Come meet the friendly and helpful fitness staff of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.

Supervisor, Fitness Services

Lauren

I love helping people improve their quality of life through physical activity and fitness. There's no greater feeling than helping someone to realize the potential of their body. Helping them discover the power they have to impact their health and well-being through living an active lifestyle is very rewarding.

Certifications:  

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist (CSEP-CEP)
  • Pre & Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification
  • Certificate in Fitness Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling
  • Certified Socacize® Instructor
  • TRX Suspension Trainer CertifiedLauren G
  • High Five Trained
  • First Aid, CPR-C & AED

Educational Background:

  • HBA in Kinesiology and Health Sciences
  • MSc with Fitness Specialization in Kinesiology and Health Sciences 

Fitness Services, Coordinators

 

Suzie ISuzie

I really enjoy meeting new members and helping them achieve their fitness goals. I appreciate sharing a good laugh during classes and the feeling of contributing to someone’s health and wellbeing. In short, I love my job because it’s fun, healthy and rewarding!

Certifications:

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist (CSEP-CEP)
  • First Aid and CPR-C & AED
  • TRX Suspension Trainer Certified

Educational Background:

  •  HBSc in Kinesiology and Health Sciences 
  •  Certificate in Fitness Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling

Kimberly

Kim GI love to empower my clients with health and fitness knowledge.  It's rewarding to watch the progress they can make with determination and hard work. When someone applies that knowledge, they improve not only their health but transform their daily life. That's what it's truly about for me.

Certifications:

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist (CSEP-CEP)
  • Fascial Stretch Therapist – Level 3 (STWI)
  • Low Back Pain Specialist (DTS)
  • Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
  • TRX Suspension Trainer Certification
  • Exercise Coach (DTSL1)
  • Powerlifting Coach (DTS)
  • Urban Pole Walking Instructor
  • First Aid and CPR-C & AED

Educational Background:

  • HBSc in Kinesiology and Health Sciences
  • Certificate in Fitness Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling

Personal Trainers

Ryan (not currently taking new clients)Ryan PT

My enjoyment of personal training stems from my own individual enjoyment of training. It feels fulfilling to steadily work towards goals that will ultimately benefit my overall health. I also simply find enjoyment in the day to day training sessions. Training hard, getting stronger, trying new exercises and activities, and the social aspect of exercising with friends. To me, the entire process is just fun. 

Certifications:

  • Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
  • First Aid and CPR-C & AED 

Educational Background:

  • BHSc in Kinesiology & Health Sciences

Jessica

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I love to meet new people! I also love to help my clients achieve their fitness goals, while also educating them on t

he importance of working out and eating healthy. I encourage everyone to feel comfortable in the gym and feel like they belong.

Certifications:

  • Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
  • First Aid and CPR-C & AED 

Educational Background:

  • Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma

Stephen

There’s nothing more fulfilling than using my passion in health and wellness, rehabilitation andStephen PTathletics to help assist others in their pursuit to a healthy active lifestyle. As a personal trainer I get to use my skills, education, and personal experience to help individuals feel better, move better, reach their goals and function wholesome in their everyday lives.  It’s gratifying and I love what I do.

Certifications:

  • Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
  • Rock Tape Certification
  • Coaching Level 1
  • First Aid and CPR-C & AED 

Educational Background:

  • BSc. Kinesiology 
  • Sports Management

Saudia

Saudia Trainer

I started working out and weightlifting consistently 6 years ago. The discipline has not only allowed me to gain a lot of strength and muscle, but I’ve been able to experience the positive change it has made in my mental health. Having just completed my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at UOIT,
I have an understanding and appreciation of the human body, and movement which can be applied in so many different ways

Certifications:

  • Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS)

Educational Background:

  • Kinesiology Bachelors of Health Science (Hons) at Ontario Tech

Kaullen

Kaullen PT

Witnessing my clients' progress and seeing their confidence grow with each achievement is the most rewarding part of my job. Teaching and motivating people to push themselves to become a better version of their current self is truly priceless.  

Certifications:

  • Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
  • First Aid and CPR-C & AED 

Educational Background:

  • Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
  • Kinesiology Bachelors of Health Science Degree at Ontario Tech