Meet Our team

We Are Bootique

We are dedicated to empowering women by building confidence through personalized training and nutrition plans. Our goal is to help you achieve sustainable results and realize the body and mindset of your dreams.

Sara May Garcia

Co-Founder Body Recomposition & Nutrition Specialist

Meet Sara May Garcia Perez, Head Coach at Bootique Fitness&Nutrition with over 20 years of extensive experience specialising in group classes and personal training. Sara has dedicated the past 7 years to focusing on female clients, leveraging her profound understanding of their unique fitness needs. She holds a degree in Sports Science and boasts a range of fitness certifications, including Precision Nutrition.

Sara’s approach to fitness is a culmination of her own fitness journey, academic knowledge, and real-life experiences. By blending her personal triumphs with her education, she offers a tailored and effective training method that is firmly rooted in evidence-based practices.

Passionate about empowering her female clients to achieve their dream bodies, Sara draws inspiration from her background in physique competitions. Beyond physical transformations, she places a strong emphasis on educating her clients on optimal nutrition and lifestyle choices to complement their fitness aspirations.

Picture this: Sara, your go-getter personal trainer, jetting off to Bali on a whimsical spree! But hold on – it’s not all coconut cocktails and beach bumming for our fitness aficionado. Nope, she’s there to train (and gain), munch on bowls of wholesome goodness, and hit ‘rewind’ before coming back to whip her clients and her own company back into shape! Who knew training, eating healthy, and unwinding could be this much fun? Stay tuned for her Bali body, Bali brain, and Bali business transformation – powered by coconuts and good vibes!

CHARLIE THAKRAR​

Co-Founder, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

Charlie Thakrar’s fitness and nutrition career began 15 years ago, quickly establishing her as an authoritative figure in the industry. She is the co-founder of Bootique Fitness & Nutrition, dedicated to helping women achieve their health & fitness goals through personalised training and nutrition. With extensive knowledge, experience, and a passion for all things fitness and nutrition, Charlie is a trusted source in the industry.

From a young age, Charlie embraced an active lifestyle. Whether playing competitive sports or partaking in outdoor activities, she loved being physically active. Her interest evolved as she grew older, leading her to explore the science behind exercise and nutrition and their impact on overall health and well-being.

Beyond her professional achievements, Charlie has a variety of hobbies that reflect her passion for a healthy lifestyle. She loves travelling, reading and cooking & creating new recipes that are both nutritious and delicious, thus blending the science of nutrition with the art of cooking.

As a personal trainer, working out is naturally one of Charlie’s preferred activities. Whether it’s weightlifting, running, or yoga, she enjoys challenging herself physically and pushing her limits.

LISA MARIE HENDERSON

PRE AND POST NATAL SPECIALIST

Lisa is a fitness professional, and drawing on her background in acting, dance, and movement, Lisa realised the pivotal role of maintaining both physical and mental strength to sustain focus and determination.

Her journey into motherhood further ignited her passion for fitness, as she empathises with the challenges of balancing work and life responsibilities.

Lisa is passionate about working with women and helping them achieve both physical and mental transformations. She specialises in pre- and post-natal fitness, understanding the unique challenges that come with this journey. By working with Lisa, women can receive guidance through all phases of this significant chapter in their lives.

Her hobbies include cycling and swimming with her kids, running and rock climbing. She also tries to participate in 1-2 challenges annually to stay driven and motivated. Currently, she is working towards a 10k run and competing in Hyrox at the end of the year.

LIS SAMAYOA

Instructor

Like many women in their 40s, Lis has been navigating perimenopause and some mental health ups and downs, but if you know Lis, you know one thing… she always shows up smiling and bringing the good vibes everyone needs in the gym.
She is always eager to learn, always training herself so she can give the best coaching to her clients.
Zumba instructor, mother of two, running a household, and still making sure every Bootique client gets the best from her every session.
And yes… sometimes you’ll see her sweating a little extra not because of Singapore weather (e) hot flashes are real!
But true Latina spirit… she keeps smiling, coaching, dancing and enjoying life anyway.

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Sara May Garcia

Qualifications

  • Graduate Sport Science: Politecnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid 2006
  • Qualified Personal Trainer : ACE 2009
  • Certified Pilates Instructor : Stott Pilates
  • Certified TRX Instructor: Trx International
  • Certified Group Classes LesMills Coach: Lesmills Latin America
  • Certified Precision Nutrition: Level 1 & 2
  • Certified Body Building Course: NCFS
  • Certified Functional Training European SNAQ/CONI 2017
  • ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification (SSC) 2019

Charlie Thakrar

Qualifications

Nutrition

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Personalized Nutrition (University of Middlesex)
  • AFMCP 2017 (Institute of Functional Medicine)
  • BA (Hons) Business Studies (Brunel University)
  • Holistic Nutritionist (Energetic Health Institute)
  • Health Coach (Institute of Transformational Nutrition)
  • Culinary Nutrition (Academy of Culinary Nutrition)
  • Wellness Chef (Matthew Kenney Culinary)
  • Sports and Fitness Nutrition (USSA and ISA)
  • Advanced Health and Nutrition (Coleman School of Nutrition)
  • Mastering Thyroid Imbalances (Full Potential Living)

Fitness

  • Fitness Leader and Personal Trainer (Fisaf International)
  • 300HR Yoga Teacher (Vyasa, Yoga Alliance)
  • Rehab Trainer (Australian Institute of Fitness)
  • Movement Efficiency Training (M.E.T)
  • Thump Boxing Instructor Level 1,2 & 3 (Physical Activity Australia)
  • Cross Core 180 Instructor
  • Aquatic Fitness Instructor (Fisaf)
  • First Aid Qualified.
  • CPR and AED (Singapore Heart Foundation)

LISA MARIE HENDERSON

Qualifications

  • With qualifications including NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
  • Girls Gone Strong Pre/Post-Natal Qualified

MIRANTI

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
  • Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies)
  • Certified by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)