Our Team
Our mission is to not only help people transform physically, but transform mentally too.
Kunal Makwana - Founder
Kunal Makwana is the Founder of KMAK Fitness, driven by a deep passion for fitness, psychology, and human performance. Having built the company from the ground up, he has helped shape a global coaching team dedicated to delivering sustainable body transformation results for clients worldwide.
Known for leading from the front, Kunal continues to work closely with both clients and coaches, setting the standards for excellence, accountability, and long-term lifestyle change. His vision is to help individuals not only transform their bodies, but also build the discipline, confidence, and habits that elevate every area of their lives.
George Pearce
George Pearce is a body transformation coach based in London, known for helping busy professionals achieve results through simple, realistic, and sustainable strategies. With over a decade of coaching experience, he has supported hundreds of clients in improving their health, physique, and overall lifestyle.
George’s results-driven yet practical approach focuses on building habits that fit seamlessly into demanding schedules. This helps clients create lasting progress while balancing their careers, family life, and personal commitments. He is passionate about empowering individuals to build confidence, structure, and consistency so they can maintain their results long term.
Michael Olim
Michael is a health and fitness coach of Portuguese background who has gone through his own body transformation in which he dropped over 100lbs+, giving him real-world insight into the challenges and wins of changing your lifestyle. A lifelong sports fan with a strong passion for food, health, and fitness, he believes in building sustainable habits rather than chasing quick fixes.
Having coached over 400 clients, Michael finds genuine fulfilment in helping people build confidence, improve their health, and create lasting change both physically and mentally.
Ajay Sidhu
Ajay brings a background in special and physical education, along with several years of coaching experience, driven by a deep passion for helping others thrive. His work focuses on guiding clients through meaningful, sustainable transformations that improve both their health and overall quality of life.
A major health challenge in 2017, which resulted in the loss of a kidney, became a defining turning point that strengthened Ajay’s commitment to health, longevity, and purposeful living. Known for his empathetic and grounded approach, he creates an environment where clients feel supported, confident, and empowered to build lasting change.
Dolunay Bosnak
Dolunay Bosnak is a body transformation coach based in London with a master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning, specializing in helping busy professionals achieve meaningful, lasting results. He combines evidence-based training principles with practical nutrition strategies to create sustainable transformations that fit into demanding lifestyles.
Dol’s coaching approach focuses on mindset, structure, and long-term accountability to ensure progress remains consistent and realistic. He is passionate about helping clients build strength, confidence, and discipline so they can transform not just physically, but mentally, while maintaining results for years to come.
Archana Bhandari
Archana Bhandari is a body transformation coach at KMAK Fitness, specialising in helping women build strong, healthy bodies through structured training, disciplined habits, and sustainable behaviour change. Her coaching focuses not only on workouts and nutrition, but also on consistency, accountability, and the mindset required for lasting results.
Known for her honest and direct approach, Archana helps clients master the fundamentals, take ownership of their progress, and develop both physical strength and mental resilience—creating meaningful, long-term change in their health, confidence, and lifestyle.
Vicki Gawel
Vicki Gawel is our in-house rehabilitation specialist who has a deep love for her French Bulldog. As a coach, she infuses her passion into every session, offering personalized guidance and unwavering support to her clients. With a friendly and approachable demeanor, she creates a welcoming environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their fitness goals.
Paran Virdee
Paran Virdee is an online body transformation coach who has always had an interest in sports and enjoys living an active lifestyle. Having been through his own transformation journey and turning his own health around both physically and mentally, he wanted to spread the positive benefits a transformation can give to others. He is driven by the fulfillment of unlocking a person’s potential and seeing the impact exercise and good nutrition has on their quality of life.
Sejal Patel
Sejal Patel is a British body transformation coach now based in Tampa, Florida, whose own journey toward being “fit by 40” inspired her strong commitment to health, fitness, and long-term wellbeing. Her transformation not only changed her life but also positively influenced her family, motivating her to pursue the best shape of her life and deepen her knowledge of nutrition and training.
Passionate about helping others gain confidence and feel comfortable in the gym, Sejal focuses on building sustainable habits that support lasting results while maintaining a balanced lifestyle that blends fitness with her love for food and travel.
Max Keen
Max Keen holds a master’s degree in Sport and Health Sciences, along with a professional qualification in Strength and Conditioning, and has a background working with elite age-group athletes. He has devoted his career to studying human performance science and applying evidence-based methods to coaching.
Max utilises his expertise in strength and conditioning, sports science, and performance psychology to deliver structured, individualised programmes that help clients achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals. His approach focuses on building strong foundations, sustainable progress, and long-term results for every individual he works with.
Sam Newcombe
With a first-class BSc in Sports and Exercise Science from Newcastle University, and 8 years of gym experience Sam brings a strong foundation of scientific knowledge and practical application as a coach. Always striving to learn new things about exercise science and a particular interest in Biomechanics. Beyond fitness, Sam is an avid sports enthusiast, particularly rugby, Formula 1, and soccer where his loyalties lie with Chelsea FC.
Maria Iqbal
Maria, a skilled personal trainer and online coach, underwent her own transformative journey and now dedicates herself to empowering others to achieve similar success. With seven years of experience in the fitness industry, she utilizes scientifically backed approaches to guide clients toward their goals. Passionate about facilitating life-changing transformations, Maria offers personalized training programs and unwavering support to help clients unlock their full potential.
DIARMUID CAVANAGH
Diarmuid is a seasoned personal trainer with a unique blend of expertise in both physical and psychological well-being. With six years of coaching experience, he has helped clients prepare for photoshoots, train around injuries, and overcome psychological barriers to achieve their goals. Diarmuid holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Nutrition and is currently completing an MSc in Clinical Nutrition.In addition to his personal training career, Diarmuid is a trainee psychotherapist and neuromuscular therapist, bringing a holistic approach to his coaching. His extensive training in biomechanics and his previous role as a Personal Training course lecturer in Ireland have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide clients through complex challenges.
DAVID BOCKARIE
David Bockarie is a performance-focused body transformation coach with a strong academic foundation in sport and exercise science from Liverpool John Moores University. He specializes in helping clients improve strength, conditioning, and overall performance through structured, evidence-based training strategies.
With experience as a Sports Scientist at Bolton Wanderers Football Club and a background in strength and conditioning, David brings elite-level insight into practical coaching. His results-driven yet supportive approach empowers clients to build discipline, confidence, and sustainable progress while optimizing both physique and long-term performance.
Tanja Klobucaric
Tanja is a body transformation coach based in the UK who transitioned from teaching into her true passion for health, fitness, and personal development. She specializes in empowering individuals through movement, mindset, and sustainable lifestyle strategies that support long-term progress.
With qualifications in personal training, women’s fitness, nutrition, and life coaching, Tanja focuses on building strength, resilience, and confidence. Her holistic yet practical approach helps clients create lasting change while balancing their careers, family life, and personal commitments with clarity and consistency.
Ivan Gavranic
With 17 years in the fitness industry, Ivan blends a strong academic foundation with real-world experience. He holds a Bachelor of Health in Sports & Exercise Science, completed the Menno Henselmans PT Course, and is currently pursuing a degree in Nutrition & Addiction Studies.
His background spans soccer, bodybuilding, calisthenics, and cycling—giving him the versatility to help clients achieve strength, flexibility, and long-term success beyond fat loss. Outside the gym, Ivan enjoys true crime thrillers and the challenge of Soulsborne games.
Shannon irvine
Shannon graduated University with an MBA in business management and an undergraduate in Marketing in 2014. Since then she has worked with multiple high level businesses across different sectors in digital marketing and in the fitness industry. With an extensive background in Marketing and Operations, Shannon joined the team to help run and expand KMAK fitness. When she’s not working, she’s out walking her two spaniels or at crossfit!
teia blackwood
Teia is a Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach specialising in glute development and pelvic floor health. With over 10 years of coaching experience, she combines formal education with personal experience to help clients train smarter and move better.
Her background in gymnastics and competitive powerlifting alongside her own recovery journey shaped a coaching style that focuses on building strong, functional, and confident bodies from the inside out.
Outside of coaching, Teia enjoys salsa dancing and travelling, interests that continue to influence her appreciation for movement, strength, and control.