Personal Trainer Bios
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Trevor Davis, Strength and Conditioning Director Certified Personal Trainer (Can-Fit-Pro, YMCA) Standard First-Aid and CPR Level 'C' Trevor believes our overall wellness is a balance of a healthy mind, body and spirit. A long term member and volunteer with the YMCA family, he is passionate about serving his community through fitness leadership and accessible programming. Having mentored under some of BC's top fitness professionals, he now specializes in both functional strength and athletic interval style training. |
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Matsuo Higa, YMCA Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Certified Personal Trainer (BCRPA) BCRPA Third-Age Module Tae Kwon Do Black Belt B.A. Chemistry Matsuo brings over 10 years of martial arts, dance teaching and coaching experience to our team. As an avid marathoner, he understands the importance of pushing his clients with a safe and effective training program. Matsuo is well-known around the Robert Lee YMCA for his challenging, focused and intense training style that combines a mix of strength, balance, agility and interval style training. |
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Mike Rougeau, YMCA Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Certified Personal Trainer (BCRPA) Fitness First-Aid and CPR Level 'C" The positive results Mike has experienced from years of training have inspired him to help others reach their fitness goals. Mike has worked in the fitness industry since 2004 and coming from an athletic background, Mike specializes in a variety of different training methods. He is constantly researching and current with different workout trends. Mike will strategically develop a program that is specific to you and you only. |
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Natalie Willson, YMCA Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Certified Personal Trainer (BCRPA) BCRPA Third-Age Module Pilates Level 1 Mat Instructor Standard First-Aid and CPR Level 'C' Natalie is an inspiring role model to everyone she meets and motivates her clients to live an active, healthy and holistic lifestyle. She is a firm believer in the mind, body and spirit connection and challenges her clients to push themselves to achieve new personal bests. Her clients are always impressed with her positive can-do attitude. She specializes in accessible programming that encourages her clients to have fun while working up a good sweat! |
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Tee Kow Personal Trainer (BCRPA in Progress) Group Fitness, Yoga Fitness (BCRPA) BCRPA Third-Age Module Yin Yoga Certification Standard First-Aid and CPR Level "C" Embarking on his second professional career, Tee brings an enthusiasm for fitness that is both welcoming and motivating for those who are also new to fitness. As Group Fitness Liaison for the Robert Lee YMCA, he leads 10 Group Fitness Classes per week that include Yoga, Kinesis, and various styles of muscle conditioning classes, and provides options for all levels. Being a student of life, he lives a model holistic approach to wellness that goes beyond just fitness. His focus on proper form and technique ensures safe physical activity, that is both challenging and fun. |
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Alex Sasi, YMCA Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Certified Fitness Consultant & Fitness Trainer (Can-Fit-Pro) MD in surgery and medicine CCRP medical research professional Standard First Aid and CPR Level 'C' Alex is an International Medical School Graduate and is in the process of doing his residency in Family Medicine. He has over 5-years experience as a certified Fitness consultant and Personal Trainer. He is a very motivated and compassionate trainer who encourages his clients towards overcoming barriers to realize their goals. Alex specializes in training clients who are overcoming injuries and chronic illness as well as those interested in strength training and weight loss. |
| Arny Warkentin, YMCA Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Certified Personal Trainer (BCRPA) Standard First-Aid and CPR Level 'C' As a student currently attending the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Arny has the knowledge and passion to help his clients improve their posture and overall body awareness. Being an avid resistance trainer, Arny understands the importance of commitment, consistency and motivation. His main goal is to help clients overcome barriers to reach their fitness goals with a safe and effective fitness plan. Regardless of your starting point and your end goals, he will design a program just for you. |
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Jane Stoudenikina Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa NCCP - Level 2 Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics Certifications Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification Personal Trainer Specialist Certificate (Can-Fit-Pro) As a student, currently enrolled at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, Jane has a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology of the human body and its systems. Also, with her extensive experience in gymnastics, as an athlete and a coach, she specializes in developing exercise programs to fit the individuality of the client, whatever the goals may be. Exercise and living a healthy lifestyle are true passions of Jane. She looks forward to developing an exercise regime that best suits you! |
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Portia Sun, YMCA Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer, Weight Trainer, Group Fitness and Third-Age Instructor (BCRPA) Pre-Post Natal, CRNBC Registered Nurse (Non-practicing) Standard First Aid , CPR Level C Portia Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her interest in fitness grew from striving for her own personal weight loss and strength goals. She believes that exercise is a crucial part in promoting health and preventing illness and injury. Portia has been with the YMCA since the re-opening of the Robert Lee YMCA. She teaches Kinesis group classes and is also a fitness instructor in the Healthy Heart Program. |
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Scott Andrews Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) Personal Trainer Specialist (Can Fit Pro) Crossfit Certified Coach (CFL-1) YMCA Canada Trainer YMCA Individual Conditioning Level 1 & 2 YMCA Fitness Instructor Scott Andrews has worked for the YMCA for over 8 years. He currently teaches Sports and Fitness Nutrition at the Institution of Holistic Nutrition. He has worked with clients ranging from those recovering from chemo to ultra-endurance athletes. He is locally recognized as an expert in the field of performance conditioning and weight loss. His use of the Paleolithic approach has helped many of his clients lose weight, train harder and reach their full potential. He has instructed countless people in the fitness industry on his methods and techniques. In order for his clients to reach optimal performance and vitality Scott coaches them on stress management, lifestyle modification and the importance of healthy eating. |
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Brandon Hamilton YMCA Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Internationally Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM) Standard First Aid and CPR Level 'C' With a degree in Sociology and experience with children, management and people with special needs, Brandon understands the psychology behind transformation and development. Whether it is for weight loss, rehabilitation exercise, muscle gain or health in general; Brandon believes in the philosophy of personal development and the effect it makes in all aspects of our lives. |
| Elizabeth Dier, B.A, CPTN Canadian Professional Trainers Network Elizabeth has been involved in sports at an elite level all her life. Most notably is Elizabeth's career as a short track speed skater. With her outgoing, motivating and caring personality, she has successfully helped a number of people reach their fitness & lifestyle goals. Many of her clients have seen great success in their fitness; including increasing mobility and stamina, strengthening and weight loss. |