Over 17 years in the industry, Michelle has covered all avenues of fitness with a major focus on core training, instructors' training, and choreography work. With more than 10 years experience in fitness programming, she is a program director and Bender Ball Master Trainer. Michelle is the host of two DVDs and her passion for keeping her members motivated and energized is apparent in her fun and innovative classes.
CLAUDETTE ROUISSE
BSc Phys. Ed., MA, YMCA, ACSM, Yogafit certified
Claudette's passion for yoga began when she was introduced to Yogafit three years ago; she has since become a Master Trainer for Yogafit. Claudette is a YMCA Canada Trainer Educator and leads fitness teacher training courses. A certified private trainer and wellness coach, she provides support to individuals who are looking to develop a clear and specific vision of a sought-after lifestyle.
DEAN SOMERSET
BSc. Kinesiology, CSCS, PTS PRO TRAINER
Dean is a personal trainer, author, and international public speaker specializing in injury and medical dysfunction management through optimally designed exercise programs. Combining humour, research, and practical experience, he's given seminars across North America, breaking down highly complex physiological adaptations and making them easily relatable. His clients have included people with post-surgical joint replacement rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, sports injury post-rehabilitation, neural impairments and spinal cord injuries, cancer patients, and even elite runners and fire fighters.
MARK STONE
B.Sc. (Biology), C.H.E.K. Institute Faculty
A member of the teaching faculty for the
C.H.E.K institute and a C.H.E.K practitioner - Level 4, Mark is the co-owner of North Shore Smart Bodies. He served as a Nike Training Athlete and instructor for seven years, teaching courses in exercise program design, functional strength training, and athletic performance. Mark has co-produced two series of educational programs on functional strength training and the biomechanics of weight training and has co-authored several personal training manuals.
GABRIEL VENEGAS
CPR PRO TRAINER, canfitpro PTS
Gabe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in Exercise Science and Business Management. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. He is a registered Kinesiologist, and a certified personal trainer in both the aquatic and land modalities. Gabe is also a certified Emergency Medical Responder and a First Aid and CPR instructor. When he isn't working, he enjoys giving back to his community by volunteering with local non-profit organizations.
