Board of Advisors
Carolyn Hancox-Barr BA, CFES EducatorCarolyn has been a leader in the Health and Fitness Industry for thirty-four years. She graduated from UBC with a degree in Music in 1977 and later, S.F.U. and Capilano College with a diploma in Fitness Management. As the first aerobic instructor in Vancouver, Carolyn started a movement that would eventually sweep the city and the country! Since that time she has been a Trainer of Trainers in Group Exercise, Weight Training, and Aquatics and has started many of her students on their fitness careers as instructors and Personal Trainers. Working with Dr. Ray Strand, Carolyn has enabled many others to become certified in the weight management and sports nutrition field. In the 1980’s Carolyn worked as Senior Programmer for the Prince George YMCA/YWCA, then as a Recreational Programmer for the City of Prince George. Moving back to the coast, Carolyn decided to build her own facility in 1996. Sixteen years later, North Ridge Performance Centre is an award winning health and wellness facility with many services. Featuring over forty classes per week, a day spa, a naturopathic physician, infra red sauna, cardiac rehab, massage and shiatsu, North Ridge has won many awards. Carolyn is passionate about health and has since started another company - LiveWell Consulting, which is a training and career development company. LiveWell Consultants can work in over 16 countries in the fields of clinical wellness, sports nutrition, weight management and spa services. Carolyn has been a trainer for CFES for over twenty-five years. She is thrilled to be on their Board of Advisors with their new direction of creating a full certification experience for those wishing to work in the fitness field.
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Chris Gellert PT, MMusc & Sportsphysio, MPT, CSCS, CPTChris, a uniquely experienced physiotherapist, personal trainer and certified strength & conditioning specialist (CSCS), has over fifteen years experience in the fitness industry and over eleven years experience as a clinician. He is the President & CEO of Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems (PTCS) - an educational company with staff who are dedicated to creating and teaching evidence based advanced continuing educational material. They provide practical application on Human Movement and Human Movement TrainingTM to personal trainers. Chris has extensive experience working in outpatient, industrial rehabilitation and private practice settings in his career, treating various conditions specializing in movement impairments, orthopedic injuries, post surgical and trauma, with a keen interest in the spine. His expertise is sport specific training and post rehabilitation training as he has worked with hundreds of athletes of all ages. Chris recently completed a rigorous postgraduate Master's Degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physical Therapy from the University of South Australia. He is pursuing his goal, which is to become an orthopedic specialist and leader in the fitness industry. He passionately continues to create evidence-based educational materials (books, courses, DVDs), consults, and teaches seminars on human movement. As an expert, Chris writes internationally for newsletters on various health and wellness topics. He is presently working on several new projects and looking forward to starting a private practice in the near future. Comment: "I have been talking with Maggie and Morrie for the past two years about the present state of the fitness industry in the United States and the lack of “true standardization” for personal trainers compared to physiotherapist and the medical profession. The development of higher standards and regulations for the fitness industry is something in which I strongly believe. It is not only important, but vitally necessary. I am both grateful and excited to work with CFES. I am looking forward to working with Maggie. She possess the same passion and vision to make a difference in the fitness industry by taking it in a new direction. I firmly believe that my unique background, diverse experience in the industry, and expertise in human movement will help CFES fulfill its mission and achieve its goals."
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Cindy CrapperCindy is the Recreation Services Coordinator for the Vancouver Park Board in the City of Vancouver. Her work involves creating recreation opportunities for individuals and families with low income, people with disabilities and the senior population through partnerships with Community Centres and outside agencies. She is involved in the Vancouver Park Board's Arts Team, Sport Strategy, Active Communities and the City of Vancouver’s Senior’s Network. Cindy is a facilitator for the Women in Leadership Series with Promotion Plus and CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport). She is a part of the Inner City Aboriginal Recreation Experts (ICARE) and Aboriginals Living in Vancouver Enhancement project (Alive). Cindy is a member of the British Columbia Parks and Recreation Association.
Cindy is a board member with the Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES) and for over a decade has taught many courses in Fitness. She is a recognized leader in the community with considerable knowledge in implementing sport and physical activity in community recreation facilities and services in Vancouver. She was an international athlete in track and field and is a volunteer coach in the community. Cindy enjoys playing hockey, golf, pole walking, indoor cycling and wood carving.
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Cody Sipe PHDDr. Sipe is an ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist and ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. He has over fifteen years of experience in the fitness industry and is an established authority on fitness for mature adults. Dr. Sipe serves as Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research in the Physical Therapy Program at Harding University. He received the IDEA Program Director of the Year award in 2005 for his innovative programming with this group. He currently serves on a number of boards including; CFES, IDEA, the International Council on Active Aging, the National Posture Institute and WholyFit. Cody has been a featured presenter and writer for many professional organizations including; ACE, IDEA, Athletic Business, ICAA, YMCA, CanFitPro, ACSM, BCRPA and more. His successful personal training facility, Miracles Fitness, specializes in fitness for the mature population and has become a model in the industry. His blog provides senior-focused business and training tips for fitness professionals. He is the creator of Booming PT Profits which teaches fitness professionals how to achieve financial success and freedom by working with the mature population. Comment: "I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the CFES Advisory Board. The development of higher standards for fitness professionals is an extremely important endeavor and one that I support whole-heartedly. I am grateful that CFES has the vision to take on this task. I believe that my experience in the industry and my expertise in fitness for mature adults will help CFES fulfill its mission and achieve its goals."
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Eva Stewart-Bindernagel MN, BSc, BAEva is based in Ottawa. She has enjoyed several careers, the longest being in fitness and recreation. She was one of the first certified YMCA fitness instructors (mid 70's) and spent the first fifteen years of her career as an instructor trainer, a group fitness instructor, and a personal trainer in Belgium, Israel and four Canadian provinces. As an officer for the Canadian Naval Reserves, she also conducted fitness training and physical activity programs. Somewhere along the line, Eva became interested in health promotion and moved into concurrent careers in public health nursing and fitness education. During this time she met Maggie, who invited her into the CFES family as an educator and fitness manual author/editor. She recently completed a Masters in Nursing and now has two additional careers: teaching university nursing students and public health programming/evaluation. Although Eva can no longer make a living physically teaching fitness, she still combines fitness and health promotion as an educator and advocate. Aside from working out, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, gardening, walking the dog, and playing bridge. One of her main passions is cheering for the Ottawa Senators. "Go Sens Go!" Comment: "I've been involved with CFES since 1992 when Maggie contracted me to rewrite the group exercise instructor program and manual. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching this program in Ottawa before I returned to university to complete a degree in nursing. CFES is an organization with a strong commitment to training fitness professionals to positively influence the health of Canadians through group fitness, personal training and fundamentals of health science. As it transitions to a broader national platform, I am pleased to continue my affiliation with CFES as a member of the Board of Advisors. I am interested in contributing as an educator and developer of national programs for allied health professionals such as nurses and physicians. My other interests include writing, research, evaluation, and policy development for the organization."
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Faye Katzman MEdFaye Katzman is an education facilitator and speaker. Her presentations; “Cedar and Sage: Finding Balance” and “ZenFusion: Back to Basics” were enthusiastically reviewed by fitness instructors at SaskFit 2010. The abstract for “Cedar and Sage: Living Well with Chronic Conditions” was accepted for poster presentation at medical conferences in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2010) and Toronto, ON (2011). “Cedar and Sage: Work/Life Balance” proved to be a popular education session with staff at various hospitals of Saskatoon Health Region in 2010. Faye has trained fitness instructors for both the YWCA and SPRA. She has instructed the exercise component for a U of S research project entitled “Effect of Exercise on Women with Gestational Diabetes” and has hosted an exercise video for people living with fibromyalgia (U of S, College of Physical Therapy.) Her ZenFit classes were described by the program co-ordinator of the Saskatoon YWCA (2009) as the most popular of any of the land fitness classes. As a fitness instructor for over 25 years years, Faye has recently added PACE, Zumba Basics, Zumba Gold, and Yoga Fitness certifications to her portfolio. She received an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto, an M.Ed from OISE, U of T, and international AMI accreditation from the Toronto Montessori Institute. She taught Communication Arts classes at a post-secondary institute for over ten years, taught ballroom dance (U of S Ballroom Dancing Club; Bridge Social Dance Club), and received the 1999 Saskatoon YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for her contributions to the field of health and wellness. Comment: "CFES envisions a Canada with high and consistent standards in the fitness industry. Because of its unparalleled commitment to higher educational standards for fitness professionals over the past twenty-eight years, CFES is uniquely positioned to develop, lead and implement the national standardization process. As an education facilitator dedicated to fitness, life-long learning and optimal health, I am delighted and honoured to join CFES Board of Advisors."
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Gwen Sander Swim and Fitness InstructorGwen has over 30 years in the fitness industry as a land and water Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. She is a Fitness Supervisor and specializes in flexibility and core training, functional fitness for seniors, weight training, aqua-fit, and coaching deep water running. She is a trained Pilates Mat Instructor and a Spinning Instructor. She is currently employed as a fitness, swim instructor and lifeguard for the City of Penticton and also teaches at Bodies on Power. Her passion is helping people discover an active lifestyle so they can feel good about their bodies and improve their health through fitness. Comment: "I have taken several courses with CFES and I have always been impressed by the quality of the educational materials and their ease of use. I have kept all of my manuals and to this day they continue to be a valuable resource. I am excited and honoured to be a member of the panel of advisors of an organization that is directed by an honest passion to create "on the floor" ready excellence in fitness instruction."
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Hanifa Yip WholyFit Mentor Instructor
Hanifa is a certified fitness trainer in the Ottawa area with certifications in Group Fitness, Personal Training, and Exercise Design for special populations. She has 14 years experience in the fitness field and has taught at private health clubs, community centres, and YMCA/YWCA's across the city. She currently owns a private training business and serves as a practical evaluator for the National Capital Region YMCA/YWCA Education Centre and as a Mentor Instructor for WholyFit.
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Heather Bourchier BPE, CFES EducatorHeather is the creator, owner and operator of the Tanglefoot Training Centre in Kimberley. She has a degree in Human Kinetics (BPE), and is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Stott Pilates Instructor. She currently maintains an active teaching schedule in group classes, personal training and team conditioning. She is both partner and instructor in an IH Funded exercise intervention program for people with chronic disease. Heather is a respected CFES Educator and mentor, with over twenty years of experience teaching courses, presenting workshops, evaluating students for provincial registration and teaching in both the Human Kinetics and Continuing Education Departments at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook and at Selkirk College in Castlegar. She was a member of the BCRPA Provincial Fitness Council for five years. She continues to educate, encourage and support employers and students in the pursuit of instructor certification standards. Outside of work, Heather is mom to teenage daughter Shayla, and together they enjoy life in the Kootenays. Heather has always been an advocate for professionalism in the fitness industry and appreciates CFES's commitment to raising the standard. She has been working with CFES for over twenty years as a consultant, Master Trainer and Technical Writer. She looks forward to partnering with CFES in all their new endeavours.
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Jen Woollett CFES EducatorJen has enjoyed a successful career as a Recreation Supervisor, Waterpark Manager, Personal Trainer, Martial Arts, and Group and Aquatic Fitness Instructor. Jen has also taught fitness classes in a variety of studios around the globe, and presented at a variety of fitness conferences. Jen is currently working on the CFES Aquatic Fitness Manual that will be released in 2011. Jen has extensive experience in the fitness and aquatic industry with Instructor and Instructor Trainer Certifications from Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, BCRPA and Kickboxing Canada. She is a BCRPA TFL and CFES Educator. Jen is very passionate about the mentorship and training of instructors, and thoroughly enjoys teaching and learning from new students. As an educator, Jen values teaching critical thinking and evaluating, as well as the importance of understanding current fitness research, and applying it to fitness classes. Jen is very excited about her role as a member of the CFES Board of Advisors, and looks forward to the upcoming opportunities for feedback and discussion about the future direction of CFES. She is honoured to be a part of the decision making process of this fitness revolution, and is looking forward to all of the enhancements that it will bring to the fitness industry.
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Jenny ArseneaultJenny Arsenault's life focus is on natural healthy foods and lifestyle which combines mind, body and soul. She holds the following credentials: * Advanced teaching diploma from the Intregal Yoga Institute of Montreal Quebec. * Certified yoga instructor from The Yoga Institute of Montreal, Quebec, with eighteen years teaching experience * Chartered Herbalist from the Dominion College of Burnaby, B.C. * Co-founder and member of Quadra Island Ambulance Service; and *Co-founder and member of Campbell River’s Business Women’s Network. *Past editor and active member of Forbidden Plateau Toastmasters of Courtenay, B.C. *Certified Pharmacy Technician of Summit Career College of Kelowna, B.C. In addition to practicing yoga herself for over 40 years Jenny has also shared this ancient form of spiritual exercise by working as a yoga instructor. Jenny believes that writing poetry, fiction and nonfiction can be channelled as a form of healing and has devoted years to developing and enhancing this skill in order to be able to share her techniques with others. Her ethos “Balance in all things is the map to good health” is a succinct summary of her life to date. Jenny is a holistic practitioner of life in every sense of the word. Jenny was delighted to be asked to join the CFES Board Of Advisors (BOA) and sees this as a welcome opportunity to discuss and explore innovative ways to share knowledge of alternative healing and a healthy lifestyle with learners all over the world.
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Jodie Pickering MSc, CFES EducatorJodie has been involved in sports all her life, deciding to make a career of it when she began coaching young kids after she graduated from high-school. She saw first hand how inactive some kids were becoming and wanted to be able to help them make changes to their lifestyles through education and physical activity. Jodie went on to do her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, and her Masters Degree in Exercise Science at California University. She is a Certified Kinesiologist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist and runs her own training business in Cranbrook, BC. She currently teaches both the CFES Fitness Knowledge and Weight Training Instructor courses, and is planning to take on the new Personal Trainer course as well. "I love seeing people make positive, healthy changes to their lives and knowing that I had a part in it." Jodie decided to get involved with CFES because she could see the need for a National Certification. Having had to change provinces herself she realized how necessary it is to have a certification that is of high quality. Having worked in several gyms she has seen the variation in Trainer and Instructor quality and really believes that there needs to be a new standard set to ensure that clients are getting safe and effective instruction. Jodie is looking forward to the future of CFES, and is excited to be on the Board so she can help them on this journey.
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Kelly Raine Akins BScKelly Akins is a Health and Physical Education teacher and a massage therapist. Her love for exercise and a healthy lifestyle began at a young age when she discovered the benefits of running. Her passion led her to the United States where she received a track and cross country scholarship from Tennessee Technological University. Kelly graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education in 2001. She taught kindergarten through fifth grade in Stafford, Virginia for six years prior to moving to Tiverton, Rhode Island where she taught high school for two years. Kelly strives to get those students involved who dislike physical activity or who are self conscious about participating. Over the past ten years, Kelly has developed a curriculum that is appealing and beneficial to students in all levels of physical ability and exercise knowledge. As a massage therapist, Kelly’s practice promotes the benefits of physical activity and provides each client with the basic knowledge of the human body, healthy lifestyle choices, and exercises that will improve their wellbeing. Kelly is looking forward to being involved with CFES as she sees the great need to bring its programs to the United States. Comment: "I am extremely grateful to have been asked to be on the CFES Board of Advisors. I look forward to collaborating with the other members and giving feedback from my professional experience to further the development of CFES programs and policies. I also hope to gain professional development and resources that will help me grow as a teacher and as a working professional."
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Laura Monica HFI - ACSMAfter being struck down in her 30's by chronic illness, Laura was able to return to teaching fitness classes after gradual healing through prayer and exercise. She began teaching fitness classes at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA and now has founded WholyFit, a Christian Mind-Body Fitness certification organization. Once having only a "hard-body" mentality, Laura's thinking about fitness was permanently changed after her experience with illness from a concentration on outward oriented goals to an inward focus on health. Her heart had changed too. She learned compassion through her health struggles and has an emotional connection with her students that transforms Laura's journey through physical weaknesses into her greatest strength. Laura has been developing Christian fitness programs in churches for two decades. Mind-body exercise is Laura's specialty, but she also is an expert in many Group Exercise formats including but not limited to flexibility training, step (cardio on a platform), strength training in group exercise formats, cardio and strength training group exercise, strength training with resistance equipment/machines, and martial arts group exercise. Ms. Monica now lives in California where she trains Christians to minister through devotional exercise by becoming trained to teach in church and health club environments. Laura has been employed by many health clubs including the YMCA and 24 Hour Fitness, where she was a Mentor Instructor. Comment: "As a CFES BOA member I seek to contribute my 30 plus years of experience in the fitness industry to CFES because I believe in this organization and its members. In unity with the founders, I believe excellence should be the mark of service which CFES certified fitness professionals offer to the public. I want to help CFES train the coming generation of fitness professionals who will be responsible for bringing the life changing (and even life saving) habit of exercise to a sedentary society in a safe, compassionate and effective way."
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Lorri Taylor MSc, CFES EducatorLorri has been involved in personal fitness all of her life and was first certified as a fitness leader in 1983 with the AFLCA. Lorri has taught in the Yukon and NW Territories, Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Lorri has been teaching CFES Instructor Courses since 1997. For the past 9 years Lorri has been a professor in the Fitness & Health Promotion / Recreation & Leisure Services Programs at Loyalist College, Belleville, Ontario. She is a TFL with the OFC and BCRPA and a CSEP-CPT. Lorri is certified in Aqua Fitness, Group Exercise, Weight Training and Personal Training. In addition to providing instructor training, Lorri continues to engage in her first love – teaching fitness classes in Aqua Fitness, Group Exercise and Personal Training in her community. Comment: "Being a member of the CFES team has always been easy for me. Over the past 3 decades I’ve seen the trends come and go. I’ve witnessed the standard of care take a back seat to the almighty dollar and I’ve experienced frustration with an apparent lack of accountability and/or responsibility on the part of “leaders” in our field. CFES has always been the exception to these ‘rules’. It’s easy for me to stand in front of a group of new fitness leaders and deliver CFES content because I know that we have not/will not cater to what is ‘trendy’ at the expense of what is in the best interest of our most important resources – our students and our participants. BRAVO!! to CFES for bucking the trends and continuing to stick to what is true and right. THAT’s Leadership!"
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Monica Todesco HFC (c) CFES EducatorMonica has worked in the fitness industry since 2007. She is a certified Weight trainer, Personal Trainer, Osteofit Instructor, and Supervisor of Fitness Leaders in Aquafit. She is currently taking a Health and Fitness Certificate at SFU. Monica teaches aquafit, personal training and osteofit as well as personal training in the water. She also conducts various seminars to assist instructors and clients on how to maximize their workouts.
Comment: Monica became involved with CFES due to a shared vision to enhance the educational and professional standards of the fitness industry. Based on her previous business and promotional background, she started sourcing products and negotiating contracts with various suppliers to implement a comprehensive and inclusive CFES Webstore for fitness instructors and the general public. Since then she has joined the review team for the new CFES Aquafit Instructor Course resources and provided valuable active input on other program materials, certification planning and ongoing development. Monica is passionate about insuring quality education among students and is looking forward to teaching the CFES Fitness Knowledge and Aquafit Instructor courses.
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Paul Sharp BHKPaul Sharp is studying for his Masters degree in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Paul began working with CFES in 2010 to lay the groundwork for the CanActive program. Paul gained hands on experience working as a Personal Trainer as well as a Fitness Instructor for first year Human Kinetics students. Paul was recently awarded the BCRPA student scholarship for his work on the CanActive program and research surrounding childhood obesity. He is actively involved with the City of Kelowna and is currently employed in the Aquatics Division. He played varsity level soccer for 3 years and was awarded men’s soccer player of the year in 2009. Paul hopes to use his knowledge in exercise physiology and community health promotion to develop programs and policies to offset negative health trends within Canada. Comment: "In congruence with other fitness professionals across Canada, I believe a higher standard for personal training needs to be developed. Current certifications that require academic competence lack extensive practical training while those that have a large practical or ‘hands-on’ component lack adequate physiological understanding. CFES aims to raise the standard of training in BC and across Canada by creating a unified, credible certification with professional support."
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Rick Kaselj MScRick Kaselj has spent his professional career helping clients recover from injury, manage chronic conditions and prevent injury through exercise. Rick is a Practicing Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer who designs effective exercise programs that target muscular weakness and imbalances so his clients can safely and rapidly become pain-free. Since 1999, Rick has given over 286 presentations to 5336 fitness professionals and consumers across North America while continuing to work in rehabilitation centers, physiotherapy clinics, fitness clubs and personal training studios. Rick recently completed his Masters of Science degree focusing on corrective exercise and therapeutic exercise for the rotator cuff. Rick continues to see clients, write injury books and teach fitness education courses. To reach Rick or learn about the courses, books and DVDs for fitness professionals, visit http://www.ExercisesForInjuries.com Comment: "I am honoured to be asked to be a part of CFES BOA in order to help educate and empower fitness professionals on injuries, muscle imbalances and exercise. "
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Rima Al-Masri BHK, Medical Exercise Specialist, CFES Educator
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Ruth Hanton MA, CEPRuth is a thirty-three year pioneer leader in the Ontario and Canadian fitness leadership industry. She has served in numerous positions including instructor, personal trainer, supervisor, trainer, consultant and professor. Ruth loves education and has earned a wealth of knowledge through personal experience, certifications, university degrees and college diplomas in exercise management, nutrition, leadership organization, fitness and wellness fields. Ruth was involved with the Fitness Ontario Leadership Program (FOLP), the establishment of the Ontario Fitness Council and its certification process and the National Fitness Leadership Advisory Council (NFLAC). She has worked in private, commercial and community facilities; as well as having travelled to all the provinces and territories in Canada for the YWCA of/du Canada as their Health & Wellness Consultant. For more than 25 years Ruth has taught in the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program at George Brown College. In addition to this, she is active in the industry teaching a wide variety of group exercise and aquatic classes, training one on one, performing Muscle Activation Technique (MAT ™), and assessing group exercise leaders. Ruth is currently coordinating the CFES National Exam and Skills Assessment Project and Educator Certification Program insuring there is consistency with content and presentation. Ruth will also be lending expertise and directorship to CFES CanActive Programs Ltd. Comment: "It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with CFES. They are a progressive organization that is ready to be a leader in training and certification of weight trainers, personal trainers and group exercise leaders. CFES always maintains extremely high standards in all they do. I look forward to contributing to CFES and their work to raise the standards for fitness leadership training across Canada."
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Sally Willis-Stewart PhD, CSEP, Fitness EducatorSally has worked in the exercise, nutrition, fitness and health field for over 25 years. Starting with fitness instructing as she went through her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics to teaching Certified Exercise Physiologists and developing innovative fitness programs during her doctorate degree. Sally has been teaching in the post secondary system for most of her career and coordinating it with the fitness profession to enable students in kinesiology to augment their degree with related fitness certifications. She has been a key player in many developments in the fitness profession including writing chapters for fitness and personal training manuals, committee involvement through BCRPA, continuing to help train and certify personal trainers, and presenting numerous workshops to fitness, health and coaching professionals. Sally is currently a full-time faculty member in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences at UBC in Kelowna where she teaches mostly in the area of nutrition, exercise physiology, health promotion, and body composition. She facilitates the 4th year practicum courses enabling students to gain experience in their field. With her finger on the pulse of the fitness, health and sport initiatives in the community she has much insight to offer. She is well known for her exercise and nutrition expertise and supports our local athletes and fitness enthusiast as a consultant for Pacific Sport and numerous Okanagan athletic teams, including the UBC Varsity athletes . . . . . and she does it with such energy and enthusiasm she gets everyone motivated to excel. Sally is very much a part of the CFES Can Active program development and is looking forward to further collaboration with CFES programs. Comment: "As a member of the Board of Advisors for CFES I would like to contribute in a number of ways. Being a faculty member at UBC I hope to share and use my knowledge and access to research in the field to help ensure that up to date fitness practices are reflected in all of the teachings and manuals of CFES. I will also help insure that CFES is addressing the fitness and health issues at hand in our society. I hope to be able to write, proof and edit manuals, articles and resources as well as contribute to the innovative programming of the services to keep CFES one of the leaders in the industry. I would also like to serve as a key link to students who can make a meaningful contribution to CFES programs, publications and services while gaining invaluable experience in the fitness field and in so doing, help produce our future CFES leaders. I hope to gain access to and communicate with a network of fitness professionals to keep me abreast of the broad scope of the fitness industry to then share with my students at the university."
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Samantha Reid BSc, CFES EducatorSamantha has been involved in the fitness and rehabilitation industry for 17 years. To make ends meet during university, she started working as a Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer. In 1998 she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. For approximately a decade she worked primarily in the field of Exercise Therapy, Active Rehabilitation and Ergonomics. She was especially drawn to educating employers and workers regarding risk at the workplace, ergonomics, and preventative exercise. Becoming a TFL and working as a CFES Educator and Writer was a natural fit. She currently teaches Fitness Theory, Weight Training, Group Exercise, and Personal Training modules. Samantha possesses a strong desire to motivate individuals through knowledge and movement and is committed to teaching and mentoring new fitness instructors. Comment: "I am honored to work with CFES because they are committed to excellence and they are governed by passion, as they continue to strive to improve themselves, their products, and the fitness community as a whole."
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Sandra Seary CFES EducatorSandra is an educator with a wide range of experience in the fitness industry. Her enthusiasm for fitness developed from participating in group fitness classes back in the days of Jane Fonda in the 1970’s. Though group fitness is her passion, she is also a personal trainer and has worked as an educator for the YMCA and CFES since 1991. She is now the owner/operator of “Inshape Training”, a well-respected and successful community based business offering training and workshops to current and future fitness professionals since its inception in 2001. In 2005 Inshape Training, proudly became the exclusive CFES educating company for Vancouver. Sandra’s training credentials include CFES Educator, BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders, BCRPA Personal Trainer, BCRPA Weight Training Instructor, BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor and YMCA Trainer of Trainers. She has proven leadership skills and excels in motivating students to achieve their learning and career objectives. She is dedicated to maintaining high quality standards within a nurturing atmosphere. She is an avid and lauded fitness educator who, amidst the demands of the business, takes pride in having taught weekly group fitness classes for the past thirty years. Comment: "Having worked for and with CFES over the past twenty years, it was a no-brainer to support their launch of certification. Their manuals and programs are the most comprehensive in Canada and are continuously being updated. As well, I have witnessed amazing acts of kindness and generosity towards their clientele over the years, which embody my own company’s philosophy and so I am certain they will provide top notch, caring service. Our aging population, stress levels and obesity statistics call for qualified fitness leaders and with the current standards made vulnerable by recent changes, I am proud to offer this high quality certification."
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Sue Luck-Claxton CFES EducatorSue has been a fitness leader for the past 29 years. She has certifications in Personal Trainer, Healing Through Movement, Fitness & Rehabilitation, SFU Health & Fitness, Sport Nutrition Specialist, Water Art Personal Trainer and is a Trainer of Fitness Leaders. She has owned and operated two fitness studios and is currently running a successful Personal Training business with experience in training clients ranging from kids, teens, ICBC rehabilitation clients, seniors, and athletes from all sports. Sue has produced award winning aerobics programs for TV, "No Sweat" and "A Change of Pace." She has successfully competed in body-building competitions and in 2003 was nominated for the Mall Peepre Regional Award Nominee through the National Fitness Leadership Advisory Council (NFLAC). In July 2002 Sue produced an exercise bar video for Sissel-Online, and was awarded the Fitness Instructor of the Year 2004 - Fitness Edge, Abbotsford, BC. Her other fitness passion is instructing the CFES courses to those wishing to become certified fitness professionals. Sue's latest endeavor is that of selling fitness/yoga clothing, NED Athletic Wear.
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Tina Grant CFES EducatorTina has been in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 20 years. She has enjoyed a successful career as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Leader and Senior (500 hour) Yoga Teacher. Tina is an Educator of Fitness Leaders for both the Weight Training and Yoga for Fitness. She is the owner of FitFlow Yoga and offers Teacher Training courses and workshops across Canada. The FitFlow Yoga Course and Teacher Training Manual have been adopted as the standard for Yoga for Fitness by the Provincial Fitness Branches of British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and the Yukon. Tina was a board member for Yoga BC for 3 years, and is committed to the growth and development of Yoga for Fitness across Canada. She is passionate about building a bridge between the traditional Yoga and Fitness communities, “I want everyone to enjoy the benefits of Yoga by making it accessible in every community across Canada.” Comment: "I support CFES as a national certification for fitness leaders because it is important that we uphold high standards in the fitness industry to better serve our communities. Today's fitness leaders are looking for a community minded certification that will help connect, support, and guide, in a personal, and mutually respectful manner. CFES is committed to supporting fitness leaders in all these areas. The CFES mission is to ensure that every student is employable and that fits perfectly with my own business philosophy and mission."
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Yvonne Comfort CFES EducatorYvonne Comfort is a CFES Educator, BCRPA TFL for Theory, Group Fitness and Weight Training. Yvonne has been involved in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 15 years. She brings experience as a Program Leader, Fitness Instructor, Weight Training Coach, Fitness Director, Health and Wellness Manager and a Fitness Training Educator. Yvonne is privileged to have been training new fitness leaders and mentoring fitness instructors for more than 10 years. Currently, Yvonne is working in the Yukon for the City of Whitehorse as the Program Supervisor for Indoor Facilities. She is responsible for managing Health and Fitness Programming, recruiting, training and developing new fitness leaders. As well, she oversees the programming for aquatics, children and youth, afterschool care, adult wellness, day camps and special events. Yvonne is dedicated to ensuring health, fitness and recreational opportunities are accessible to all members of the community. She continually strives to empower individuals to get involved and to be active. Comment: “I support CFES as a national program because I believe that National certification and recognition will ensure the highest standards and best educated leaders for our industry. CFES is committed to supporting fitness leaders and to providing quality training and ongoing educations to community leaders, in turn supporting Canadians in reaching their health and fitness goals.”
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