Where Passion Meets Performance
At Pure Performance, we’re more than just a gym—we’re a community for athletes of all levels. Born from 20 years of experience as an Elite Sports Physiotherapist, Pure Performance was created to help individuals live intentionally and achieve peak performance. Whether you're an elite athlete or new to fitness, our expert coaches support you in reaching your goals with confidence.
Our vision extends beyond training, blending the balance of outdoor living with functional fitness. From women’s health to the aging population, we adapt our approach to benefit everyone. With no contracts and no limits, you’re free to challenge yourself and break through barriers—guided by a team that helps you perform at your best.
Meet the Founder: Leading with a Vision for Functional Performance
After 20 years as an Elite Sports Physiotherapist, I decided to make a change and move to Wanaka to pursue a more balanced outdoor-focused lifestyle.
This decision inspired me to create Pure Performance, built from my experiences working with professional athletes who focused on living intentionally to maintain peak performance for years.
Using my physiotherapy background, I’ve adapted the Pure Performance approach to benefit a wide range of individuals, from women’s health to the aging population, not just elite athletes.
Living the Pure Performance lifestyle allows me to stay active—whether it’s jumping Big Air at Cardrona, surfing the south coast, or exploring the Southern Alps.
- John Appel
Your body was made to move,
our philosophy is to keep it that way.
At Pure Performance, our unique training facility is designed to support the way your body was meant to move. With state-of-the-art equipment and a focus on functional training, we create an environment where you can build strength, improve mobility, and train for whatever life throws your way—whether it's outdoor adventures, everyday activities, or athletic pursuits. Our dedicated team of coaches brings a wealth of experience and passion, ready to guide you with personalized support, expert knowledge, and a commitment to helping you reach your goals.
MEET THE EXPERTS
At Pure Performance, our unique training facility is designed to support the way your body was meant to move. With state-of-the-art equipment and a focus on functional training, we create an environment where you can build strength, improve mobility, and train for whatever life throws your way—whether it's outdoor adventures, everyday activities, or athletic pursuits. Our dedicated team of coaches brings a wealth of experience and passion, ready to guide you with personalized support, expert knowledge, and a commitment to helping you reach your goals.
Tawna is a qualified personal trainer with 10 years of experience, specializing in one-on-one sessions, group fitness, bootcamps, and women's health. She works with the cyclical nature of women’s bodies, offering holistic wellness coaching, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices. Tawna is also a certified breathwork facilitator in training.
Claire is a qualified Physiotherapist and certified Health Coach with expertise in personal development. As an NLP Practitioner and internationally certified Results Coach, she creates tailored, holistic plans that combine traditional health practices with cutting-edge insights to support sustainable, individualized progress.
Matt is a performance coach with a background in competitive sport, specializing in speed, strength, and agility. His tailored programs, designed for athletes ranging from youth to elite levels, emphasize power, mobility, and sport-specific performance, drawing on his experience as an international rugby 7s player and Team USA Bobsled athlete.
Mark is a boxing coach with a background in competitive fighting, having trained under the former Hong Kong police special forces coach in Macau. He now specializes in coaching beginners and first-time fighters, offering no-nonsense, supportive sessions that focus on building real boxing skills, confidence, and fitness without contact.
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PURE PERFORMANCE
33 Reece Crescent, Wanaka, 9305
P: 021 245 3508