Allister Jones did a complete 180 degrees change in career direction, from a successful but overworked engineer, to a Fitness Coach and Owner/Operator of a CrossFit affiliate because of a belief in making a difference by helping others discover and practice a fun, challenging, and community based fitness protocol. Having spent most of his teens and twenties trying to get big and muscle bound in the typical “globo gym”, by 30 he was sick and unmotivated by the typical 2-4 day split body part workouts with isolated movements on machines and the whole gym atmosphere. After discovering CrossFit in the fall of 2003 in Vancouver, he was hooked. The combination of Functional Movements (whole body and explosive), Constantly Varied workouts (both physically and mentally challenging) and... Read the profile >>
I am currently a student in the School of Human Kinetics at UBC-O. I am a certified CSEP-CPT trainer and have experienced the thrill of encouraging participants through one-on-one coaching as well as working with groups to help them gain confidence and perform at their peak levels. I have worked in the fitness industry for 5 years and currently work as a Performance Enhancement Coach at Pinnacle Elite Athlete in Kelowna. I recently completed a 100 hour Yoga instructor course and will be completing a second 100 hour Yoga instructor course this winter. I have always loved sports and played football, rugby and basketball. I have also had the pleasure of coaching youth football. My passion for sports has now grown to include running, cycling and swimming evolving to a love... Read the profile >>
Twenty nine years happily married to my high school sweetheart, mother of two grown men, who are the lights of my eyes. Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. Member of Team Canada for the Age Group World Championships in Honolulu Hawaii in Oct. 2005, Long Distance World Championships in Canberra Australia in Nov. 2006 and World Championships in Vancouver BC in June 2008. Qualified for Team Canada for the Age Group World Championships in Auckland New Zealand April 2012, by placing third in my age group in the Canadian Championships on August 21, 2011. (but will not be attending) Two time finisher of Ironman Canada in Penticton, B.C. Competed in the Boston Marathon, April 2010. Have completed over ten marathons, many half marathons and other... Read the profile >>
Kylie was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She grew up playing sports and her passion for volleyball took her all over the west coast playing for Varsity teams. She played a year of volleyball at UBCO and fell in love with the city, the amazing people and the active community. This experience solidified that this was where she wanted to call home one day. Kylie moved to Vancouver Island to complete her degree and finish off her volleyball career and during her last year of volleyball at Vancouver Island University her Chiropractor suggested trying Moksha Yoga as a preventative measure for all of her chronic injuries. After her first class at Moksha Yoga Nanaimo she was hooked and has never looked back ever since. She completed her Moksha Yoga certification in July 2008 and taught... Read the profile >>
Laura Martini is an Okanagan based yoga instructor known for her ability to connect with her students and inject a sense of fun and enthusiasm into her teaching. Laura is certified in Kripalu and Yin yoga and has also studied with many internationally recognized yoga trail-blazers including Erich Schiffman, Seane Corn, Nicki Doane, Eoin Finn, and Mark Laham. With a commitment to compassion and the egoless nature of yoga, Laura encourages her students to find their edge and get to know their bodies and minds a little bit better. Martini Yoga is a fusion of styles and postures that are specifically designed for our culture and our way of life. Martini Yoga classes are structured without being predictable, they are accessible for everyone, and they are never without a healthy... Read the profile >>
Leanne Manlove in performance coaching for endurance athletes. She has helped athletes of all levels, from entry level youth and age-group triathletes, to professional and national ranked cyclists, swimmers, runners, and triathletes, achieve their highest levels of performance. Leanne received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, one of the most respected certifications for strength training available, and is also a Competition Level Triathlon Coach from the National Coaching Certification Program. She recently attended the 2010 BC Summer Games as a Head Coach for the Okanagan Region. As a competitive triathlete, Leanne has participated in a variety of triathlon events from Olympic to Ironman... Read the profile >>
Sheila Chutskoff is a power yoga instructor and the owner of oranj fitness. She was born and raised in Nelson BC. After high school Sheila went to Royal Roads university in Victoria and received a bachelor of commerce in Entrepreneurial Management. Right after university she started working for lululemon athletica where she spent the next six years. Her blissful lululemon life consisted of managing stores, being the Regional Marketing Manager for Western Canada and working with all of lululemons Olympic athletes. In October 2007 Sheila decided to adventure out onto her own and open up her long time dream, oranj fitness. Located at 529 Lawrence Ave right downtown Kelowna you can drop in 7 days a week and take a class anytime...you have over 100 classes per week to choose from! Read the profile >>
Susie Newson was born and raised in the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Susie danced her life away as a child and danced professionally for a few years in her early twenties. Susie began practicing yoga to compliment her dancing but after dancing with a injury found yoga was the only form of "physical therapy" that seemed to make the injury disappear. This new found love for yoga developed into a passion that Susie wanted to share! Susie made the transition from dancer to yogi and did her first 200hr Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini at Maya Yoga in Maui, Hawaii in 2008. She came home to open arms at oranj dance fitness where she began teaching Ashtanga Yoga. Susie went back Maui for Maya Yoga's level two 200hr Vinyasa Fusion training the... Read the profile >>
When my marriage dissolved,and I stood as a single mother, fitness, moving my body, carried me through. I met Alice of Bellyfit and was instantly lit up. I attended the very first Bellyfit Instructor Training, and was beyond moved. It was transformational. 3 trainings later, Alice said.... "you can do this training,and then you teach." Teach I did, and it has been amazing ever since. I have been leading Bellyfit for over 2 years now, and am honored to be a Master Trainer, teaching and inspiring other women to do the same. Yoga inspires me everyday.I began teaching 2 years ago, and am always empowered by the movement, challenged everyday, and learn so much from my students. The GROOVE Method was introduced to me through Bellyfit. It is the most ridiculously fun way to move your... Read the profile >>
