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Presenter Biographies
Can-Fit-Pro Consumer Fitness & Wellness Show
Dr. Jody Anderson
As a medical expert, Jody believes young, active adults should exercise and eat healthy for optimal health. His clinical focus is on treatment and prevention of bone related diseases.

Catch Dr. Anderson’s session at 4:00 p.m. and create balance in your life!


Leslee Bender
Leslee is the founder of Pilates Coach International, certifying over 1,000 trainers in functional pilates training. She is the sole creator of the pilates mini ball.

Experience an amazing workout with the Bender Ball Core Stabilization session at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.


Ed Cohen
Ed ‘Chen’ Cohen has been an athlete all of his life and a running coach for the past 10 years. His current focus is on the mental side of sport as he has seen that proper mental preparation is key to a great performance. He is a certified Mental Game Coach and has a NCCP Level 2 Running accreditation.

Be focused and mentally inspired with Ed’s session at 11:30 a.m.


John Garey
Owner of Los Angeles-based John Garey Pilates, a STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Center, John is renowned figure in the fitness industry. John is a regular contributor to Pilates and fitness articles featured in publications such as Men’s Fitness and Shape.

Get involved in one of the hottest fitness trends—pilates! Join John in the Athletic Conditioning on the Mat at 2:00 p.m..


Teri Gentes
Teri is known as an international authority on whole-self well-being. She is an author, creator of simple gourmet nutrition recipes and creator of Essen-sual Natural Body Care Products.

Learn how to increase your immune system as you join Teri at 4:30 p.m.


Angie Green
Angie is an area promotions director and presenter for Powder Blue Productions, the creators of Turbo Kick™, PiYo™, Hip Hop Hustle™, and All Star Instructor Training. Angie has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years.

Come experience a high energy workout as you join Angie on Saturday at 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM.


Maureen Hagan B.Sc. PT, BA (PE), Can-Fit-Pro, CALA, ACE
Maureen is Director of Education for Can-Fit-Pro and Vice-President of Operations for GoodLife Fitness Clubs. Maureen is author of FIT-iology—The Study of Fitness in Action Volumes I, II and III and her new book GoodLife Fitness—6 Weeks to a New Body launches January 2009!

Discover Mo’s formula for fitness at 12:00 p.m.


Linda Gee Hesketh
With 26 years of experience in the fitness industry, Linda insists on science and integrity behind new technologies. She has a background in Kinesiology, Ergonomics, group exercise and personal training. She brings you a specialized perspective on active lifestyle.

Find the youth in you as you encounter the amazing new technology in science aimed at decreasing the signs of aging at 12:30 p.m.


Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, ND
A specialist in weight loss and best-selling author, Penny travels throughout Canada and the U.S. lecturing on weight loss. Penny is health expert in Canadian Living Magazine.

Stop those cravings now and learn from the expert at 1:00 p.m.


Buddy Lee
Buddy is the world’s leading jump rope training expert. He used rope jumping to develop into a U.S. Olympic athlete, 10-time world medalist, 20-time national champion, twice U.S. Marine Athlete of the Year, and voted U.S. most outstanding wrestler. President of Jump Rope Technology Inc., he invented the patented Olympic Hyperformance jump ropes.

Train like an Olympian as you participate in Buddy’s amazing workout at 3:30 p.m.


Sharon Mann
Sharon is a four-time Canadian Aerobics champion and proud athlete on the Adidas 3-StripeTeam. She currently endorses the Sears line of Freespirit fitness equipment across Canada.

Work up a sweat as you join Sharon in the In Home Bootcamp at 1:30 p.m.


Shelly McDonald
Shelly is an Adidas-sponsored athlete who is a group fitness director and Phys Ed teacher. Shelly is the star of 10 fitness DVDs that are sold worldwide.

Find the beach body in you as you experience the Caribbean Workout with Shelly at 12:00 p.m.


Mindy Mylrea
Mindy is the creator of Jump Inc., a teacher training video company. Mindy has authored numerous articles and holds many media spokesperson positions.

Need a new idea? Try the amazing Gliding Gone Wild with Mindy at 11:30 a.m.


Nelson Narciso
Nelson frequently speaks at holistic conventions and for different sports teams across Canada. Nelson is a recurring radio guest and can be seen on the TV show Precision Fitness Challenge.

Learn the latest in neutraceutical information at 2:00 p.m.


Libby Norris
Known for her energy and enthusiasm, Libby is head of one of Canada’s largest health and fitness consulting firms. She is publishing her first e-book--Working Out for Working Mom’s.

Imagine learning 10 new ways to burn more calories! Here is your chance when you join Libby at 1:30 p.m.


David Patchell-Evans
Well-known author and fitness expert, David Patchell-Evans takes you on an entertaining foray into the pages of his latest book, The Real Sexy, Smart and Strong. Discover how your attitude, thinking and exercise team up to enrich your life. Gain confidence. Be your own, powerful definition of sexy, smart and strong!

Join innovative leader, Patch and feed off his charismatic confidence with insider secrets based on his inspiring new book at 2:30 p.m.


Beto Perez
A native of Colombia, Alberto “Beto” Perez created Zumba, is a one-of-a-kind combination of dance and exercise.

Enjoy a fun new way to exercise as you party with Zumba at 1:00 p.m.


Dr. Stephen Reed, BM BCh MA MSc FRCSC
Stephen is an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Reed has been published in orthopedic literature, and co-authored four best-selling books with his wife Penny Kendall-Reed.

Cut the cravings in his informative session at 1:00 p.m.


Brad Schoenfield
Brad is president of Global Fitness Services in Scarsdale, NY. He is the bestselling author of six fitness books and is a columnist for Fitness Rx Magazine.

Learn how it only takes 28 days to shape your body at 3:00 p.m.


Kathy Smith
In 1980, Kathy Smith changed the world of fitness forever with her vital approach to teaching people how to live healthier lives. She inspired millions, sharing state-of-the-art techniques for nutrition and weight management in an impressive library of bestselling DVDs and books. Today, in her 50s, Kathy embodies the good health that we all aspire to, regardless of our age.


Dr. Joey Shulman
Dr. Joey is one of Canada’s foremost authorities on nutrition and wellness, she is a highly sought-after speaker, inspiring and educating large audiences across North America.

Learn why Dr. Shulman’s book is one of the hottest on the market at 3:00 p.m.