Meet our Fitness Staff

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Melissa has been with the North Huron Fitness Centre since 2001. She has dedicated her time to providing a welcoming atmosphere and superb customer service for members, ongoing education to stay current in the industry, and supporting her staff so they can do what makes them great. She loves working with pre and post natal moms to focus on body positivity, rehabilitation and strength building post-pregnancy. She also enjoys challenging lifters with balance moves and little weights to make work them as hard as they would when lifting the big ones.

Her main goal is to challenge everyone to continually evaluate their relationship with their body, movement, and food so they can age well and live their best life.

Certifications & Education:

University of Waterloo Student | Kinesiology | 2016-2018

Lambton College Diploma | Sports Facilities & Recreation Administration | 1998-2001

Canfitpro™ Toronto 3 Day Conference | 2005-2007; 2014-2019

Bellies Inc.™ Core Confidence Specialist | 2015

Canfitpro™ Nutrition & Weight Loss Specialist | 2014

Human Kinetics Exercise Management for Metabolic Conditions | 2013

Human Kinetics Fitness Through Running & Walking | 2013

Human Kinetics Fitness for Women + Exercise & Pregnancy | 2012

East to West Pilates Mat Instructor | 2012

Human Kinetics Disordered Eating in Active & Sedentary Individuals | 2011

Canfitpro™ Fitness Instructor Specialist | 2011

Canfitpro™ Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist | 2010

Human Kinetics Flexibility Assessment & Prescription | 2009

Human Kinetics Exercise Physiology | 2009

Human Kinetics Exercise Anatomy | 2009

East to West Yoga Exercise Specialist | 2008

East to West Yoga for Older Adults | 2008

Canfitpro™ Nutrition & Wellness Specialist | 2007

Schwinn® Cycling Instructor Course | 2007

SkillPath® Managing Emotions & Thriving Under Pressure | 2007

SkillPath® Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Behaviours | 2007

Red Cross® Swim Instructor | 2007

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification | 2007

Canfitpro™ Personal Trainer Specialist | 2006

AMCTO Advanced Customer Service & Conflict Resolution | 2006

CPTN Inc. Post Rehab Functional Training | 2004

CPTN Inc. Toronto Conference | 2004

CCAA Seniors Fitness Instructor Course | 2004

CPTN Inc. Certified Personal Trainer | 2003

CSEP Certified Fitness Consultant | 2001

YMCA® Group Fitness Instructor | 2001

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Carol joined the recreation team in 2005 and began her certification journey with a focus on working with an aging population. Since then she has expanded her skill base to include group fitness, personal training, and wellness coaching for all ages. Although she works with a variety of clients in her personal training practice, she is focused on post-recovery individuals and those dealing with the aftereffects of acute or chronic illnesses.

Her group fitness classes are well-known for emphasis on form and function, attention to detail and her inability to count the number of reps in a set.

When she is not in the gym, she volunteers with outreach programs, bringing fitness programming to specialized populations.

She is as much a student of fitness as she is an advocate and instructor. Carol believes there is always something new to learn and the best teachers are often found on our gym floor.

Certifications & Education:

TRX® Suspension Training | 2020

Canfitpro™ Toronto 3 Day Conference | 2012-2019

Canfitpro™ Conference Presenter | 2018

CCAA Research in Action Conference | 2008-2016

CCAA Weights, Music & Choreography | 2014

Canfitpro™ Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach | 2014

Canfitpro™ Fitness Trainer of the Year Top 3 | 2014

Zumba® Fitness Instructor | 2012

East to West Pilates Mat Instructor | 2012

CCAA Back to Basics | 2012

Canfitpro™ Fitness Instructor Specialist | 2011

Canfitpro™ Nutrition & Wellness Specialist | 2010

CCAA Falls Prevention Physical Activity Workshop | 2010

CCAA Balls, Bands & Balance Workshop | 2009

Urban Poling | 2009

East to West Yoga Exercise Specialist | 2009

Canfitpro™ Personal Trainer Specialist | 2009

East to West Yoga for Older Adults | 2008

CCAA Home Support Exercise Program Workshop | 2007

Squash Ontario Level 1 Squash Coach | 2004

CCAA Seniors Fitness Instructor Course | 2004

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Julia joined the fitness team right out of college and hasn't looked back. She is a vibrant and enthusiastic group fitness instructor, personal trainer and nutrition coach.

She has a passion for working with children through challenging and fun-filled programming such as Generation Pound® and Zumba® Kids. She also spends her winters teaching the youth in the community how to skate, both recreationally and competitively.

Julia is always upbeat, knowledgeable and committed to helping her clients succeed in their health and fitness journey. Whether it is building muscle, losing weight, or finding joy in fitness and nutrition, she is there every step of the way.

Julia believes fitness is about how it makes you feel: strong, powerful, confident and successful. She believes in moving your body in a way that benefits you, leaving you smiling and having a great time.

Certifications & Education:

Conestoga College | Health & Fitness Promotion | 2013-2015

TRX® Suspension Training | 2020

Zumba® Kids + Kids Jr. | 2020

Zin™ Virtual Convention | 2020

Zumba Strong® Virtual Sync Summit | 2020

Zumba® Virtual Pro Training | 2020

10-Year Zin™ Jamversary Virtual Series | 2020

POUND® Tour Crew | 2019

POUND® LEVEL Up Training | 2019

Canfitpro™ Toronto 3 Day Conference | 2016-2019

Precision Nutrition© Level 1 Certified Exercise Nutrition Coach | 2018

Generation Pound® Instructor | 2018

Strong Nation® Instructor | 2018

Merrithew Halo® Training Instructor | 2018

POUND® Instructor | 2017

Zumba® Fitness Instructor | 2017

NCCP Provincial Coach - Figure Skating | 2015

OFC Personal Training & Resistance Training | 2015

OFC Registered Health & Exercise Practitioner | 2015

OFC Group Fitness & Resistance Training | 2015

Canfitpro™ Fitness Instructor Specialist | 2014

NCCP Certified CanPowerSkate Coach |2012

NCCP Certified Coach - Figure Skating | 2011

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Lexi is a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Personal Trainer with a passion to help everyone from elite athletes to weekend warriors (and everyone in between!) move better and feel better.

She works with the Wingham Ironmen Junior C team, and previously worked with the Dundas Real McCoy's Senior A team, but has experience working with all sports including rugby, basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and ultimate frisbee.

She has experience with all ages from small children to seniors and is constantly adding to her fitness toolkit.

Certifications & Education:

Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Honours Bachelor of Health Science - Athletic Therapy | 2018

Canfitpro™ Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach | 2020

Canfitpro™ Understanding a Fit Pregnancy | 2020

TRX® Suspension Training | 2020

Canfitpro™ Yogafit Level 1 | 2019

Canadian Athletic Therapist Association Certified Athletic Therapist (CATA) | 2018

Red Cross® First Responder & CPR - BLS | 2018

Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario Hockey Trainers Certification Level 2 | 2018

Wingham Ironmen Junior C Hockey Athletic Therapist | 2018

Canfitpro™ Personal Trainer Specialist | 2018

Functional Movement Systems (FMS)™ Functional Movement Screen | 2016