Cherie Horne
About Me
I am a registered Level 3 Fitness Professional with over 20 years of combined experience supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and physical performance.
My approach is personal, compassionate and grounded in understanding what matters most to each individual. I recognise that everyone brings their own experiences, challenges, values and aspirations, and I believe meaningful progress begins with listening, building trust and creating a supportive environment.
Through personalised exercise, education and values-driven coaching, I help people of different ages and abilities build confidence, develop strength, overcome challenges and work towards goals that are meaningful to them.
I am passionate about connecting with people, sharing knowledge and encouraging them to recognise their own capabilities. My experience across health and wellbeing, fitness, leadership and outdoor adventure has reinforced my belief in the importance of resilience, adaptability and personal growth.
Above all, I believe everyone has the potential to achieve more than they may initially think possible. My greatest reward comes from helping others discover that potential, embrace their individuality and feel empowered to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Early Stages
My sporting journey began as an accomplished Australian junior middle- and long-distance runner, winning national titles in both track and cross-country, including the Australian Junior 3,000m Track Championship and the Australian Under-15 All Schools Cross Country Championship over 3,000m. I also claimed silver at the Australian Under-18 Cross Country Championships over 4,000m, recording impressive track performances of 9:42.78 for 3,000m and 35:11.54 for 10,000m.
At just 15 years of age, I ran 10 km in 34 minutes and 46 seconds, a performance recognised at the time as one of the best in the world for my age group and highlighted in a 1991 Herald-Sun article, “Cherie’s Dream on Record Pace”.
Career Start
My mountaineering journey began in 2005 when I trekked to Everest Base Camp with the Victorian Police Everest expedition team, remaining at Base Camp throughout their expedition until the climbers successfully reached the summit.
It was an extraordinary experience, shared with the expedition team and Australian filmmaker Jennifer Adams, who documented their journey in Everest – Unfinished Business. Surrounded by the magnificent Himalayas, I fell in love with the mountains, and my dream of climbing the Seven Summits of the World was born.
Since then, my passion for mountaineering has taken me to extraordinary places around the world. I have successfully reached the summits of four of the Seven Summits, including the highest mountains in Europe, Africa, South America and Australia. My journey has also included an expedition to Denali in North America, where severe weather prevented me from reaching the summit.
Today, as an experienced high-altitude mountaineer and international trekking guide, I have the privilege of sharing my passion and knowledge with adventurers of varying abilities, guiding them through spectacular mountain regions in Nepal, Africa and Peru.
For me, the greatest reward is not simply reaching a summit or destination, but helping others discover their own capabilities, embrace challenges and experience the extraordinary beauty of the mountains.
Walk a trail of kindness, curiosity and courage.
My Experience
Certificates
- Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor)
- Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Certificate III in Sport & Recreation
- Bachelor of Paramedicine – Year One (Diploma of Paramedicine)
- Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
- Applied Sports Psychology
- Mindfulness Facilitation Training
- Teach Tai Chi Foundations
- Interpersonal & Workplace Essentials
- Leadership Essentials
- Level II Simulated Altitude Training Instructor
- Level II Boot Camp Instructor
- Level One Strength & Conditioning Coach
- CPR, First Aid & Wilderness First Aid Responder
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AUSACTIVE REGISTERED EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Please note that I am not a registered medical or mental health practitioner. I am not a dietician.
I work only within my scope of practice, AusActive Scope of Practice. I do not diagnose or treat medical, mental, or dietary health conditions.
If you are currently suffering from a medical, mental, or dietary health condition, I encourage you to seek more professional support from a qualified health practitioner.