                Merissa Ang
                
Calisthenics Coach

Merissa is a certified personal trainer and registered psychologist who blends calisthenics, functional training, and mindset coaching to help clients move better, get stronger, and build habits that last. Her holistic approach supports both physical progress and the mindset needed for sustainable change.

merissa ang

Calisthenics Coach.

  "Sustainability does not come from a workout plan, but a behaviour intervention plan. It's not just how you lift, but how you live, that matters."

  — Unknown

Coaching location

Meraki Movement - Farrer Park

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About:

Merissa is a certified personal trainer and registered psychologist who helps clients achieve sustainable fitness outcomes by combining exercise science with psychological principles. She specializes in bodyweight and functional training, tailoring programs to improve strength, coordination, and mobility while helping clients overcome mental barriers that can make progress difficult.

Her evidence-based approach draws from exercise science, nutrition, and neuroscience to encourage lasting lifestyle changes rather than short-term fixes. Through a compassionate and holistic coaching style, Merissa helps clients build practical habits that support physical and psychological wellbeing.

As a calisthenics coach, she advocates for an inclusive and accessible approach to movement. She aims to demystify calisthenics and show clients that it can be effective at any fitness level—not just for advanced skills or flashy movements. Her goal is to help people move better, get stronger, and challenge themselves in ways that feel meaningful and enjoyable.

Beyond calisthenics, she’s a catmum to a tuxedo cat with a serious treat addiction, making her retirement fund nothing more than a distant fantasy.

Types of training:

Strength and Conditioning
Weight loss
Diet Sustainability
Calisthenics Skills
Functional Fitness
Mobility
Rehabilitation (Injury/Medical)
Neurodivergent/Inclusive Fitness
Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns (Mild)

Qualifications

NCSF Personal Trainer
Registered Psychologist (SPS, NZPB)
Coaching Specialist (Psychology)
CPR & Standard First Aid

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