About SURGE: Strength & Results
Unlock Your Potential with Surge: Strength & Results!
Discover the unparalleled expertise of our internationally accredited team, which boasts a wealth of diverse skills tailored to meet every client's unique needs and goals. At Surge, we pride ourselves on delivering remarkable results in record time, fostering life-long transformations. Whether you're battling obesity, high blood pressure, menopause transitioning, or any other condition, rest assured, we've got you covered.
What sets Surge apart is our unwavering commitment to providing physical but also emotional and mental support throughout your fitness journey. Our trainers go beyond the ordinary, empowering you to overcome challenges and reach new heights. As a testament to your success, we celebrate your achievements with exclusive photo/video shoots once your transformation is realized.
Don't let your current condition hold you back—step into a comfortable and empowering space at Surge: Strength & Results. Today is the day to embrace transformation, so seize the opportunity and embark on your empowering fitness journey with us!
Who is it for:
- For those who are brand new to fitness and unsure where to start
- For regular gym-goers who see value in more accountability or need an extra push to attain their next breakthrough
- For seasoned fitness enthusiasts with a specific body composition or strength goal
Inclusives:
- Initial consultation
- Body composition assessment
- 1-on-1 PT session (60 minutes)
- Customised training program
- Customised nutrition plan
Sam Gallo
Co-Founder
Sam has been a personal trainer for the last 10 years in Italy, Australia, and Singapore. Well known in Singapore, he was declared the trainer of the year in the world’s leading personal training company in 2017. For his impressive body transformation achievements, he was mentioned multiple times in different fitness magazines like Men’s Health Singapore amongst others.
Sam will customize and tailor-fit a program based on your goals, fitness level, and body type.
Sam believes that everyone can achieve their dream body despite any pre-existing conditions (slipped disc, scoliosis, etc). He created SURGE with a mission to help clients sustainably achieve the most optimal shape & performance through small changes in their lives.
Ryan Chua
Senior Trainer
“I help people get in the best shape of their life, sustainably”
Ryan brings a wealth of experience, having dedicated two years to a commercial gym and an impressive 6.5 years to a premium, world-class transformation gym. Additionally, he gained international exposure working with clients in Dubai for one year and London for six months.
He also loves to take on personal challenges and competed in various races including — CrossFit, Powerlifting, Grityard, Spartan Race and Under Armour challenge SG.
"Training should take you beyond what you could have accomplished yourself & Nutrition changes should be sustainable and realistic." Ryan specialises in body transformation.
Mohamad Danial
Team Trainer
Danial is an NSCF certified personal trainer, experienced personnel in conducting group classes, and providing 1 -1 personal training.
Danial who has been in the fitness industry for 5 years is a nurturer and motivator by nature and strongly believes in helping each one of his clients achieve their fitness goals through a combination of proper diet, exercise, and rest. He takes pride in ensuring that all his clients learn and achieve the fundamentals of proper exercise techniques and basic nutrition.
He personally believes that all his clients should receive 110% from him despite the obstacles that he may face. He caters individually toward his client's fitness goals progressing as they seem comfortable, pushing when they know that they have that capability, and backing down as needed. Not giving up attitude is his key goal for his clients and himself and most importantly having fun while at it.
Charmaine Cheang
Team Trainer
“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.”
With her great passion for the world of sports, Charmaine has developed a high sense of adaptability to new challenges in life that constantly expands her endurance limits.
She completed her Diploma in Sports development at Australian Sports Academy and has 10 years of working experience as a personal trainer. She is certified in Cert III & IV along with multiple other certifications in the fitness industry, some of which are Fat Loss & Physique Transformation, ASP(Australian Strength Performance), and more.
She has competed in different sports under the State and National team in Malaysia. In Singapore, she has competed in Powerlifting as well as coached placing athletes under her belt. Charmaine’s passion is to be able to help people achieve their goals in fitness through the understanding of their own minds and body, unlocking each individual’s true potential.
Dominic
Team Trainer
Dominic is an ACE-certified personal trainer with a unique background that allows him to bring a fresh perspective to your fitness journey.
For 8 years, he navigated his way through the world of shipping, working with people from all across the globe. However, health and fitness have always been his passion, and he felt a calling to make a more direct and profound impact on people’s lives. A master at balancing a 9-to-5 job and upkeeping a healthy lifestyle, Dominic is eager to guide and support you on your path to a healthier and more fulfilling life. He believes that fitness is not just about physical exercise but also about cultivating a positive mindset and nurturing a balanced lifestyle.
He is dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, surpass your limits, and embrace the transformative power of fitness.”
King
Team Trainer
King is an adventurous and fun-loving instructor with 10 years of experience in hypertrophy, weight management, and endurance training. His fellow cadets trusted his guidance and training in helping them achieve their IPPT goals in his past career in a uniform group.
Being certified and trained with a diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Functional Training Specialist, and Defensive Unarmed Tactics.
He is known to enjoy life with outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, traveling, and eating a variety of food while keeping his body shape and health in great condition. Having a personal record of skinny to muscular (58kg to 72kg) in a year and fat loss (83kg to 72kg) in 8 weeks.
He believes that life should be lived to the fullest while keeping the balance and guiding others to do the same to look good and feel great.
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Helen Chong
Team Trainer
Helen Chong is a warm-hearted and bubbly trainer who has turned her challenges into a rewarding career. She discovered the transformative power of personal training after suffering from lower back pain due to tummy issues. She finds it incredibly rewarding when she helps others improve their quality of life by moving, feeling, and looking better.
Specialising in training females, Helen holds a Diploma in Health Studies (Nutrition) and is an ISA Certified Pregnant & Postpartum Exercise Specialist, as well as an ACE Certified personal trainer.
Helen’s expertise extends beyond fitness, with 10 years of experience as a professional sommelier in wine, coffee, sake, and more. Her deep love for wine, food pairing, and art appreciation has earned her recognition, including a feature by the Michelin Guide for her curated notable wine list. This expertise makes her a true connoisseur of both the body and the palate.
Felix Xu
Team Trainer
Felix is an outgoing and passionate fitness professional specializing in fat loss, injury prevention & rehabilitation. With certifications in Exercise Science from SMU and NCSF, Felix works with a diverse range of clients, from children as young as 11 to elderly individuals as old as 88, helping them lead healthier and pain-free lives.
His dedication to fitness extends to his personal interests, where he enjoys calisthenics and has mastered skills like the front and back lever. He’s also an avid unicyclist, having ridden from the east to the west of Singapore in under 7 hours and competed in international unicycle hockey competitions.
Before making a career switch in 2020, Felix worked in accounting within the shipping industry. Now, he’s driven by his passion to help clients overcome self-limiting beliefs and achieve healthier lifestyles they never thought possible. Felix firmly believes that exercise is the key to staying pain-free and empowering the body to perform its full range of capabilities.
Grace Wong
Team Trainer
Grace is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and a certified Olympic weightlifting coach. She started her fitness journey in 2014 with Yoga, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, later branching into CrossFit. She specialises in Functional Training, focusing on individualised, practical movement patterns to promote long-term health.
With experience training diverse clients, from children to seniors, including postpartum mothers, Grace tailors her programs to make fitness engaging and sustainable. Her holistic approach combines cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance, fostering confidence and total wellness.
She likes playing tennis, cycling, and running and has completed events such as L’Étape Malaysia and Spartan races. She was also a top-five finalist in the 2019 Hiit BattleGround Malaysia. A true adventurer, she enjoys scuba diving, skydiving, and bungee jumping and is passionate about learning languages, including Korean, Spanish, French, and Russian.
Noor Armstrong
Team Trainer
Noor Armstrong is a uplifting and dedicated NCSF certified PT with a decade in Singapore’s elite SPEAR (Singapore Prisons Emergency and Response) Force, he specialises in combat fitness and hybrid strength training. His experience in high-intensity operations shaped his approach to physical and mental conditioning, which led to his motto of – Sharpen the Mind, Strengthen the Body
Noor has earned multiple accolades, including Best Trainee in the SPEAR Tactical Course and Best PT in the Prison Training School, Special Operations Command (NS), and Police Senior Officer Course (NSPI Trainee).
As an endurance athlete, he has completed multiple Ironman Triathlons and competed in hybrid strength challenges such as One Challenge 2022 (2nd place) and Safra Challenge 2023 (1st team, 2nd individual). He has also tested his abilities in Hyrox 2022.
Beyond endurance and strength competitions, Noor has competed in dragon boat, tug of war, archery, sports climbing, cycling, and running. His training philosophy is built on adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement, helping clients achieve peak performance.
Christopher Gabriel
Team Trainer
Gabriel is a competitive powerlifter with a strong track record in the U66 category. He has competed in five competitions and consistently placed in the top three, including two first-place finishes. Beyond powerlifting, he has a diverse athletic background, having competed in rugby, boxing, and basketball. He played Division 2 basketball before shifting his focus to strength sports, and he came close to representing his country in boxing.
In addition to competing, he is also passionate about coaching and fitness education. He is a certified FEA, Hyrox, and PN L1 trainer. His goal is to combine his experience as an athlete with knowledge as a trainer to help others improve their performance and overall fitness.
Darren Ong
Team Trainer
Darren is an enthusiastic & empathetic personal trainer bringing over a decade of expertise in strength training to clients spanning all age groups, from youngsters as young as 8 to seniors in their 70s.
He is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with a degree in psychology and communications. Passionate in numerous sports like MMA, breakdancing, and basketball, boasting a black belt in Taekwondo.
Despite having to struggle through a tough period with a slipped disc, scoliosis, nutritional issues, and various negative counsel from orthopedics, physiotherapists, and other specialists informing him to retire early as an athlete in the past. He managed to rehab and get into great shape and the sports he enjoys.
His passion and life mission is helping others take charge and transform their health & body image into optimal even if they have past injuries or health conditions.
Stewart Keith
Team Trainer
Stewart is a focused and cheerful fitness professional with a strong foundation in sports science and a deep commitment to helping others achieve their fitness goals. He holds a Diploma in Sports Science and has earned multiple certifications, including the ACE Personal Trainer Certification, Pre/Post-Natal Certification, and Functional Training Specialist Certification.
With a unique background as a former Navy serviceman, Stewart spent 10 years specializing in Search and Rescue and Explosive Ordnance Disposal, honing his discipline, precision, and resilience. This experience has equipped him with a strong sense of duty and a calm demeanor under pressure, which he now brings to his fitness clients.
His passion lies in helping people achieve what they once thought was unattainable, with a focus on sustainability and long-term success. His approach is holistic, ensuring that clients reach their fitness goals and maintain them through balanced, sustainable practices.
Tommy Lim
Team Trainer
Tommy brings over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, backed by a serious athletic resume and a no-nonsense approach to results. After leaving the corporate world, he’s been fully committed to helping people transform not just physically but mentally and consistently.
A former national volleyball player, professional footballer, and competitive swimmer, Tommy knows what it takes to perform at the top. He still competes in bodybuilding today and is a Hyrox World Championship Coach, leading athletes to the world stage with intensity and purpose.
He’s not the coach who tells you what to do, he’s in it with you. Training, competing, and setting the standard. If you’re ready to level up, Tommy’s the coach who walks the talk and pushes you to do the same.
Jance Ng
Team Trainer
Jance began her fitness journey after a patella cartilage injury, discovering the power of strength training for rehabilitation and transformation. While juggling a demanding corporate career, she rebuilt her body and confidence, eventually achieving visible abs and inspiring her to transition into personal training. With over 10 years of pole dancing experience, she combines strength, mobility, and body awareness to help clients move better and feel stronger in their daily lives.
Her clients range from beginners and busy professionals to athletes recovering from injuries and mothers rebuilding strength through pregnancy and postpartum. She believes in training that enhances both performance and longevity, balancing strength, mobility, and aerobic fitness.
Jance holds multiple certifications, including NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, Rehab Trainer for injury management, and Functional Fitness for Pregnancy & Postpartum. She is also a certified Yoga Teacher (100 hours) and has trained under Chris Hinshaw in aerobic capacity development.
Whether you’re starting your fitness journey, recovering from injury, or aiming to build a stronger, more resilient body, Jance takes a supportive, technical, and empowering approach to help you achieve your goals.
Qistina Elvis
Team Trainer
Qistina brings passion, purpose, and powerful personal experience to every session. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, she specialises in body recomposition, fat loss, muscle and strength building, with a mission to help others unlock their full physical and mental potential through fitness.
Her journey began from a place of low self-confidence- but it was in the gym that she discovered her strength. Through consistent effort, education, and dedication, she transformed not only her body but her mindset. Fitness became her outlet, her empowerment, and her foundation for growth. Now, she’s on a mission to help others do the same.
Whether you're stepping into the gym for the first time or ready to level up your routine, Qistina is committed to guiding you every step of the way. She believes that fitness isn’t just about how you look-it’s about how you feel, how you carry yourself, and how you face life’s challenges with confidence.
Her approach is compassionate, knowledgeable, and tailored to your unique goals. If you're ready to build strength, shed self-doubt, and grow into the best version of yourself- physically and mentally- Qistina is here to help you make that transformation.
Brenda Soh
Coaching wasn’t always the plan, but after rebuilding herself through training and navigating multiple sports injuries, Brenda knew she wanted to help others feel that same shift.
Now, as a personal trainer, she blends a sharp eye for movement with a no-fluff approach to helping people feel stronger. She believes confidence is built, not born, and it comes from showing up for yourself through both the highs and the lows.
Supportive but honest, she’s the kind of coach who shows up fully and expects you to do the same. She won’t promise it’ll be easy (and that’s exactly why it’ll be worth it). In fact, she’ll tell you up front: there will be some degree of suck. But if you keep showing up and putting in the work, that’s where breakthroughs happen. And no matter how tough it gets, she’ll be right there in your corner, pushing, supporting, and celebrating every win with you.
Whether it’s your first time in the gym or your hundredth, Brenda’s here to help you train with purpose and have your own comeback story.
Javier Ng
Team Trainer
As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, my philosophy is built on the power of consistency. I believe that transformative results come from the small, daily choices we make such as smart nutrition and sustainable habits. This approach creates a strong foundation for lasting change, moving you away from short-term fixes and toward a healthy lifestyle that fits seamlessly into your life.
My mission is to empower you to achieve and maintain your ideal physique, no matter your starting point. This journey is about more than physical transformation; it’s about building the resilience and knowledge to feel strong, energised, and in control. Together, we’ll create sustainable habits that unlock a more confident and empowered version of yourself.
Joelle Chew
Team Trainer
Joelle is a dedicated fitness trainer passionate about helping clients transform their bodies and their confidence through movement. With years of experience in strength training, Pilates, Reformer, and Barre, she trains clients to target fat loss, muscle toning, and improved functional strength. She applies principles from Pilates, Reformer, and Barre to her strength sessions, focusing on core engagement, proper alignment, and controlled movement to maximise results and prevent injury. Her knowledge of small muscle activation and mind-body connection helps clients strengthen areas often overlooked in traditional training.
Joelle believes every body is capable of transformation with the proper guidance, consistency, and mindset. She focuses on helping clients achieve visible changes while building strength, flexibility, and endurance along the way. Her sessions are personalised, challenging clients to push past limits while maintaining proper form and balance. Her ultimate goal is to guide people toward long-lasting transformation, helping them look, feel, and move their best every day.
Aviinash Periasamy
Team Trainer
Aviinash is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and former Men’s Physique competitor, placing 2nd in Men’s Teens. With several years of experience in the gym, he brings a disciplined, detail-focused approach to training, emphasising strength, physique, and long-term consistency. His coaching prioritises proper form, progressive overload, and sustainable routines that fit real life.
He designs individualised programs based on each client’s goals, training history, and lifestyle, whether the focus is muscle gain, fat loss, or overall athletic performance. Aviinash keeps training simple and purposeful, using proven fundamentals, clear structure, and trackable progress so clients always know what to do and why it matters. With a strong focus on technique, building confidence in the gym, and steady improvement over time, he helps clients achieve results they can maintain.
Tarun Sheregar
Team Trainer
With a background that spans Clinical Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, and Strength & Conditioning, Tarun doesn't just provide meal plans or workouts—he designs sustainable systems. His journey started with a creative bachelor’s degree, which gave him a unique lens to think "outside the box" when it comes to human performance. While he is strictly evidence-based in his practice, he knows that science only works if it's executable.
His goal is to take the complex biochemistry of health and distill it into simple, actionable steps that fit each individual's lifestyle for the long haul. He prides himself on being a curious and active listener; he believes that for individuals to achieve their best results, they first need to be heard. Whether he is helping clients improve their metabolic health or achieve a new PR in the gym, he is committed to building a foundation of trust and logic that helps them thrive for the rest of their lives.
Ryan Chan
Team Trainer
Ryan is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer dedicated to helping clients achieve sustainable body transformations through structured, biomechanically sound training. He believes execution in the gym is only half the battle—how you fuel your body dictates how fast you progress, recover, and build a lasting physique.
Being a graduate of Culinary Institute of America and having spent years in high-pressure F&B environments, he expertly links training demands with practical nutrition. Ryan teaches you how to treat food as performance fuel to maximize your lifts and accelerate recovery.
His mission is to deliver the technical lifting mechanics and nutritional clarity you need to succeed. By pairing training with real-world eating strategies, Ryan ensures your fitness goals integrate seamlessly into a busy modern lifestyle.
Max Nguyen
Team Trainer
Max is a dedicated fitness professional with a lifelong passion for movement, strength, and performance. His athletic journey began in high school, where he competed in cheerleading — a discipline that demanded high-level acrobatic ability, strength, and teamwork. Over time, that passion evolved into a deeper mission: helping people transform not only their physiques, but also their overall health and quality of life.
With a background in kinesiology and more than 10 years of coaching experience, Max has worked with hundreds of clients from diverse backgrounds across Vietnam, Canada and Singapore. His approach combines science-based training, empathy, and accountability to create sustainable results for every individual he works with.
Max strongly believes that consistent daily action is the foundation of lasting transformation. To him, becoming just 1% better each day can compound into significant long-term change. While he is highly understanding of the challenges his clients face, he is equally committed to keeping them focused, disciplined, and accountable throughout their fitness journey.
In addition to general fitness and body transformation coaching, Max is also trained to work with pre- and post-natal women, helping them stay strong, healthy, and confident during and after pregnancy.
Pamela Yap
Team Trainer
Pamela believes you don’t need to already be fit, confident or disciplined to start training — those are things you build along the way. Her own journey began with wanting to look better, but training taught her something bigger: every time you show up, especially when motivation is low, you build trust in yourself.
As a coach, she believes in training with intention — helping clients understand what they are doing and why, while building strength, confidence and better movement. She especially enjoys helping clients feel more confident with resistance training and work towards the physique they want, in a space where they can learn, ask questions and challenge themselves without judgement.
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