Dita Dolejsova, Owner of Dita Pilates Studio Inc: Dita worked as a group fitness instructor since 1997, and a personal trainer since 2004. In 2005 she found her heart and passion in the Pilates method of exercise and decided to pursue that as a full - time career. Originally from the Czech Republic, she came to Canada in 2003. Dita had to overcome many obstacles on her journey, including learning the language, and adapting to the different culture. She achieved this while continuing to follow her dream, and build up her clientele. Soon after achieving her full certification with Stott Pilates (one of the most extensive schools worldwide), she became a sought after instructor because of her expertise in transforming her client’s bodies in a short amount of time with Pilates on... Read the profile >>
Founder and Director of Yoga HappyTree, Melanie is a certified Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga teacher. She has been teaching yoga since 2006, and over the years has deepened her studies with master teacher Nischala Joy Devi. She has taken Yin Yoga workshops with Paul and Suzee Grilley, as well as Bernie Clark and Sarah Powers. Recently, Melanie co-created a 40-hour Yin Yoga teacher training program and a 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. She is a compassionate and motivating teacher with a sense of humour who believes that yoga is a key to unlocking our full potential for a joyful and inspired life. Fondatrice et directrice du studio Yoga HappyTree, Melanie Richards est une professeure certifiée de Hatha Yoga et de Kundalini Yoga. Elle enseigne le yoga depuis 2006 et a étudié... Read the profile >>
Mélissa is eternally grateful for the gift of yoga and the opportunity to teach what she loves. She has a deep appreciation for life, the things that matter, and the beauty of the mind, body, and spirit. She shares her passion for enjoying the journey of life through her teaching and uses inspiration from her greatest teachers. Her favorite move is the Little Mermaid and her life's dream is to start a family of her own! Mélissa est reconnaissante de l’opportunité de pouvoir enseigner le yoga et de pouvoir partagé sa passion. Ses expériences de vie lui permets de pouvoir mieux apprécier la vie, les aspects qui nous définissent en tant que personnes, et la beauté du corps, de l’âme, et de l’esprit. Sa passion pour la vie est évidente dans son style d'enseignement. Elle... Read the profile >>
Born in Montreal, Rich Thaw was initially exposed to the field of Strength & Conditioning through an intense competitive hockey background. While playing in elite leagues throughout his athletic career, he came upon training and found a mode to excel. These passions lead him to pursue a career where he can help others reach their fitness, nutritional, personal and athletic goals. This led him to formal academic studies in Exercise Science at Concordia, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certificate from McGill, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) courses, and Precision Nutrition Certification Program (Essentials in Sport & Exercise Nutrition). Recognized as one of the premier trainers in Montreal, Rich has established an outstanding reputation due to his no-nonsense approach to... Read the profile >>
Centre Luna / BeTraining
Tom is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Level 1 CrossFit Coach, and competitive runner. After completing his Can-Fit Pro Certification Course in 2007, he began looking for ways to increase his flexibility to complement his active lifestyle. Tom started practicing yoga in 2008 for its physical benefits and in 2009 he began deepening his practice as a means of finding balance, realizing the benefits are beyond physical. Since then he has completed his 200-hour Yoga Flo Certification at Centre Luna and, after attending Bram Levinson’s 2012 Yoga Retreat in Croatia he decided to pursue his goal of becoming a fitness coach by obtaining his Level 1 CrossFit Trainer Certification. Health is an integral part of Tom’s lifestyle which is shown by his passion for fitness and his dedication to... Read the profile >>
