Client Stories
Results that speak for themselves
"As a middle aged over weight male turning back to some exercise Mak was great at encouraging me while ensuring I was challenged and pushed out of my comfort zone but not so far as to make it unenjoyable. She helped me feel comfortable in the gym when it is a place I loath but actually got to look forward to the PT sessions."
Blair A
“I highly recommend balance by Mak, she has been super flexible with my schedule, and has built my workout routine to work with my endo and PCOS. Mikayla helps me to slow down to take the time to rest in between sets, and helps correct my form when working out. She’s approachable, down to earth, is great with communication and always checks in to see if there is any pain after a set. Mikayla’s app has been really motivational for me, it’s easy to use and gives you little achievements in the app and helps you track your progress. Overall Mikayla has made my Gymming experience easier and less ‘intimidating’, and my goals more achievable."
Natasha C
“I've been training with Mikayla for over a year now and I highly recommend her as a PT! After training for 2 years with no real direction, I had a consult with Mikayla and by following her personalised plans, I have become stronger, lost fat mass and have become so much more confident in myself. Mikayla is friendly and easy to talk to, but also pushes and motivates me to do things in the gym that I didn't think were possible. I always leave our 1:1 sessions feeling like I have gained something. I truly believe that I would not have made the progress I have without Mikayla's support. If you are on the fence about working with a PT, I highly recommend meeting with Mikayla to see what she can do for you!"
Rachael M
“Over the last few months, I’ve been working with Mikayla, and the results for me have been amazing. With her guidance, I’ve lost body fat, gained muscle, and transformed my body composition — something that was confirmed with a few body comp scans.
Mikayla’s training style is an awesome balance of supportive, knowledgeable, and motivating. She explains why we’re doing each exercise, adjusts my training as my capabilities increase, while still continually challenging me. Her expertise in training has been critical to my success.
I’m stronger, fitter, thanks to Mikayla’s guidance. If you’re looking for a trainer to help you achieve real results, I couldn’t recommend her more highly."
Lydia K
“Mikayla’s amazing! Her programs are really good – she knows how to push you just the right amount, which gives such a boost of confidence and motivation to do things I never thought I could. I love that she adjusts the workouts to suit how we’re feeling each day – if something’s sore (like my knees), she’ll tweak the routine so it still works for me. She’s super friendly, has great banter, and makes every session fun. The group challenges and activities she runs are also fantastic and keep everyone engaged. Highly recommend!"
Sanda A
“I can’t recommend Mikayla from Balance by Mak enough. She creates such a supportive and welcoming environment, and you can tell she genuinely cares about helping people feel stronger and more confident in themselves.
Mikayla takes the time to understand your goals and tailors everything to suit you, which makes such a difference compared to generic workout programs. She’s incredibly encouraging, knowledgeable, and knows how to push you just the right amount while still making training enjoyable.
If you’re looking for a personal trainer who is motivating, professional, and truly invested in your progress, Balance by Mak is the place to go. Mikayla is amazing at what she does and I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their fitness and feel better in themselves."
Sarah H
“As a young guy (early 20's) who is neurodiverse and generally quite anxious/shy and struggles with communicating clearly sometimes, I've found Mikayla to be very understanding. After training with her for a little while, I've noticed significant improvements, not only physically but even more so mentally. Mikayla is patient and gentle but will also push you to reach your goals!."
James J
“I did an 8 week challenge with Mikayla and found her knowledge and motivation great. I learnt some new exercises and nutrition tips which have helped me progress after the challenge was finished. A great way to get refocused and remotivated with your goals."
Jenny B
“About six months ago I decided to go on a huge health mission to help fight my endometriosis symptoms. I started at the gym 5 months ago and Mak was assigned as my PT. I told her my goals and knowing that my body was in a deconditioned state, she gave me the perfect full body split to get me conditioning my muscles again. I'm now 5kg down and more motivated than ever hitting the gym 4-5 days a week. I'm lifting progressively and have seen so much change in my body. Mak gave me the tools I needed and has supported me so much through this transition and I can't thank her enough."
Bridie S
"Working with Mikayla has been one of the best decisions for my fitness and health. From the start, she understood my goals and created three tailored plans that fit me perfectly. She not only pushes me to give my best but also makes workouts fun with her great conversation and sense of humor. I highly recommend booking a PT session with Mikayla!"
Jackson R
"I had an opportunity to meet Mikayla. she understood me, and helped me with the goal I wanted and was active in creating a workout plan. The plan was very user friendly and Mikayla became my trainer.
As a trainer, I have found her easy to get along with, she has a good sense of humor and shows that she cares for her client. Mikayla is definitely not a standard personal trainer, she takes her job as more of a friendly gym partner. But will push you and do her best to accomplish your goals.
Thank you Mikayla, I look forward to attending the gym because you make it feel safe. And I have never wanted to skip a session with Mikayla."
Andrew S
"Since moving to Canterbury I had the opportunity to work with Mikayla and it was great experience, she helped me a lot especially with having no idea where to start, and how to achieve my goals. She's motivating and always to pushes myself to my limit. Overall Mikayla has made a positive impact to me and my goal, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a good personal trainer."