Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing

Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing Registered Nutritionist and Registered Personal Trainer. Health, nutrition, sport, exercise, energy.

So great to see this project come together! ❤️We now have an AED installed outside the Oamaru Rowing Club, making it acc...
28/08/2026

So great to see this project come together! ❤️

We now have an AED installed outside the Oamaru Rowing Club, making it accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — not only for our gym and rowing club members, but for the wider community.

With the playground, harbour and so many people walking, running, cycling and enjoying this area, we felt it was a really important location to have an AED readily available if it is ever needed.

A huge thank you to the Oamaru Rowing Club, Rotary Club of Oamaru and Waiareka Valley Lions Club for coming on board with us to make it happen.

And a special thank you to Anna Spittle, who did a huge amount of work behind the scenes sourcing community funding and helping drive the project forward.

A pretty cool example of what can be achieved when local people and organisations work together.

Hopefully it’s something that never needs to be used, but if it does, it’s there.

And lovely to see the project featured in the Oamaru Mail this week! 🙌

There are a lot of things we can focus on when it comes to our health, training and nutrition, but sometimes a few simpl...
17/08/2026

There are a lot of things we can focus on when it comes to our health, training and nutrition, but sometimes a few simple reminders are all we need.

Eat enough. Fuel your training. Build strength. Prioritise recovery. Move your body. And aim for consistency rather than getting caught up in the small stuff.

The goal is to support your body so you can feel good, perform well and keep doing the things you love, whatever that looks like for you.

📷: Sari Renee Photography

Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the busy days and forget to stop for a moment.Feeling pretty lucky that this is ...
30/07/2026

Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the busy days and forget to stop for a moment.

Feeling pretty lucky that this is what I get to call work.

To be able to help others with their health and fitness journey, while also having a space where I love to train myself, is something I definitely don't take for granted.

Thank you to everyone who's trusted me to be part of your story. 🫶

📷: Sari Renee Photography

Well, that didn't take long!After last night's post, our last few spaces in our Term 3 Strength for Life classes are now...
12/07/2026

Well, that didn't take long!

After last night's post, our last few spaces in our Term 3 Strength for Life classes are now FULL. Thank you to everyone who got in touch. We can't wait to welcome our new members!

Now... while we can't promise you'll end up looking quite like these two gym bunnies (who created this AI masterpiece themselves... and definitely tried to convince me it was real 😆), we can promise you'll get stronger, move better, improve your balance, and have a lot of laughs along the way.

If you missed out this time, send us a message and we'll add you to the waitlist for Term 4.

(Shared with permission from these two legends, who insisted I post it!)

Our Strength for Life classes are always popular, with many of our members returning each term to continue progressing t...
11/07/2026

Our Strength for Life classes are always popular, with many of our members returning each term to continue progressing through the programme. After offering places to our current members and those on our waitlist, we've opened an additional Thursday 10.30am class, with just a couple of spaces still available.

We also have 1–2 spaces remaining across a couple of our other classes.

Strength for Life is designed for adults who want to improve their strength, balance, mobility and confidence in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you're looking to stay active, keep up with the grandkids, or simply feel stronger in everyday life, we'd love to help.

If you've been thinking about joining, now is a great time to get started!

Check out the poster for class times and details, then send us a message to check availability. We'll help you choose the class that best suits you and, once we've confirmed your place, we'll send you the quick online registration link.

Classes begin the week of 20th July.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Oamaru for inviting me to be the guest speaker at your Changeover Dinner this evening.It...
01/07/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Oamaru for inviting me to be the guest speaker at your Changeover Dinner this evening.

It was a privilege to share the journey of Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing, how the business has evolved over the years, and how one opportunity has naturally led to the next, from starting out at Movement Hub, to the Rowing Club, and now Athlete Foundry.

It was also nice to reflect on how the different programmes we now offer, including the Senior Sport Academy, Youth Athlete Development Programme, Strength for Life and Athlete Foundry, have all grown from recognising a need within the people and communities I was working with and simply asking, "How can we help?"

Thank you to Immediate Past President Miles Koberstein for the kind introduction, and congratulations to incoming President Ele Ludemann. I wish you and the Rotary Club of Oamaru all the very best for the year ahead as you continue the incredible work you've been doing in our community for more than 100 years.

I also had the opportunity to apologise for Athlete Foundry taking over Bookarama's 'perfect' venue! 😅 I think it's fair to say it looks a little different these days than it did on Bookarama weekend!

Thank you again for such a warm welcome and an enjoyable evening!

We're excited to be partnering with the Oamaru Kindergarten Association to offer Parents' Gym Hour!This is a great oppor...
26/06/2026

We're excited to be partnering with the Oamaru Kindergarten Association to offer Parents' Gym Hour!

This is a great opportunity for Rowing Club Gym and Athlete Foundry members to prioritise their own health and wellbeing while their children play, learn and explore in a safe, supervised environment close by.

Check out the flyer below for all the details, and register your interest with the Oamaru Kindergarten Association by 13th July.

We can't wait to see this programme get underway!

The doors are open!After welcoming our Founding and Early Bird Members into Athlete Foundry, we're now excited to invite...
23/06/2026

The doors are open!

After welcoming our Founding and Early Bird Members into Athlete Foundry, we're now excited to invite the wider community to come and check out the space for themselves.

We'll be opening our doors this Sunday 28th June between 2.00–5.00pm so you can come and see our awesome training facility.

✅ Explore our gym and training spaces
✅ Take a look inside our recovery rooms, including the infrared sauna, ice bath and compression boots
✅ Meet some of our coaches
✅ Learn more about our gym memberships, Sport Academy, Youth Programmes and coaching services
✅ Ask questions and see how Athlete Foundry can help you reach your goals

Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, looking to improve your health, or simply curious about the space, we'd love to meet you and show you around.

📍 Athlete Foundry - 33-37 Ribble Street
📅 Sunday 28 June
⏰ 2.00–5.00pm

Come and see what Athlete Foundry is all about — and why our members are already loving it.

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Oamaru Rowing Club
Oamaru
9400

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 10:15am - 1:30pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10:45am - 1:30pm
Thursday 10:15am - 1:30pm

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