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🌈 Meet Our Health and Wellness Glambassador: Victoria (Vic) Wells 🌿
- Sweet Release
- Sep 22
- 4 min read
When you think of wellness in the Southern Highlands, one name shines brighter than the rest: Victoria Wells. Known to many simply as Vic, she has been coaching, mentoring, and inspiring people for over three decades. Her story is one of passion, resilience, and a relentless dedication to making health not just achievable, but joyful, inclusive, and glamorous.
As Victoria herself says:
“Over that 20-year period, I’ve literally helped thousands of people build muscle, lose body fat, run marathons, compete in triathlons. I’ve improved our polo players’ prowess, I’ve taught the teachers in our finest schools. I’ve prepared people for surgery and rehabbed post-op… I’ve even climbed every mountain from Mittagong to Bundanoon.”
This is why she has been chosen to represent us as a Glambassador for the Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands, because she doesn’t just talk wellness. She lives it, breathes it, and has shared it generously with our community for decades.
A Career Spanning the Globe 🌍
Victoria’s career began in some of the most prestigious fitness centres in Australia and abroad. She was once the Fitness Centre Manager at Level 67 atop the MLC Centre in Martin Place, Sydney - a role that cemented her reputation as a leader in the industry. Her journey also took her to London (Stripes, Ealing and Earls Court Gym), Melbourne (Presidents Club, Bourke Street Mall), and Adelaide (Nautilus Rundle Mall, Hyatt Adelaide).
Armed with international experience, she returned to Australia with a vision: to create a holistic, approachable, and personal brand of wellness coaching.
The Birth of Gym & Tonic in the Highlands 💚
Twenty years ago, Victoria and her partner made a tree-change to Robertson, where they bought a beautiful 20-acre property. There, Gym & Tonic was born. She transformed a paddock into a full-sized baseball field, drove her Gym & Tonic mobile across the countryside, and brought fitness to the doorsteps of Highlands locals.
It wasn’t just about workouts. It was about lifestyle. As Victoria recalls:
“I’ve used every swimming pool in every region, in every town in this region. I’ve also climbed every mountain… and even given instruction on kayaks in the Bowral pool. That was fun!”
Gym & Tonic quickly became more than a business, it became part of the community fabric, helping locals young and old embrace health, confidence, and balance.
Qualifications & Expertise 🎓
Victoria brings not just passion, but decades of study and certification to her work:
Level 3 Exercise Professional
Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF 40201, Australian Institute of Fitness)
Fitness NSW Accreditation (00/11492)
Specialisations in Nutrition and Rehab Training
Austswim Certified
First Aid/CPR
Her expertise covers everything from strength training, nutrition planning, and rehab programs, to adult learn-to-swim instruction. Whether you’re preparing for surgery, looking to lose weight, training for a triathlon, or simply wanting to feel healthier and more confident, Victoria has the tools and the heart to get you there.
Media Recognition & Community Trust 📰
Victoria’s insights have been sought by leading media outlets including:
Sydney Morning Herald (2000, 2001)
Vogue Australia (2001)
CFO (2000)
Coastal Style (2001)
Sunday Mail (2002)
Highlife Magazine (2002)
She was nominated for Best New Business at the Southern Highlands Business Awards (2001), and in 2005, she MC’d the Good Health and Beauty Show at Darling Harbour, inspiring thousands with her message of balance and empowerment.
Her client list is equally impressive: Fairfax, Craigieburn, Winifred West Schools, Oxley College, Berkelouw Books, Bowral Police, Surveyor General Inn, and many more.
Victoria’s Wellness Philosophy 🌟
What sets Victoria apart is her holistic, relatable approach to health. She believes in the Five Facets of Fitness a philosophy so close to her heart that she had it tattooed on her wrist:
Walk. Lift. Nourish. Stretch. Rest.
As she explains:
“Cardio, strength training, flexibility, good nutrition, and relaxation… when you put these five together, you find balance. And balance is the secret to a happy, healthy life.”
Her advice is simple but transformative:
Stop making excuses and start prioritising yourself.
Flip negativity into positivity.
Move a little more each day.
Eat real food and drink more water.
Listen to your body and strive for daily balance.
She adds with her signature wit:
“Drink more water. It improves energy, fights off illness, aids digestion, helps weight loss, and yes, keeps your skin bright!”
Why Victoria Was Chosen as a Glambassador 💃
At the Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands, our Glambassadors are the beating heart of our mission. We look for individuals who embody resilience, authenticity, inclusivity, and unapologetic self-expression.
Victoria is all of these things and more. She’s spent decades lifting people up, literally and figuratively. She embodies joy, positivity, and strength. She’s not only transformed lives through health and fitness, but she’s done so with compassion, humour, and an open heart.
Her commitment to wellness is matched only by her commitment to community. Whether training a polo player, guiding a schoolteacher, or coaching someone through recovery, Victoria has proven again and again that health is liberation. When you feel strong and balanced, you can live boldly, authentically, and fabulously.
A Call to Action: Connect With Victoria Today ✨
Our members deserve the very best in health and wellness and that’s exactly why Victoria is one of our Glambassadors. If you’re ready to:
✔ Build muscle, strength, and confidence
✔ Improve your nutrition and energy
✔ Recover safely from injury or surgery
✔ Or simply bring more balance and joy into your daily routine…
Then it’s time to connect with Victoria at Gym & Tonic.
👉 Reach out today and start your journey with a woman who has dedicated her life to helping others thrive. Let Victoria guide you, inspire you, and remind you that health isn’t a punishment, it’s a celebration.
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