Credentials:

• Honours Bachelor of Arts, English major
• Bachelor of Education – Primary/Junior
• Body Harmonics Mat Work Foundations (Anatomy in Motion, Part I, II)
• Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
• Former downhill ski instructor
• Former Competitive dancer

Hobbies

Dance, downhill & cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, camping… pilates!

I love my job because;

Credentials:

• Canfit Pro Personal Trainer
• Bootcamp for All Levels
• Balanced Bodies (Core Strengthening)
• Kickboxing Instructor
• CPR/First Aid
• Fluent in Spanish

Hobbies

Weight training, running, cross country skiing

Many university level courses specializing in:

Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and Nutrition

I feel very lucky to be able to teach people how and why they should be active and take care of themselves.
To share the physical and mental benefits of fitness is extremely rewarding!

Certifications

• Economics B.A
• CPR – Heart And Stroke Foundation
• ZUMBA Fitness I , II , Gold
• Canfitpro Nutrition & Wellness Specialist
• Canfitpro Fitness Instructor Specialist

Interests

Running , Yoga , Hiking , Biking , Dance

I have always had a passion for fitness beginning at the age of five with formal dance training.  This combined with my passion for nutrition found me on a natural path to instructing fitness classes.

My goal is to inspire every person to realize their own unique full potential, and to continue to motivate and inspire individuals to live a healthy, active, balanced lifestyle in a safe, non-judgmental environment.    I have the knowledge and the ability to create positive change, utilizing my skills for the empowerment of others.

"Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances". Maya Angelou

“Adopt the pace of nature , patience is her secret”.  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Pilates Instructor

Credentials:

• Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Major
• Physical and Health Education Minor
• Bachelor of Education
• Health and Physical Education Specialist
• Family Studies Specialist
• Body Harmonics Mat Work Foundations (Part I, II, III)
• canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
• Youth Cross Country Running Coach
• Youth Volleyball Coach
• Former Competitive Hockey Player

Hobbies:

hockey, volleyball, running, hiking, fourwheeling, boating, snowmachining, swimming, and of course...pilates!

I love my job because:

I enjoy working with people and helping them acheive educational, health, and fitness goals. This give me great satisfaction and I wouldn't change it for the world.

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful"
-Albert Schweitzer

Pilates Instructor, Registered Yoga Teacher Trainer (RYTT)

Credentials:

• Bachelor of Art History (Honours)
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• canfitpro Personal Trainer
• Body Harmonics Mat Certified
• Yoga Teacher Training Certification, Module 1 and Module 2

Specializations:

Pilates, yoga, and running

Hobbies:

Cross-country skiing, running, pilates, yoga, and snowshoeing

I love my job because:

I get to watch people challenge themselves and benefit from all that pilates has to offer. It is an honour to work with a great team that is dedicated to promoted health and fitness in the Sault Ste Marie area.

"We find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve." - Maxwell Maltz

"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
-Lance Armstrong

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.

Fitness Manager, Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sport and Exercise Cognition Specialist, Fitness Instructor, Motivational Speaker

Credentials:

• Master of Science in Kinesiology
• Directed Study in Applied Sport Psychology
• Graduate research in eating disorder prevention
• A multitude of University level courses specializing in: Sports medicine, Nutrition, Sport specific training, Exercise physiology, Biology, Psychology of sport and exercise, and Anatomy
• Pilates Instructor
• Pre and Post Natal Certified
• canfitpro Personal Trainer
• canfitpro Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
• canfitpro Fitness Specialist
• Sport and Exercise Cognitive Specialist
• Researcher
• Health Promotion Educator
• Eating Disorder Support
• Self Esteem Promotion
• 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. I have designed and implemented a variety of mental training workshops for athletes of all ages and skill levels and I provide health promotion and personal empowerment workshops throughout the community as well.

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.

Owner, Director, Pro Trainer (Northern Ontario), Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Yoga Instuctor (RYTT)

Credentials:

• Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours)
• Bachelor of education
• National Strength and Conditioning Coach
• canfitpro Trainer (Northern Ontario)
• canfitpro Personal Trainer
• CPTN Personal Trainer
• canfitpro Fitness Instructor Specialist
• Registered Yoga Teacher Trainer (RYTT)
• 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 Fitness Level 1 & 2 (Maureen Rae's Yoga Certification)
• 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 14 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!