OUR FOCUS AND PASSION
IS CULTURE
It is crucial that our people are happy, motivated, fulfilled as they are vital to the success of TRIBES.
Part of the TRIBES business is growing our own people internally and we are putting processes in place for future coaches and teachers to be able to learn new skills and take on different roles or new challenges within the organisation if they wish.
Coaches and teachers specialise in 1-1 personal training or small groups to becoming lead group class instructors, to being involved in marketing or design, brand, videography, sales etc.
We want to empower all our employees to have a sense of ownership and loyalty towards TRIBES knowing they have a long-term future with us and a clear path for personal and professional progression with massive opportunity for upward mobility.
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If you are a highly passionate and talented personal trainer or yoga instructor, and feel you may be able to add value to TRIBES in a way that resonates with our brand, philosophy and vision, please reach out to us on joinourfamily@tribes.fit .
THE GYM
Joshua Caira
TRIBES Head Coach & Co-Founder
Expertise: Strength, conditioning, athleticism, purposeful programming and transformation-focused coaching
Working with many clients with different lifestyles and requirements, I have been highly successful in helping clients achieve the desired results from their personalised programme.
Combining expertise in session programming strategies for differing lifestyles with relevant nutritional advice, my clients are guided though a fitness journey that has guaranteed outcomes.
I specialise in functional strength training and metabolic conditioning, merging hard work with coaching. Every goal is achievable.
My ethos is to turn your goals from a question of how, into when.
Neil Sanyal
TRIBES CEO & Co-Founder
Expertise: Strategic planning & Organisational development, recruitment and staff development
As a keen wellbeing enthusiast, I co-founded and was the previous MD of the BXR chain of gyms.
I was also the founder of Chaiwalla tea cafes in London.
I am a certified Level 3 Personal Trainer as well as an accredited Yoga Alliance Teacher and have trained extensively in India in Hatha Yoga and Kriya Meditation.
Previously I trained with Joshua 4 times a week for 2 years before we decided to launch TRIBES together.
My ethos is always be growing!
Kat Golub
TRIBES Senior Coach
Expertise: Olympic weightlifting, strength training, conditioning, martial arts, mobility.
After transitioning from a corporate career into fitness, I’ve spent the last decade helping clients build strength, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.
My coaching focuses on clear instruction and strong movement foundations, developing strength, power, and body awareness. Being part of the Tribes community has supported my growth as a coach and allows me to help others thrive in a positive, welcoming environment.
Ahmed Soussi
TRIBES Coach
Expertise: Functional strength training, athletic performance, holistic health.
I’m passionate about improving health and performance through structured training, nutrition, and lifestyle practices. With a background in corporate environments, I understand the challenges busy professionals face and design practical, sustainable solutions.
I specialise in functional strength and athletic development, supported by holistic health and nutrition knowledge. My mission is to empower clients to take ownership of their wellbeing and build stronger, healthier, more resilient lives.
Nadia Iley
TRIBES Coach
Expertise: Strength training, functional movement, women’s fitness, nutrition.
I’m passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and enjoy their training. I believe movement improves not only physical strength, but confidence, energy, and mental wellbeing.
I specialise in women’s fitness, including pre/post-natal and peri/post menopause, supporting clients in building strong foundations for everyday life. What I love most about Tribes is the supportive, driven community that brings energy and purpose to every session.
Christopher O’Brien
TRIBES Coach
Expertise: Functional movement, mobility, strength, endurance.
I love helping people discover their strength and confidence through purposeful movement. My sessions focus on mobility, strength, endurance, and agility, tailored to each client’s individual needs.
With a background in dance, I bring creativity and precision to my coaching. Tribes feels like family, a supportive environment where clients feel motivated, inspired, and empowered both physically and mentally.
Kingsley Arthur
TRIBES Coach
Expertise: Functional strength, performance coaching, boxing, mindset development.
My approach to training is rooted in purpose, building strength, confidence, discipline, and resilience. Sport has shaped who I am, and my background in sports psychology allows me to coach both body and mind with clarity and intent.
As a senior coach and boxing specialist at TRIBES, I deliver bespoke sessions that challenge clients physically and mentally. TRIBES is a community built on growth, and being part of it motivates me to be my best every day.
Jennifer Lopez
TRIBES Coach
Expertise: Strength training, hypertrophy, conditioning, mental resilience.
My mission is to help individuals become the strongest version of themselves through resistance training. I focus on compound lifts, hypertrophy, and conditioning to build strength, muscle, and confidence.
Beyond physical results, training develops resilience, discipline, and self-belief. Tribes is more than a gym; it’s a supportive community where people feel empowered. Seeing clients leave sessions stronger and happier motivates me to grow as a coach every day.
Finlay McIlwrath
TRIBES Coach
Expertise: Functional strength training, conditioning, structural alignment, injury-aware training.
I’m passionate about optimising the human body through functional strength, conditioning, and improved movement. My training blends compound lifts, free weights, corrective work, and conditioning to help clients feel stronger, fitter, and pain-free.
With a background in sport, martial arts, and strength & conditioning, I design tailored programmes that improve performance, support recovery, and unlock long-term potential. For me, training is about feeling great, moving well, and performing at your best.
THE CLINIC
Vasant Bhandi
TRIBES Sports and MSK Physiotherapist
Expertse: MSC Sports Biomechanics, Physiotherapy
Shoulder conditions: Tendinitis and bursitis of rotator cuff using therapeutic ultrasound, rehab exercises.
Spinal: Post operative spinal procedures for discectomy, laminectomy.
Joint arthritis of hip and knee: pre-operative and post operative joint replacement.
Ligament and cartilage pathologies: treating pre and post operative knee conditions: ACL, PCL, Meniscus, MCL, LCL in footballers.
Active Aging: Engaging elderly population over the age of 60 years in movement and strength-based exercise followed by mobility training to preserve natural body capacities.
Tyler Reece
TRIBES Soft Tissue Therapist & Personal Trainer specialising in rehabilitation
Expertise: Soft tissue therapy, injury rehabilitation, strength and performance training.
With over 10 years in the fitness industry, I combine hands-on therapy with structured training to help clients overcome injuries while progressing towards their fitness goals.
I’ve worked with a wide range of individuals, from athletes to general and disabled populations. Having experienced injury myself, I understand the recovery process deeply. Being part of the Tribes family has supported my growth and fuels my passion for helping others move and feel better.
Simon Kitenge Tshakupebwa
Physiotherapist
Expertise: Physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, patient-centred care.
My aim is to positively impact people’s lives by supporting their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. As a physiotherapist, I use my experience to assess, treat, and guide individuals through musculoskeletal challenges with clarity and care.
I take an investigative, evidence-based approach and value collaboration within a team environment. Tribes’ positive, growth-focused culture allows me to continually develop as a clinician while delivering meaningful, personalised care.
THE FITNESS STUDIO
Donell Larissa
TRIBES Pilates Teacher
Expertise: Mat Pilates, Pre/Post Natal, Reformer Pilates
As a professional dancer I have always understood my body and Pilates helped me understand it on a deeper level.
I started teaching Pilates so I could help other people find this for themselves!
I love to help and teach; it makes me so happy to see that I’ve helped someone to understand themselves a little bit more.
Nikolay Kolev
TRIBES Martial Arts Coach
Expertise: Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Combat Training
With a strong background in combat sports, including competition in boxing, kickboxing, and MMA during my youth, I bring my passion for Muay Thai to beginners looking to learn the art of Eight Limbs.
Muay Thai, a traditional martial art from Thailand, utilises punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, providing a full-body workout while improving self-defence skills.
Beginner classes focus on proper technique, fitness, and discipline, making Muay Thai accessible to anyone wanting to start their journey in this exciting sport.
OPERATIONS & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Neama Tawfik
TRIBES Executive Assistant
My background in the veterinary industry nurtured my passion for working with people.
Joining TRIBES, as an Executive Assistant has allowed me to combine and enhance my communication and customer service skills with my growing passion for fitness.
My aim is to provide exceptional support to our team and ensure our clients have a seamless and positive experience.
The TRIBES family has ignited my enthusiasm for fitness and has helped me improve my training with the guidance of our amazing coaches.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding personal training, classes, or anything else that comes to mind. Let's get you on the path to reaching your fitness goals and feeling your TRIBE strong best!
Vicky Kalema
TRIBES Receptionist
Joining TRIBES as a receptionist has deepened my appreciation for fitness, highlighting its importance for both physical health and mental wellbeing. Being part of such a motivating environment has truly shown me the positive impact movement has on everyday life.
I love connecting with members and bringing positive energy to the gym, ensuring everyone gets a welcoming and supportive experience from the moment they walk through the door.
Alongside my role here, I’m in my final year of university studying Marketing and Management. I enjoy applying my studies in a real-world setting while continuing to grow professionally. I’m grateful to be part of a community that champions growth, fitness, and connection.
Ellie Richardson
TRIBES Receptionist
With a background as a dance teacher, my love for movement has naturally grown into a passion for fitness.
Teaching dance taught me valuable customer service and organisation skills, which have only been strengthened since working at TRIBES. I am here to help answer any questions you may have, whether that’s scheduling sessions, handling enquiries, or general client support.
I enjoy meeting and working with all kinds of people, and I believe the gym should feel like a positive, comfortable space—never intimidating. I aim to maintain the fun, relaxed environment here at TRIBES, where both coaches and clients feel at ease and supported every step of the way.
I’m excited for us all to grow together as part of the TRIBES family.
Kaleb Brathwaite
TRIBES Digital Marketing Intern
I’ve always looked at social media as an integral part of creating value beyond the in-person techniques of selling to consumers. By amplifying the principles of a Brand like TRIBES beyond the walls of their gym floor, and with my background in Editing on platforms like CapCut, I will create content for TRIBES with its own signature style enhancing the foundational Principles and Ethos of the Brand.
I studied Social Media Marketing at Global academy for a year, changing my understanding of how to establish the value of uploading content to a larger audience. Having this position allows me to use various methods of content that will eventually develop the TRIBES community reach.
I’m excited to be welcomed as a new face to the TRIBES growing family, helping, supporting and witnessing their growth.