CALA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the International CALA Training Team
- International Trainer ( South Africa )
MARYVONNEBERTHAULTCALANationalPresenter,Trainer&Assessor,CALA&YMCAcertifiedAquafitInstructor,CALAHydroRiderandWaterRunningSpecialist,YMCA&Can-Fit-ProPersonalTrainer&FitnessInstructorSpecialist.Maryvonnehas20yearsexperiencecateringtopersonaltrainingclientsandgroupsonlandandinthewater.ShealsotranslatedmanyCALAworkshopandcourses.Anavidcyclist,runner,swimmer,skierandbackpacker,Maryvonneisdedicatedtohealthyliving&lovessharingherknowledge&herpassionforhealth,wellness&movement.Bilingual
CarolWeerdenburg(M.Sc.)isaCALA,Gymstick&BenderBallMasterTrainer,Y&canfitprocertified&ProfessoratAlgonquinCollege.GetchargedupbyCarol'sindepthresearchbringingmeaningfulevidencebasedinformationabouttraininginwatertoyou.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- President
- Founder & President of CALA, B.Sc
CharleneKopansky,Founder&PresidentofCALA,B.Sc.HumanKinetics,B.Ed.,CALAInc.Founder&President.Charleneisadynamic,dedicatedindividualwhoembodiesavisionofexcellence.CharlenetaughthighschoolBiology,Science&PHEaswellasdancefitnessclassesattheuniversitylevel.Herskillsindancechoreography,waterrunning,personaltraining,fitnessandaquafitnessleadershiphavemadeherapopularpresenterinBrazil,Trinidad&Tobago,Mexico,Australia,Germany,Cuba,DominicanRepublic,UK,Israel,SouthAfrica&NewZealand.Awardsinclude‘TopPresenter'andPresenteroftheYear-Germany,VolunteerRecognitionandLeadershipAwards-OFC,Who'sWhoofCanadianWomeninFitness-ChatelaineMagazine,FitnessLeaderoftheYear-FitnessInstitute&SpecialtyPresenteroftheYearcanfitpro&SAFSBeta,Germany,canfitproLifetimeAchieverAward,BCRPATrainer
IbecameCALAtrainedandcertifiedinGroupAquafitnessin1996andhavebeenteachingclasseseversinceontheSunshineCoast.In2013,IattendedCALA's20thanniversarycelebrationinAntiguaandalsotravelledtoWhitehorse,YukontocompletetheCALATrainerforTrainersCourse.IamproudtobeaCALATrainerandAssessor.Aftera30+yearcareerinRecreationwiththeSunshineCoastRegionalDistrictIamheadingintothenextphaseoflife,retirementfromfulltimework.IlookforwardtofacilitatingmoreCALACourses,Clinicsandworkshopsandwillhavethefreedomtodoso.Mygoalistoinspireotherstoembraceandexperiencethepowerfulhealingqualitiesofwater.IlookforwardtocontinuingtospreadtheCALAphilosophy,onethat"encouragesthemindtodiscover,thespirittosoarandthebodytoenjoythewondersofmovementinwater".
AngelaCurry,Bsec(med)/Phlebotomy,FitnessManagement,CALA,CFPF.I.S.,C.O.R.E.,M.B.S.,NSFAP.T.,WTFRed/BlackStripeTaeKwonDo.FitnessProgramCoord&PersonalTrainingSupervisoratAcadiaU.Inthefitnessindustryfor20years,shewelcomesthechallengeofteaching&mentoringnewleaders,providing"new&renewed"energytoherclasses&trainingtheCALACourseonaregularbasis.HavingtraveledtoKorea&JapantocompeteintheWorldTaeKwonDoChampionships,shenowbringsherkicks&punchestothewater,providingpower&enjoymentwithabitofanH2Otwist.
JanetDavisgraduatedasaPhysiotherapistin1986fromUofT.Sheisoneoftheownersandoperatorsofasportsphysiotherapyclinic,ClubPhysioPlus.JanethashersportscertificatefromtheSportsPhysiotherapyDivisionandtreatsathletesattheprovincial,national,andinternationallevelinvarioussports.SheisalsoaSTOTTcertifiedPilatesinstructorinreformerandmatandPilatescertificationspecialistforCPTN.SheisaCALAcertifiedAquafitnessandAquaticPostRehabilitationinstructorandTrainerandisaninternationalcourseconductorinAquatherapy.WithherinvolvementasaclinicallectureratUofTandlecturingforvariousaffiliationssuchasCAN-FITPRO,CPTN,andCALA,educationandexercisetopreventinjuryandenhanceperformancehasbecomeoneofhermajorlifetimegoals.
AmandaDeGracehasbeenactivelyinvolvedinthefitnessandaquaticsforovertenyearsnow,andthroughthelastfewyearshastakenastronginterestinfurtherdevelopingindividualsminds,bodiesandspiritstocreatemoreactiveandhealthylifestyles.Amandastronglybelievesthatthroughahealthyandactivelifestyleindividualsareabletodevelopastrongerpassionanddesireforlifeanditspositivesurroundings.AmandahaspresentedandtrainedatmanyCALAeventsandCanFitProMontrealandTorontoconferences.B.SocScLSR,CALA,CFP,MadDogg,TWIST,YMCA,LSS,RedCross.
AmandaDeGraceaétéactivementimpliquéeenconditionnementphysiqueetlessportsaquatiquesdepuisplusdedixansmaintenant,etaeuunvifintérêtàtraverslesannéespourlapoursuitedudéveloppementdesindividus:esprits,corpsetintellectspourcréerdesmodesdevieplussainsetactifs.Amandacroitfermementquegrceàunmodedeviesainetphysiquementactif,lesindividussontcapablesdedévelopperunepassionplusforteetunappétitdevivreavecuneattitudepositive.AmandaaprésentéetformépourdenombreuxévènementsetconférencesCALA,CanFitProdeMontréaletdeToronto.SNSdS,CALA,CFP,MadDogg,TWIST,YMCA,LSS,Croix-Rouge.
JayeGrahamistheownerof"H2OWorksCanada"since2010.Jayehasworkedextensivelywiththosehavingdegenerativeconditions,spinalcordinjuries,stroke,frozenshoulderissues,surgeriessuchashipandkneereplacements,athletesandageingindividuals.SheisaCALA,Trainer,Facilitator,andAssessorforGroupAquaFitness,WaterRunning,andHealingWaters:PostRehab.JayeistheleadinstructorfortheUniversityofGuelphfortheirWaterRehabilitationprogramandinstructsavarietyofaquafitnessclassesfortheuniversityplustheCityofGuelph.JayeisaThirdDegreeBlackBeltSensei,enjoyshostingInternationalStudents,has2grownchildrenplus2furbabies.
:VWT,GAF&HydroRider.CALAcertifiedinVWT,GAF,HydroRider&HealingWaters:AquaticPostRehab.MaryLoubrings28+yearsexperiencefromthefitness&wellnessindustry.SheteachesavarietyofclasseseachweekthatincludeHydrorider,BootCamp,AquaArthritis,MS&StrokeRe-motion,GeneralFitnessandPersonalTraining.DeliveringherclassesintheBurlington,Oakville&MississaugaRegion,MaryLousharesherenthusiasm&passionaboutthebenefitsofmovinginwater&connectingthebody,mind&spirit.
BettinaHeinrich,B.P.H.E.theFirstGermanCALAtrainer,certifiedwithCALAandSpeedo,SAFSBETA,LEAD(Germany)andaqualifiedpersonaltrainer,winnerof"AquafitnessPresenteroftheYear2002:Germany,AustriaandSwitzerland".BettinarecentlymovedtoNewYorktojoinher'sweetie'andwill'nodoubt'betrainingmoreoftenforCALA,inCanada.
JuliaIto,BPHE,MSc.PTisaPhysiotherapistandCALAcertifiedinstructorandcoursetrainer(FoundationsofVerticalWaterTraining,HealingWatersandGroupAquafitness),combininghertechnicalknowledgeandherloveofaquaticexerciseandseeingfirst-handthehealingeffectsofthewater.Whetherintheclinicorinthepool,Juliahastreatedavarietyofmusculoskeletalconditionsandisonalifelongpathoflearningnewskillstoaddtoherpractice.
JaneJoneshasbeeninvolvedinaquaticssincethemid90'sandteachingaquafitnesssince1999.JanebecameassociatedwithCALAin2008andhasbeenanApprovedCALATrainerintheCALAFoundationsofVerticalWaterTrainingandtheCALAGroupAquafitnessSpecialtyTrainingandCertificationCoursesince2011.JaneisalsoCALACertifiedthefollowingSpecialties:HealingWaters-AquaArthritisandJointDisorders,AquaYogaandWaterRunning.JaneenjoystravellingtocommunitiestoshareherenergyandpassionforaquafitnessthroughavarietyofCALAworkshops.JanespentheryoungeryearsasasynchronizedswimmerandthenjoinedthecompetitivetriathlonworldrepresentingCanadaattheBG2008WorldChampionshipsandcompletingIronmanCanadain2009.NowJanetrainsfor‘life'andracesforthefunofit!JaneworksfulltimefortheCityofKelownaandteachesavarietyofaquafitness,healingwaters,aquayogaandwaterrunningclassesyear-round.
JanetDavisgraduatedasaPhysiotherapistin1986fromUofT.Sheisoneoftheownersandoperatorsofasportsphysiotherapyclinic,ClubPhysioPlus.JanethashersportscertificatefromtheSportsPhysiotherapyDivisionandtreatsathletesattheprovincial,national,andinternationallevelinvarioussports.SheisalsoaSTOTTcertifiedPilatesinstructorinreformerandmatandPilatescertificationspecialistforCPTN.SheisaCALAcertifiedAquafitnessandAquaticPostRehabilitationinstructorandTrainerandisaninternationalcourseconductorinAquatherapy.WithherinvolvementasaclinicallectureratUofTandlecturingforvariousaffiliationssuchasCAN-FITPRO,CPTN,andCALA,educationandexercisetopreventinjuryandenhanceperformancehasbecomeoneofhermajorlifetimegoals.
JayeGrahamistheownerof"H2OWorksCanada"since2010.Jayehasworkedextensivelywiththosehavingdegenerativeconditions,spinalcordinjuries,stroke,frozenshoulderissues,surgeriessuchashipandkneereplacements,athletesandageingindividuals.SheisaCALA,Trainer,Facilitator,andAssessorforGroupAquaFitness,WaterRunning,andHealingWaters:PostRehab.JayeistheleadinstructorfortheUniversityofGuelphfortheirWaterRehabilitationprogramandinstructsavarietyofaquafitnessclassesfortheuniversityplustheCityofGuelph.JayeisaThirdDegreeBlackBeltSensei,enjoyshostingInternationalStudents,has2grownchildrenplus2furbabies.
JennieQueen,MasterTrainerhasover20yearsofexperienceindeveloping,training,presenting&teachingmanyaspectsoffitness&aquaticprogramming.Jenniehasapassionforeverythingaquatic&fitness.Jennieisatruevisionary&leaderintheindustry&aRecreationSupervisorwiththeCityofOttawa.Alongwithhermanyaquaticrelatedcertifications,sheisacertifiedAquafitnessLeader,Assessor&TrainerwithCALA,&aGroupFitnessInstructor&PersonalTrainerCFPandSPI&holdsaDiplomainFitness&LifestyleManagement.Jennieenjoyscontinuallyeducating&challengingherselftostayinformed&uptodatewiththefitnessindustry.
JennieQueenWAvecplusde20annéesd'expériencedansledéveloppement,laformation,laprésentationetl'enseignementdenombreuxaspectsduconditionnementphysiqueaquatiqueetlaprogrammation,elleaunepassionpourtoutcequiestaquatiqueetconditionnementphysique.Jennieestunevéritablevisionnaireetleaderdansl'industrieetunesuperviseuredesloisirsàlaVilled'Ottawa.Avecsesnombreusescertificationsliéesaquatiques,elleestuneinstructeurdeconditionnementphysiquecertifiéeenaquaforme,évaluatriceetformatriceCALA,etentraineurpersonnelPCPetSPIetdétientundiplômeenFitness&LifestyleManagement.Jennieesttoujoursàl'affutdesnouvellesformationsetresteinforméedesnouveautésdansledomaineduconditionnementphysique.
JuliaIto,BPHE,MSc.PTisaPhysiotherapistandCALAcertifiedinstructorandcoursetrainer(FoundationsofVerticalWaterTraining,HealingWatersandGroupAquafitness),combininghertechnicalknowledgeandherloveofaquaticexerciseandseeingfirst-handthehealingeffectsofthewater.Whetherintheclinicorinthepool,Juliahastreatedavarietyofmusculoskeletalconditionsandisonalifelongpathoflearningnewskillstoaddtoherpractice.
KarlNotargiovanni,Acupuncturist,B.F.A.Choreography;CALATrainer;MassageTherapist,YogaInstructor,Co-AuthorofCALAAquaYogaSpecialtyCoursel.Karlisskilledatblendingseveraldisciplinestoconnectmovement,memoryandimageryencouragingthepracticeofengagingthebodythroughconsciousness.Teachingformanyyears,hehasdevelopedauniqueperspectiveinhisleadership.Karlispassionateaboutexploringtheseconnectionsandsharingthemthroughenergeticclassesandworkshops
KatherineMcKeown,MasterTrainerandCertificationCoachisaveryproudmemberoftheCALATrainerTeam.Katherinebringsaninfectiousenthusiasm,senseofhumourandadeepdesiretofurtherherownlearningeveryday.Hergreateststrengthisherinsatiablecuriosityabouthowconceptscanbepresentedwithrelevanceandheartinlimitlesswaysaccordingtotheuniquecreativitywhichresidesinallofus.Havingbeenafulltimeteacherfor30years,shebringsconsiderableinsightintotheprocessoflearningandthecriticalimportanceofcelebratingthegifts,skillsandabilitiesofalllearnersthroughaHolisticlens.Katherineoffersnumerousworkshopsthatyoucanhostatyourfacility.Katherinecancreateaworkshopspecifictoyourfacilitiesneeds.
KathyZador30+yearteachingcareer,involvedwithCALAsince2001.Lifetimeinvolvementwithwater,swimming,boating&beachlifeguarding.Whenthe"Y"cancelledtheFibroMovesprogramKathycontactedCityofKitchenerpoolsfortheirassistanceincontinuingitwithhervoluntaryleadership.CertifiedCALAHealingWaters.
ChantalLaporte,B.Sc.AthleticTherapy,M.Sc.Neurologicalstudies.ChantalLaporte,B.Sc.,M.Sc.GestionnaireduCentredesLoisirsdeKanataàOttawa,activedansl'industrieduconditionnementphysiquedepuisplusde16anscommeinstructriceetformatrice.CertifiéeavecleYMCA/YWCAetCALA.Formatricedepuis1996avecleYdeMontréaletOttawaetdepuis2000avecCALA.Aleplaisirdeformer,entraîneretd'évaluermaintsinstructeursetdeprésenterplusieursateliersenfrançaisetanglaisauQuébecetenOntarioIamcurrentlymanagingtheKanataLeisureCentreandWavePool,IhavebeenwiththeCityofOttawaasafitnessspecialistandmanagerfor6years,alsoworkedwiththeMontrealandOttawaYMCAandYWCAasanAquaticandFitnessCoordinatorfor7years.IamcurrentlyleadingaquafitnessandgroupfitnessclassesincludingYogaandPilatesinOttawaandhavebeeninvolvedintheFitnessIndustryforthepast15yearsasaninstructorandtrainer.IamCALAandYMCA/YWCAcertified.IhavebeenapresenterandtrainerwithCALAsince2003andapresenterandtrainerwiththeYMCA/YWCAsince1996.Ihavepresentedmusclefocus,choreographyandmusicalityworkshopsandisanactiveFoundationsTraineratvariousCALAeventsheldinOttawa,alsopresentedattheNationalCapitalYMCAConnexionconferenceforthepast3yearsandIamanactiveTrainerandpresenterforGroupFitnessattheirEducationCentre.PastworkshopsincludeAquaAbdominals,AquaChoreography,I'veGottheMusicinMe,Musicality101,ShallowandDeepWaterNewMoves,AquaYoga,AquaKickbox,andavarietyofMasterclasses.
Marie-ClaudeLeblancB.Sc.Kin,PT,CALAtrainer.Marie-Claudeisadynamic&energeticperson.Shespecializesinaquafitnesstraining,rehabilitation,management&fitnessevaluation.ShealsokeepsbusywithapersonaltrainingandrehabprogramswhilefinishingamastersdegreeatUniversitédeMontreal.Marie-ClaudeholdscertificationthroughYMCA,MadDogg,CPM,Secondwind&CALA.
Marie-ClaudeLeblancB.Sc.Kin,PT,FormatriceCALA.Marie-Claudeestunepersonnedynamiqueetremplied'énergie.Ellesespécialiseenformationenaquaforme,réadaptationgestionetévaluationdelaconditionphysique.Elles'occupedeclientsenréadaptationetenentrainementpersonnel,touteenterminantunemaitriseàl'UniversitédeMontréal.Marie-ClaudeestcertifiéeYMCA,MadDogg,CPM,Secondwind&CALA.
Marie-ClaudeLeblancB.Sc.Kin,PT,CALAtrainer.Marie-Claudeisadynamic&energeticperson.Shespecializesinaquafitnesstraining,rehabilitation,management&fitnessevaluation.ShealsokeepsbusywithapersonaltrainingandrehabprogramswhilefinishingamastersdegreeatUniversitédeMontreal.Marie-ClaudeholdscertificationthroughYMCA,MadDogg,CPM,Secondwind&CALA.
Marie-ClaudeLeblancB.Sc.Kin,PT,FormatriceCALA.Marie-Claudeestunepersonnedynamiqueetremplied'énergie.Ellesespécialiseenformationenaquaforme,réadaptationgestionetévaluationdelaconditionphysique.Elles'occupedeclientsenréadaptationetenentrainementpersonnel,touteenterminantunemaitriseàl'UniversitédeMontréal.Marie-ClaudeestcertifiéeYMCA,MadDogg,CPM,Secondwind&CALA.
Job Titles:
- Fitness Specialist, George Brown College, CALA Trainer
:VWT,GAF&HydroRider.CALAcertifiedinVWT,GAF,HydroRider&HealingWaters:AquaticPostRehab.MaryLoubrings28+yearsexperiencefromthefitness&wellnessindustry.SheteachesavarietyofclasseseachweekthatincludeHydrorider,BootCamp,AquaArthritis,MS&StrokeRe-motion,GeneralFitnessandPersonalTraining.DeliveringherclassesintheBurlington,Oakville&MississaugaRegion,MaryLousharesherenthusiasm&passionaboutthebenefitsofmovinginwater&connectingthebody,mind&spirit.
MARYVONNEBERTHAULTCALANationalPresenter,Trainer&Assessor,CALA&YMCAcertifiedAquafitInstructor,CALAHydroRiderandWaterRunningSpecialist,YMCA&Can-Fit-ProPersonalTrainer&FitnessInstructorSpecialist.Maryvonnehas20yearsexperiencecateringtopersonaltrainingclientsandgroupsonlandandinthewater.ShealsotranslatedmanyCALAworkshopandcourses.Anavidcyclist,runner,swimmer,skierandbackpacker,Maryvonneisdedicatedtohealthyliving&lovessharingherknowledge&herpassionforhealth,wellness&movement.Bilingual
Job Titles:
- Master Trainer and Certification Coach
KatherineMcKeown,MasterTrainerandCertificationCoachisaveryproudmemberoftheCALATrainerTeam.Katherinebringsaninfectiousenthusiasm,senseofhumourandadeepdesiretofurtherherownlearningeveryday.Hergreateststrengthisherinsatiablecuriosityabouthowconceptscanbepresentedwithrelevanceandheartinlimitlesswaysaccordingtotheuniquecreativitywhichresidesinallofus.Havingbeenafulltimeteacherfor30years,shebringsconsiderableinsightintotheprocessoflearningandthecriticalimportanceofcelebratingthegifts,skillsandabilitiesofalllearnersthroughaHolisticlens.Katherineoffersnumerousworkshopsthatyoucanhostatyourfacility.Katherinecancreateaworkshopspecifictoyourfacilitiesneeds.
Michellehasbeenactiveinthefitnessindustryforthepast30years.ShehasbeenaninstructortrainerfortheCanadianAquafitnessLeadersAlliancefor19years,travellingalloverCanadateachingAquafitinstructorcoursesandvariousworkshopsatfitnessconferences.SheisalsoaCertifiedMatworkLevel1&2STOTTPilatesInstructorandaFitnessInstructorSpecialistwithCanFitPro.WithherstrongbackgroundinKinesiologyandMassagetherapy,Michellehasprofoundunderstandingofthehumanbodyandcanputtogetherinnovativeaswellasfunctionalexercisesandclassdesigns.
Kristinhasbeenpassionatelyinvolvedinthefitnessindustryfortwodecades.ShebeganherjourneyasanaquafitnessinstructorthroughCALA,andthenexpandedintolandfitnesswiththeLesMillsprogramsandnowenjoysteachingavarietyoffreestyleprograms.ShegraduatedwithaDegreeinTranslation,whichhelpsinherdaytodayworkasaProjectandPolicyCoordinatorwithTransportationServicesattheCityofOttawa.SheiscertifiedinvariousdisciplinesincludingAquafitness(CALA),Spinning®,TRX®,FitnessInstructorSpecialist(CFP).SheisnowaMasterTrainerforTabataBootcamp™andBarreAbove™aswellasatrainer,presenterandassessorforCALA.Shecontinuouslyfindswaystohelpherparticipantsandstudentschallengeandbetterthemselves.Asawifeandmotherof2younggirls,Kristinisalwaysonthego,incorporatingfitnessintoeveryaspectofherlife.
NancySawler,CALA,CFP,CHRM,Dip.BusinessManagement.Nancyisactivelyinvolvedinhealthpromotionasaninstructor,personaltrainer&directorofcorporatehealthwithCambridgeGroupofClubs.Shehasbeenteachingaquafitnessfor19years&isOwnerofWaterWaysFitness,specializinginaquafitnessclasses,AquaPT&CALAaffiliatecontinuingeducationprograms.Withapassionforbusiness&aloveoffitness,Nancyiswellknownforherenergetic&informativepresentations.
Nathanhasbeenworkinginaquaticssince2014.NathanbecameCALACertifiedinGroupAquafitnessin2016andearnedstatusasaCALATrainerinVerticalWaterTrainingandGroupAquafitness.NathanhasalsofacilitatedCALAworkshopstoinspireinstructors.Hispassionsincludeswimming,hiking,dancingandrunning.Currently,NathanispursuingadegreeinManagementFinanceandEconomicsattheUniversityofGuelph.BornandraisedinWhitehorse,YukonNathan'sgoalistoimprovetheactivelifeofpeopleintheNorththroughaquatics
Job Titles:
- Member of the International CALA Training Team
- International Trainer ( Israel )
OdedNetzer,livesinRaananTown.Inthepast-longhewasa10k-Marathonedistancerunner.
WorksasFitnesscoachsince1995andanAquafitnesscoachsince2001.OdedisAEAandCALAcertifications.Hehas15hoursofteachingaquafitnessinRaananaandHertzliyapools,withgrowingnumberofparticipants.
OdedistheCALApresentorinIsraelsince2010,andpromotestheGAFandTFImethodinIsrael.
LindaRampenhonoursdegreefromOntarioCollegeofArts,involvedinwater-asalifeguard,instructor&aquaticassistantsupervisor.WorkedatOakvillePainRehabClinicfor10yearsgaininginsightinthepostrehabfield.SpecializesinCALAHealingWatersprogram,alsoanadvancedLSSinstructortrainer.LindaprogramstheonlyMunicipalTherapyPoolinMississauga.
Job Titles:
- Member of the International CALA Training Team
- Trainer
PATRICHARDSBPHE,BED,CALA.PatisaLevelFourvolleyballcoach&aLevelTwoDragon-boatcoach.Shehasworkedinthefitnessfieldforover35years.Inthattimeshehastrainedabroadrangeofindividualsfromeliteathletestospecialneedsindividualsinthewater.Shehasworkedinlarge&smallgroupformats,aswellasindividualpersonaltraining.RecentlyretiredfromtheUniversityofGuelphastheLifestyle/FitnessProgramSupervisorPatpresentlyspendstimefacilitatingcourse&workshopsforCALA,coaching&enjoyingcottagelife.Patbelievesthatactivepeoplearehappierpeople,&motivatespeopletobejustthat.
JennieQueen,MasterTrainerhasover20yearsofexperienceindeveloping,training,presenting&teachingmanyaspectsoffitness&aquaticprogramming.Jenniehasapassionforeverythingaquatic&fitness.Jennieisatruevisionary&leaderintheindustry&aRecreationSupervisorwiththeCityofOttawa.Alongwithhermanyaquaticrelatedcertifications,sheisacertifiedAquafitnessLeader,Assessor&TrainerwithCALA,&aGroupFitnessInstructor&PersonalTrainerCFPandSPI&holdsaDiplomainFitness&LifestyleManagement.Jennieenjoyscontinuallyeducating&challengingherselftostayinformed&uptodatewiththefitnessindustry.
JennieQueenWAvecplusde20annéesd'expériencedansledéveloppement,laformation,laprésentationetl'enseignementdenombreuxaspectsduconditionnementphysiqueaquatiqueetlaprogrammation,elleaunepassionpourtoutcequiestaquatiqueetconditionnementphysique.Jennieestunevéritablevisionnaireetleaderdansl'industrieetunesuperviseuredesloisirsàlaVilled'Ottawa.Avecsesnombreusescertificationsliéesaquatiques,elleestuneinstructeurdeconditionnementphysiquecertifiéeenaquaforme,évaluatriceetformatriceCALA,etentraineurpersonnelPCPetSPIetdétientundiplômeenFitness&LifestyleManagement.Jennieesttoujoursàl'affutdesnouvellesformationsetresteinforméedesnouveautésdansledomaineduconditionnementphysique.
ResidesinKingston,ON,Canadaandhasearnedthefollowingcredentials:PhysiotherapyandOccupationalTherapyAssistant(PTA/OTA),CALACertificationintheGroupAquafitnessSpecialty,andNCCPTrack&FieldCoachingStatus.Lesaenjoyshelpingpeopleachievetheirfitnessandrehabilitationgoals.Shelovesthechallengeoffacilitatinggroupaquafitnessclassesforavarietyofages,healthlevelsandphysicalabilities.Lesa'sdiversityoftrainingandeducationinaPhysiotherapyclinic,incourses,workshopsandconferenceswithCALAandasacoachinTrackandField,hashelpedhertodeveloptechniquestosharewithherclientsinavarietyofclasses.LesafacilitatesBootCamp/Power,SportSpecificCrossover,PreandPostSurgeryandregularAquafitnessclasses/sessionstohelpclientsimproveandenhancetheirmovementskills,safelyandeffectively.Enjoyingaquafitnessclassesmanyyearsagoasaparticipant,changedLesa'sfocusfromlandtowaterexercise.LesaiscurrentlyinprocessofcompletingherCALATrainerandisclassifiedasanApprenticeTrainerinGroupAquafitness.June2014
PATRICHARDSBPHE,BED,CALA.PatisaLevelFourvolleyballcoach&aLevelTwoDragon-boatcoach.Shehasworkedinthefitnessfieldforover35years.Inthattimeshehastrainedabroadrangeofindividualsfromeliteathletestospecialneedsindividualsinthewater.Shehasworkedinlarge&smallgroupformats,aswellasindividualpersonaltraining.RecentlyretiredfromtheUniversityofGuelphastheLifestyle/FitnessProgramSupervisorPatpresentlyspendstimefacilitatingcourse&workshopsforCALA,coaching&enjoyingcottagelife.Patbelievesthatactivepeoplearehappierpeople,&motivatespeopletobejustthat.
NancySawler,CALA,CFP,CHRM,Dip.BusinessManagement.Nancyisactivelyinvolvedinhealthpromotionasaninstructor,personaltrainer&directorofcorporatehealthwithCambridgeGroupofClubs.Shehasbeenteachingaquafitnessfor19years&isOwnerofWaterWaysFitness,specializinginaquafitnessclasses,AquaPT&CALAaffiliatecontinuingeducationprograms.Withapassionforbusiness&aloveoffitness,Nancyiswellknownforherenergetic&informativepresentations.
ShelaghNoonan,BA(UPEI),B.Ed,(UBC),CALACertified&BCRPAAquafitnessTrainer,BCRPAWeightTraining&GroupFitnessInstructor,CertifiedFitnessConsultant(CFC),CertifiedYogaInstructor(SOYA).ShelaghistheCALAWestRegionalDirectorandworksasaFitnessConsultantatTheHillsHealthRanch.AsacertifiedNiaBlueBelt,Shelaghisabelieverof"throughmovementwefindhealth".
KathyZador30+yearteachingcareer,involvedwithCALAsince2001.Lifetimeinvolvementwithwater,swimming,boating&beachlifeguarding.Whenthe"Y"cancelledtheFibroMovesprogramKathycontactedCityofKitchenerpoolsfortheirassistanceincontinuingitwithhervoluntaryleadership.CertifiedCALAHealingWaters.
SuzanneSawell/ZnakhasaB.P.H.E.,fromMacMasterU.Inthefitnessindustrysince1990,SuzanneisaCALAtrainer.AlsoacertifiedinstructorinCanFitPro&BodyPump,aCPR,FirstAid&isacertifiedparamedic&PersonalFitnessTrainer&LifestyleConsultant(OASES).FormerlyFitnessDirector&GroupFitnessCoordinatoratCedarSpringsClub,for8years