Meet the Team

 

NSUANI BAFFOE - owner / head cOACH

Nsuani is regarded as a strong coach, people leader, and team player, gaining national recognition for developing, coaching, and mentoring top Personal Training teams across the country.
 
On the floor, he is a fierce competitor leveraging his past NCAA athletic experience (football/track & field) into workouts designed for strength, power, and peak performance.
 
When he isn’t training Nsuani enjoys time with his wife Erin, son London, and daughter Cj, in their Riverdale home - swimming, playing soccer, and practicing gymnastics,  or enjoying the RnB and classic Hip Hop.

Qualifications / Certificates:
  • canfitpro PRO TRAINER
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1
  • PICP Level 1 and 2
  • DTS Level 2
  • Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
  • 15 years of Personal Training Experience 

iris lapid - operations manager / COACH

Iris has been teaching and coaching fitness since 2012. She's worked at gyms big and small, and has managed personal training teams across the GTA.

As Operations Manager at Ferris 360, and freelance coach, she is someone who can cut through the noise and break down barriers, showing people that training can fit their lives, and it doesn't have to be the other way around. She's also the mom of a rowdy toddler, which means exercise can't always be her top priority. This helps her understand the struggles clients face, and build strategies for them that make training both accessible and fun.

Consistency trumps intensity when it comes to making last change. By finding the routine that works for you, Iris will help you achieve behaviour and performance based goals that stick.

Qualifications / Certificates: 

  • canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • canfitpro PRO TRAINER
  • Darby Training Systems Exercise Specialist (DTS L1)
  • Precision Nutrition (PNL1)
  • Pre/Postnatal Coaching Certification (GGS)
  • TRX Group Suspension Training
  • Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC L1)

Elliot Schnabel - GYM Manager / Coach

For all the smiles and laughs that Coach Elliot brings, underneath is a seriousness about the health and longevity for his community.

"I found my passion in fitness after taking my first CrossFit class over 10 year ago. From there, I wanted to make it my mission to help change the lives of people through fitness, community and empathy."

Whether it's through group training, one on one or virtual my goal is to build the community into the most healthy, well functioning, robust humans possible. I try to achieve this through a balance of strength & conditioning, mobility, nutrition and being empathetic to the daily stresses that people may have in their lives outside of the gym. If you are a weekend warrior, someone who is looking to set and achieve goals, finding out how to get back into fitness or wanting to start your fitness journey I would be more than honoured to help get you there.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • CrossFit L2 Trainer
  • Darby Training Systems Level 1
  • Darby Training Systems Low Back Pain Specialist
  • NSCA CSCS (In Progress)
  • 9+ Years Of Experience Coaching/Training Various Skill Levels Of Individuals
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Shaheed Keshvani – coach

Shady brings athletic energy and intelligence together with his experience and well-rounded style to all his programs. He is certified in a variety of disciplines, including strength and conditioning, and is regarded as a top athletic trainer and coach.

He has been a top ranked Group Instructor in Canada for the past ten years, and also trains professional athletes and teams around the world.

A strong leader with a super cool vibe, Shady also has the best playlists and always inspires you to push your limits.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Over 10+ years of Experience

Bobby Jones  - COACH

Bobby lives at the intersection of Aesthetics and Performance.

As a one-time athlete and fitness professional of over 10 years, he’s dedicated his career to optimizing looking your fittest through performing like a strength athlete, regardless of your level of ability and expertise. With him, the philosophy is why choose between looking your best and moving your best - have one reinforce the other.

Moreover, with an academic background in psychology, Bobby believes the real wins with working with a Coach are achieving long lasting behavior change, and optimizing our mental health.

Qualifications / Certificates: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Master’s Degree in Political Economy
  • Precision Nutrition 1 & 2
  • Agatsu Kettlebell
  • 10+ Years Coaching Experience

Kaylee miller  - COACH

Before graduating with honours from a BASc Psychology program, Kaylee competed in her first powerlifting meet in March 2018, squatting 245lb, deadlifting 275lb, and benching 135lb. Her health & fitness philosophy is simple: define your goals, identify the skills required to accomplish them, then take daily action to practice those skills.

Kaylee is a huge proponent of personalized fitness and finds solutions to help her clients implement activity and healthy habits into their busy routines.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, Kaylee helps her clients create sustainable eating habits to reach their goals, be it fat loss, muscle gain, or improving energy and their relationship with food.

Qualifications / Certificates: 

  • BASc (Hons.) Psychology (2019)
  • Certified Nutrition Coach, Precision Nutrition (PN L1)
  • Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
  • canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
  • Darby Training Systems Exercise Specialist (DTS L1)
  • 9+ years of Strength Training Experience

kalle mcclennan - COACH

As a former athlete who has undergone six hip surgeries, Kalle understands that compassion & commitment are keys to success.

Kalle is a multi-faceted coach who fell in love with Strength & Conditioning Training while she competed as a rower growing up; with consistent effort came results.

While pursuing an Honours Specialization in Kinesiology, she discovered her passion for training others and took a deeper dive into health & fitness.

By integrating personalized training, nutrition and lifestyle considerations, Kalle takes a holistic approach to her coaching, garnering client autonomy surrounding their health and fitness.

Kalle also incorporates her experiences as a current model into her skill set. With an emphasis on body recomposition, Kalle delivers efficient and effective training so you can look good, feel good and gain the tools to make sustainable change.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • CrossFit L1 Trainer
  • Pre-Script L4 Integration/Execution
  • Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
  • Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)

 

Brandon Ianuzzi - COACH

Brandon is a fitness professional with a degree in Kinesiology, 200 hr Yoga teacher training and holds multiple certifications in training. He is a lifetime athlete and has over 15 years of experience in coaching, training and therapy.

Brandon follows a multifaceted approach to movement, which leads to a creative, diversified and ever-changing way of teaching. He is consistently learning and adapting to the growing landscape of physical movement, as he drives his own practice through the knowledge and experience of others.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Agatsu Indian Club and Mace Certification
  • Eleiko Strength Coach Level 1
  • Fascial Stretch Therapist Level 1
  • Thai Yoga Massage Level 1
  • Functional Movement Screen Level 1 & 2

mary robinson - COACH

Everyone should be active. With the right guidance, we all can be.

I am a certified personal training and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Additionally, I work as a Movement and Performance Specialist at the Sports Rehabilitation and Executive Health facilities of Cleveland Clinic Canada.

My goal is to get you living a more active and pain-free life, with personal training sessions tailored to the needs of your body, mind and spirit.

I specialize in human movement and design exercise programs to correct imbalances in muscle groups. One of my strengths is the ability to bridge conventional training and physiotherapy. I will help you identify any habits that are holding you back from achieving your goals.

Prior to my career as a personal trainer, I spent years working in marketing at the executive level for a major clothing retailer. I understand how our modern lifestyle can contribute to low physical activity and high stress, which can lead to poor health and mood.

You and your body deserve better. Through my compassionate and patient approach, you will learn how to make your health a priority everyday, even within a busy schedule. You will improve not only your physical fitness but also your mindset. You’ll gain muscle mass, lower body fat, exercise without pain and improve your mood. You will eat better, sleep better and feel better.

There are so many fitness programs to choose from. I believe a personalized program tailored to the unique needs of your body and lifestyle will get you the best results. But designing one yourself can be overwhelming. I will provide a program for you that will create lasting physical results in record time, even if you’ve failed in the past.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Cleveland Clinic Canada - Movement and Performance Specialist
  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) - Level 1 Golf Fitness Certification
  • National Academy of Sport Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • Precision Nutrition - Level 1 Nutrition Coach
  • DBC - Biomechanics Level 1

Alfie dIPUCCHIO - COACH

Alfie is a personal trainer certified through Canfitpro, DTS and has many other certifications. Alfie started his journey with growth in mind and understands the value of process. He carries this mindset when developing programs. He continues to advocate for integrated health and a balanced lifestyle. Alfie is passionate about soccer and even more passionate about spending time with his two daughters. Paddle boarding, bike riding and basketball are some of their favourites past times.

 
Qualifications / Certificates:
  • canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • DTS Level 1
  • DTS Kettlebell Coach
  • DTS Habits Coach
  • Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)

MOLLY SHER - COACH

Molly is a certified personal trainer (canfitpro, PPSC) with a BSc in Nutrition. She has always been active, but it wasn’t until she discovered weight lifting that exercise shifted from a source of dread to a genuine passion for movement.

Molly takes a holistic approach to fitness and nutrition, one that reflects a vision of what strength training and fuelling properly can do for the mind and body.

She is a proponent of using smart and simple training methods as a means for feeling athletic and capable in everyday life, and inspiring people to see movement as a mindfulness practice that can help them feel powerful and in tune.

Molly welcomes opportunities to step outside her comfort zone, whether in movement or in her travels.

Qualifications / Certificates: 

  • BSc Nutrition (McGill University)
  • Pain-Free Performance Specialist
  • canfitpro Personal Training Specialist

sevon wessman-allen - coach

Sevon is a Personal Training Specialist that has been playing high level soccer for almost his whole life. Sevon was a varsity athlete at McMaster University, and played at a semi-professional level.

His passion for training sparked when he was young playing high level sports that required intensive Strength & Conditioning programming with the varsity trainers. They gave him valuable knowledge and experience within sports specific training. This interest developed into a passion and career over the last couple of years.

Qualifications / Certificates: 

  • canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • Former Soccer Varsity Athlete at McMaster University
  • Agastu Kettlebell Level 1
  • CanFitPro: Fascia movement and assessment Certification 

  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

Jaclyn Li - COACH

Jaclyn Li is a Corrective Exercise and Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Nutrition and Lifestyle coach, a natural bikini athlete and founder of Coach Jaclyn with over 9 years of industry experience.

After years in the corporate world, Jaclyn switched gears to pursue a career in fitness following the success of her own transformation journey, placing 1st in her class and 2nd amongst fellow novice competitors in her first bodybuilding competition. She understands the mental and physical challenges involved, and found a healthy and sustainable way to lose weight without any dietary restrictions. As the chubby kid, with her belly billowing over her pants into adulthood, and a true foodie, she knows if she could do it, she could also coach others to achieve their fitness goals, no matter how big or small, with a balanced and enjoyable approach.

Jaclyn will help you transform your body with customized programming and optimal nutrition for fat loss, building lean muscle, gaining strength or improving or maintaining your functional fitness for daily living. She will identify any asymmetries and/or limitations, helping you develop a strong foundation for quality movement, better performance and reduce your risk of injury while reaching your goals. 

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach 
  • Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist 
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist 
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPA 1st Place Bikini Class A & 2nd Place Bikini Novice, Absolute Touch Crush Cancer Classic 2018

alexander keary - COACH

I specialize in a system called Functional Patterns. This system analyzes your posture and your biomechanics and aims to optimize you at a foundational level.

We will integrate the entire body into movements that will directly translate to how you move in the real world.

Functional Patterns works for anybody and everybody. It is rehab training and it is athlete training. It is nothing like you have ever done before.

Everything we do will have a purpose and that purpose is to make you into a more functional and capable human.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Pain Free Performance Specialist
  • 10 years of Strength Training Experience
  • Functional Patterns Human Foundations Practitioner

jESSICA SENNET - coach / Prenatal & Postpartum Specialist 

Jessica Sennet is a Prenatal and Postpartum fitness expert with several high level certifications including FIT FOR BIRTH Corrective Exercise Specialist, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, INCORE Diastasis Recti Expert and has trained 100s of women over the last 9 years in the fitness industry . She is the founder and CEO of MIGHTY MOM in Toronto offering private sessions, classes and online training programs for both pregnancy and postpartum women.

 

Through breath work, proper core mechanics and form progression, Jessica helps women feel strong and capable no matter where they are in their motherhood journey. As a mom to 2 little boys herself, she understands the pressures and challenges that motherhood can bring and is dedicated to giving her clients all the tools they need to continue doing the exercise they love while pregnant, in postpartum recovery and then beyond.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • BA
  • CPT
  • Fit for Birth Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach
  • INCORE Diastasis Recti Expert
  • Pelvic Girdle Pain Practitioner

jESSICA Darling - coach / Prenatal & Postpartum Specialist 

Jessica is a personal trainer specializing in prenatal and postpartum fitness. 

As a former competitive athlete, (rowing, cycling) and all- round gym rat, Jessica loved feeling strong and pushing herself to the limits. After the birth of her daughter, jumping back into that kind of exercise wasn't the right fit. After some searching, she found the right program that helped her rediscover my body and feel good in movement. It was a powerful experience that she wants to bring to all women.

Jessica takes a person-centered approach and uses breathwork and deep core activation to help women reconnect with their bodies. From there, she helps them build a path to a stronger self, no matter their life phase. When she's not helping clients, you can find her somewhere outside, either on the water paddleboarding, rucking some trails or enjoying time with her family.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Canfitpro - Personal Training Specialist
  • Pre & Postnatal Coach (GGS - PPCC)
  • Women's Coaching Specialist (GGS -1)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) in progress

Danai Sisouphanh - coach

Danai is a lifelong athlete. A former competitive swimmer of 15 years through the collegiate level and now competes in marathon and Ironman triathlons. 

A multi-faced coach with high level strength training and ultra endurance experience. Danai has a multitude of skills to make workouts challenging and effective at attaining the clients goals

A certified strength and conditioning specialist with a BA in Kinesiology.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • B.A Kinesiology @ UWO
  • NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Pre-Script: L1, Skill Acquisition, Programming
  • NCI Nutrition Level 1: in progress

 

Nadia walji - yoga therapist

Nadia is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Yoga Therapist who is on an ongoing quest to create more balance and awareness in her life as well as her clients' lives. She has extensive training in Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Meditation and Yoga Nidrā. In June 2022, she completed a 1000-hour Yoga Therapy training at Yoga Therapy Toronto.

When working with Nadia, she will ask you to fill out a Yoga Therapy intake form. She will then go over this intake form with you in your initial 1:1 session to discuss the physical, physiological or psychological symptoms that may be arising at the time. The only way the body can communicate with us is through pain or a symptom and these symptoms provide insights into where there might be imbalances in the body. Nadia will then work with you and suggest tools for you to implement to help pacify or alleviate these symptoms or imbalances. Suggestions can range from a daily 10- to 15-min personalized breath-centric yoga practice, conscious breathing, meditation, dietary recommendations through the lens of Ayurveda and more. In subsequent sessions, these suggestions may be modified based on your feedback.

Feel free to set up a 15-min complimentary call with Nadia if you are looking for ways to address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress or inflammation, and/or ways to help improve digestion and sleep.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Certified Yoga Therapist (IAYT-1000)
  • Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT-200+)
  • Yin Yoga Teacher Training
  • Restorative Teacher Training
  • Meditation + Yoga Nidrā Training

julien laurent - COACH

A retired professional athlete that uses his athletic experience as a coach on the floor. Playing football at the NCAA level and CFL level has given Julien tons of experience with training and how to coach proper body mechanics. 
 
Qualifications / Certificates:
  • certified Personal Trainer
  • certified FRC functions range conditioning 
  • 3+ years of experience 

Maja Vojnovic - COACH

With over a decade of experience as a personal trainer, Coach Maja works with women in all seasons of life to cultivate strength and heal their relationships with exercise, food, and their bodies.

She uses balanced, holistic, and evidenced based methods for sustainable and long-term behaviour change while prioritizing both physical and mental health. Transform your life - get strong, move good, and feel good with the perfect blend of empathy and expertise from Coach Maja.

 
Qualifications / Certificates:
 
  • Cambrian College of Applied Arts - Physical Fitness Management (FLBU - Advanced Diploma)
  • Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer
  • Precision Nutrition - Pn1 Nutrition Coach
  • Eleiko Strength Coach - Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting & Powerlifting
  • B.A.T.I - Neurotyping Level 1 & 2
  • RehabU - Movement Optimization Level 1
  • Agatsu Fitness - Kettlebell Level 1
  • Agatsu Fitness - Movement & Mobility Level 1 & 2
  • Agatsu Fitness - Club & Mace Training
  • CSEP - The Female Post-Partum Athlete
  • CSEP - Pregnancy & Exercise
  • CSEP - Diastasis Recti: Assess & Restore

Katrin Kazimirov - COACH

Former figure skater turned fitness enthusiast; Kat uses her knowledge to create specialized training plans that produce results.

A dedicated Nutritional Sciences student at the University of Toronto, she combines her passion for fitness with scientific knowledge to empower clients in achieving their goals.

With a focus on strength training, Kat finds joy in witnessing her clients transform into more resilient and accomplished individuals.

 
Qualifications / Certificates:
 
  • Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • Former Figure Skater

Bryn Smith - COACH

As an enthusiast for empowering individuals to conquer their fitness aspirations, my journey into the world of strength and conditioning began with a profound love for helping people unlock their full potential. The joy of witnessing others achieve their personal health and fitness goals is what fuels my commitment to this field.

Growing up surrounded by the thrill of competition, I was immersed in the dynamic world of sports from a young age. Football and snowboarding became not just hobbies, but integral parts of my identity. These experiences shaped my understanding of the diverse physical demands that different sports place on the body.

Recognizing that knowledge is an ever-evolving entity, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of advancements in the realms of biomechanics, human anatomy, and the science of pain and performance. Continuous education is not just a professional obligation; it is my personal commitment to ensuring that my clients receive the most innovative and effective training methodologies available.

 
Qualifications / Certificates:
 
  • Canfitpro Certified Personal Trainer
  • Pre-Script L1 Upper and Lower body Intensive
  • Pre-Script L1 Certified Coach
  • CASI Certified Snowboard Instructor

Kaillah Dizon - COACH

Kaillah is a Certified Personal Trainer through Canfitpro with a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. She is passionate about guiding her clients on the path to a healthier lifestyle and a more confident version of themselves.

When she started her fitness journey, it gave her direction and life skills, which not only improved her physical well-being but also became a big factor in boosting her self-esteem and overall confidence.

Her goal is to unlock her clients potential, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and help them perform at their highest levels. Her own transformative journey with fitness and health has driven her passion for helping others improve their mental and physical well-being and get more out of life.

Kaillah’s mission is to help her clients achieve their fitness goals and develop healthy living habits to maintain long-term success.

 
Qualifications / Certificates:

 

  • Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma (Humber College)
  • Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner- Ontario Fitnes Council (OFC)

Rolin Mcquade - COACH

I can’t believe that 9 years later I’m still helping people live longer, get stronger, regain/build new confidence in their abilities and bodies and develop customized strategies for every client that more importantly than anything else they can and do stick to long term. Before I found fitness (18 years ago) I was a shell of the man I am now. I had low confidence, was quiet, scrawny and weak. In a short period of time after starting my fitness and health journey that started to change, I gained the courage/ability to do the work not only in the gym but outside of it too. The lessons I learned from taking care of my body have also sharpened my mind by making me a positive, optimistic and giving person. My gift to the world is sharing my energy with everyone I meet so that even if just for a moment their day can get a little bit better!

What makes me stand out as a trainer?

There are 3 primary pieces:

1. Positive & Optimistic attitude:

When you see me I will make you smile every time. Whether it's dad jokes, silly dance moves, reminding you of how awesome you are or how far you’ve come I will find a way to get you in the right headspace to achieve your goal(s). Everyone of us is capable of achieving great things, we either need to learn how or we need someone to push us to actually do the work.

2. Sleep coaching:

We often hear the details of how important it is to get quality nutrition, manage calories, exercise daily to boost energy etc. Put differently we get the what, why, when and how for both of these things affect our day to day. However when it comes to sleep, I believe we are massively under-educated on how to assess our biggest issues to getting high quality sleep. Over the years I’ve seen a massive improvement on injury recovery, strength + muscle gains, improved mental health (including stress management), a decrease in sickness, work + gym performance and much more when we optimize a client's day to improve their sleep by the end of the day. Note: it's simpler than you’d think!

3. Simplifying habit change:

Changing long term behaviors can be difficult. One reason for this is often people try to change too much too quickly. It's always best to identify the “lowest hanging fruit” , pluck it and eat it before we go for the higher branches. When we take deliberate and smarter approaches to habit change we see those habits become part of your daily life without needing to use so much mental effort.

Check out my website: www.ResultsMatterFitness.com for more information and helpful tips!

 
Qualifications / Certificates:

 

  • N1 biomechanics practitioner
  • S.W.I.S Muscle test practitioner
  • Ganbaru Muscle mechanics
  • Posture pro: Foot Mechanics + Gait Cycle
  • Eleiko Level 1 Strength Coach
  • The Gymnastics Course certified
  • Darby Training systems Level 1
  • TPI (Titleist Performance institute) Level 1
  • American Council of exercise certified personal trainer

Kadrian Enyia - coach 

As a former competitive basketball player turned fitness enthusiast I've spent the past eight years exploring the boundless possibilities of exercise; whether it's calisthenics, weightlifting, cardio, or rock climbing- No one should ever make you feel like you must only stick to one form.

Drawing from my experience as an actor and model, I see the deep value in loving the way you look and feel.

My approach to training is play-based while also being meticulous. Let's fall in love with movement, as well as all of the challenges and rewards that present themselves along the way.

Whether you're striving to build strength, muscle, or simply reconnect with your body, I'm here to support you and make you laugh every step of the way.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist
  • 9 Years of Strength Training Experience


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KAYLA Albarran - coach 

As a certified Personal Trainer, Kayla recalls the days when exercise felt like a chore. Despite trying numerous sports over the years nothing felt enjoyable. It wasn’t until the Covid lockdown while being confined at home that Kayla discovered the power of moving her body. Now exercise has shifted from a source of dread to a genuine passion for movement.

Kayla is now dedicated to empowering others through fitness, drawing on her own transformative experience to guide clients towards achieving their health and wellness goals. Her journey serves as a testament to the profound impact of perseverance and discovery in realizing one's potential through physical activity.

Understanding the common barriers that often obstruct progress Kayla embraces a motivating philosophy “is it one day or day one?” This saying reflects her belief in seizing the moment by initiating positive change and inspiring those to embark on their own fitness journey.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist

Vaibhav Dohare- coach 

Overcoming his own fitness barriers, Vaibhav is dedicated to helping others tap into their massive inherent capabilities. His fitness philosophy, grounded in Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga, reflects his belief that the body achieves what the mind believes.

As a certified personal trainer, Vaibhav empowers his clients to conquer their fitness challenges and embrace simple yet effective lifestyle changes. He inspires them to awaken their indomitable spirit and live life to its fullest potential.

Outside the gym, Vaibhav is an aspiring financial planner, and an avid reader, committed to integrating the three pillars of life: Health, Wealth, and Wisdom.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • NASM-CPT (National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer)

AMIT VENGURlekar- coach 

A passionate strength and conditioning coach/ fitness expert with over 10 + years of experience working in India, Australia and now in Canada.

Worked as a strength and conditioning coach with Mumbai Cricket Association, India, National Cricket Academy (NCA), India, Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA), Australian, National Centre of Badminton, Bengaluru, India.

Currently contracted S&C Coach with Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket franchise Lucknow Super Giants and Global T20 Cricket League Canada franchise Vancouver Knights.

Hobbies: Weightlifting, Running, Reading and exploring new places.

Sports: Cricket, Badminton, Basketball and Chess.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • BSc. Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
  • BSc. Physics, Mumbai University, India
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA, US
  • Level 2 S&C Coach, Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)
  • Cert 3 in Fitness, TAFE, Australia
  • Member, Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCA)

 

 

Zalie TSHuma- coach 

Zalie is a group class instructor specializing in HIIT, Strength, Hyrox, HIIT Pilates and Corporate Events. Zalie has an energy that lifts up the room and a gravity that pulls people in from the moment she walks into the classroom. Passionately in love with all things fitness, she enjoys taking part in classes herself and enjoys travelling to participate in races and competitions from triathlons, to running, to CrossFit, to Hyrox, Zalie enjoys moving in different modalities and brings all her different expertise into her programming. In her class you will feel challenged, inspired and empowered.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • ACE Group Fitness Instructor

  • HYROX Performance Coach

Samuel Baiden - coach 

Samuel Baiden became a personal trainer to strive for the best version of himself and inspire others to do the same. Achieving physical peak performance has had a transformative impact on his life, and he is passionate about helping his clients experience similar growth.

Samuel takes a 360-degree approach to fitness, connecting the mind and body with joy, kindness, and understanding. He strives to make the gym a welcoming and enjoyable space where clients can build strength, confidence, and resilience.

Specializing in functional strength and fitness, Samuel focuses on helping his clients feel good and look good by combining strength training and cardio. His philosophy emphasizes overall well-being, ensuring that his clients achieve balanced and sustainable results.

A sports enthusiast and avid reader, Samuel brings his love of learning to his training. He is committed to educating his clients and helping them understand the “whys” behind their fitness journeys. Clients can expect a trainer who is deeply invested in their growth—both physically and mentally.

Samuel’s motivation comes from his passion for learning and his desire to help people achieve their fitness goals. He continually seeks new knowledge to better support his clients, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Certified Personal Trainer

JAmeS Lucas - coach 

James Lucas is a dedicated personal trainer with over 10 years of coaching experience. He holds an ISSA certification and brings a wealth of knowledge to help clients achieve their fitness goals. James has a background in men's physique competitions and boxing fitness, which gives him a unique approach to training.

He specializes in creating personalized fitness plans that balance exercise, nutrition, and mental health to promote overall well-being. Whether you’re focused on weight loss, building muscle definition, or improving overall fitness, James is committed to helping you reach your full potential and transform your body.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • ISSA Certification

Nicole McKenzie - COACH

Nicole is a passionate movement and wellness professional dedicated to helping others find strength, balance, and connection in their lives. She holds an Honors BA in Psychology, bringing a deep understanding of the mind-body connection to her teachings.

As a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, 200-hour Certified Meditation Teacher, and TRS Movement and Mobility Specialist, Nicole combines expertise in yoga, mobility, and mindfulness to create transformative experiences for her students. Her background as an ex-competitive gymnast, who retired as one of the top athletes in her province, fuels her understanding of discipline, movement mechanics, and the importance of recovery.

Nicole’s classes and workshops are accessible, empowering, and grounded in principles of self-acceptance, functional movement, and stress reduction.

Qualifications / Certificates: 

  • BA (hons) Psych
  • RYT 500
  • CMT 200
  • TRS Mobility Specialist

will haywood - coach / fascial stretch therapist

Will specializes in helping entrepreneurs and busy professionals improve their health and fitness in the gym and build the proper habits outside it. His background as a professional dancer allows him to be an effective communicator, helping his clients build body awareness and make significant progress when training.

If you find it challenging to bridge fitness and healthy habits into your busy lifestyle, Coach Will Haywood will give you the support you need to make your vision and goals a reality.

Outside of fitness, Will also enjoys being part of the Krump Dance Community in Toronto, writing for Dance Magazine, playing basketball, and growing through fatherhood.

"Change is not a single decision but a process of many decisions done consistently over time."

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Animal Flow Level 1
  • Precision Nutrition Level 2
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1
  • Agatsu Kettlebell Level 1
  • Precision Nutrition Sleep, Stress, and Recovery

SKYLAR HELM - Fascial Stretch Therapist 

Skylar uses is a table-based, assisted stretching technique to target the fascia and joint capsules. It’s a targeted, effective and pain-free experience that provides a deeper stretch than you could achieve on your own.
 
She’s been practicing FST for the past 5 years, along with her background in strength training for the past 9 years. 
 

Skylar’s passion lies within helping others reach their full potential by guiding and supporting them in their health and fitness journey.

Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Fitness and Health Promotion College Diploma – George Brown College
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy – Level 1 and 2
  • Certified Level 1 Exercise Coach – DTS Fitness Education
  • Canadian Society for Exercise - Physiology – CSEP- CPT Certified
  • Poliquin – Level 1

 

Dean Singh - COACH / Fascial Stretch Therapist 

Dean is a highly skilled personal trainer and fascial stretch therapist with almost 15 years of experience. He emphasizes creating a stimulus to facilitate the body's adaptation to new conditions, improving posture and mobility, utilizing Fascia Stretch Therapy and a posture-centric training approach.

Dean transformed his physique, enabling him to lead an active lifestyle with his young children, pain-free and with effortless movement patterns in his 40s after enduring shoulder and back injuries in his 20s. He incorporates meditation into his routine to develop a stronger mind-body-spirit connection.

During his leisure time, he engages in philosophical discussions and enjoys playing the guitar. He is deeply passionate about his profession and derives immense satisfaction from witnessing the positive impact on his client's lives as they achieve better alignment.


Qualifications / Certificates:

  • Fascia Stretch Therapy Level 1
  • Fascia Stretch Therapy Level 2
  • CANTFIT PRO TRAINER -PTS
  • Nutrition and wellness specialist
  • TRX R4 Coach
  • Kettlebell Level 1
  • Eckart Tolles- Teacher of Presence
  • 15 years of personal training experience
  • 13 years of Fascia Stretch Therapy experience

sean duquette - Chiropractic sport specialist 

Sean Duquette is a Chiropractic Sport Specialist from Toronto, ON. He completed his undergraduate studies in kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. He finished his chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he then completed his fellowship in sports medicine.

He has worked with a variety of different elite sports teams over the years; most recently traveling with Team Canada to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Currently, he works directly with the Canadian National Cycling team with their road and track programs. Previously, he has worked with professional golfers, combat sport athletes and runners.

His treatments can include acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, spinal adjustments, exercise and rehabilitation. He has also additional training in concussion rehabilitation and movement screening. The goal of treatment is to allow all clients to participate and thrive in their leisure and competitive activities.

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