Tehillah McGuinness

Founder, Surf Coach, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker

Tehillah is a South African pro surfer and sponsored athlete. She placed top ten in the South African Surf Championships and ranked as high as #3 on the UK Pro Surf Tour as well as top 10 on the European Longboard Rankings. Outside of surfing Tehillah is an ex-South African Olympic hopeful for middle and long distance running. Tehillah excels at teaching the fundamentals of surfing and fitness to people of all ages and abilities, while paying special attention to the psychology behind mental barriers and how to overcome them.

Her passion for health, fitness and helping others to achieve their goals led her to study to an international level in a wide range of teaching disciplines. She has over 10 years experience as a personal trainer, specialising in celebrity fitness, children’s health & fitness, exercise to music, surf coaching and fitness modeling to name a few.  Tehillah has also featured in several films & TVC’S, one of which being for the likes of car manufacturer MINI and has carved a name for herself in the public speaking sector, speaking alongside Head of Innovation for Under Armour, Sam McCleery as well as Andrew Trimble, former Rugby Pro for Ireland, to name a few. Tee can also be found presenting at sporting and music events with household names such as Montane and KIA.

Tehillah’s entrepreneurial spirit has also led to the exciting creation of Ohana® Leisure Group, which encompasses a range of her ‘on land’ passions. From luxury holiday accommodation in idyllic locations to healthy eateries as well as sustainable clothing ranges designed for adventure and the outdoors!