Sammy Allen

Exercise Scientist

Samantha (or Sammy) grew up in Warrnambool, Victoria, where she loved competing at a high level in both netball and sailing. Her love for sport led her to further study in exercise where she graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2014. 

After travelling and living on the Gold Coast for the last few years, her partner finally convinced her to move down to the Coffs Coast to escape the concrete jungle and enjoy some quiet surf.  When she’s not working, you’ll find her enjoying the waves on our amazing beaches.

Sammy has a strong background in all areas of utilising exercise to improve chronic health issues and has a special interest in cancer and mental health.

1. What do you love most about your job/industry?

I love finding different ways for people to have fun with exercise, as there are so many benefits that exercise provides to people. I truly think that if exercise was a pill everyone would take it, so I love that I can help people improve their health without the side effects (apart from some sore muscles the next day!)

2. Areas of interest?

Cancer, Mental health, Osteoporosis and Clinical Pilates

3. Your top tip

Motion is lotion

4. People would be surprised if they knew…

My boyfriend and I have the same name!!