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Odyssey Health and Wellness was founded in 2020 with one mission: to help people overcome challenges and build stronger, healthier lives.

Inspired by the journey of Odysseus, we believe fitness is about resilience, growth, and becoming your best self. What began as online coaching from a kitchen table during the pandemic has grown into a thriving gym community based in Stockton-on-Tees.

Today, we offer supportive group training, our flagship Fitcamp sessions, and wellbeing programmes for both individuals and organisations. Our focus is simple: create a welcoming space where people enjoy exercise, build confidence, and feel part of a positive community.

At Odyssey, it’s not just about fitness — it’s about the journey.

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Mike Martin

Founder & Coach

Hi, I am Mike, the founder & Coach of Odyssey Health & Wellness.

I have been a qualified PT for well over a decade & have been leading Odyssey for the past 5+ years!

I specialise in helping individuals build fitness, strength, resilience, understanding on how to move correctly & build lasting confidence through structured training.

My approach blends energy, a high level of support, community & progressive coaching / sessions to help clients push past limits & achieve real, sustainable results.

I believe that training above all else should be accessible & enjoyable for everyone. Creating a space & community that feels inclusive, exciting & one you won’t want to leave is something I tirelessly work towards & a task I absolutely love!

I aim to build Odyssey into the pinnacle of what a training experience & community should be… with health as the direction & wellness as the journey.

Mike Martin odyssey founder
Libby Georgiou odyssey coach

Libby Georgiou

Community & Growth Manager

Hi, I am Libby, Community & Growth Manager of Odyssey Health & Wellness.

Over the past year or so I have been a client of Odyssey & in that time improved my overall physical & mental wellness through personal training & more recently the incredible Fitcamp! Seeing first hand the benefit of what Odyssey does & is, the opportunity to become a part of the framework of Odyssey was an opportunity I could not turn down.

Having worked in management & hospitality for 20 years, my role with Odyssey draws from this wealth of experience.

My goal is to bring together people, ideas & strategy to create a thriving & supportive wellness community.

My work spans community building, client experience & growth initiatives, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects Odyssey’s values & vision. Whether developing partnerships via gym sponsorship, supporting members journeys, or driving outreach, I am focused on creating the highest level of services & meaningful relationships with all involved with Odyssey.

At the heart of my role is a simple belief: strong communities are the foundation of sustainable wellness!

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Odyssey Health & WellnessExcellentOdyssey Health & Wellness5.0★★★★★ Based on 55 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onDebbie MDebbie M ★★★★★ We are now over 2 years on being members! !AMAZING! I suggested to my sister-in-law that we needed to 'get fitter'. Being of a certain age (over 50...), I thought swimming might be best. She heard of Odyssey, which we joined for a 6 week course. Nearly 9 months later and we are still attending x3 sessions a week, and we love it! Mike the trainer is brilliant. He plans the sessions really well and he is extremely informative and encouraging. He pushes you to do the best that you can do and I have certainly done things I thought I was incapable of. No 2 sessions are the same, and although they are hard work, I have never regretted going and really miss it when I can't attend.. This is helped by the very friendly, supportive, encouraging people who also attend. Sometimes, my abs ache just from the laughs we have! I am fitter than I have ever been (including when I was a lot younger!), and my mental health is benefiting also. As well as within the actual sessions, there is also great support outside of them, from Mike and the other members and from the events they seek to do. Loving it! Thanks!Thomas CoverdaleThomas Coverdale ★★★★★ I joined the bootcamp just over a year ago and it’s been the best decision I’ve made for my physical and mental wellbeing! Mike is a fantastic trainer and pushes you to limits you didn’t even think were possible! The improvements I’ve seen to my holistic wellbeing over the past year are insane and it’s thanks to Mike’s belief in every person that steps through that door!Ps. If Mike ever suggests a bit of Rick Astley. RUN!!!!!Kimberley SpenceKimberley Spence ★★★★★ I’m relatively new to odyssey but as someone who was extremely nervous to start and has always been abit apprehensive to go to larger group gym session, Odyssey has been incredible. It was recommended to me by a family member and I was skeptical but thought I’d give it a go, and I am so glad I did. Mike makes the workouts hard but also really creative, and if there’s a specific movement you can’t do whether it be due to prior injury or other reasons he will always support and guide you to an alternative or modified version. The whole community of Odyssey are amazing, it’s a really supportive group and there’s no pressure from others or Mike, ultimately I would recommend to anyone. Go heroes!💪❤️Joanne StephensonJoanne Stephenson ★★★★★ Only my second week but can’t recommend this place enough, had such a lovely warm welcome from everyone and lots of encouragement, feels like a real community. If you’re thinking about it, just go for it and give it a try ☺️Donna WatsonDonna Watson ★★★★★ Brilliant bootcamp!! Coach is fantastic, everyone is so friendly and welcoming, it's like a little family. Would definately recommend ❤️Vikki WhittakerVikki Whittaker ★★★★★ Member since March 2026.Life Changing - Love the sessions. Couldn't speak highly enough about Mike & Odyssey.Such a friendly and encouraging environment.More of a fitness family then a group 💙Highly recommended!melanie preecemelanie preece ★★★★★ Mike, what a guy, friendly, professional, all inclusive regardless of shape or size. Has created a wonderful space for anyone wanting to get fitter and healthier. Every session is different. Would highly recommendPaul BurnsPaul Burns ★★★★★ Great gym with great sessionsHannah HornbyHannah Hornby ★★★★★ From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.What really sets this gym apart is how versatile the workouts are. There’s always something new and engaging. The workouts are thoughtfully designed to keep things fresh and motivating.Overall, it’s an amazing place to train, grow, and feel part of a positive community.Recently, the gym relocated to a new space, and the upgrade has made a huge difference. The new location is better in every way, with more room and brand-new equipment that really enhances the overall training experience. Everything feels fresh, modern, and well thought out.Highly recommend to anyone looking for a gym that’s welcoming and effective 💪😊Nicola GaffneyNicola Gaffney ★★★★★ I joined Odyssey a year ago recommended by a friend & can honestly say it was the best decision I made. Been a member of gyms before & always lost interest but I can honestly say the warm welcome off Mike & everyone has built my confidence through keeping every session different, challenging & interesting.Jane LawsonJane Lawson ★★★★★ Excellent, for support on your fitness journey and fantastic coach in mikeAngela SteelAngela Steel ★★★★★ Love this placeMike is an amazing coach he always makes the workouts challenging but fun and encourages you to push yourself I also do PT sessions and feel I have definitely become stronger, more focused and confident. Odyssey is more than a gym it's a community whereeveryone is welcomed, respected and supported and motivated to do their best.Louise HLouise H ★★★★★ I joined Odyssey about 9 months ago. My initial aim was to get fit and lose weight. I like somewhere I can have a bit of a laugh but also come away from the class knowing I put 100% effort in usually by looking beetroot red.This is without doubt THE best place for it! I have never known such a community, if you are having a rubbish day, after you have left this class I guarantee you will feel lighter and not only that supported.I am fitter and stronger than I ever thought possible, Mike is an amazing coach and his effort to make each class different and challenging really is something else! Not only that be he is a wonderful human, just like the community you get coming here.The support you instantly feel makes you never want to leave!1000 star review from me! I love this place!Heroes for life!Whatever you are looking for in a fitness class, I promise you, you will find it here!Anna ArmesAnna Armes ★★★★★ I have been going to Odyssey for 6 months now and its different every time. Mike is a very knowledgeable and encouraging coach, who goes above and beyond to prepare and deliver each session to the highest standard.I love that I'm challenged in different ways every time and I am always surprised at the small changes I'm seeing in my strength and fitness.Its also a huge bonus that the gym equipment is brand new and that the people are welcoming and supportive too, I wouldn't go anywhere else.Kathryn CoverdaleKathryn Coverdale ★★★★★ Amazing place - varied challenging sessions - great support - lovely friendly atmosphere- fab community - highly recommendedandrew gibsonandrew gibson ★★★★★ Highly recommend-friendly and inclusive classes.Moved to new location in Feb 26 and even better now.heather croftheather croft ★★★★★ Fantastic gym, everybody made to feel very welcome and included. . Great variety of exercises. Very supportive coach (Mike) . Highly recommend. Love it!Mark MartinMark Martin ★★★★★ I cannot recommend Odyssey and the coach Mike highly enough. Whether delivering group or 1:1 PT, the quality of the varied and imaginative sessions and resultant client outcomes are consistently impressive. Everyones goals, regardless of abilities are both accomodated for and pursued in a welcoming, motivational, and professional manner and environment.Mike has built a community of brilliant, encouraging, and supportive clients, whose loyalty to each other and the 'brand' is enormously inspirational. Odyssey membership opens doors to much more than improving/maintaining physical fitness; the social aspects of being part of such a great group of people are also fantastic. Even something as simple as the WhatsApp group banter can be enough to brighten up your day and make you really look forward to either the next session or social event😃I am (as are many others) enjoying watching Odyssey go from strength to strength - it undoubtedly deserves to 💪 💪💪KellyKelly ★★★★★ Fantastic set up,love the capped classes! Everyone’s so friendly in the groups 😊 Mike certainly knows he’s stuff! Cheers Mike 💪Angela RyeAngela Rye ★★★★★ Mike has created a space for not only fitness, but a community filled with support, laughter and friendly competition. The time, effort, heart and soul Mike puts into Odyssey is truly admirable. The sessions are creative, imaginative and fun.If you ever decide to take the leap and join Odyssey you won’t be disappointed!Emma TrotterEmma Trotter ★★★★★ I’ve just completed my first week of Fitcamp - & I LOVED it incredible- the enthusiasm, friendliness and community is amazing.👊Georgina JowettGeorgina Jowett ★★★★★ Fantastic classes and personal training really can’t recommend them enough, 10/10!Thomas HorsfieldThomas Horsfield ★★★★★ Started training with odyssey back in August after taking the plunge and going to a bootcamp on my own for the first time.Best decision ever !It’s is such a friendly environment with the most supportive and encouraging trainers.The most competitive prices I’ve seen with the most personal approach 👌🏻mandy halletmandy hallet ★★★★★ Fantastic gym really friendly only been signed up for a month seeing results already, would definitely recommend to anyone 😃Nicholas GeorgiouNicholas Georgiou ★★★★★ I’ve been doing Mike’s fit camps at Odyssey Gym and they are genuinely amazing. I’ve always been a gym person and I’ve been a member of gyms for years but I’ve never done anything quite like these fit camps before.With Mike you do not just get a great fitness camp that really pushes you and keeps things interesting. You also get a proper sense of community. Everyone is supportive welcoming and up for putting the work in together which makes a huge difference.Mike is motivating knowledgeable and clearly cares about everyone getting the most out of each session. I honestly look forward to going which is not something I ever thought I would say about fitness sessions.If you are thinking about joining Odyssey Gym or trying the fit camps I could not recommend Mike enoughMartin FamilyMartin Family ★★★★★ Brilliant gym, coach and community. Loved every minute since joining Odyssey and really reaped the benefits both physically and mentally. Cannot recommend Odyssey highly enough!!James TrenchardJames Trenchard ★★★★★ Odyssey has opened a great new gym in Feb 2026. Such a great facility with brand new kit. I'm really enjoying my 3 weekly sessions .NicolaNicola ★★★★★ I initially joined Odyssey 18 months ago to lose weight, but it has become so much more. I was apprehensive about joining, but Mike is a fantastic trainer and gives just the right level of encouragement to push yourself harder. The sessions are always varied, interesting and challenging. Everyone who attends are really friendly and supportive of each other.I never thought I’d be the person getting up before work to exercise but it really sets me up for the day and I always leave feeling like I’ve accomplished something. I’m fitter and stronger than I have ever been, but it has also hugely supported my mental health.Peter Van Der GraafPeter Van Der Graaf ★★★★★ Most welcoming and fun social gym I have ever been to. Mike creates just the right supportive atmosphere, is very knowledgeable and makes sure every session is different. The new gym setup is amazing and I look forward to each session. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone!Libby GeorgiouLibby Georgiou ★★★★★ I’ve been going to Odyssey for over a year now and it’s been a total game changer in so many ways!I originally joined to help support my running and in the process found a whole new love for strength training as well as cardio.The fitcamps are just fantastic, have massively improved my fitness and given me the opportunity to meet some awesome people! The community here is just the best!In the last few months I have joined ‘The Forge’ which is a session dedicated to strength and this has been amazing. I’ve seen such an improvement since starting and can recommend both classes to anyone.Mike is an amazing coach and all round human! He cares so much about every member and genuinely loves to see everyone enjoying the sessions and progressing. I’ve been lucky enough to do some PT sessions with Mike also and these were awesome as well.I would recommend the Odyssey experience to anyone 100%!Sarah BarronSarah Barron ★★★★★ A gym with a difference! Genuine care, fantastically welcoming crew and socials as well. Caters for all abilities, no beefcakes making you feel bad about yourself, just hugely supportive people. I’ve actually had to take some time out but this is the only place I will be going when I get back to it!elizabeth spenceelizabeth spence ★★★★★ Having never done any exercise before I researched a few local classes and after discussing with friends who attend different ones I opted for a trail at Odyssey. That was 4 months ago, it’s by far the best thing for me. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, all different ages, shapes and abilities and I’ve never once felt out of place. Mike makes every class different, I’m yet to repeat a session we’ve done previously. Everyone supports each other whether that’s helping to lift a weight or give verbal encouragement and praise. I can see and feel the difference in myself, thanks Mike you’ve converted me and I don’t like to miss a session which I never thought I would say!!Kerry TrenchardKerry Trenchard ★★★★★ Great new gym, brand new equipment. Fab classes with very friendly community....what's not to love....Alan KennettAlan Kennett ★★★★★ First class last week I would recommend it for anybody how wants to get a bit fitterSar erre erreSar erre erre ★★★★★ Coming from other gyms that, to be fair, were not great experiences, I found in Odyssey a truly motivational coach. The training sessions are thorough, well-structured, and always encouraging.Mike is very friendly and supportive, and thanks to him I feel highly motivated to go to the gym without any doubt.Abigail PenswickAbigail Penswick ★★★★★ Trained with Odyssey for a year before having to stop due to injury. Mike is an absolutely brilliant trainer, incredibly encouraging and has built an amazing community through the fit camp.I’d recommend Odyssey to anyone wanting to improve their fitnessJames GlennJames Glenn ★★★★★ I have been attending the Odyssey sessions for 5 months and it's one of the best life decisions I've ever made. Mike makes everyone feel so welcome, the sessions are varied and the people are great. Can't recommend highly enough.Arron DurberArron Durber ★★★★★ I have been going to odyssey for about 10 months now and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. Not just for my physical health or but also mental well being. My general fitness has improved 10 fold but it’s also down to the people who go. Everyone’s friendly and welcoming, no judgement and you couldn’t ask for a better trainer. He pushes you to do better and end up accomplishing things you didn’t think you could. There’s now monthly social events and people in the group have formed weekly walking and running groups where everyone is welcome. Tried the 28 day trial and was hooked. No regretspaul jackson (jacko1stone)paul jackson (jacko1stone) ★★★★★ The best thing I have ever done for my health and mental wellbeing, from the people i have met to the friends I have made, it’s honestly the best place you can go and get fit. The new gym just takes it to a new level 💪Katie GodfreyKatie Godfrey ★★★★★ Fantastic gym best gym I've attended and I've been a member at a few gyms a good friendly atmosphere and fab group of people and mike the coach is amazingLee WatsonLee Watson ★★★★★ If you are hesitating joining, don’t delay. This is the gym for you.In six months of being a member, I’ve had nothing but support and encouragement. The classes are a varied mix of exercises to suit all abilities and fitness. I don’t think I’ve done the same set yet.The Odyssey crew are some of the nicest people I’ve met and are always friendly. Especially at 615am.Mike, the trainer, is a really nice person always on hand to offer tips and advice and genuinely cares about his clients. I can’t recommend Odyssey enough.Angharad OwenAngharad Owen ★★★★★ Great fun, but tough and varied sessions 😁Deluxe Open BoothsDeluxe Open Booths ★★★★★ Tried Mikes Fitness Booth Camp over a year ago and never left, best classes I've ever tried.Newcrest DigitalNewcrest Digital ★★★★★ The Group Fitness Classes are the best in Teesside. If you want to get fit with great people of all fitness levels give Odyssey a try, you won't regret it.Ali BellAli Bell ★★★★★ What can I say about Odyssey? Having lost a bit of weight through healthy eating, I decided it was time to bite the bullet and start exercising (again). I never thought I’d be someone who enjoys exercise or getting up early, BUT since joining Odyssey, that’s exactly what’s happened.The sessions are varied, fun, and designed to push you just a little more each time—without you even realising it. My fitness levels have increased, I’m getting stronger, and the weight is still coming off. Mike is a fantastic coach; he puts so much effort into everything he does and is incredibly encouraging.I attend the early morning sessions, so although I don’t “know” the people from the other sessions, Mike organises additional events like Hero Games, Park Runs, and my personal favourite—rounders in the park—as well as other social events (Christmas party incoming!). And we all have a laugh in the WhatsApp group too.If you're looking to start (and maintain) your fitness journey, I highly recommend Odyssey!libby trenchardlibby trenchard ★★★★★ Joining this bootcamp has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for both my body and my mindset. The workouts are always challenging but achievable, and Mike both pushes and supports you in a way that makes you realise you’re capable of so much more than you thought. The environment is so friendly and welcoming, we’re one huge team! I would recommend to absolutely everybody!Stephen MitchinsonStephen Mitchinson ★★★★★ AMAZING – Been a part of Odyssey now for 6 months and seen a real improvement in my overall level of fitness. The level of support and encouragement from coach Mike and the other gym members is fantastic.Amy ThompsonAmy Thompson ★★★★★ Absolutely love this gym! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the friendliest ladies and gents who immediately made me feel at home. The atmosphere is always positive, welcoming, and filled with energy. Every session is different, which keeps things exciting and fun! Mike really know his stuff, encouraging and pushing during the sessions (just the right amount) to get results.I’ve noticed such a big difference in my fitness since joining. Not only am I getting stronger and fitter, but I’m also having a blast every time I work out. It's also a community, not 'just' a gym!I've been coming since March and I'm here to stay. The 28 day plan is an amazing start and the retention rate of those who join with this option shows how great the place is. Completely transparent pricing which is great value for money too.StephSteph ★★★★★ I started on my fitness journey in September 24 and thanks to Odyssey I feel fitter, stronger and happier.Odyssey keeps me motivated and dedicated.Mike always makes the sessions fun, challenging and enjoyable and he is always available to offer support and advice when needed.I would highly recommend Odyssey and I'm looking forward to continuing on my journey.Helen WallaceHelen Wallace ★★★★★ I joined Odyssey gym in Novemberon the recommendation of a friend- I’d never been a fan of going to the gym or organised classes- so pleased I did! Mike is a fantastic leader- the HIIT classes are great fun and no 2 sessions are the same- a mix of cardio/ strength ina supportive , friendly environment. I am a keen runner and have really noticed an improvement in my fitness/ stamina and speed. Mike works exceptionally hard to provide a great experience and the regular social calendar brings real sense of community to the group 😊js_loader

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