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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Interests
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Kerryn van der Merwe

Kerryn van der Merwe

London,London

Summary

I am passionate about bringing physical and mental wellness to people of all backgrounds, abilities, and capacities.

At 13 years old, I underwent multiple hip surgeries and was told that an active lifestyle would not be possible. Thankfully, I was stubborn enough to try anyway. Through the guidance of incredible teachers and the power of corrective movement, I have been able to live a fully active, pain-free life—continuously improving every day!

My 1:1 personal training business, KezaKineticz, has been successfully running since mid-2020. Since then, I have launched my online subscription platform, KezaWellness.com, a brand dedicated to those who feel excluded from traditional fitness offerings. It’s designed for people with limited time, capacity, or resources—helping them prioritize their well-being in a way that fits their lifestyle.

KezaWellness focuses on helping busy individuals manage their physical health in the workplace, keeping them pain-free, productive, and performing at their best. Our mission is to improve quality of life, which in turn enhances quality of work.

As a trainer, my goal is to deliver safe, effective, and enjoyable sessions, ensuring that clients work to the best of their abilities in that moment. I am committed to educating people on movement, helping them understand their bodies, and empowering them with the tools to relieve pain.

I have fought hard for my physical abilities, and I am grateful every day that I get to share my knowledge and passion with others.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Founder

KezaWellness.com
London, England
04.2023 - Current

PERSONAL TRAINER, REHAB PILATES INSTRUCTOR

KezaKineticz
London, England
06.2020 - Current

CLINICAL TRAINER

Complete Pilates
London, England
01.2021 - 03.2022

PILATES TRAINER

Ten Health and Fitness
London, England
01.2019 - 01.2020

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, BARRE INSTRUCTOR

Oncore
Clapham, England
06.2020 - 12.2020

ACTRESS

Cape Town, South Africa
01.2015 - 02.2019
  • Independently Produced Cape Town, South Africa
  • Alan Ball's comedy 'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress', Directed by Emma Di Bona, Galloway Theatre and Alexandre Bar Cape Town, South Africa

DANCE CAPTAIN

Waterfront Theatre School Company
Cape
01.2017
  • SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

Clinical Pilates and PT Trainer

Mint Wellbeing
London, England
08.2024 - 06.2025

APPRENTICE TEACHER

Waterfront Theatre School
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Cape Town, Teaching Imperial Ballet and Modern Theatre, Grade 1-Intermediate Level.

Education

Comprehensive Rehabilitative Pilates -

Polestar Pilates
01.2021 - 05.2022

Level 3 Personal Trainers Qualification -

Origym London

Level 2 Fitness Instructor -

Origym London

Dynamic Reformer Pilates -

Ten Academy REPS

Matwork Teachers -

STOTT Pilates

Progressive Ballet Technique Training - undefined

2017

Trinity ATLC Level 4 Performing - undefined

2018

Level 6 Licentiate Teachers Qualification - Classical Ballet. Modern Dance. Tap Dance

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance
2015

Advanced 2 Tap, Modern and Ballet ISTD -

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance

Advanced 2 RAD Ballet - undefined

2014

Skills

  • Confident, qualified and passionate movement instructor
  • I have been successfully managing a client base withing Central and West London since mid-2020
  • I am dedicated to planning efficient and enjoyable sessions, whilst approaching clients with empathy and compassion
  • My interest in safe movement, functional strength of the spine and inclusive movement has kept me studying new ways to train and therefore help people

Certification

Barre, HIIT, Matwork Classes

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Equipment Pilates Instructor

Stott Pilate's Instructor

Writing

Choreography

Eclipse Model Management

Higher Level Contemporary and Modern Dancing,

RAD and ISTD Trained Ballet Dancer,

Commercial Hip-hop and Burlesque Dancing,

Higher Level Tap Dancing Acting

Ensemble singing


Personal Interests

Thanks to my theatre roots, I thoroughly enjoy the privilege of going to the theatre in London. I cycle to commute, enjoying the city and including automatic movement in my day. I have recently completed my first marathon-slow and steady but so enjoyable and I look forward to continuing my running journey. My partner and I enjoy playing squash, eating out planning our next escape to a sunny destination!

Timeline

Clinical Pilates and PT Trainer

Mint Wellbeing
08.2024 - 06.2025

Founder

KezaWellness.com
04.2023 - Current

CLINICAL TRAINER

Complete Pilates
01.2021 - 03.2022

Comprehensive Rehabilitative Pilates -

Polestar Pilates
01.2021 - 05.2022

PERSONAL TRAINER, REHAB PILATES INSTRUCTOR

KezaKineticz
06.2020 - Current

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, BARRE INSTRUCTOR

Oncore
06.2020 - 12.2020

PILATES TRAINER

Ten Health and Fitness
01.2019 - 01.2020

DANCE CAPTAIN

Waterfront Theatre School Company
01.2017

APPRENTICE TEACHER

Waterfront Theatre School
01.2017 - 12.2017

ACTRESS

01.2015 - 02.2019

Progressive Ballet Technique Training - undefined

Trinity ATLC Level 4 Performing - undefined

Advanced 2 RAD Ballet - undefined

Level 3 Personal Trainers Qualification -

Origym London

Level 2 Fitness Instructor -

Origym London

Dynamic Reformer Pilates -

Ten Academy REPS

Matwork Teachers -

STOTT Pilates

Level 6 Licentiate Teachers Qualification - Classical Ballet. Modern Dance. Tap Dance

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance

Advanced 2 Tap, Modern and Ballet ISTD -

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance
Kerryn van der Merwe