA, and Sydney.
Mike's travels have taken him hiking to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, surfing in Fiji, skiing across the French Alps and the Canadian Rockies and van-life-ing across Europe. His favourite travel memory so far is four-wheel driving on the world's biggest sand island off the east-coast of Australia (Fraser Island/K'Gari).
His passion for adventures, photography, and getting people to step outside their comfort zone, will have you exploring new places and trying new things, with the memories captured on Mike's trusty camera for you to show everyone back home.
Co-Founder / Host / Coach
Amy
Meet Amy, Salt Co-Founder. Originally from London, Amy found her love for fitness in the sunshine, living on the golden beaches of Sydney, Australia. Alongside Mike, she owned and operated one of central London's most successful fitness studios for 5 years, and she has competed in fitness competitions in London, LA, and Sydney.
Amy's travels have taken her island-hopping around the Mediterranean, rock climbing and kayaking around North Wales, hiking through Costa Rica, and 4-wheel driving across the desert of Abu Dhabi. Her favourite travel memory so far is snorkelling with excited seals in the freezing Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Town.
Her passion for building community and showing that fitness should be fun will have you sweating and smiling under the sunshine, whichever Escape week you join.
The Team
Coaches & Instructors
Coach
AJ
Meet AJ, Salt Escapes coach whose energy and love for fitness drives everything he does. Whether he's fine-tuning a calisthenics routine or pushing you through an intense conditioning session, AJ's passion for movement and progress is infectious.
Host / Coach
Clem
Meet Clem, Salt Escapes coach and a fierce advocate for living life to its fullest. Based in London, Clem is a master trainer at iconic boutique studio 1Rebel, with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry across both the UK and Australia. She's no stranger to competition — regularly taking on events like Hyrox and Turf Games, and even stepping into the boxing ring for a white-collar fight (she won, obviously).
Coach
Liv
Meet Liv, Salt Escapes coach and an unstoppable force of motivation. Having navigated the demands of corporate life herself, Liv knows firsthand what it takes to balance a busy schedule with training — so she swapped the boardroom for the gym floor and made it her mission to help others discover the power of movement.
Host / Yoga
Sophie D
Meet Sophie, Salt Escapes' yoga instructor and operations lead. Originally from Oxfordshire and now based in London, Sophie left her corporate career to follow the sun — and never looked back. With extensive yoga training under her belt, she blends mindful movement with curated playlists to spark calm, connection, and empowerment.
Yoga
Gemma
Meet Gem, Salt Escapes yoga instructor who brings energy, warmth, and a whole lot of heart to her sessions. Based in London, she teaches at Hotpod (can't keep her away from the heat) alongside other studios across the city. A CBT therapist by day and yogi by night, Gem knows firsthand the impact of the daily grind — which is exactly why she loves the focus and clarity yoga brings.
Yoga
Heather
Meet Heather, Salt Escapes yoga instructor whose love for movement runs deep. Growing up as a dancer, she found joy in every form of movement — from lifting heavy weights to running to fluid, breath-led flows. For Heather, yoga isn't just a practice; it's a way to reconnect, reset, and feel truly at home in your body.
Yoga
Mai
Meet Mai, Salt Escapes yoga instructor whose approach to movement is all about balance. A Lululemon Ambassador and senior instructor at Psycle in London, Mai has spent six years teaching internationally, refining her craft through extensive training across the globe.
Yoga
Tamara
Meet Tamara, Salt Escapes yoga instructor whose passion for movement and adventure deeply influences her teaching. With over eight years of experience and a background in sport, Tamara brings a unique perspective to her practice — she sees all movement as interconnected, and weaves that belief into creative, breath-focused sessions that balance strength and release.
Come Meet Us in Person
The best way to meet the team? Join us on an Escape. We'll see you there.
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