OUR TEAM

Owner & Certified Personal Trainer

I started in personal training because I wanted to work with women to help them develop a love for weight training and to get over the mindset that the weight room is scary or overwhelming. AND to learn to love themselves for what they can do over how they may look. That was a huge struggle for me in the past - putting the focus on how my body looked over all else. And learning to let go of that has been a huge part of the process and motivation in starting this community.

I'm also a mom and step-mom to girls, and try extra hard to be a example of a strong woman who loves herself, has a healthy body image, and works for things even when they’re hard.

Certified in Personal Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), I have the experience and education to help you progress with your own goals while identifying your body’s current abilities and needs. Whether you’re a gym novice looking to grow your knowledge and confidence, or more experienced and wanting technique or programming assistance, I look forward to working with you!

BCAK Registered Kinesiologist - Personal and Group Training

I graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.sc Kinesiology. There I learned to love the complexity of the human body movement and the effect sedentary behaviour has on a person’s physical and mental health.

This drove my love for helping others with their physical health journey. No matter if you are starting out at the gym, are coming back from an injury, are looking to improve your posture, are looking for motivation and accountability or are striving to hit a PR for your next race, I am excited to help.

My hobby is trying different sports, like canoeing, running and orienteering through endurance races. By constantly challenging myself throughout the years I have collected tools to make you more confident in new environments when it comes to physical activity.

BSc Kinesiology - Group Training

Along with my BSc in Kinesiology I have over 10 years of experience coaching Crossfit, Olympic weightlifting, and general fitness. Making the switch herself from competitive athlete, to finding a balanced lifestyle she enjoys, Julia can guide and motivate anyone to achieve their fitness goals. She believes that knowledge is power and freely shares her with anyone wanting to progress in their fitness journey.

Certified Personal Trainer - Group Training

Hailing from the UK I moved to Fernie in January 2019, and now call Fernie home. An active and sporty childhood led me to finding the gym around 15 years old and there began an interesting relationship with fitness.

It wasn’t until a knee injury in 2019 that put me on a long ACL recovery journey that I found true love for her body and fitness. Being forced to dial in on a regimented recovery program changed my appreciation for movement and my body’s strength.

Starting with my Spin Instructor Training I realized I wanted to do much more, which led to me becoming Certified as a Personal Training, and joining the FSC team, and I am- so excited by what is being created here.

Women need more spaces to learn and grow in the fitness world and find peace with their bodies, and I looks forward to being part of that journey with you!

Certified Pre & Postnatal Coach

I like to move it move it !!(and clearly have toddlers of my own). I feel so passionately about the freedom that moving our bodies for the benefit of strength, wellness and mental health brings. When I had my daughter in 2018 my life literally changed overnight. While I was so in love with my new little one, I also found it hard to balance my own needs. Over time, I've slowly been finding my groove and it lead me to becoming a Group Fitness Instructor, and then becoming certified as a Pre and Postnatal Exercise Coach.

I'm combining my love of motherhood and movement to create workouts for moms to help them build strength, mobility and knowledge for their own journeys. I love the supportive and fun atmosphere at FSC, and am really looking forward to being a part of the team in serving our amazing community we get to call home.

RYT-500

I discovered yoga in 2006 and was drawn to it for the calming and grounding effects it had on my life. I studied and received my teacher training at in Fernie in 2009, becoming a teacher with the hopes to inspire others on their path to discover yoga. My classes offer my students a safe, gentle and nurturing environment to explore and discover yoga through the mind-body connection.

I love to teach to all "bodies" - zoomer, boomer, pre-natal - so come out and enjoy class!