Elevate and Stay Active
Elevate and Stay Active is a partnership programme between Healthy Options and Atlantis Leisure which draws on our combined skills, knowledge and experience, and the strong partnership we’ve built since 2011. The programme offers a pathway for people requiring low levels of support to participate in physical activity, health and wellbeing sessions.
Elevate and Stay Active offers clients the chance to belong to a community of like-minded people, learning and supporting one another through regular activity and social sessions.
Elevate and Stay Active is accessed either via self-referral or by referral from any other third sector organisation, GP or other health professional. The programme is made up of a rolling weekly timetable of physical activity classes, education and social sessions delivered by health & wellbeing professionals.
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Elevate and Stay Active is designed to provide ongoing access to self-management strategies for the community of Oban and Lorn. This service is for people looking for support to manage their long-term health and wellbeing. Unlike ADAPT and THRIVE, Healthy Options 12 week specialist programmes, Elevate and Stay Active is open ended and can be accessed through self-referral; as a partnership programme, it is run through Atlantis Leisure. It offers a proactive, preventative approach for how to live more active lifestyles, improve social connections and, in turn, improve mental health & wellbeing.
What is Self-Referral?
This is the collective term given to health and wellbeing services in the community which you can refer yourself to. Healthy Options Elevate and Stay Active is one of these services. These services differ from others in that you are able to refer yourself to them without requiring someone like your GP’s approval first - although health professionals can also still refer and recommend Elevate and Stay Active to you. An assessment process is followed for each application to make sure everyone is receiving the support appropriate to their needs.
If you think you would like to join Elevate and Stay Active, we would love to hear from you! Click here to access our self-referral portal. Your details will be placed on our waiting list and reviewed by a member of the Healthy Options team, who will then be in touch to discuss your self-referral and ensure we are the right service for you.
You can self-refer to Elevate and Stay Active by clicking here.
Meet the Team
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Donna Moore
Donna has been working in the fitness industry for 18 years, and has spent the last 14 years bringing her expertise to Atlantis and Healthy Options gym sessions. Donna has additional qualifications in Exercise to Music, Level 3 Exercise Referral, QiGong and Circuits. Known for her listening ear, motivation and personalised approach she is dedicated to her clients and promoting overall wellness and achieving their goals with a sense of fun. You’ll find Donna dancing at the front of our classes and round the gym. Donna is Oban born and bred, so if she doesn’t know you, she will know your cousin or your granny (or your neighbour’s granny).
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Lucy Croarkin
Lucy has been part of the Atlantis Team since she was 18, specialising in children’s coaching and has progressed to duty manager. Now a key part of the Elevate & Stay Active team. Lucy has completed her Level Two Gym Instructor and has got her head down getting through all her exercise referral qualifications and level three.
Always up for an adventure, you will often find that Lucy is heading off on a cruise, be it into the Caribbean or Eriskay! -
David Bruce
David is passionate about helping others find their own path to health, whether through resistance training, mindfulness, or simply finding time to move and recharge. Outside of the gym, you'll often find him enjoying time with his dog Teal, who's a constant reminder of the importance of fresh air, outdoor activity and companionship. Whether it's a walk along the coast or a hike up Munros, spending time in nature is a core part of David's own wellbeing routine.
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Ellie MacInnes
Ellie has an array of health and fitness qualifications including her HNC Exercise and Fitness and Level 2 Gym Instructor. Currently she is working towards her Level 3 Personal Training and teaches classes and works with clients in the gym as part of her role with Stay Active/Elevate.
Ellie is a fantastic footballer and previously played for Rangers ladies, now you are more likely to find her on the rugby pitch with the Oban Lorn Ladies.
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Julie Didcock
Julie has done every job possible in Atlantis and has been here for 30 years! (yes she’s just about old enough for that). Julie has been a fitness instructor since the 90’s and you will find her jumping about at the front of any class she can, getting her to stay still is the hardest part.
Out of Atlantis, Julie is a retained firefighter at Oban Airport and loves to arrange social gatherings and day trips away if you are ever in need of a party planner. -
Will Lewthwaite
Will is new to the Atlantis Family, but has been in Oban on and off since 2020. The big friendly Ozzy studied sports science back in Australia and has completed his Level 2 Gym Instructor to support his role in the Elevate and Stay Active.
Will is a big cricket fan and you might also find him on the volleyball court or playing guitar. He is a big country music fan.
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Nicole Carson
Nicole found her passion for fitness while attending Healthy Options as a client. She then started running and strength training with the goal of competing in a power lifting competition one day.
When Nicole’s not in Atlantis, she’ll be in the forest with her dogs or cleaning and tinkering with her car. She also loves wild swimming!