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Dr. Mitch Abrams
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Dr. Mitchell Abrams is a Canadian radiologist, keynote speaker and founder of NexGenHealth Ltd. Through his encounter with a life-threatening illness, Dr. Mitch experienced the challenges of western healthcare from the bottom up and the top down. His life-mission now is to support a more holistic health model by exploring new perspectives on energy as it relates to mental health and resilience.

Zehra Allibhai
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Zehra has been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years with a Kinesiology and Health Sciences background. She helps clients live a healthier life and reach fitness goals. She was recognized as a top trainer and Fitness Manager and now runs various fitness classes and personal training both online and in-person and boasts a large IG following.

Carol Ann
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CarolAnn, MS is the Lead Instructor and Master Trainer for Club Pilates. She is an international health/fitness educator whose career spans over 30 years. As a MedFit health education advisory board member, she develops medical fitness courses. She is the education director and lead pro-trainer for FITour and author of Chiseled Faith, a faith-based health & fitness program for church communities.

Amy Ballantyne
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Amy Ballantyne is an accredited Wellness & Life Coach, a speaker and author. As a speaker she brings her energy, passion and knowledge to every webinar or stage to help the audience connect with the information in a such a way that they leave feeling inspired, informed and primed to take action!

Ivy Baron
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Ivy Baron, MSW has been teaching movement since 2005 and is the owner of Requisite Pilates in Austin, TX. Informed by her Social Work Background, her ‘Judgement Free’ approach to Pilates creates a space for people to explore movement that fits their unique bodies.

Kim Basler
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Kim is an Online Food Freedom & Mindset Coach, published author and fitness professional with 30 years of experience. She was awarded New Presenter of the Year in 2021 and chosen as the first recipient of the Sharon Mann Inspiration Award in 2022. Kim specializes in disordered eating and body diversity and is committed to changing the way we measure our self-worth.

Debbie Bellenger
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Debbie Bellenger is the Founder and Owner of DB Fitness and Wellness Solutions LLC. Debbie is providing advisory services to fitness clubs, solopreneurs, employers, JCC's and fit pros. She brings 30+ years experience in Fitness Operations, Medical Wellness, Corporate Wellness and Community Wellness to her clients to support their business in creating strategies to partner with employers, local healthcare systems and any other potential partner who needs health and wellness programs. She customized wellness programs for clients so they are developed and delivered to meet the exact needs of the organization (s). She is published in the Club Industry 2023 Trends Report and the April 2023 Edition of the HCM magazine. She holds an Executive Board advisory position with Club Industry filling the Medical Wellness and Employer Wellness seat. She is a sought after thought leader and speaker for several fitness and wellness organizations.

Cinzia Bemmann
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Cinzia Bemmann has been a Les Mills instructor for 15 years. She lives and teaches Group Fitness in Mississauga, Ontario. She is certified in BODYPUMP, RPM, Sprint, LES MILLS CORE, LES MILLS GRIT, and LES MILLS TONE. Cinzia is also a Canadian National Trainer for BODYPUMP and RPM. She loves a physical challenge as well as meeting and encouraging new people. As such, Group Fitness has proven to be the most fulfilling experience.

Leslee Bender
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Leslee Bender has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years presenting and speaking internationally. Leslee is the creator of the Bender Ball Method of core training 2007 fitness commercial of the year and Barre Above Pilates Focus. Leslee has just launched I Am Ageless Now, a program/certification co authored book, as the new way of living without pain and more energy for all stages of life. Leslee has filmed over 50 videos.

Hilary Bennett
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Hilary Bennett is a Golf High Performance Coach, Personal Trainer and Mental Performance Coach. She completed her BHSc and is a CPTN Fitness Leadership Award recipient. Hilary is passionate about resolving limitations mentally, emotionally & physically. She optimizes behavioural, movement and mental patterns in athletes to ensure they thrive under pressure.

Chad Benson
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Educated at UVic and MUN, Chad is the President & CEO of the Personal Trainer Academy. Before becoming an educator & mentor, Chad was a sports conditioning specialist; holding S & C positions with several high performance organizations. Chad is a CanFitPro PTS author, ProTrainer & keynote speaker. Chad has developed numerous functional fitness, assessment, fitness franchise educational platforms.

Selin Bilgin
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Selin Bilgin is an Award Winning Holistic Nutritionist, Best Selling Author, and the Founder of Luscious Living. She believes that vibrant wellness on a mental, emotional and physical level is the foundation of a thriving and prosperous society, and Selin aims to impact millions of people across the world through her message of holistic health.

Lawrence Biscontini
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Lawrence Biscontini, M.A., has made fitness history as a Mindful Movement Specialist winning awards from ACE, IDEA & Inner IDEA, canfitpro, and ECA. Lawrence is an SCW Faculty Member, and industry Author, Presenter, Keynoter, and Course Development Specialist for various companies, serving on the Advisory Board for the ICAA and Power Music®, and People of iSPA. Lawrence (RYT 500) teaches with multiple certification experience. Find Lawrence at www.findlawrence.com.

Tricia Blake
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Tricia Blake is a Change Practitioner at the City of Toronto, a wellness advocate, and an Afro Futurist with a passion for XR, AI, and metaverse-related technologies. She strongly believes in the potential of technology to empower underrepresented communities in wellness and education. Tricia is a board director for Courage in Action, an Executive Producer for the Empowered in My Skin Podcast, and a leadership team member for the XR Women global community. She was recognized by the Government of Canada and Ontario for her volunteer achievements and is a firm believer in accessible education for all. Her favorite quote is from Maya Angelou, "The question is not how to survive but how to thrive with passion, compassion, humor, and style."

Gustavo Blessman
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Gus Blessman is a Personal Trainer, canfitpro PRO TRAINER and Kettlebell specialist with more than 20 years in business. He has taught courses all over the continent in countries like Brazil, Costa Rica and Canada. In Brazil, he was an assistant teacher for continuing education in at the University PUCRS. Kettlebell is his passion and he shows everyone the most effective and correct ways to use them.

Lee Boyce
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Lee Boyce is a strength coach, college professor, fitness writer, speaker and published author based in Toronto, Ontario. A former university level track athlete (sprints, long jump) and Kinesiology major, Boyce attributes this blend of theoretical and practical experience to his depth of understanding regarding the human body, biomechanics, and technical coaching and cueing to help people simplify concepts that can be difficult to grasp. Follow him on social media @coachleeboyce, and explore his new book Strength Training for All Body Types: The Science of Lifting and Levers, co-authored with Melody Schoenfeld, and Published by Human Kinetics.

Ramona Braganza
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Celebrity trainer and Global fitness expert, Ramona Braganza may be most known for sculpting hot Hollywood bodies, such as Jessica Alba her current client, but her love of fitness and quest for excellence has facilitated the transformation of hundreds of bodies and attitudes worldwide. With 20 plus years of experience first as a competitive gymnast then as a professional cheerleader and fitness contestant her 321 Method, Books, Retreats, mobile fitness trailer, along with her charity 321 Empower.com whose mission is changing girls lives from survivors of human trafficking to fitness trainers prove her dedication and passion to her craft.

Melissa Bartrem
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Melissa is a dance education specialist with international credits as a professional performer, teacher, and presenter. She is a doctoral degree candidate in Dance Education at Teachers College Columbia University and teaches post-secondary programs in dance and teacher education at Centennial College and The University of Toronto. Melissa aims to promote holistic, student-centred learning that supports accessibility and inclusion in dance spaces.

Carlton Braithwaite
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Carlton is Director of Business Growth at GoodLife Fitness with a demonstrated history of working in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. Carlton is a motivator speaker and a leading industry expert in associate engagement, relationship building and solutions-focused management.

Alvin Brown
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Alvin has been in the fitness industry for more than 3 decades. He has served the industry through many streams including personal training, manual osteopathy, a high-performance coach, and best-selling author. Along with hi thriving clinic called ‘The Centre for Healing and Peak Performance’, he operates Personal Mastery Training and he has been a Leader with Trainer Revenue Multiplier for the past 3 years.

Ragen Chastain
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Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, researcher, and multi-certified fitness professional. An expert in weight science, weight stigma, and weight-inclusive health, she has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to diverse college, conference, and healthcare audiences. Ragen is a dance champion, triathlete, and holds the Guinness Record for Heaviest Woman to Complete a Marathon.

Dr. Scott Christie
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Dr. Scott Christie is a Chiropractor, certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider, a Concussion Management Practitioner, a Functional Range Release Provider, Kinesio Taping practitioner, and has taken numerous courses in Graston Techniques, Orthotic fittings, Functional Neurology and Functional Anatomical Palpation. He has a strong belief in life-long continuing education and continues to expand and master his clinical skills through various manual therapy, exercise, and rehabilitative courses and seminars.

Roshan Chopra
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Roshan Chopra is a dedicated movement coach, known for his ability to inspire and empower others in their physical practice. With a background in gymnastics and trampoline, including as a Cirque du Soleil performer, Rosh has honed his expertise in diverse movement disciplines. As a Master Instructor for Animal Flow since 2016, he shares his passion by teaching and training professionals throughout Canada and around the world. Roshan is also a fitness coach with Move Daily and holds numerous ertifications in nutrition coaching, movement, and mindset coaching.

Andrew Coates
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Andrew Coates is an Edmonton based personal trainer. Andrew is a writer for T-Nation, Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, Generation Iron, The Personal Trainer Development Center, and TrueCoach. Andrew has presented at events all over North America and is the cofounder of The Evolve Canadian Strength Symposium conference. Andrew hosts The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast and loves all things Witcher, Tool(the band), and his cat Ozzy.

Sandy Co-Catibog
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Sandy is an online Strength Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, and Published Fitness Model. As a busy mom to two children, she has learned to prioritize herself and teaches others how to as well. She coaches women to feel good from the inside out.

Christine Conti
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Christine Conti is an internationally accredited fitness educator, keynote speaker, best-selling author of SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, podcaster and IRONMAN. She owns Conti Fitness & Wellness LLC, Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Podcast and TFC Productions LLC. Christine is the author of the Arthritis Fitness Specialist Course and Eating Disorders: What Fit Pros Need To Know through the MedFit Network.

Bianca Cordeiro
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Bianca is a master’s trained registered dietitian and sports nutritionist and practices dietetics virtually. She earned her Bachelors of Applied Human Nutrition and Master of Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Bianca also has a certification in food science. She counsels athletes and active individuals on sports nutrition concepts, presents group education sessions for sports teams and writes nutrition blogs. Bianca understands that nutrition impacts the body and mind in profound ways, negatively or positively impacting sports performance. To support athletic performance, she believes that every individual should have a personalized approach that optimizes health, performance, and recovery.

Josette Curry
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With over 20 years as a canfitpro Trainer and 15 years as a CHEK Golf Biomechanic Coach, Josette’s corrective exercises help active boomers boom! Her unique 'out of the box' exercises and program design framework bring back one's confidence and fun with exercise again! The CORErective exercise' approach learned in her workshops become a perfect 'fit' program prototype when designing safe and effective stretch and strength program designs for individuals, clients and classes.

Eric D'agati
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Eric D'gati has spent the past 20+ years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer and instructor. Each year, Eric travels around the world teaching and speaking to trainers, coaches and therapists as a lead instructor for Functional Movement Systems and guest speaker for such prestigious organizations as Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical, the Navy SEALS, The Mayo Clinic, etc.

Adam Dare
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As a founder and head coach of one of the most successful and top rated boutique fitness coaching company, Adam Dare also specializes in mindset, leadership, and fitness entreprenuership. From presenting to the U.S Marines and the U.S army Adam has spoken in front of a variety of Audiences on Fitness, Motivation, Leadership and Fitness business.

Laurent Decarie
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Laurent is the Tech Engineer for Trainer Revenue Multiplier. He helps clients build incredible systems that optimize, grow, and scale their business. He has been with Trainer Revenue Multiplier since 2019. Previously he was a trainer at a gym in northern Montreal and was leading a team of trainers. His experience in client management and developing improved processes for their sales and marketing is top notch.

Alejandro De La Cruz
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Alejandro De La Cruz is a 2x marathoner, 80/20 endurance coach in training, and an ambassador for the Brooks Run Happy Team. As a leader in his community, he is also the founder of Running Waters, a local inclusive run group. He is passionate about building run community.

Rob Dickson
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A World renowned Group Fitness Instructor and Presenter of over 35 Years, Darin has been Involved in starting some of the largest Fitness Conventions and Educational Organisations in both Germany and Canada. Darins expertise in Instructor Motivation and teaching skills has had him travel the world as an Ambassador of Fitness and Health. There is one characteristic of Darin that is completely international and that is his ability to bring Laughter to Everyone Life that he touches at the sometime inspiring them to keep moving forwards positively in life. It is a Life Philosophy of Darin that he has had to use in his now life with different Health and Fitness Challenges and it has proven to Date to be extremely successful at his home base at Aj´s Fitness in Munich, Germany.

Darin Dieterich
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A World renowned Group Fitness Instructor and Presenter of over 35 Years, Darin has been Involved in starting some of the largest Fitness Conventions and Educational Organisations in both Germany and Canada. Darins expertise in Instructor Motivation and teaching skills has had him travel the world as an Ambassador of Fitness and Health. There is one characteristic of Darin that is completely international and that is his ability to bring Laughter to Everyone Life that he touches at the sometime inspiring them to keep moving forwards positively in life. It is a Life Philosophy of Darin that he has had to use in his now life with different Health and Fitness Challenges and it has proven to Date to be extremely successful at his home base at Aj´s Fitness in Munich, Germany.

Inno Delarmente
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Inno Delarmente III is LES MILLS Canada National Trainer and Presenter for BODYCOMBAT, LES MILLS CORE Presenter, LES MILLS GRIT Coach, and BODYBALANCE Instructor. CanfitPro FIS Certified since 2017 and presented for CanfitPro and Les Mills Live Canada events and quarterlies since 2018. He has a background in Muay Thai and has been teaching Group Fitness since 2006. He is based in Calgary, Alberta.

Ellen De Werd
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Ellen de Werd is a 23-year fitness industry leader with extensive experience developing innovative programs. She is the creator of WARRIOR Rhythm™ and WARRIOR Strength™ and (co-creator of) WARRIOR Combat™. Her unique programs are taught in 12 countries. Ellen is the Fitness Director at the Downtown Athletic Club of Eugene, OR.

Christine DeFilippis
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Movement motivator, body liberator, & unconventional fitness professional, Christine is the owner of Pop Fit Studio, a weight-inclusive fitness studio in the US and the creator of FitProEd, an online education platform for fit pros. After 30 years in the fitness industry, struggling with eating disorders, weight cycling, & body dysmorphia, Christine created the Breaking Body Biases podcast.

Étienne Dubois
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Etienne Dubois founded Hexfit, a company that develops an interprofessional goal tracking software for health & fitness professionals. Hexfit was able to innovate and quickly distinguish itself, and now has over 5000 users, including Olympic athletes, large fitness club chains and independent professionals, all over the world.

Jennifer Elia
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Jennifer Elia is the Founder of Jewell Works. She innovates with top organizations to prioritize employee well-being, leading to award-winning programs and improved performance. From December 2021 to June 2023, Jennifer served as Interim Executive Director at Unsinkable, a mental health charity founded by Olympic hero Silken Laumann. Jennifer continues to champion the Unsinkable mental health movement.

Aseel El-Baba
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Aseel is a former award-winning Financial Planner, the first Financial Therapist in Toronto, Trauma Informed Practitioner, and Psychotherapist in training. She is on a mission to fill the gaps in our financial services industry by helping her clients with their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs around money. Her practice offers an opportunity for economic healing and financial empowerment.
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Shannon Fable
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Shannon Fable is a much sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader in the area of fitness business development and strategic innovation. She has spent more than two decades helping impressive brands such as Anytime Fitness, American Council on Exercise® (ACE), FIT4MOM®, and BOSU® with business and program development. As a certified Book Yourself Solid® business coach, she helps fitness professionals navigate the industry to build scalable and sustainable careers.

Jonathan Fagg
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Jonathan Fagg is the Senior Director of Digital and Technology for GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest fitness club and the 5th largest globally. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing, technology and digital innovation, Jonathan leads GoodLife’s digital experience strategy and platforms to deliver exceptional experiences to their members and customers.
Jonathan has been in the fitness industry for 6.5 years, after working primarily in the automotive and technology service industries across New Zealand, Canada, and USA.

Ishka Farrell
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I have been in the Fitness Industry since 2016. Coaching Kickboxing Initially drew me in. it was the mental health benefits and autonomy over my career that kept me. Educating others toward more fulfillment is a thrill. I have since coached at and managed several well known facilities in Vancouver and Edmonton. As a trainer, I take a holistic approach that is intended to build self-efficacy in my clients. No client is the same, nor is what they need from you as a coach. Currently, I lead a team of a Personal Trainers with Goodlife Fitness in Edmonton. I will help my students find work with Goodlife, once certified, if they wish to work there, upon my recommendation. Leading both Personal Training Specialist and CPR courses, I would love to share my knowledge from the last 8 years with budding Trainers. Areas of speciality are: Behavior change, Fitness Management, Weight loss.
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Bridget Fauteux
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Bridget Fauteux is a Registered Nutritional Therapist who has worked in the fitness industry for 16 years. She specializes in eating behaviour and now uses her skills in nutritional counselling to elevate trainers’ skillsets in two main areas: preventing disordered eating and overcoming barriers to their client's success such as yo-yo dieting, binge eating and emotional eating.

Gavin Featherstone
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Gavin has been a fitness professional and trainer for over 20 years. Currently, he is a Fitness Instructor and National Trainer for GoodLife Fitness/Les Mills Canada for BODYPUMP and RPM and Presenter for BODYCOMBAT, LES MILLS The Trip and LES MILLS CORE, and is a Master Trainer for TRX. A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) that has dedicated most of his life to helping others achieve their personal fitness and wellness goals. Gavin's vast knowledge and infectious smile will have you working hard and laughing harder.

Michelle Felzmann
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Michelle Felzmann is a highly accomplished fitness professional with over 30 years of experience. Her career spans from Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Program Director, International Fitness Presenter, TRX Master Instructor and co-founder of Sweat with Good Vibes (online fitness community). She was named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors for 2019 by Impact Magazine. Michelle specializes in group training which includes many aspects such as TRX, HIIT, Strength, Choreography and more. Her passion for fitness shows in her energetic, inspiring and intense workouts.

Vili Fifita
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Vili is a LES MILLS TONE, BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, LES MILLS CEREMONY, LES MILLS CONQUER and LES MILLS SPRINT Instructor and a LES MILLS GRIT Trainer/Presenter.

Jaime Filer
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Jaime has been with Trainer Revenue Multiplier since 2019. She is the Chief Mentor and leads the TRM Gold Program. Jaime has been in the fitness industry for 15+ years. She grew her business to the next level going from $1,500 a month to $50K per month thanks to working with TRM as a client prior to her working with them.

Kayla-Blayr Fitzsimmons-Nu'u
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Kayla-Blayr is a SH’BAM, a SH’BAM, LES MILLS TONE™, BODYPUMP™, BODYSTEP™, LES MILLS GRIT™, BORN TO MOVE™, LES MILLS CEREMONY™ and LES MILLS CONQUER™ Instructor.

George Foreman III
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Corey Formica
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Corey Formica is a professional bellydancer in Durham Region, Ontario. For more than 15 years she’s taught both traditional bellydance and bellydance fitness classes in gyms, recreational centres and dance studios. She helps you have fun and feel feminine through the power of bellydance.

Brendan Fox
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Brendan Fox - Head of Education, Co-Founder Exercise Therapy Association. Brendan has accumulated over 30,000 hours working with clients in a medical clinic and holds over 30 fitness certifications. He has worked with Olympic Gold Medalists, Pro Athletes, and everyday clients to help them optimize their performance and presented at numerous fitness conferences, corporate events, and been featured on many TV shows.

Damali Fraiser
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Damali Fraiser (she/her) is a Kettlebell Instructor, Nutrition Coach, and author, passionate about exploring fitness from an intersectional lens. Founder of Lift Off Strength & Wellness, Damali is a compassionate coach teaching hardstyle kettlebell technique, body-positive fitness and sustainable nutrition that supports you wherever you are and confidently moving towards where you want to be.

Julie Frias
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Julie Frias is a Canadian Les Millls National BODYBALANCE and LES MILLS TONE Trainer and Presenter. She also teaches and presents BODYPUMP and LES MILLS CORE. She was recently featured in LES MILLS CORE 49 masterclass, filmed Live in London, UK. When she's not teaching or presenting group fitness classes, she can be found working as a Registered Massage Therapist and Medical Neuro Acupuncture Practioner. With over 17 years of Group fitness/training experience, she loves nothing more than to use her knowledge and skills to help individuals find their fitness potential. She's grateful for all the opportunities to work and learn alongside some of the best in the industry.

Chris Fudge
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Chris Fudge is a results-based Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning coach, educator and mentor. His philosophy that the road to success leaves clues has been informed by over fifteen years of professional fitness training experience, including more than 20,000 hours of live one-on-one coaching. As an industry leader, Chris’s priority is the well-being of his clients. His metrics-based and scientific approach to training focuses on the individual needs and goals of his clients and their progression towards enjoying active and healthy lives. As an educator, Chris has developed and instructed certification courses for DTS Fitness Education, Muscle Intelligence and Goodlife Fitness. Chris is an active member of the Canadian Powerlifting Union community as a national level referee, meet director, coach and Team Canada athlete. He is also the creator and host of the Project Fitness Podcast, interviewing and discussing current issues with experts in the field of health and fitness. Chris can be contacted through email chris@projectfitness.ca , and also through most social media platforms under the name Chris Fudge. He is most active on IG @cthefudge.

Paul Galloro
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Paul’s approach to health and wellness goes beyond the physical, and is grounded in spirit. With 15 years experience in the health and wellness industry and over 20 years studying metaphysics, he blends modern sciences with ancient practices to help his students, patients and clients optimize their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Spending time with Paul feels like being wrapped in a warm hug. His soul calling is to spread joy and serve others on their journey to self-love and embracing their greatness.

Melissa Garcia
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With 10+ years instructing CPR, Melissa loves sharing this critical life saving skill. She is a firm believer in making the CPR classroom as engaging as possible - any of her past participants can confirm, her jokes are lame but you'll never be bored! Emergency training is all about reflexes, muscle memory, and confidence. She prides herself on helping participants achieve that confidence through lecture and practical application that doesn't leave you just going through the motions. Melissa wants you to walk away from your time with her knowing that you're going to be able to handle a crisis.

Heather Gardner
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Heather is a leading group fitness expert, marathon runner, cycling coach, yoga instructor, and triathlete. Heather is the founder of Kardia, one of Toronto's inaugural run crews, now turned fitness studio in the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. A published author and regular on morning show TV, Heather is recognized for her dynamic and inclusive approach to active living.

Janessa Gazmen
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Janessa Gazmen is a certified yoga teacher and member of the Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching family and kids yoga since 2012. Having taught ages 4 to 99-year-olds, Gazmen has seen how connected our body, minds, and spirits are. She is passionate about bringing the peace and strength of that connection to children all around the world.

Suaad Ghadban
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Suaad Ghadban is canfitpro's Fitness Professional of the year 2022 and a leading fitness and health expert in Canada. She is also the creator of the hottest Workout Hot Booty Ballet. She has 20 years of teaching and training experience. Suaad is the fitness correspondent for Global TV Montreal and has been featured in many media and print outlets such as The Huffington Post, The Gazette & more.

Joseph Gibbons
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Joseph is a full-time faculty member at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber where he holds exemplary faculty status. His passion is researching and educating people about the optimal ways in which they can improve their energy, immunity, mental health, and happiness.

Ann Gilbert
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A seasoned entrepreneur and executive, Ann owns Shapes Fitness for Women where she dedicates herself to the success of her teams and members. An award-winning leader in the fitness industry, Ann promotes active longevity through innovative programs. She can be seen as part of the FOX 13 family in Tampa Bay and works with a multitude of events and organizations. With over three decades experience helping her communities thrive in their health, Ann is a sought-after speaker and inspirational leader.

Kim Gibas
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Kim is a LES MILLS CORE National Trainer & Presenter, an RPM Presenter, and a BODYPUMP Instructor. She has a background in personal training, and is a practicing physiotherapist based in Edmonton.

Mark Goad
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Mark Goad is the Co-Founder & COO of Curv Health, a technology startup that has raised $7M from VCs to build proprietary tools for health & wellness providers. Mark was previously on the Venture Capital Investment Team at the $121B OMERS Pension Fund in Toronto and the founding team of SAP’s Venture Capital & Incubation Group in San Francisco. Mark is a board member of CAMH’s Young Professional Network and holds an HBA from the Ivey Business School.

Inemesit Graham
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Inemesit is a personal trainer and nutrition coach specializing in pre and postnatal fitness with a focus on diastasis recti, hernia, and prolapse management. Inemesit believes that your aesthetics don't determine your athletics and takes a decolonized approach to fitness based on body liberty and free of body oppression.

Lisa Greenbaum
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Lisa Greenbaum E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Educator and Writer. She is the founder of Lisa Greenbaum Yoga + Wellness, a Yoga Education School specializing in Yoga for trauma and mental well-being. Lisa is a Presenter of the Year award recipient with canfitpro and Global Ambassador for the Women in Fitness Association. Teaching since 2001, her purpose is to empower us to raise our vibrations.

Sophia Ha
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Sophia Ha is a Certified Face Yoga Coach, Wellness Advisor, and the founder of Face Yoga Renew. Sophia has been practising Face Yoga for 10 years and teaching for the last 5. Her understanding of the mind-body connection and attentiveness to the details of each client's needs makes the sincerity of what she does obvious. Sophia currently resides in Toronto hosting workshops and 1:1 private sessions online and in person.

Ron Hache
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Ron is the president of the Canadian Physique Alliance. He has been involve in all aspects of the sport from competitor, judge and promoter over his 45+ year dedicated career.

Mo Hagan
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Maureen Hagan, or Mo as she is best known, is a global fitness ambassador, recognized for her work and leadership in the fitness industry that spans almost 4 decades. She is an international award-winning fitness professional, recognized as Canada’s Top 10 Women of Power in 2020 and a Top 100 Health Influencer for 4 years in a row. Mo is Chief Operating Officer for canfitpro – Canada’s leading fitness education authority. Mo has been leading and influencing GoodLife members for 39 years as a Group Fitness Instructor and her passion for moving people extends beyond the fitness industry as a licensed physiotherapist and, with her work on the Canadian National Board of Directors for Prescription To Get Active.

Gabriel Hardy
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Gabriel Hardy is committed to the long-term development of young athletes. A graduate in kinesiology from the preventive medicine department at Laval University, he began his career more than 15 years ago as a physical preparation trainer. During his years as a coach, he guided a wide variety of athletes; from national hopefuls in figure skating to strong men, focusing more on long-term development of young hockey players.
He is the CEO of his company, a multi-faceted training complex. Recently named Fitness Industry Canada executive director, Gabriel will help fitness businesses not simply rebound from the pandemic, but achieve lasting success, through new partnerships, and strong lobbying efforts at the provincial and federal level.

Christen Harvey
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Christen has been working in the fitness industry for over 15 years with 10+ years experience in teaching people the life saving skills of CPR. There is nothing she loves more than helping people reach their potential, creating confidence and building skills and knowledge. As a Coach, she inspires, educates, and motivates. As a CPR PRO TRAINER, she introduces and helps reinforce the skills needed to take charge in an emergency situation.

Gary Henry
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Gary Henry is a motivational speaker, author, and life coach who is passionate about helping individuals discover and pursue their identity and purpose. With over 20 years of experience, he has empowered thousands of people to unlock their potential and live fulfilling lives. Gary is also the founder of Fit for the Call, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and support for individuals seeking to make a positive impact in their communities.

Alisa Herriman
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Alisa Herriman has been researching and teaching nutrition for more than 17 years. Alisa specializes in Nutrition for cancer recovery and prevention. This mom of 4 is passionate about teaching others the power of whole food nutrition and its role in disease prevention. Her aim is to motivate and empower individuals to make healthy choices through the understanding of how food affects the physical body, emotions and mental health. Alisa teaches several post secondary nutrition courses at respected institutions in Canada. Alisa has also been awarded Best Nutritionist more than six times, including Best Nutritionist in Canada by National Nutrition.

Jill Hewlett
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Jill Hewlett is as Brain Fitness Expert, Wellness Authority and author, who is licensed in the field of Educational Kinesiology and a Brain Gym® consultant of two decades. Jill shares user-friendly neuroscience, strategies and tools to audiences across North America, so they can reduce stress, optimize performance and proactively build their Fit Brain and Fit Life!

Luka Hocevar
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Luka is the founder and co-owner of the Vigor Ground gym in Ljubljana, Slovenia and owner of the Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance in Seattle, WA, both gyms recognized as leaders in coaching in each respective country, where they have cumulatively coached and transformed close to 10,000 clients since 2006. He is also the co-founder of Yo! Grow Your Gym.
Luka has personally coached over 4,000+ clients from the highest level professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, UFC, MLB, MLS, college and high school, rehab patients with many different types of injuries/conditions, and clients from every walk of life looking to achieve looking, feeling, and performing better. Luka and Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance have been featured in Men's Health, Stack Magazine, Onnit Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, T-Nation, HBO Real Sports, Access Hollywood, Precision Nutrition, as well as CBS, FOX, USA Today, and ABC.

Sara Hodson
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With a 20-year career in chronic disease and exercise, Sara is a leader in the movement of clinically-based medical fitness programs and the founder of LIVE WELL. With a professional background in cardiac rehab programming and diabetes, Sara launched LIVE WELL in 2011 with a deep passion and recognition of a gap in our healthcare system for medical fitness programs which allow people to be highly successful in a safe, supportive, supervised exercise environment. Sara represents LIVE WELL's hard-core values as she continues to live them every day. Sara has a vision that every individual living with a chronic disease can benefit from exercise and live a healthy and full life, no matter what!
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Joe Hsiung
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Joe “Fight” Hsiung is the founder of Fight Fitness, a company dedicated to unleashing the inner champion in all of us! Along with his physical location in Markham, ON that utilizes kickboxing, boxing and group training and personal training he also works with hundreds of clients around the world through his online coaching and customized training app “Coach In Your Corner."

Khiran Huston
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Khiran is a Trainer/Presenter/Les Mills Ambassador for LES MILLS SPRINT, a Creative/Trainer/Presenter/Les Mills Ambassador for LES MILLS TONE™, LES MILLS THE TRIP™, LES MILLS GRIT™, BODYPUMP and RPM and a Les Mills Ambassador for BODYBALANCE™.

Matthew Ibrahim
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Matthew Ibrahim is an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach, College Professor of Exercise Science and Ph.D. student in Human & Sport Performance with a demonstrated history of working in the high-performance setting since 2007. He is also the founder of Athletic Performance University (APU), an online mentorship course helping Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Exercise Science students improve in career cornerstone skills: coaching, creating and communicating. Currently, he is in the midst of writing a book through Human Kinetics on the topic of training for athletic performance. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally in over 20 U.S. states, highlighted by his presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy), EXOS inside Google Headquarters, UFC Performance Institute, Stanford University, Duke University and Equinox, in addition to several international presentations throughout Europe. His work has been featured in Exxentric, Future, HoopStudy, Men’s Journal, Science for Sport, StrengthCoach.com, T-Nation, TrainHeroic and TrueCoach.

Meghan Jarvis
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A former World Class BMX bicycle racer, professional basketball player and Ninja Warrior. Meghan's passion for fitness and entrepreneurialism led her to found WellCorp Health and Wellness and Buzvil, a global fitness app. Her experiences as an athlete, educational portfolio (Masters of Education and Coaching Science, Kinesiologist, Sports Scientist), has made her a formidable leader in fitness.

Camille Jones
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Camille is a certified personal trainer, certified holistic nutritionist, and transformation specialist who calls herself a Wellness designer and your self image cheerleader, teaching your everyday busy women over 40 to love the skin they're in - now! Love where their body has taken them this far and create the motivation to build on their unique healthy lifestyle free of comparison.

Dr. Jason Karp
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Dr. Jason Karp is a run coach, exercise physiologist, bestselling author of 13 books, TED speaker, and 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year. In 2021, he became the first American distance running coach to live and coach in Kenya. His REVO2LUTION RUNNING certification has been obtained by coaches and fitness professionals in 25 countries.

Dr. Joel Kerr
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Dr. Joel 'Dr. J' Kerr has over 15 years of experience in the clinical setting, amateur and professional sport setting as a clinican, movement, strength and sport performance enhancement coach. Dr. J believes in educating and empowering his clients so they can make informed decisions about their health including their movement selection, mental preparation and nutrition selection to support their activities of daily living or competition in their respective sporting arena. Providing strategies to clients to focus on the now and 'play' in the moment is the skill set Dr. J is able to provide with motor skill acquisition and cognitive behavior techniques. He's got a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education from the University of Toronto, and is a licensed Chiropractor and Neurofunctional Acupuncturist diploma from McMaster Medical School.

Yusuf Khoja
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Yusuf Khoja has dedicated 25 years to organizing and presenting at international leadership and wellness events featuring renowned speakers such Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, former President Bill Clinton, and Tony Robbins. During his career, Yusuf has delivered keynotes, workshops, and coaching programs to clients ranging from executives, entrepreneurs, human resource professionals, managers, and wellness champions. He delivers value-added sessions that engage, inspire, and empower his audiences to new levels of professional growth and success!

Dr. Ken Kinakin
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Dr. Ken Kinakin is a chiropractor, certified strength and conditioning specialist and a certified personal trainer. He has also competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting for over 40 years. He regularly lectures across Canada and United States and Europe to doctors and personal trainers on the areas of weight-training, rehabilitation and nutrition. He has lectured at NSCA, was canfitpro’s Canadian Presenter of the year and also presents regularly for rehabilitation certification seminars. He has also been on the Canadian Powerlifting Medical Committee. The author of "Optimal Muscle Training" published by Human Kinetics. He is the founder of the Society of Weight-Training Injury Specialists – SWIS that educates and certifies doctors, therapists and personal trainers in the area of exercise muscle testing, rehabilitation and treatment of weight training injuries, www.swis.ca.

Matt Kinch
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Matt Kinch is a travel industry expert with more than 17 years experience in the Adventure and Group Travel industry. He has since launched Adventuredesk an organization that supports wellness professionals, community leaders and influencers with custom group travel and retreats.

Barbara Klein
Barbara Klein is founder and CEO of the FLEXI-SPORTS GmbH and owner of BK by Barbara Klein, FLEXI-SPORTS® and FUNCTIONAL FLOOR®. Barbara is a German based sports physiotherapist, fitness and aerobic trainer and guru, lifestyle motivator and passionate best-ager.

Igor Klibanov
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Igor Klibanov was selected as one of the top 5 personal trainers in Toronto by the Metro News newspaper and is the author of 8 books, including "High Blood Pressure Reversal Secrets" and "Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Secrets". In 2010 he founded Fitness Solutions Plus, which provides personal training as well as fitness education.

Ingrid Knight-Cohee
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As Director of Group Fitness for SNFC, Ingrid leads 380 instructors in delivering 800+ classes/week across 23 locations through innovative group fitness programming. Ingrid currently serves on the Fitness Advisory Committee for the BC Recreation and Parks Association and holds degrees in Human Kinetics and Exercise & Health Psychology. She regularly presents at international conferences and contributes to premier fitness publications.

Tatiana Kolovou
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Tatiana A. Kolovou, MBA is a trainer, university professor and executive communication coach. Tatiana teaches at the Kelley School of Business and co-owner of Ethos Fitness, in Bloomington Indiana. An ACSM-EP professional and a veteran master trainer for Schwinn cycling. Tatiana’s courses on LinkedIn Learning have reached over 10 million learners.

Sara J Kooperman
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Sara Kooperman, JD, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T. Fitness sits on the Gold’s Gym Think Tank and the canfitpro Advisory Panel and was a founding board member for the Women In Fitness Association (WIFA). Recently nominated for the IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year Award, Kooperman won the 2022 Most Innovating Fitness Pro by Fitness Industry Technology Council. She is also an inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame, an Illinois State Businesswoman of the Year, and an esteemed panelist for IHRSA’s Talks & Takes Monthly Talk Show.

Dr. Len Kravitz
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Len Kravitz, PhD, CSCS is the program coordinator of exercise science and a researcher at the University of New Mexico where he recently received the Presidential Award of Distinction and the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. In addition to being a 2016 inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame, Dr. Kravitz was awarded the 2006 Fitness Educator of the Year by the American Council on Exercise, and has received the prestigious “Global Award” from the Aquatic Exercise Association and Canadian Fitness Professional Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fred Kung
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Fred Kung is a Les Mills Canada trainer and presenter for BODYPUMP, BODYATTACK, LES MILLS CORE and BODYSTEP. From Ottawa, he has been working in the Fitness Industry for over 25 years. An international presenter, he has appeared in several Les Mills videos and several independent fitness videos.
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Nathalie Lacombe
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An award-winning presenter, Nathalie is the coach and cupid of the fitness industry. She blends decades of international experience with degrees in psychology and exercise science. The Vice President of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada and a canfitpro Advisory Panel Member, she uses her joie de vivre to coach profound and lasting changes with her clients and audiences.

Kate Laird
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Kate owns a Boutique Fitness Studio in Ottawa (Love Your Body Fitness) that teaches women to Love their Bodies into optimal fitness and health through Functional Fitness and HIIT. LYB primarily supports pre/postnatal women and busy moms. When the pandemic hit, Kate went virtual the very first day and was able to continue to support her client's physical and mental health.

Tori Lamb
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Tori Lamb is the Director of Products & Services for GoodLife Fitness, responsible for overseeing the selection, design, development, and maintenance of GoodLife's technology ecosystem. With nearly a decade of experience leading high-performing teams, Tori brings a deep understanding of technology and market trends affecting the fitness industry and a strong point of view on how to accelerate solution development to capture opportunities and address challenges. Tori is an Ivey Business School graduate and has been in the fitness industry for over 7 years, previously working in telecommunications and digital marketing.

Nick Lambe
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Nick is a well rounded industry educator, speaker & event host. His philosophy is centered around positioning & empowering coaches to be valued healthcare practitioners. Within his focus, Nick has developed a specific expertise in sleep & recovery. He developed the first sleep and recovery coaching certification, has consulted with the likes of the US Marines, & has hosted numerous industry events

Amanda Lau
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Amanda Lau is the Owner and CEO of The Cycle Collective, a boutique indoor cycling studio based in Vancouver BC. She has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years as a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and indoor and outdoor cycling coach. Amanda is also featured on The Ride by Keiser as one of their global instructors and educators.

Ayanna Lee-Rivears
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Ayanna Lee-Rivears, Socacize Fitness founder, started dancing at the age of 12 with Ballet Jordan in Toronto. Ayanna started "Socacize Fitness" to promote a fun way to exercise with a combination of dance moves, weight and strength training. She works closely with corporate companies such as KPMG, BMO & Service Canada, and school boards. Ayanna has graduated from an accelerated international business program called Vital Voices and is also a 2020 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Recipient.

Ashley Leone
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Ashley Leone is a sports dietitian, and the founder of Gazelle Nutrition Lab. Gazelle Nutrition Lab is a nutrition consulting practice that specializes in nutrition coaching for athletes and performance-minded companies. Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and began her career as a dietitian in General Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital. Ashley holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Toronto, and is a Certified Diabetes Educator. Ashley's lifelong interest in running and sports lead her to transition to private practice, and in 2018 she earned a Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee. Ashley established Gazelle Nutrition Lab to empower individual athletes and teams with science-backed nutrition strategies to flourish.

Milo Levell
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Celebrity choreographer, Milo, has been the pioneering force behind the hip hop dance craze sweeping the world. He is an internationally recognized veteran Move-Master who has traveled to over 30 countries and has inspired and trained many of today’s leading choreographers and dancers who have gone on to work with MICHAEL JACKSON, BEYONCE, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JUSTIN BIEBER, MADONNA, BRITTNEY SPEARS, USHER, JANET JACKSON, CHRIS
BROWN, MISSY ELLIOTT, LL COOL J, and JENNIFER LOPEZ, just to name a few.

Melanie Levenberg
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Melanie is an international speaker, TEDx presenter, global leader in kids fitness, the author of cfp’s new Children’s Fitness Coach course and canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year 2022. As the CEO/Founder of PL3Y Inc she specializes in helping local leaders launch profitable businesses that help kids become healthier happier humans through movement and play.

Simon Liang
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Simon is always eager to face a new challenge and empower others to do so. His favorite motto is “Keep moving forward, you can only go up from failure.” Simon has an emergency dispatch background and transitioned into fitness in 2016. He tells his students to diversify in our industry to build community and find those professional connections that we all crave. The best coaches/trainers out there are also the eternal students and continual learners which Simon does to collaborate and build a community.

Robert Linkul
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Robert Linkul, is the owner of TOA (TrainingTheOlderAdult.com) a personal training studio and online continued education provider for fitness professionals. Linkul has his master’s degree in personal training, is the NSCA’s 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, a 2017 NSCA Fellowship inductee and was voted on to the 2021 NSCA Board of Directors (Personal Trainer Position).

Kathleen MacDougall
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With over 20 years in the fitness industry and 12+ years as a canfitpro PRO TRAINER, helping others change and save lives is Kathleen's WHY! Teaching and holding certifications in many disciplines including experience as a group fitness instructor, Group Fitness Divisional Program Manager and mentors instructors and trainers along their fitness journey. Kathleen has built strong relationships with fitness professionals all over Toronto. By ensuring my courses are informative, engaging and interactive, participants return year after year!

Keith MacPherson
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Keith Macpherson is a Canadian mindfulness coach, speaker and author who has taught thousands of people the practice of going inward to create transformative breakthroughs that will lead to their best lives. His 2018 bestselling book, Making Sense of Mindfulness - 5 Principles to Integrate Mindfulness Practice into Your Daily Life, is described as both a practical framework and a work of literary brilliance that guides the reader to give birth to an open mind and learn to be present in each moment.

Ryan Mallough
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Ryan is senior director of provincial affairs, Ontario at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), which is an official partner with Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC). Ryan joined CFIB in 2015 with the communications team before moving over to the Ontario advocacy team in 2016. Prior to joining the organization, Ryan worked at the University of Toronto as a Communications Officer as well as in the research department at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

Gaby Mammone
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Gaby (with one b), is a Chief Operations Officer in the coaching and personal development industry. She is a speaking coach that helps people increase their confidence and use their voice to inspire. Gaby is the co-host on the Empowered In My Skin Podcast, Empowering Bytes episodes. She is an inspirational speaker, emcee, and workshop facilitator. Gaby is a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is an Ambassador with MS Canada and lives with multiple sclerosis herself. Gaby is a voice in public policy and increases awareness relating to issues including accessibility, continuing care, and transportation. She has been recognized by the Government of Canada for her achievements and her volunteer advocacy. Gaby is full of energy. Her sense of humour is entertaining, and her laugh is contagious.

Cierra Mansergh
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Ricardo Marmitte
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Originally from Mauritius, Ricardo Marmitte started dancing at the age of 8 and performed in various countries for 14 years. He became a Zumba® Educational Specialist in 2011 and has been training new Instructors all over Canada and the world.
He has presented his unique style of dance fitness at numerous Zumba® Instructor Conventions, Academies and Conferences. His African Workshop: Enter the Jungle is among the most popular. He was also part of the 2013 and 2019 Zumba Fitness-Concerts™. He appears on the Zumba® DVD """"Exhilarate"""", 2011 Flavors DVD and many ZIN™ volumes. He travels around the world to share his passion for Zumba® with his contagious smile as well as his unstoppable energy.

Dr. Michael Mash
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Dr. Michael Mash is the owner and founder of Barbell Rehab, a continuing education company dedicated to helping fitness and rehab professionals improve the management of their clients with pain. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Vincent College in 2014 and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Duquesne University in 2016. Dr. Michael is the creator of the Barbell Rehab Method Certification, a live CEC-approved course for fitness and rehab professionals. He has made it his life's mission to reduce barriers to strength training and encourage more participation on a global level.

Dione Mason
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Dione Mason is a Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, Event Producer, and Founder/Race Director of the Toronto Carnival Run. She has proven her dedication, drive and commitment to excellence in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years. Dione was the 2017 canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year, 2019 canfitpro New Presenter of the Year and 2021 IMPACT Magazine Canada's Top Fitness Instructor.

Lisa Mastracchio
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Lisa is a fitness professional with over 25 years’ experience as a group fitness leader, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. She was recently awarded canfitpro’s Fitness Professional of the Year in 2019. Since then, she has developed her brand “Coach Lisa”. Lisa offers online group coaching programs geared to women in their forties. She also trains one-on-one clients both in-home and online. She released her first eBook “Eat To Live” and created a membership site, WOW (Women on Weights) which connects women from around the globe. Her passion to help women build muscle and gain confidence continues to grow both in person and in the online space!

Jessica Maurer
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Jessica H. Maurer is a fitness business consultant and strategist who has presented and consulted for many brands internationally. Her passion is helping fitness professionals & businesses reach full potential through education, program & instructor development, and brand creation & awareness.

Laurie McCann
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Laurie McCann has been a police officer for 25 years. She is a mother of two teenagers and an avid runner. Laurie taught the Road to mental Readiness one day course to police officers and civilians over a three year period. Laurie is also a community champion for Unsinkable, an ambassador for AllOK and was involved with The Children's Mental Health of Ontario for many years as a digital ambassador Laurie is also a national and international speaker on social media, relating to internet safety, apps, cyberbullying, mental health ,etc.

Ben McDonald
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Ben has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 25yrs, his experience is varied covering everything from working with elite level athletes through to award winning international presenting and delivering educational content to health and fitness professionals across the globe. With a fundamentals first and high energy approach Ben's passion is to make health and fitness attainable, relatable and inclusive for everyone!!

Ron McPhee
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Working out should not be boring or a punishment but entertaining and fulfilling. This is Ron's philosophy to all the Personal Training programs that are created, or Group Fitness classes that are taught. As an FIS and CPR PRO TRAINER the enjoyment of moving is so important. Ron brings 30years + of practical, hands on experience to the fitness industry to all courses that he facilitates. Ron truly believes everyone can enjoy fitness as long as you find what the inspiration is.

Francesca McKenzie
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Francesca McKenzie is a Registered Kinesiologist & Personal Trainer of 15 years, having serviced well over 30,000 coaching hours in person and online. She has completed several courses and certifications, from Postural Restoration to Workplace Health Sciences. Her own fitness journey includes competing in many bodybuilding competitions & sport, and avid running. In addition, she has started her own business titled FitFx Training, where the objective is to promote & demonstrate effective and efficient exercise prescriptions to improve the fitness and quality of movement for everyone.

Dr. Maxine McLean
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Dr. Maxine McLean - author, inventor, therapist, intuitive healer, humanitarian and holistic health expert - is the founder and owner of Gratitude Keeper® Corporation. Her organization is dedicated to motivating others to build a stronger emotional core and to connect with their energetic self to live a happier life.

Sherri McMillan
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Sherri McMillan holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and was awarded the 2010 International canfitpro Fitness Presenter of the Year, 2006 IDEA Program Director of the Year, Inaugural IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, & 1998 canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year. She has been in the fitness industry for over 32 years and has presented hundreds of workshops to thousands of fitness leaders throughout the world. She is a fitness columnists for various newspapers and magazines and the author of 5 Fitness Books and Manuals. She is the owner of Northwest Personal Training in Vancouver, Washington which was awarded the Better Business Bureau’s Business of the Year and the Chamber of Commerce Community Builder award.

Karla Medina
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Karla Medina, is a Faith and Fitness Trainer/Coach and International Presenter who is known for her fusion techniques and mentoring instructors to remain authentic in the industry. She has over 25 years of experience with her Spirit, Mind & Body Approach to Fitness. She is the author of the book Divinely Fit and producer of the Divinely Fit Fest. is the owner of Sudor Taino Group Fitness.

Claudia Micco
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Claudia Micco specializes in mind-body therapy, cognitive hypnosis, and exercise for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A global fitness expert with over 35 years of experience, her methods are shared all over the world at conventions, retreats, and workshops. She’s ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance and a continuing education provider for Yoga Alliance and American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Mika Midolo
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Mika Midolo is a certified Pilates and Fitness instructor who founded and owns Move with Mika. In addition to being a reporter and on air talent for CP24 /CP24Breakfast, she is also the proud mom of 2 boys, a wife and a dog mom. Mika was diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and underwent 8 months of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation before going into remission in January 2022. She was recognized as Albanian Canadian Women of the Year in 2011 and holds certificates in Children’s Fitness and Tosca Reno’s Nutrition. Mika is a passionate advocate for Heath Place Cancer Centre, Lymphoma Canada and Markham Stouffville Hospital. When not teaching Pilates classes, you can find her practicing Pilates in her studio, her dock or her backyard.

Dr. Jonathan Mike
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Jonathan Mike, PhD, currently teaches in the exercise science and sports performance program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach and has contributed to dozens of online fitness, strength, and consumer outlets in the country. He has been involved with NSCA and previously served on numerous committees and special interest groups and has spoken at over 55 events including many for NSCA, and ISSN and other organizations. Jonathan has authored numerous peer-review and scientific publications and has written 10 book chapters related to sports nutrition and strength and conditioning. Jonathan is a sought-after presenter nationally and internationally. He is currently writing a book for Human Kinetics on Strongman Training for Strength and Performance.

Dan Mikeska
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Dan Mikeska’s mission is to improve population health and to increase the quality of life by connecting education, medicine, and fitness. This goal can be achieved by providing an educational pathway for fitness professionals who want to become respected members of the healthcare community, prompting clinicians to prescribe exercise, and encouraging patients to enlist the services of a qualified fitness professional. Dan’s philosophy centers on the fact that human movement is a complicated and coordinated effort between your muscles, skeleton, and metabolism, and everyone is different. Knowing how each of the systems of the bodywork, independently and in concert, is essential in the development of an effective fitness program. In addition to a doctorate degree in Health Science and a master’s degree in Human Movement, Dan has some of the most sought after certifications from The National Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, and the Exercise is Medicine credential from the American College of Sports Medicine. His education and vast experience have given him the opportunity to work with notable organizations such as Life with Cancer and 2Unstoppable, as well as teach fitness and wellness classes at Northern Virginia Community College. He is currently adjunct faculty for A.T. Still University’s master’s of Kinesiology program, and is a member of the Industry Advisory Council for American Public University’s Sports and Health Science program"

Colin Milner
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Colin Milner, with 41 years in the fitness industry, founded the active-aging industry in North America and is CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. He is an leading expert on older adult health and wellness, has authored over 300 articles, and has been recognized by the World Economic Forum for his innovative work. Milner's expertise has been sought out by organization ranging from Apple and the White House to the World Health Organization and the Olympics.

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh
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Samantha Montpetit-Huynh is founder of SamCoreTrainer where she coaches women 40+ with the most comprehensive online health management program available for women during midlife. Samantha is a serial entrepreneur, media expert, speaker, teacher, mentor, course creator and author. You can catch her fitness segments on The Marilyn Denis how. Samantha has been a recognized expert in her field for 2 decades and was awarded The Abundance 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year and canfitpro’s 2021, Specialty Presenter of the Year.

Spencer Moorman
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Spencer is a two-time American record holder and 5-time national champion in Olympic weightlifting. He has held 2 youth, 1 junior and 2 senior American titles, and has represented USA Weightlifting on an international stage. Spencer is a lifelong student of weightlifting and athletics. Being the son of a football coach, he started competing in sports at the age of 8. While having the skills and experience of an elite-level weightlifter, he also excelled in football and track in his youth, being a top recruit and winning provincial championships in shot put. Spencer’s years as a high-performing youth and junior athlete have given him unique insights into the process and approach of coaching children. In addition, his long career as a high-level competitor has granted him access to some of the best coaches in the world. As a coach, Spencer not only brings his own knowledge as a lifetime athlete but also his experience being mentored under a wide range of strength and fitness experts.

Melanie Murzeau
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Melanie is the content creator and founder of Black Runners of the GTA. She has been an avid runner for about 7 years and has run 3 half marathons and several 5ks and 10k races. A lover of community, she has participated in several running groups in the city. She is the mother of three young children.

Bruce Mylrea
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Bruce Mylrea has a BA in Economics from the University of Florida and spent most of his career in marketing in Silicon Valley. Bruce has been certified by ECornell in Plant Based Nutrition as well as being a AFPA certified Holistic Nutritional Councilor. He and his wife, Mindy, launched the educational 501(c)3 non-profit OneDayToWellness.org in 2017. Bruce and Mindy travel full-time in a fruit and veggie wrapped RV dubbed “The Wellness Wagon” providing unbiased nutritional educational programs for medical professionals, fitness professionals, and health coaches. He has written a book on his nine year journey battling prostate cancer: A Plant Powered Approach To Prostate Cancer.

Mindy Mylrea
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Mindy Mylrea is the 2017 Life Time Achievement Award Winner for canfitpro, 2016 Empower Instructor of the Year, 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year. 2015 International Presenter of the Year, 2013 canfitpro Specialty Presenter of the Year, 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 canfitpro International Presenter of the Year, the 1999 International IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, a National and World Aerobic Champion, a 361 sponsored athlete, and a five-star presenter for IDEA.

Hamza Najam
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Hamza is a growth specialist and has been working with fitness entrepreneurs for the past 10+ years to help them take their business to new heights.

Kendal Netmaker
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An award-winning entrepreneur and author, Kendal Netmaker is a master storyteller who uses his natural gift to help people shift their mindset and find the success they seek. He speaks professionally to thousands of people worldwide on resilience, leadership, and the power of telling your story, weaving his real-life experiences into motivating lessons that empower and build more resilient leaders and organizations.

Gareth Nock
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Gareth has a wealth of knowledge and experience from working in the fitness industry for over twenty years and 20,000 coaching hours, both in-person & online. He has worked globally in the industry as a pioneer in multiple roles, including, management, personal training & group fitness. Gareth is the CEO of The Nock Academy, an online fitness and education company which he co-founder in 2021.

Nicky Nock
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Nicky is proudly the Owner and Director of The Nock Academy, operating a Yoga studio in Stouffville, Canada and an online virtual studio. Leading people in Yoga and fitness classes is truly where Nicky shines. Nicky is known for her fiery, curly haired spirit and dedication to the industry where she has over 20 years’ experience. Nicky’s extensive experience in group fitness and personal training on a regional and worldwide scale in Canada, the UK and New Zealand, has made her an influencer and mentor in the industry. Nicky also works with canfitpro as a PRO TRAINER Account Manager and as a PRO TRAINER facilitating adult education.

Kelly Nolan
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Kelly Nolan is a Pharmacist, Women’s Health Expert , #1 Best-Selling Author, and Integrative Practitioner. For over 30 years, she has mentored women's passage thru peri-menopause & menopause by sharing her expertise, and teaching women to put their self-care at the forefront. Educating her clients on the value of proper hormone testing and combining high grade natural supplements with traditional medicine to balance their hormones and all aspects of their health in combination with a sustainable lifestyle & stress management.

Christie Noua
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Christie Noua is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Personal Trainer who focuses on an integrative and personalized approach when working with clients towards their goals. She’s the founder of In Wholeness, a holistic clinical practice where she practices as a nutritionist, psychotherapist and personal trainer. She has been nominated for the CSNNA clinical excellence award in 2021.

Nasser Obeid
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Nasser Obeid is a Canadian Kinesiologist from McMaster University with over two decades of international experience in the Health & Fitness industry. He is the President of JHT Fitness Canada. Nasser is recognized for his business ethics, vision, and great concern for detail. Nasser’s success has been built on creating solutions for the end user, by being their strategic partner, and managing a team to support that mission.

Melvin Ong
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Melvin first joined a GoodLife gym in 2000. BODYSTEP was his first program, then he added LES MILLS CORE, BODYATTACK, and BODYBALANCE over the years. Melvin completed AIM1 & AIM2 in BODYSTEP, and Advanced Training for LES MILLS CORE. He was recognized as part of the Top 500 GoodLife employees in 2015. He became Les Mills Canada Presenter for BODYSTEP and LES MILLS CORE in 2019, and later became National Trainer for BODYSTEP in 2022. In additions to presenting at CanFitPro since 2019, he also presented at Les Mills Live London in 2022 for the filming of masterclass BODYSTEP 130.

Lisa Osborne
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BODYSTEP™ Creative Director a passionate advocate for the fitness industry and the LES MILLS™ programs, Lisa began her career with a Physical Education Diploma in 1990. She was a highly successful aerobics competitor, winning five consecutive Australian championships and three international titles. Lisa has developed the program from an aerobics class into a 3 dimensional, sport inspired workout that’s designed to challenge all fitness levels, and leave participants wanting more! Lisa is also heavily involved in BODYSTEP™, where her enthusiasm and athleticism shine.
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Eddie Panting
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Eddie is an award winning trainer and fitness manager and holds multiple certifications from his 14 years in the industry. He has spent decades both competing and coaching martial arts. Eddie prides himself on being a mental health advocate and is heavily involved with PTSD support for men.

Michele Park
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Michele has been a mentor & educator in the fitness industry for over 30 years. She has owned a personal training company, worked with fitness corporations on program design/development, and trained thousands of fitness professionals. She is the creator of 4 fitness formats: SOULfusion, SOULstrength, BARREfusion, and SOULkb. Her formats are taught all of the country. She has presented throughout the US and internationally. She is a huge proponent of family first and a lover of Goldendoodles, Netflix, and Champagne.

David Patchell-Evans
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David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans opened his first GoodLife Fitness club in London, Ontario, Canada in 1979. He has since grown the GoodLife group of clubs (including Goodlife, Fit4Less, Éconofitness and Oxygen Yoga & Fitness) to nearly 500 clubs, 1.2 million members and 10,000+ employees across Canada.

Aleya Pereira
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Aleya Pereira has been a dance fitness instructor for 14 years and her philosophy is that your workouts should be a JOY! She is a Brazily Dance Master Trainer, professional Samba dancer and dance fitness pro based out of Toronto who specializes in heart-pumping, foot-bumping, feel-good dance workouts!

Trevor Pickett
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Trevor Pickett has been a Personal Trainer for over 10 years. He has also been a canfitpro Pro Trainer for 8 years and won Participants Choice in 2019. In 2021 he was named Best in Business and a top 3 finalist for Fitness Professional of the Year. Trevor has been featured on CBC Radio, podcasts and magazines. He is the founder of Offbeat Fitness Education and feels it is his duty to be a resource for other trainers.

Michael Piercy
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Michael Piercy, MS, is the owner of The LAB in Fairfield, New Jersey. He is the recipient of the 2017 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year award and the 2013 TRX FACEUP award for Overall Instructor of the Year. A former professional baseball player with multiple organizations, he brings a unique perspective to his work with athletes and active adults. He holds a master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in performance enhancement, and multiple advanced level certifications from accredited organizations such as ACE, ACSM, NASM and NSCA.

Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas
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2021 Canadian Presenter of the Year Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is a Confidence Expert. She is international Bestselling Author of eighteen books, including 12 no.1 bestsellers and a book co-written with Kevin Harrington from the Shark Tank, endorsed by Tony Robbins. She is the Founder and CEO of the THINK Yourself® ACADEMY, offering keynotes and trainings, leading-edge online courses, laser-focus business strategy and one-on-one transformation coaching. Along the past 30 years, she has inspired over 100,000 audience members and empowered thousands of clients internationally to get rid of their negative self-talk. She combines over 10 years of experience in human resources, 25 years of experience in sales and over 30 years of distinguished service in the fitness industry. She is on the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and recently received the 2022 President’s Award.

Krista Popowych
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Krista Popowych, B.HKin, continues to inspire fitness leaders, trainers and managers around the globe with her motivating and inspiring sessions. She is the Global Director of Group Education for Keiser, a three-time canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year and an IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year winner. Krista has shown an outstanding commitment to fitness education. She is an Integrated Movement Specialist for Balanced Body and and author of Partner Workouts published by Human Kinetics. Krista is also the co-creator of The Ride and The Ride Studio by Keiser, bringing on-demand and virtual indoor cycling to homes and studios world-wide.

Dr. Kella Price
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Dr. Kella Price has 20+ years of training experience Kella travels across the globe, teachingand inspiring others. She has been recognized in the pageant industry as a fitness leader with several awards. Kella has participated in a variety of fitness challenges, including Strongman, Powerlifting, ultras, a 600-mi cycling event across Iowa, IRONMAN, and a Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon hike.

Fraser Quelch
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This internationally renowned expert is a founding team member of the revolutionary training company TRX® and an award-winning presenter who’s been featured at conferences and events all over the world including an appearance on the TEDx stage. Fraser combines an animated, entertaining style with his knowledge and gift to motivate and inspire. His provocative presentations have been known to stretch the minds of his audiences and provide relevant and effective
training solutions in a practical setting.

Agnes Ramsay
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As an RN and Fitness competitor, Agnes’ passion for optimal health led her to Personal Training 20 years ago. Featured in 'More Magazine', 'B Fitness' and the cover of 'Active Adult' she is a regular contributor to the later. 8 years ago she became familiar with Whole Body Electric Muscle Stimulation Training. She is now Master Trainer for all of North America and known as a foremost expert in the field speaking regularly about this rapidly growing technology at conferences.

Jay Raymundo
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Jay Raymundo is the owner/operator of NRG Fitness Inc. Jay has been in the fitness industry for over 16 years and holds multiple certifications in various disciplines. Jay is a published author, fitness model and part owner of an F45 Franchise. Jay is also one of the Provincial Leaders for the Fitness Industry of Canada.

Tosca Reno
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Tosca Reno is a New York Times best selling author, founder of the Eat-Clean Diet® health revolution, health and wellness expert, transformation coach, motivational speaker, Star of a Gemini Award Winning reality TV show, physique competitor, and mother of 4. She is an author, speaker, educator, coach and media veteran.

Diva Richards
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Diva Richards is the co-creator of WARRIOR Combat and the Format Lead. She is a motivational life coach with over 20 years of experience within the fitness industry and entrepreneurship sector. She is the Founder and President of You vs You Athletics, LLC., located in Marlton, NJ. Diva is a professional, international public speaker, who owns the Do Work podcast, and The Do Work Method Motivational and Life Coaching Program. She brings real-life success and experienced guidance to her clients and followers.

Amanda Richardson
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Australian running mum, plant based marathoner and running coach, based in Toronto. Amanda has worked in health and fitness for 21 years First as Registered Nurse then in health club management & fitness education. Amanda runs with the Brooks Run Happy Team and is co-founder of the inclusive women's running community Chix Run The 6ix.

Jorge Rivera
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Jorge Rivera fell in love with group fitness after taking his first Zumba®️ class in 2012 and getting certified the next month. He went on to become Zumba Jammer and has been group fitness instructor certified to teach various formats of dance fitness, cycle, barre, HIIT, and bootcamps. Currently he works full time in senior wellness as an Exercise and Aquatic Specialist. He serves the Chair One Fitness community as a Lead Educator, Presenter, and Choreographer. Outside of fitness, he has a huge passion for food and beverage and loves spending time with his two birds.

Funk Roberts
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Funk Roberts is a 2X best-selling author, fitness expert and owner of Funk Roberts Fitness Inc. - The Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood and Funk Supplements Inc. Funk is known around the fitness industry and world as the guy who helps MEN over the age of 40, 50, 60 and beyond get into the best shape of their lives and naturally increase their testosterone levels. Funk is a Certified Nutrition Coach through NESTA and holds many other certifications in Fitness. With 20 plus years’ experience he has helped over 1 million fitness enthusiast, combat fighters, trainers and coaches reach their fitness goals and improve athletic performance and is dedicated mission is to help another one million men in their 40s,50s, 60s and beyond to regain their manhood, boost testosterone, build their best body and live a healthy happy and productive life.

Dr. David Robertson
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Dr. David Robertson has been a PRO TRAINER with canfitpro since 2012. He currently teaches the PTS & FMA programs as well as the CPR certification courses. His teaching focus is to not only help you pass the examination process but to help you become an industry leader. The fitness and wellness industries are forever growing and improving, and it will need knowledgeable, confident leaders. Robertson wants his participants to become absolute rockstars in this industry. Join one of his courses and you will be well on your way!

Dane Robinson
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Dane Robinson, a native of Baltimore, MD, is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has held almost every job in the fitness industry from front desk, to training, to regional management. After spending 10+ years of leading major health clubs to boutique studio start-ups, Dane impacts HUNDREDS of people in private and group training classes in Atlanta, GA and THOUSANDS of people across the country as a fitness coach for Daily Burn’s (US Today's Top 10 at-home workout platforms) episodic show “Daily Burn 365” in New York City. Dane also serves as an on-demand trainer with Total Gym as a part of their “Total Gym TV” series and can be routinely found as a Total Gym Master Coach on the QVC network.

Chris Roche
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Christopher promotes the belief “if you focus on the fun, the fitness will follow”. He has over 18
years in program management / development and has been an International Core Health and
Fitness Master Trainer, as well as represented other brands/education for over 15 years. Christopher is known for his engaging and entertaining presenting style and receives rave reviews after all his appearances. “I am overwhelmingly excited to be presenting at canfitpro 2023"

Yury Rockit
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Yury Rockit brings a fresh approach to fitness, figuring among the newest of presenters to the fitness circuit. Yury’s specialty training in both traditional & mindful fusion fitness can be found at Imperfekt Productionz. Find Yury at www.yuryrockit.com.

Simone Samuels
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Simone Samuels is a FIS, PTS, and a CALA certified fitness professional. She sits on the board of the Body Positive Fitness Alliance and is a member of Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma. An expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simone was recently selected to consult on canfitpro certification products with a DEI lens.

Andrea Sandhu
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Andrea is one of the original Zumba® Education Specialists (ZES™) for Canada, she shines as a true professional who is both knowledgeable and inspiring. Andrea is an empowering educator with the perceptive ability to adapt her teaching in the moment. People say her energy is infectious. Andrea has trained thousands of instructors globally since joining the Zumba® Fitness presenter team in 2009. She is certified as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, 200-hr Yoga Teacher & Kids Yoga Teacher, Spinning® Instructor, Pre- and Post-Natal Instructor, as well as TRX® Qualified with a certificate in Mat Pilates. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, her expansive experience has enabled her to effectively work with people of all fitness levels as well as different age groups, abilities and cultures.

André Santos
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Krystal Say
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TRX Master Instructor Krystal is an adventure-seeking power yogi and co-owner of SWEAT Power Yoga in Massachusetts. Her advocacy for total wellness, passion for teaching, and wanderlust has inspired her 15+ years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry and as an international educator. Known for her cueing techniques, Krystal is all things TRX and Yoga. She believes that TRX Yoga creates the ultimate opportunity for people to move well and enhance their daily lives fueling her drive within this industry every single day.

Kirsten Schell
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Kirstin has been an active member of the fitness community for over 20 years, working in Personal Training for a large fitness company and guiding hundreds of individuals towards improved health through improved exercise strategy, nutrition habits and lifestyle upgrades. She contributed chapters towards the canfitpro HWL course and has presented across Canada.

Brad Schoenfeld
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Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA, is a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, where he serves as the graduate director of the Human Performance and Fitness program. Dr. Schoenfeld has published more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific papers on various exercise- and sports nutrition-related topics, and authored the seminal textbook, ""Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy."" His research has been cited in over 20,000 peer-reviewed papers and he is currently ranked as the world’s top researcher on the topic of resistance training by ExpertScape, an independent site that grades researchers based on their scholarly activity. He was the recipient of the 2016 Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness Award, presented by the United States Sports Academy for outstanding achievement in fitness and contributions to the growth and development of sport fitness through outstanding leadership activity, as well as earning the 2018 National Strength and Conditioning Association Young Investigator of the Year Award. In addition to his academic efforts, he has consulted with numerous professional sports teams and formerly served as Sports Nutritionist for the New Jersey Devils hockey organization.

Melody Schoenfeld
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CSCS, MA/health psychology, competitive strength athlete, author of several peer-reviewed journal articles as well as featured in popular magazines such as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Shape, etc. Author of Pleasure Not Meating You, Diet Lies and Weight Loss Truths, and Strength Training for All Body Types: The Science of Lifting and Levers. NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year 2019.

Vera Schofield
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Vera is a Toronto-based personal trainer and flexibility coach who is passionate about body-neutral movement. Their brand, Flexibility with Vera, aims to create room in the fitness industry for people of all sizes and abilities to feel welcomed, safe, and excited about moving

Jess Silver
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Jess is the Founder and Executive Director of Flex for Access, The Registered Non-Profit Organization has a mandate to provide adaptive fitness and sport opportunities for physical disability and injury management, in mainstream gyms, exercise facilities and settings that focus on physical literacy and sport performance. Flex for Access has a global Social Media following and operates Nationally, across Canada. She also is an Adaptive Athlete, Certified Adaptive Fitness Personal Trainer, and Fitness Consultant, Medical Writer, Editor and Marketer, and 2-time Amazon Bestselling Author.

Benjamin Siong
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Benjamin Siong is the Founder of Australian Strength Performance. A body composition expert, strength coach and international presenter, he has produced top-ranked athletes in over 16 different sports. In 2013, Ben created LEARN-ASP.COM: An interactive online platform delivering speciality courses and seminars delving into the science and methods of, Fat loss, Nutrition, Hypertrophy and Coaching.

Vysh Sivakumaran
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Vysh (vai-sh) is a certified strength coach, trauma informed yoga instructor, & a fitness industry leader in the Toronto community -- working to create inclusive, body neutral, and accessible fitness, through 1:1, group, and corporate services within her online fitness community, Fitness in Place (FIP). With her powerlifting background and quick adaptation at the start of the pandemic, she was awarded canfitpro's Fitness Professional of the Year Award. She advocates passionately for representation in the industry for South Asian women, but more broadly, aims to be a voice for all people who may face barriers in the wellness.

Ashley Shaw
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Ashley Shaw’s mission is to help fitness professionals market themselves online so they can have more impact, more revenue, and more time. For the past 7+ years she has helped over 50,000 fitness professionals market themselves by creating custom content made to build trust and increase revenue.

Dwayne Smith
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Dwayne is an executive champion for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion who has exceled in the fitness industry for almost 20 years. With a strong passion for people and fitness, Dwayne brings education and lived experience to inspire others to embrace an organization where everyone feels a sense of belonging through Inclusive Leadership.

Marcus Smith
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Marcus Smith is known as “The Motivated Kid”. Marcus is a Toronto creative & motivator, inspiring the masses through his story of struggle, perseverance, and achievement. Marcus embarks on his journey of growth sharing his experiences as he faced challenges in his athletic career, that side lined him to spectate the sport he devoted himself to. Through the trials and tribulations, he found solace in using his story to inspire all walks of life. Sharing empowering messages to shift the perspective of failure into a positive relationship. Failure opens doors to a realization that extends far beyond our capabilities and comfort. It shows us who we are meant to be and the power we have to change our circumstances.

Suzelle Snowden
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Suzelle Snowden is the founder and CEO of Fit Bodies, Inc., the creators of the teaching vacation. Fit Bodies has been blending the vacation aspirations of exercise professionals with the wellness needs of a luxury resort since 1992. With over 35 years in the industry, Suzelle’s passion is to share fitness with others. Suzelle is Spinning®, RYT-200,Corefirst, STRONG NATION, and ACE CPT & GFI certified.

Tracy Sousa
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Tracy Sousa is a Group Experience Divisional Manager in South Western Ontario. Based in Kitchener, Tracy currently teaches Newbody, BODYPUMP & RPM. She is also certified in Les Mills Core and BODYCOMBAT.

Freyja Spence
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Fréyja Spence, HB.Sc. Human Kinetics, is an educator and movement coach with over 18 years of experience in pain management, injury prevention, hEDS management, fitness testing, and athletic development. She has developed and delivered certifications for fitness professionals and presented at national and international fitness conferences. Freyja is an Animal Flow Master Instructor and is the founder and CEO of Move Daily, a coaching company whose clients range from high performance athletes to those navigating injuries or simply seeking better health and ease of daily movement. Freyja is always learning and striving to empower clients and coaches alike to live stronger, healthier and injury-free lives.

Dr. Emily Splichal
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Evidence Based Fitness Academy, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist®, BarefootRx® and BARE® Workout Certifications and Inventor of Naboso Barefoot Technology. With over 16 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and from the ground up training.

Lucy Spring
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Lucy Spring is a Senior Manager at Deloitte Digital, focused on delivering Marketing Technology transformations for clients across multiple industries. Lucy’s passion lies in helping brands connect with their customers/members and create hyper-personalized experiences at each and every interaction. For this to truly come to life, she believes that both data and technology need to not just co-exist but come together at the right time and in the right way. Navigating the ever-evolving technology landscape is top of mind for most Marketers and Technologists, and Lucy is super excited to discuss this in in the context of the fitness industry, as a true fitness-fanatic herself!

Sue Staresinic
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Sue Staresinic is an award winning fitness instructor and educator with more than 25 years in the industry. She is a NEWBODY Trainer and BODYBALANCE Presenter. She has been featured in many NEWBODY masterclasses and in the on demand virtual platform in more than 300 GoodLife and Fit4Less clubs across Canada. She is also a practicing physiotherapist with a special interest in cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema management.

Kristi Storoschuk
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Kristi Storoschuk is a PhD Candidate in Muscle Physiology at Queen’s University. Her research is focused on the interaction of nutrition and exercise on mitochondrial adaptations and metabolic health. Outside her research, Kristi works in science communication with a focus on optimizing health through lifestyle. Find her on social doing CrossFit, travelling the world, or in the kitchen cooking up healthy food @krististoroschuk

Chris Stevenson
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Chris Stevenson - former Power Ranger stuntman - is the founder of The Empower Group, a full-service consulting firm with services ranging from workshops, facility management and more. Stevenson has over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. In addition, he is an international speaker who regularly presents at IHRSA, IDEA and many other events. Chris has the unique ability to instantaneously connect with people and to present viable, applicable lectures that resonate with every audience.

Dr. Anna Swisher
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Dr. Anna Swisher currently serves as the Director of Sport Science and Coach Development at USA Weightlifting. She creates and leads weightlifting education courses and certifications for thousands of coaches and trainers around the world. Anna has spent time as a university professor, competitive weightlifter, collegiate thrower, strength coach, track coach, mom, and beekeeper.
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Yordanos Tessema
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Yordanos is a personal trainer and an educator with 7 years of experience in the fitness industry. She specializes in strength training and is a competitive powerlifter at the world level. Her passion lies in fostering a positive environment that allows her clients to reach their highest potential.

Jessie Thomas
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Jessie is the creator and co-owner of Farm Girl Fitness; a boutique fitness studio with a focus on Fresh Air Fitness year-round. Farm Girl Fitness was established in the summer of 2020 to help provide people a safe place to work out and support mental health. Jessie kept people moving during the pandemic by creating unique ways to workout outside, even during the winter. Farm Girl Fitness not only survived the pandemic, but has also expanded the business to include 2 indoor studios on her family’s farm. Jessie has been in the fitness industry since 2007 as a canfitpro certified group fitness instructor and Coach. She was named one of Impact Magazine’s Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers and Instructors for 2022. She is known among her peers and participants for her core values of caring, respect and positivity. She is passionate about helping others to develop confidence in themselves, a love of fitness, and a positive body image.

Matt Thraxton
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Originally from, England, Matt now lives in Shanghai, and is the Training Manager for Les Mills China. Matt has over 20 years’ experience as an International Master Trainer for Les Mills, delivering masterclasses, workshops, training and education around the world whilst being based in the UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, and now China. With a wealth of international experience, Matt is a trusted and respected fitness leader, charismatic and inspirational both on, and off the stage.

Brooke Turner
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Brooke Turner, founder of Balance Fitness & Nutrition is on a mission to educate & empower exercise professionals working with women on safe, effective & enjoyable exercise for pregnancy & motherhood. Brooke is the 2022 Australian Fitness Educator of the Year, an international speaker, published writer, educator, nutritionist, exercise scientist and mother of three. Brooke has trained hundreds of exercise professionals in her internationally accredited course Functional Fitness for Pregnancy & PostPartum ™, with certified trainers in 13 countries!

Peter Twist
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Twist coached in the NHL before selected by China to lead the modernization of their Olympic training systems. A Sport Scientist, Twist’s brain-body research resulted in 22 certification courses. In business he built sport training centers, product distribution and athlete camps to global scale. After defeating Stage 4 cancer, TWIST enjoys staying fit in the mountains of Vancouver Canada.

Helen Vanderburg
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Founder of The ACADEMY Fitness Studio, author of Fusion Workouts. With over 35 years of experience in club ownership, consulting and program development Helen has been recognized as Canada's top fitness educator; canfitpro 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, IDEA Program Director, Fitness Presenter of the Year and Top Industry Contributor. She is a master trainer for global fitness brands.

Rory Van Ulft
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Rory Van Ulft, is the youngest weightlifting champion in the world. She is a female advocate that is crushing this male-dominated industry. At 10 years of age, she has clinched US National Championship after championship, and as the overall best pound-for-pound under 11s lifter, she has become one of the most powerful women in the world. Born and raised in the nation's capital, Ottawa, Canada, Rory began her weightlifting journey in hopes to strengthen herself for her first love, gymnastics and had won her first national title at the young age of 7. Rory is on a one way track to the Olympics, and it's without a doubt that she is destined for greatness.

Sergio Velasco
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Sergio is known for his great smile, kind heart and motivating indoor cycling workouts. The Education Manager of The Ride by Keiser and a Keiser International Master Trainer, Sergio is originally from Barcelona and now lives and rides in The Netherlands. Sergio is an international fitness presenter with more than 14 years of experience in fitness and management. He has been presenting his work in events globally and loves to connect with each and every rider.

Kim Vopni
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Kim Vopni is a self professed pelvic health evangelist and is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a published author, a passionate speaker and women’s health educator as well as a mom to two boys. Kim is the founder of Pelvienne Wellness Inc - a company offering pelvic health programs products and coaching for women in pregnancy, motherhood and menopause.

Alyssa Walton
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Alyssa Walton is a proud Maritimer. She was born, raised and is still living in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Alyssa has been teaching with GoodLife since 2011. She represented Canada as “THE ONE” in Stockholm , Sweden in 2015, she was shadow presenter on BODYATTACK 100 in Amsterdam & most recently represented Canada in the filming of BODYATTACK United. Alyssa is currently certified in BODYATTACK, BODYSTEP, BODYJAM, SH’BAM and BODYBALANCE.

Loredana Wainwright
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Loredana Wainwright has been a fitness instructor helping individuals achieve their goals for over 25 years. Trained in hatha-based yoga, practicing with Loredana will give you knowledge – both how the body responds to asanas (poses) or how your heart and soul might settle. Her yoga classes weave a different theme and coincide with movements to connect with thought-provoking, heart-filled messages. Loredana runs programs (like her Chakra series) and offers various retreats often combined with exceptional speakers and workshops. She teaches fitness intervals, spinning, sculpting and of course, yoga!

Jana Webb
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As a multi-talented industry disruptor, Jana Webb has made it her mission to share her perspective of fitness and health with the world. A lifelong athlete, entrepreneur, businesswoman, TEDx Presenter, published fitness writer, TV personality,
other and survivor, there is no challenge or territory that she cannot tread.

Ruston Webb
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Ruston Webb holds a master’s degree in Human Movement and is the founder of The Mobility Recipe. He is the owner of The Muscular Gentleman online men’s coaching program. The creator of the Knee, Back, and Shoulder Pain Solution programs helping fit pros minimize client’s pain, reduce injuries, and optimize performance. He has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years, was a former college instructor for exercise science, owned a gym for ten years, and loves helping clients and trainers become the best version of themselves!

Daniel Welch
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Daniel Welch is the Chief Digital Officer at Salient Global, a Customer, Brand and Employee Experience Consultancy powering independent, expert marketing agencies, uniquely designed to deliver sustained growth and solve real-world problems for clients. Daniel is a seasoned marketing and technology professional with a passion for leveraging digital innovations to enhance the customer and member experiences across a breadth of industries and verticals. Daniel brings over 15 years of experience building, scaling, and growing digital-first businesses and teams – with a focus on designing and delivering exceptional customer experiences, rooted in data, and powered by enterprise technology solutions.

Scott Wildeman
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Scott is a partner and Head Coach for KidStrong Canada, which are private child development centres focused on Brain, Physical and Character development. Scott is also the president of Prescription to Get Active and the past president of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada. Scott is also a indoor cycling instructor in Calgary and enjoys a variety of activities both inside and outdoors.

Kia Williams
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Kia Williams, M.S. is a global presenter, author, podcast and web series host, and master educator for Savvier Fitness. Kia is the Wellness Chair for the NAACP Tarrant County Chapter and a contributor to the IDEA World Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Kia has managed several fitness and wellness programs. Kia's career mission is to support people who are affected by marginalization in jobs, education, healthcare, and lack of representation in the fitness industry.

Martha Williams
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Martha holds a BA from Wellesley College and a MA degree from UCLA. She’s been in the fitness industry for 30 years and holds numerous certifications. She’s a Spinning® Master Instructor and has led over 100 certifications and writes CE courses. Martha has presented at fitness conferences in the US, the Caribbean, and Central America. In addition, she is the creator of the BallWerks™ Program and owns Pedal Works Café & Studios in Kingston, ON.

Monica Winn
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Monica Winn is the owner of Winn Fitness and as a certified personal trainer and healthy weight-loss coach has worked with hundreds of women of varying fitness levels. In pursuit of helping women achieve their health and fitness goals Monica firmly believes in the principle of "progress not perfection" and works towards helping her clients become the strongest and fittest versions of themselves. Her dedication and passion for fitness have earned her a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable coach.

Chuck Wolf
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In the fitness and sports performance industry worldwide, there are only a few names that come to mind when you think functional anatomy, movement analysis, function and advanced program design, Chuck Wolf is one of these. Chuck has been teaching workshops, presenting at conferences, running seminars with fitness professionals through to elite athletes of many different sports all over the world. Currently sought after as one of the industry’s top educators, Chuck brings a whole new approach to how we look and train the body.

Eric Wong Kai Pun
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Eric is a serial fail forward artist: 23 years in he has made as many mistakes as possible as a personal trainer, fitness manager, divisional and director at Goodlife Fitness. Eric oversees education for 1600+ trainers, mentors incredible leaders and gets his cup filled daily by working with amazing people.

Christine Yanke
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Christine Yanke has been in the health & fitness industry for over 30 years and is a Healing & Recovery Coach. She is a published author and has been a keynote speaker at mental health conferences, hospitals, addiction facilities, and universities, openly sharing her story of resilience. Her story reached thousands of people in 2018, when she was featured in Canadian Living magazine.

Beth Yarzab
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Beth Yarzab is a multi-certified fitness pro and educator. She works at canfitpro as a Certification Developer where creates new fitness education programs such as the revised Personal Training Specialist certification and continuing education courses. Beth also acts as an advisor to Women Who Influence and is a personal trainer/fitness instructor to both in-person and virtual clients. Beth is proud to teach canfitpro certifications with a body-inclusive lens as part of the canfitpro PRO TRAINER team.

Janette Yee
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Janette Yee is a Perinatal Athletic Therapist. Driven by her own perinatal experiences as a therapist and athlete, she has committed her career to developing gold-standard postpartum recovery programs for both mothers and healthcare/fitness professionals.

Sabrina Young
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Sarah Zahab
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Sarah is a Registered Kinesiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist and group fitness instructor with over 21 years of fitness industry experience. She is the co-owner of Continuum Fitness and Movement Performance Inc., a multi-disciplinary clinic in Ottawa. Sarah is a former international fitness competitor, a nationally ranked race walker and regular fitness expert on CTV Morning Live Ottawa.

Parvin Zarrin, PhD
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Dr. Parvin Zarrin, Ph.D., DHMS, is the founder of Integrative Medicine and Nutrition and president at Bio Quantum Academy. She is a sought after educator, authour and international lecturer.
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