2 Mallard Dr, Altona North | (03) 8383 3604

The Clinic

Fortify Fitness provides tertiary level fitness training and Exercise Physiology in Altona North. You can expect high-performance, technical training sessions for weight loss, strength, rehab and transformations.

We aim to provide a wide workout variety and every private session is kept fun, friendly and challenging.

Welcome to Fortify Fitness, your premier destination for all things related to exercise physiology, physiotherapy, and personal training.

Our wellness centre is dedicated to empowering individuals of all fitness levels to achieve their health and wellness goals in a supportive and professional environment.

At Fortify Fitness, we believe in the transformative power of exercise and its profound impact on overall well-being. We use the AxIT system to test, measure, assess and correct your body of imbalances and weaknesses. We take the guess work out of getting you results.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to enhance athletic performance, or simply aiming to improve your fitness, our team of highly skilled exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, and personal trainers are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our exercise physiologists are experts in the science of movement and exercise, utilising evidence-based techniques to design customised training programs tailored to your specific needs.

Through comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring, we create personalised exercise plans that optimise your physical potential and promote long-term health.

If you want to take your training seriously without compromising safety or quality, then Fortify Fitness is the place for you.

Meet the Team

Personal training is a type of exercise program that is tailored to an individual’s specific fitness goals, needs, and abilities. A personal trainer is a certified fitness professional who works with clients to develop customised exercise plans, provides guidance on nutrition and lifestyle choices, and offer motivation, accountability to help them reach their fitness goals.

Matt Elphick

(He/Him/His)

Fortify Fitness Founder

Accredited Personal Trainer, Matt Elphick has been changing lives through fitness and mental wellbeing for Williamstown and Altona locals for over 10 years. Having worked in the biggest health clubs in Australia, Matt specialises in combining fitness, and structured strength programs, he takes a fully holistic approach towards your goals.

Whatever fitness goal you have, Matt will help you achieve it. Throughout your training, a multi-directional approach is constantly being analysed to make sure your mindset, nutrition and training structure are well in balance.

Fortify Fitness has been the premium place Altona locals come to for the ultimate in body transformations, mindset adjustments, 1-on-1 and group fitness training that’s FUN, energising and supported by a like-minded community.

Alex Piromalli

(He/Him/His)

Fortify Fitness Support

Alex is an integral part of our team and has been with us from the very beginning. His specialties lie in top-notch customer service amongst many others; all with a passion for health and fitness that shines through in everything he does!

Something interesting you might not know about him: Alex is also Matt’s (our founder) partner, both inside and outside the gym! Talk about a dynamic duo, right?
We’re immensely proud to have Alex as part of our team, and we know you’ll be just as impressed when you get to meet him in person!

Mette Grüttner

(She/Her/Hers)

Personal Trainer & Holistic Lifestyle Coach

Mette is an holistic thinker, trainer and facilitator. She is from Denmark and passionate about movement and training that gives you strength, confidence and courage. Her training is compiled from the most effective elements from neuroscience, weightlifting, sensorimotor training, breathing techniques, exercise as medicine, and functional training. She believes you get access to more of the strength you already possess when you stimulate your nervous system and muscles to create a change without exhausting or overloading yourself.

Mette is on a mission to make applied neuroscience, exercise training and social psychology accessible to all. She is the go-to person when it comes to turning the cutting-edge insights of neuroscience into down-to-earth tools and training for learning, change management and movement.

Mette looks forward to working with you to create a training program that will empower you, so that you can physically, mentally and spiritually live the life you want – for many years to come.

Our Exercise Physiology team have an in-depth understanding of how the body responds to physical activity and how it adapts over time, and use this knowledge to develop and implement exercise programs for people of all ages and fitness levels.

So, whether you’re looking to get fit, lose weight, build strength, rehabilitate your body or treat a medical condition, Fortify Fitness is here to help you in a safe and caring manner.

Providing expert 1-in-1 personal training and exercise physiology, with all your fitness needs covered.

Whatever fitness goal you have, Matt will help you achieve it. Throughout your training, a multi-directional approach is constantly being analysed to make sure your mindset, nutrition and training structure are well in balance.

Fortify Fitness has been the premium place Altona locals come to for the ultimate in body transformations, mindset adjustments, 1-on-1 and group fitness training that’s FUN, energising and supported by a like-minded community.

Adrian Rodrigues

(He/Him/His)

Accredited Exercise Physiologist AEP AES

Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist, Elite Performance Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist.  

Proud founder of Physical Insight; previously known as Complete Body Health and Fitness (CBH Fitness), Adrian is dedicated to helping as many people as possible with their health to enable them to live their best lives.  

Adrian has over 22 years experience with athletes, coaches and managers ranging from a variety of sports, athletic, martial arts, dance professionals, state and national athletes, corporate clients, high profile clientele and the general public. 

He develops specific rehabilitation and chronic disease training programs, sport specific training techniques, elite training sessions and specific educational programs for sports, coaches and athletes Australia wide.

Adrian offers training workshops to individuals, gym members, athletes, fitness professionals and sporting clubs. Providing the opportunity for all to learn from one of Australia’s leading fitness, health, performance and training professionals.

Lucas Nardella

(He/Him/His)

Accredited Exercise Physiologist AEP AES

Lucas harnesses exercise as a potent remedy, elevating fitness, mental well-being, and quality of life. As an EP, he’s empowered a diverse clientele—from those with cancer and Alzheimer’s to musculoskeletal issues and mental health challenges.

With a rich background spanning hospitals to AFL environments, Lucas champions the comeback, showing it’s always possible to reach peak training again.

Let us help you reach your goals.

Book your free consultation today.

Whether you want weight loss, transformation, strength building or rehab, Fortify Fitness is here to help you.