Owner, Pro Trainer (Northern Ontario), Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor

Credentials:

Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours)
Bachelor of education
National Strength and Conditioning Coach
Canfit Pro Trainer (Northern Ontario)
Canfit Pro Personal Trainer
CPTN Personal Trainer
Canfit Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
Ice Hockey Specialist
Sport Strength and Sport Conditioning certified (Twist Conditioning)
Canadian Fitness Consultant
Youth Strength Trainer
Partner Assisted Stretch Certified
Pilates Instructor (Canadian and Australian) (Body Harmonics, Stott Pilates)
Pre and post Natal certified (Canfit and Baby and Me)
Yoga pre and post natal certified
Running specialist
Coaching level one and two
Body pump
Spin instructor
CPR/FIRST AID
Boxing instructor
BOSU and BALL certified
Many university level courses specializing in:
Nutrition, Training elite athletes, Sport specific training, Athletic Thearapy

Specializations: Pilates, working with athletes, running, core training, Strength training, functional fitness, pre and post natal, and youth training

I love my job because: My passion and dedication to the fitness industry for the past 11 years has helped me to change peoples lives! I love watching people increase their health, body image, confidence and shape their bodies. I truly believe that if we connect our mind to our bodies by living a healthy lifestyle we can master anything we put our minds to!

Credentials:

Master of Science in Kinesiology
A multitude of University level courses specializing in: Sports medicine, Nutrition, Sport specific training, Exercise physiology, Psychology of sport and exercise, and Anatomy.
Pilates Instructor
Canfitpro Personal Trainer
Canfitpro Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
Sport and Exercise Cognitive Specialist
Researcher
Motivational Speaker
Former Competitive Figure Skater
CPR/FIRST AID

As a former athlete and continuing academic, I have been able to draw on my practical experiences and scholastic knowledge to continue meeting my own athletic and personal goals as well as helping others to achieve theirs. Over the past 5 years I have designed and implemented a variety of mental training workshops for athletes of all ages and skill levels throughout Northern Ontario. In addition, I provide self-help workshops for men and women throughout the community.

I love my job because: My passion for health and wellness and my positive outlook on life inspires me to help others lead happier, healthier, and more active lifestyles. In my opinion, there is nothing more satisfying then having the opportunity to help others reach their potential and observing the shear sense of pride they experience as a result.

“To live your life in your own way, to reach for the goals you have set for yourself, to be the YOU that you want to be – that is success (Orlick, 2000, p.231).”

Pilates Instructor

Credentials:

Bachelor of Arts Geography (honours)
Bachelor of Education
CPR/FIRST aid certified
Youth Cross Country Running Coach
Youth Track and Field Distance Running Coach
American Council Exercise (ACE) Pilates Mat Course
SPIN Pilates Mat 1 and 2
Specializations: Running, pilates

Hobbies: running, hiking, swimming, biking, skiing, paddling, pilates

Sharing fitness and health with others is important to me. I love watching others see and feel the benefits from pilates core training. The variety, challenge and dedication of pilates is a very rewarding experience. I feel privileged to work with clients and have a part in their well-being.

"If you want something, don't wish for it, work for it. Life is too short to wait."~ Stephen Hines

Credentials:

Lakehead University - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education
YMCA Fitness
LMI Certified - Body Combat - Good Life Fitness Center

I love my job because: I love being an instructor because I thrive off the excitement and energy that develops throughout the class. I enjoy building relationships and love challenging people to realize goals that they never thought were possible. Being an instructor helps me to motivate myself and gives me more energy to keep up with my daughter.

Fitness is key to a healthy lifestyle. It helps the mind, body and soul get through the challenges of life. Exercise has always been an important part of my life. Having the opportunity to teach and motivate others how to find new strengths within themselves is one of the best gifts someone can give. I am proud to be a group exercise instructor and hope to help you achieve the level of fitness you desire.