Getting started towards a healthier and stronger version of ourselves can often be the most challenging part of a commitment to a healthy active lifestyle. Maybe you are feeling confused or intimated about where to start your fitness plan? Are you unsure of your fitness level and don’t know what class to attend? We want to help you pick the right class, meet new friends and know a little bit about our energetic instructors before you take their class.
With more than 60 classes offered each week, you can challenge yourself to try them all over time! Read on to learn more about our Fitness Instructors, their certifications, passions and perhaps even their fitness super powers.
Alison Bleeker
Alison Teaches:
Spin (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
AquaFit
Choreographed Group Fitness
Resistance Training
YMCA Group Fitness (Cycling)
YMCA Individual Conditioning Level 2 Trainer
Zumba® Gold Instructor
Alison has a passion for fitness and truly feels that her participants are what motivate her everyday!
Fitness Super Power: Humour and the ability to create enjoyment for my participants
“Just do it!” – Nike
Amanda Swales
Amanda Teaches:
Drum-Fit (Registered Program)
Pumped (Drop-in Class)
Zumba® (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Aqua Zumba®
Zumba® Basic Steps, Level 1
Zumba® Jr.
Zumba® Kids
Amanda’s passion has always been dance, she loves the feeling when the music starts. Her motivation is to share this rewarding experience with others. Zumba® has allowed Amanda to express herself on the dance floor without judgement. It never feels like a workout. Amanda is also motived by the joy and happiness the world of Zumba® has given to her and the wonderful people she has been fortunate to meet along her Zumba® Journey.
Fitness Super Power: Ability to have never-ending endurance, so she could dance 24/7!
“Life is too short to sit out another dance! I have learned that we need to live life for today because we do not know what tomorrow will bring.”
Anne Brochu
Anne Teaches:
Bootcamp (Drop-in Class)
Spin (Drop-in Class)
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Fitness Instructor Specialist Certification
Restorative Yoga Certification
YogaFit Certification, 200 hours
Yoga Teacher Certified, 500 hours
Anne loves working with people to help them achieve their fitness goals as well as motivating them to work hard and push themselves to their limits during group exercises.
Fitness Super Power: Super strength and speed
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear”- Jack Canfield
Bil and Wai Kam
Bil and Wai Kam Teach:
Tai Chi Fusion (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Tai Chi Certification
Qi Gong Certification
Bil and Wai Kam both have a passion for studying the movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. They are motivated to lead classes that will benefit personal health and wish to share their knowledge with others.
Fitness Super Power: Ability to have super patience!
“Breathe, relax and enjoy your practice.”
Christina Fitzpatrick
Christina Teaches:
Spin (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Fitness Instructor Certified, NSFA
CPR Certification
Spin Certification
Christina is motivated by her class attendees. She loves seeing everyone work hard and feel good about their accomplishments in class. She is passionate about exercising as it’s so important to overall health and self-esteem. It helps to begin the day on a positive note!
Fitness Super Power: My fitness power is I am very committed to working out. Exercising is so important for keeping healthy both physically and mentally that I try and make sure that I can always fit it in somehow or somewhere, whenever possible.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
Dennette Hanna-Shea
Dennette Teaches:
Introduction to Yoga (Registered Program)
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Fitness Instructor Certified, canfitpro
Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio, 500 hours
Dennette has been a certified fitness instructor for 30 years. Her passion for fitness and a need for balance in her life is lead by her yoga practice. She is grateful for how seamlessly she has been able to integrate yoga into all aspects of her life and is motivated by sharing what she loves with others.
Fitness Super Power: Ability for super authenticity. What you see, what you hear; it’s all real.
“Stay in the moment and teach from the heart.”
Donna Hyland
Donna Teaches:
Fit for Life (Drop-in Class)
Gentle Aquafit (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Aqua Arthritis Specialist
Cancer Care Specialist
Current CPR/AED Trained
Dementia Certification
Encore Instructor for Breast Cancer
First Aid
Group Fitness Instructor
Nutrition and Wellness Workshop
Older Adult Fitness Instructor
Donna enjoys the fitness class environment and working out with others who share the same enjoyment. She’s motivated by learning new things that she can then share with others and is passionate about her family, being with friends and just being able to love life!
Fitness Super Power: For everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits fitness has to offer.
Dylan Cleroux
Dylan Teaches:
Gentle Aquafit (Drop-in Class)
Iron Circuit (Registered Program)
Toughen Up (Registered Program)
Toughen Up 101 (Registered Program)
Youth Fitness (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Group Fitness, SCW Fitness Education
Indoor Cycling Exercise Leader, Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA)
Kettlebell Instructor, NSFA
TRX Instructor
Dylan loves the challenge and competition element in sport and fitness – challenging others, as well as himself. He is motivated to develop new skill sets that help in being as well-rounded as possible in fitness, and is passionate about channeling that energy into his classes.
Fitness Super Power: To never fatigue.
“The comeback is always greater than the setback.”
Gail Drisdelle
Gail Teaches:
Chairfit For Older Adults (Drop-in Class)
Pilates (Registered Program)
Certifications:
Spin Certification
Group Fitness, YMCA
Gail is a passionate and motivated instructor who loves to engage with her class and help people remain active. She strives to help with proper movement and keeping participants informed about injury prevention
Fitness Super Power: To be able to teach anyone to do anything!
“Together we can strive for greater fitness outcomes while doing something we really enjoy.”
Heatheranne Bratty
Heatheranne Teaches:
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Fitness Exercise Specialist canfitpro
ACSM Trainer
Drum-Fit
Pound
REEBOK Spin
YMCA Aquacise
Yoga 200 Hours
Zumba®
Heatheranne’s favourite part of fitness is the strength she gains each time, not just physical, but emotional strength as well. She loves teaching fitness and that enthusiasm and genuine interest in health, safety and fun hopefully creates a positive experience for all participants. She wants to continue to exercise, have fun and meet new people for at least another 40 years! That’s what motivates her.
Fitness Super Power: To inspire everyone of all ages and abilities to DANCE!
“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.”
Jan Blackmore
Jan Teaches:
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
200hr Registered Yoga Teacher
35hr Yin Yoga
Jan’s favourite part of fitness is the mental health benefits, her anxiety is far more manageable when she moves her body! She wants to be as healthy as she can for as long as she can.
Fitness Super Power: To have the ability to wake up and exercise everyday before work… that’s a superpower to me (haha)
“Everything is Figureoutable” – Marie Forleo
Laura Gibson
Laura Teaches:
Aqua Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Strengthen & Flow (Registered Program)
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
500hr Registered Yoga Teacher
Applied Anatomy Training
Baptiste Yoga Training: Level 1
Chair Yoga Teacher Training
Healing Heroes: Trauma Yoga Training
Injury and Modifications Certification
Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
RealRyder Indoor Cycling Training
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Seniors Yoga Teacher Training
Sound Healing & Meditation
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Life Coach Certification
Laura’s favourite part about yoga is the reminder that we are resilient. We are always stronger than we think we are, but there is also bravery and strength in surrender! You just have to show up, get on your mat and have compassion, the rest will happen organically. Laura offers up modifications & variations so that it is accessible to all. Teaching yoga and being in creation is what she is passionate about. When she does yoga; she heals, grows, connects and it lights her up!
“Follow your passions, lead with love & embrace all you are with no apologies.”
Lianne Frizzell
Lianne Teaches:
Cardio Combat (Drop-in Class)
Shallow AquaHIIT (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Fitness Instructor Specialist, canfitpro
Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
YogaFit Level 1, canfitpro
Lianne loves physically challenging herself and seeing the results through improvement and progression. It’s a passion she wants to share with others, because she knows how good it feels after completing a workout. Among the items on her bucket list are a bike trip around the Cabot Trail and mountain climbing in France.
Fitness Super Power: Making people have fun while getting fit!
“Look in the mirror – that is your competition.”
Madison Kilbourne
Madison Teaches:
HIIT & Core (Drop-in Class)
Weightlifting for Women (Registered Program)
Certifications:
Functional Strength Coach – Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning
Functional Movement Systems – FMS Levels 1 & 2
TRX Suspension Training Course
Precision Nutrition Level 1
Principles of Healthy Child Development HIGH FIVE Canada
Madison strives to share her passion for movement with others, helping them to feel comfortable in their bodies, and pushing them to become stronger both mentally and physically.
Fitness Super Power: Ultimate Muscle Recovery!
“More Energy, More Life”
Mayu Creelman
Madison Teaches:
Dance Fusion (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Fitness Instructor Specialist
Zumba® Basic Steps, Level 1
Mayu is motivated by music! She loves seeing people let stress go and enjoy. To make people get crazy and silly (in a good way) is her passion, because it makes the day feel so much better! She loves how fitness makes you feel strong mentally and physically.
Fitness Super Power: To make people smile!
“Dance is medicine.”
Naoko Nakamura
Naoko Teaches:
Shallow Aquafit/AquaHIIT (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
FIS Certified, canfitpro
CALA Group Aquafitness course
Zumba® and Zumba® Strong
Naoko is motivated by working with people in the community and providing positivity to people’s lives. She’s passionate about staying healthy inside and out!
Fitness Super Power: To be passionate and goofy in class and make people work at their own best in a fun environment.
“Give 100% of yourself for a short moment of your day and get 110% of happiness back.”
Nicholas Graham
Nicholas Teaches:
Spin (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Reebok Cycling
Keiser Cycling
NSFA Stability Ball
NSFA Toning Ball
Nicholas is motivated by participants’ willingness to push themselves, and his passion is doing the same right along with them.
Fitness Super Power: The ability to motivate the unmotivatable.
“It is better to have done and lost, than to have regretted not doing it at all.”
Raechelle Masuda
Raechelle Teaches:
Yin Yoga (Registered Program)
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certification:
Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 hours
Certified Kids Yoga Teacher
Certified Yin Yoga Teacher
Healing Heroes, Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Restorative Yoga Training
Raechelle loves sharing yoga with people of all ages & abilities. Yoga, meditation and breath work is rewarding and everyone can benefit from it. She is passionate about holding a nurturing and safe space for people to explore movement & honour their bodies.
Fitness Super Power: Compassion
“Ignite yourself and others will follow.”
Tam Nguyen
Tam Teaches:
HIIT (Drop-in Class)
Shallow Aquafit (Drop-in Class)
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Certified Personal Training Specialist, canfitpro
500H Yoga Instructor (Yoga Alliance US)
AquaFit Instructor (NSFA)
Tam’s motivation is to move more than yesterday! He is passionate about helping and witnessing people improve their life quality from determination for fitness training.
Fitness Super Power:
Super Mobility, so I can try all of the fitness challenge moves in the world
“The right pain for the right gain”
Terrilee Bulger
Terrilee Teaches:
Yoga (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Ashtanga Primary & Intermediate Series
Yoga Therapy
Terrilee is passionate about yoga; for her, yoga is amazing and has so many health benefits. She wants to share these benefits with others.
Fitness Super Power:
Levitation
“Do your practice and all is coming.” – Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Wanda Martin
Wanda Teaches:
Zumba® (Drop-in Class)
Certifications:
Advanced Instructor Module 1
Advanced Instructor Module 2
Fitness Instructor Specialist Certified, canfitpro
LesMills SH’BAM
LesMills BODYVIVE
Wanda’s motivation and passion is to help people meet their fitness goals day by day… even if it is to just make them smile!
Fitness Super Power: If there is music, move it, MOVE IT!!
“Keep moving to your own beat!”