I am a certified group fitness and aqua fitness instructor, with my personal training certification in progress.

I currently teach at fitness centres throughout Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Eventually, I hope to begin training clients online (click here to be added to the e-mail list to be notified when online training becomes available).

Check out the links below to see how I can help you reach your goals.

Philosophy

People who have visited my classes often tell me that my classes are… different — in a good way:

I believe in creating a warm, welcoming, encouraging, safe and non-judgmental environment for all participants. I know that the gym/studio/fitness centres can feel like an antagonistic and scary place for some people. I actively try to do my part in making fitness spaces less intimidating.
I believe that we all have good bodies and that there is nothing wrong with our bodies. I believe that our bodies — no matter its state — deserve love, respect, appreciation and care.
I believe that the body was made for movement.
I believe that we can and should exercise for more reasons than just weight loss.
I believe in the joy of movement. I believe that we should move our bodies because it is good for us and because movement feels good.
I believe that we should exercise out of love and respect for our bodies, and not out of shame, masochism or punishment.
I believe that fitness is for everyone.
I believe that fitness can be fun.

Additionally, I adhere to the following seven pillars of the Body Positive Fitness Alliance in my classes and my practice.

I try to use out-of-the-box solutions and creative routines to further the above philosophy.

I may not be the trainer for everyone, but I might just be the trainer for you. I’d love to partner with you in helping you reach your fitness goals.