our story

About us

Your new community awaits you.

Our 'Why'

We know firsthand the toll of not prioritising your health. After a career-ending injury and a debilitating illness, we had to completely rethink our approach to health and fitness. Through our struggles, we learned the value of a balanced, holistic approach that honours both body and mind. That’s why we built Synergy Method.

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Our team

We’re Grant Barlow and Jennifer Skylas, a husband-and-wife duo with a zest for life and a serious passion for food! We absolutely love cooking dishes rooted in Greek cuisine, embracing the culture, and everything in between. Right now, we’re diving into Greek lessons—on our way to becoming Greek citizens, with a dream of living on the Greek islands for a year. It’s all part of the adventure!

Changing the narrative

When we’re not hitting the gym, you’ll find us soaking up the sun at the beach, embracing every moment of Summer. There’s nothing like the ocean’s healing power to recharge our mind, body, and spirit. As personal trainers and Jiu-Jitsu black belts, fitness is our life. But our journey began in traditional big box gyms, where we witnessed how toxic diet and fitness cultures preyed on insecurities. We’re here to change that narrative and help you find joy and confidence in your fitness journey.

TESTIMONIALS

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Daniel Sansone

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Grant is a genuine person who made me feel comfortable right away. He's always super helpful and encouraging, helping you improve physically and mentally every session! Everyone at Synergy is amazing – it's like one big family. I highly recommend anyone to try a free trial and see if you get hooked like I did!

Ashlina Cachia

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When I first learned about the ethos of Synergy Method, I was instantly drawn in. As someone dedicated to achieving optimal wellbeing and becoming the best version of myself, Synergy Method, along with its visionary founders, Jenn & Grant, was exactly where I wanted to invest in my health, growth, and vitality.

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Ray Groves

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I decided to join Synergy after training with another PT for 10 years because I could see that their methods and approach were more professional and focused on correct equipment use for maximum benefit without risk of injury. I train with Grant three times per week. I know that I would never have achieved the level of fitness and strength I have at my age (71), if not for the personal attention given in my training sessions by Grant.