Our Team

At Forest Flow, our coaches bring together years of experience, specialist knowledge and a genuine passion for helping people become stronger, fitter and more confident.

Whether you're stepping into a gym for the first time, training towards a specific goal, or looking to improve your performance, our coaching team provides the guidance, support and expertise to help you succeed.

Expert Coaching. Real Experience. A Community That Cares.

Oakley Hardwick

Founder | CrossFit Level 3 | CrossFit Games Athlete | Personal Trainer

  • Oakley brings a unique blend of elite athletic experience, world-class coaching knowledge and a genuine passion for helping people become stronger, healthier and more confident.

    As a CrossFit Games athlete and CrossFit Seminar Staff member, Oakley has competed at the highest level of functional fitness while also travelling the world to educate and develop other coaches on how to deliver better training experiences. This combination of competitive experience and coaching expertise allows her to bring a depth of knowledge rarely found in a fitness facility.

    Whether helping someone take their first steps into fitness, supporting athletes preparing for competition, or helping members improve their movement and strength, Oakley’s coaching is built around quality movement, intelligent training and creating long-term results.

    Her approach combines strength training, gymnastics, conditioning, movement mechanics and nutrition to help every member become more capable, confident and resilient — regardless of their starting point.

    • CrossFit Level 3 Coach (CF-L3)

    • CrossFit Seminar Staff Member

    • CrossFit Games Athlete

    • CrossFit Level 1 Coach

    • CrossFit Kids Coach

    • Personal Trainer

    • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified

    • Hatch Athletics Pre & Post Partum Training Qualification

    • Movement Mechanics Course

    • Strength & Conditioning Qualifications

    • Functional Fitness

    • Strength & Conditioning

    • Competition Preparation

    • Movement Mechanics

    • Gymnastics Skills

    • Olympic Weightlifting

    • Nutrition Coaching

    • Pre & Post Natal Training

    • Athlete Development

  • Oakley doesn't just train athletes — she helps educate coaches around the world. The same coaching principles used to develop trainers internationally are brought directly to the Forest Flow community.

Matt Humpage

PT | weightlifting Specialist | Skill Development

  • Matt brings a wealth of experience to the coaching team, having previously worked as a PE teacher before following his passion for fitness and becoming a full-time Personal Trainer.

    With specialist qualifications in Olympic Weightlifting, Matt has a real passion for helping people move well, build confidence and develop strength with excellent technique. Whether you're picking up a barbell for the first time or looking to refine your lifts, Matt's coaching style is supportive, knowledgeable and approachable.

    Alongside coaching our classes, Matt also runs our dedicated Saturday Weightlifting Club, helping members improve their snatch, clean & jerk and overall lifting technique in a fun, welcoming environment.

    If you've trained with Matt, you'll know his enthusiasm is infectious—and he's always on hand to help you achieve your goals, whatever your starting point.

  • • CFL1
    • Qualified Olympic Weightlifting Coach
    • Former PE Teacher
    • Coach & Founder of Forest Flow Weightlifting Club

Rach Ratcliffe

Coach | Strength & Conditioning Specialist | Personal Trainer

  • With a strong background in physical activity, health, nutrition and performance coaching, Rach brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Forest Flow community.

    Whether helping beginners build confidence, supporting athletes looking to improve performance, or guiding members through key stages of life such as pre and post-natal training, Rach’s coaching approach is centred around making fitness accessible, effective and enjoyable for everyone.

    Her expertise combines strength training, functional fitness, movement, nutrition and long-term health, allowing her to create personalised coaching that helps members become stronger, move better and feel their best.

    • Foundation Degree in Physical Activity, Health & Nutrition

    • Level 3 Personal Trainer

    • CrossFit Level 1 Coach

    • CrossFit Gymnastics Level 1 Coach

    • British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2 Coach

    • Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach

    • Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Exercise Specialist

    • EIQ Nutrition Certified

    • Youth Strength & Conditioning Specialist

    • UEFA C Coaching Licence

    • Strength & Conditioning

    • Functional Fitness

    • Weightlifting

    • Gymnastics-Based Training

    • Nutrition Coaching

    • Pre & Post Natal Training

    • Youth Athletic Development

  • “I believe fitness should be for everyone. My goal is to help people feel confident, capable and strong, whatever their starting point.”

  • Tor leads our Forest Flow Kids sessions, bringing energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for helping children develop a love for movement from an early age.

    With a background in education, Tor creates a fun, safe and supportive environment where children can build confidence, improve coordination and develop fundamental movement skills through games, challenges and functional fitness.

    Her sessions are all about making exercise enjoyable, encouraging teamwork and helping every child feel included, regardless of their ability or experience.

    Whether they're climbing, running, jumping or learning new skills, Tor's goal is simple—to help every child leave with a smile and a growing confidence in what their bodies can do.

    • CrossFit L1

Tor Cavanagh

CrossFit Kids Lead | CFL1

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