Chris Merlo, or “Merls” as he is more commonly known, has a proven track record in helping others to overcome addictions, conquer depression, improve relationships, banish anxiety and reach peak mental health and physical fitness. A certified Strategic Intervention Coach and fitness specialist with a social media following of over 2000 people, Chris is fast becoming a highly sought after public speaker and recovery coach. It is through Chris’ own experiences over 20+ years in battling depression, anxiety, drugs, and alcoholism which have provided him with the knowledge and tools to help others overcome all this and so much more. Chris has worked with sports people, authors, property moguls, musicians, housewives, teenagers, corporate professionals, the unemployed, restauranteurs, those suffering with terminal illness and retirees. He has a direct approach mixed with compassion and humour. Chris pulls no punches in his sessions and warns his clients the process could be initially confronting but ultimately rewarding.