The MiBody Team
The professionals at MiBody Collective are dedicated to helping you rediscover and renew the strength and balance in your body.
From individual training, group fitness and yoga, to massage therapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and nutritional support, our team of highly skilled professionals are ready to help you to meet your goals.
Emma Tunley
Co-Owner of MiBody Collective, Personal Trainer, UESCA Certified Run Coach, Holistic Nutritionist/Sports Nutrition Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher
Emma Tunley has been a Personal Trainer and a Group Fitness Instructor since 2008. She is passionate about community and believes that being strong and active improves your quality of life, mental strength and whole body health. She is the co-owner of MiBody Collective in South Etobicoke where she inspires others to become the best version of themselves.
Emma is a highly educated and experienced fitness professional who has pursued continuing education throughout her career. She has earned multiple certifications in various areas of fitness including: Personal Training, Holistic Nutrition, Pre- and Postnatal Fitness, Pelvic Floor Health, Power Yoga, Run Coaching, Indoor Cycling, and Sports Nutrition. Emma’s diverse skill set and knowledge base make her a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their overall health and fitness, particularly for endurance athletes.
Emma has performed Personal Training for many clients with different fitness levels and restrictions. She has helped clients with injuries, post-surgical recoveries and post-partum weight loss including rebuilding core strength and the pelvic floor. She values each client and accommodates all ages, genders, and fitness levels.
Emma is a passionate runner who leads MiBody Runners, a social network of runners in South Etobicoke. She competes in various road and trail races each year and completed her first sprint triathlon in 2019. She loves to challenge herself and inspire others to do the same.
Emma values her strength, stamina, and agility. She enjoys spending time outdoors in parks, forests, waterfronts, and on the water. Emma engages in a variety of activities such as running, swimming, biking, paddleboarding, and climbing.
Relevant Certifications:
* Personal Training Specialist, CanFitPro 2008
* Holistic Nutritionist, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, 2014
* Pre & Postnatal Specialist, Fit4Two, 2014
* Yoga Teacher, Power Yoga Canada, 2015
* Running Coach, UESCA (United Sports Coaching Academy), 2021
* The Female Athlete, Anthony Lo, 2023
* Indoor Cycling Instructor, Schwinn Education, 2023
* Sports Nutrition Coach, UESCA (United Sports Coaching Academy), 2023
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Alison Tunley
Co-Owner of MiBody Collective, Registered Massage Therapist
Alison began her journey as an RMT when she graduated from from the Massage Therapy program at Sutherland-Chan in 2004. Her passion to help people overcome physical and psychological barriers to full health only grew. She has continued to study the functional and structural movement of the human body through research and education.
It is through developing an individualized plan and listening with her hands that Alison thrives as a healer. She has never felt there is a “one size fits all” approach to therapy, and tailors each and every treatment to the individuals needs. She has a very clinical yet highly intuitive approach to Massage Therapy.
In 2015, Alison partnered with her sister Emma to open MiBody Collective. They envisioned a space where movement and therapy came together to help one achieve a pain-free and active lifestyle. Through manual therapy and motivation, she assists people achieve a healthy and active lifestyle by releasing physical restrictions that may be hindering their goals.
Tim Salter
Registered Massage Therapist
Tim began healing over 25 years ago after receiving a Sports Therapy Diploma and a two-year H.N.D. in Science and Management of Health and Fitness while studying in England. He entered the fitness industry at Homes Place in Barbican, London – the largest gym in England at the time with 15,000 members. While there, he received training as an instructor in some of its many elite fitness programs.
Upon arriving in Canada, Tim decided to enter the construction trade with Habitat for Humanity. After a few years however, the physical demands of that space began to take a toll, and he decided to return to his true passion – pursuing a certification in Massage Therapy at Sutherland-Chan.
Following the completion of that course, Tim returned to England where he worked with Clinic 4 Sports in Chiswick, London covering events such as the London Triathlon (the biggest in the world). There, he treated the Prostate Cancer Team and the RideLondon 100, as well as members of the public up and professional Athletes.
Always interested in sports, Tim has competed at the ‘Fun’, ‘Club’, ‘County’ and ‘National’ levels of cycling, badminton, athletics and indoor rowing.
With his diverse life experience and professional training, he seeks to help his clients manage the effects of stress, recover from injuries or intense training sessions, and achieve a better overall quality of life.
Payam Ramesh
Registered Massage Therapist
Payam graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver. He moved abroad and received his bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy. Payam returned to Canada and continues his practice as an RMT at MiBody Collective.
Along the way he picked courses to widen his horizon in understanding the human body, both self realization and becoming a better Therapist.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Joint Mobilization, Exercise Therapy, Fascial Mobilization, Passive stretch Therapy, Kinesio tapping, Swiss ball Therapeutic exercise, Intraoral work for TMJ injuries, just to name a few in order to become a better Therapist.
To become a better Therapist, one needs to work on oneself to become a stronger, better person as well. That in mind led him to the quest of self realization and becoming a Reiki master, Tai chi, Chi gong and yoga practitioner. An avid meditator, Picked Running, Swimming, biking and Tennis more seriously to the point that became a Tennis coach.
All of this led him to realize that what a multidimensional creation, humans are.
It's not that we are only working with the body, and it heals because of our focus on the physics. We are also affecting the mind, the Psyche, the soul along the way. These are all connected in us. As a therapist we are affecting all the dimensions, all the facets of a human being. By working the Physics, we are affecting the sacred temple of that person. What an honour and responsibility.
Nickolas Buenaventura
Registered Massage Therapist
Nickolas, originally a kinesiologist, is a registered member in good standing with the college of massage therapists of Ontario. His passion is to help heal people inside and out which has led him to his career as an RMT. He believes self-care is a MUST in today's busy world. Regular bodywork and energy work are the keys to living up to your fullest potential. Massage and exercise can be beneficial to everyone when applied in the correct manner by a caring, knowledgeable therapist. His extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology provides him with a strong foundation for helping people who are dealing with pain and discomfort.
His results-focused massage technique combines myo-facial, relaxation, deep tissue, active release, and trigger point therapy adapted to each client's needs.
Veronica Mazer
B.Sc, Registered Massage Therapist, Movement Specialist
With over 25 years as a physical therapist, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), and Pilates instructor, Veronica is dedicated to helping people move with freedom and without pain. Graduating as a physiotherapist from the University of São Paulo in 1996, she continued her journey in Canada in 2016, earning her RMT license and deepening her expertise in body movement. This diverse background allows Veronica to take a holistic approach to wellness, tailoring her treatments to each client with confidence, care, and an individualized touch.
An active lifestyle is central to her philosophy on wellness. Throughout her life, Veronica has enjoyed a wide range of physical activities, from rowing and running to yoga and paddleboarding. After moving to Canada, she joined The Wild Bettys, a women-only mountain biking club, finding a strong sense of community among what she calls "the most badass and cool women" she'd ever met. The experience fueled her dedication to movement, deepening her passion for helping others embrace an active life.
A serious mountain biking accident a year ago led her to bed rest and a temporary pause in her sport, reshaping her approach to recovery and healing. During this time, Veronica discovered a love for watercolor painting and drawing, which began as therapy and grew into a beloved hobby. Her experience with creativity has given her new insights into balance and healing, adding depth to her approach.
Today, Veronica combines her medical knowledge with her personal journey of resilience to help clients live pain-free, active lives. Her passion for movement and well-being is woven into everything she does, making her a compassionate, experienced partner in health.
Romy Ceppetelli
Registered Massage Therapist
Romy Ceppetelli is a CMTO Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) living in downtown Tkaronto (Toronto), land originally entrusted to First Nations peoples. This land is now home to many diverse First Nations and settlers, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Romy Valli Maria was born in the Marche region of Italy (Fano) and has spent her life in Northern Ontario (Sudbury) and Montréal, Québec before settling here.
In her massage practice, Romy works as a facilitator between you and your body, aiming to unlock your body's innate healing power. Acknowledging the effects of systemic and social factors on our health, she takes a holistic, client-centered approach, considering the mental and spiritual along with the physical. Skilled in the assessment of musculoskeletal/postural dysfunction, she develops a treatment plan to address and repair the body and its neural pathways through mindfulness, movement, and therapeutic touch. Her preferred techniques include but are not limited to craniosacral therapy, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, fascial release, stretch therapy and trigger point therapy.
A graduate from Kikkawa College in 2024, Romy also has studied holistic health at the Shiatsu School of Canada and Transformational Arts College. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University and continues to practice creative and physical disciplines including pottery, yoga, martial arts and gardening. Romy is an avid cyclist and pole dancer, and has recently earned bronze medals in fist and sword forms at an International Tai Chi/Wushu competition.
Marie-Ange Vieux-Fort Cherchel
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Marie-Ange V-F Cherchel studied osteopathy in the United Kingdom at the University College of Osteopathy and completed her postgraduate studies in France. She is trained in structural, visceral and cranial sacral styles of osteopathy and is fluent in French, English and Spanish. In 2015, she moved to Canada where she joined the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.
Marie-Ange is attentive to each patient and their story, ensuring she is providing them with the best treatment plan. She has worked with a wide variety of conditions and since her graduation, has taken additional courses in obstetrics, paediatric care and Kinesio Taping. She is also experienced in Asian manual therapies including Thai Yoga Massage and Qi Nei Tsang.
Marie-Ange has a special interest in the treatment of sciatica, wrist pain including carpal tunnel syndrome, hip and lower back pain, ankle pain, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJDs) and TMJD related headaches. She is passionate about the opportunity to work alongside a like-minded team of practitioners at MiBody Collective.
Chelsey Gotell
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
A native of Nova Scotia, Chelsey has her Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M. OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and is a professional member in good standing with the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA). She also has her undergraduate degree in Psychology from McMaster University.
She is trained in structural, visceral and craniosacral osteopathy and has extensive experience working with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and complex dysfunctions across all age groups.
She prides herself on creating a welcoming, inclusive and building a strong rapport with her patients and using her extensive educational background, intuitive touch and clinical experience to provide an individualized approach to assess and treat each patient in order to get to the root cause of the issue, bringing proper alignment, movement and health back to their lives.
Although she enjoys treating all types of injury and dysfunction, she has special interests in pediatrics, pre and post-natal care, neck, lower back and hip pain, TMJ and optimization of athletic performance for both elite/professional athletes and weekend warriors.
Chelsey is a three-time Canadian Paralympian and 12 time Paralympic medallist in the sport of swimming. She is a passionate international sport leader who is an elected member of the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board, which governs the running of the Paralympic Games.
She moved to South Etobicoke in 2010 and has called it home ever since. Outside of the treatment room, you can find Chelsey enjoying all that South Etobicoke has to offer alongside her husband and two young children. She's thrilled to be part of the team and to provide her Osteopathic services to the community.
Cameron Buy
Certified Yoga Teacher, R.Ac, BFA
Cameron is a Registered Acupuncturist and certified ParaYoga teacher. His interest in traditional systems of health and wellness began in his teens when he acquired of a book on yoga and ignited a lifelong passion for understanding the human body. Cameron attended Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine where he studied traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. He has studied yoga and Ayurveda with numerous leading professionals and has taught yoga for 10 years.
Cameron’s grasp of the complementary systems of India and China provides him with a unique perspective which he brings to his acupuncture practice. Whether patients are seeking acupuncture for pain, insomnia, menstrual problems, stress, or relaxation, he is committed to getting to source of the issue.
An acupuncture treatment with Cameron may include cupping, gua sha, tuina (Chinese bodywork) and dietary therapy depending on the specific needs of the individual. He enjoys applying traditional methodologies in creative ways to assist his clients in maintaining their health and wellbeing.
Lea Damata
Registered Physiotherapist
Lea has a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She pursued additional training in pelvic health physiotherapy with a special interest in perinatal care and paediatrics. Lea's pelvic health training encompasses the care of women throughout their lifespan with expertise in pregnancy, birth and beyond. This includes the assessment and treatment of urinary incontinence, complex pelvic pain, sexual pain, gastro-intestinal disorders, pelvic organ prolapse and diastasis rectus abdominis. Most importantly, she is committed to empowering her clients on their active recovery, using a biopsychosocial approach, to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.
Over the years, Lea has also been fortunate to expand her expertise in paediatrics and has worked at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and McMaster Children's Hospital. She has worked with a variety of paediatric populations, including gross motor delays, torticollis, plagiocephaly, bedwetting, toilet learning, constipation, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
Lea is a strong advocate of pelvic health and holds a position with the Women's Health Division and an executive position with Ontario Physiotherapy Association's Westgate District.
In her spare time, Lea enjoys dancing, exercising and spending time with family & friends. In recent years, she has developed an appreciation for mindfulness, self-compassion, meditation and yoga as adjuncts to healing and wellness.
Concetta Barranca
Registered Physiotherapy Resident
Concetta has a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy and a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She is interested in continuing her education in pelvic health physiotherapy and has a special interest in perinatal care. Concetta gained experience working in pelvic health during her final clinical placement at Guelph Women's Health Associates. She also gained experience working in paediatrics at SMILE Therapy for Kids.
Concetta has completed a course to assess and treat urinary incontinence and is committed to advancing her training through courses on pelvic pain, pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pediatric incontinence. Concetta practices with a biopsychosocial approach and strives to engage patients as active team players in their care. She is committed to working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve their goals and get back to the activities that are most meaningful to them.
Concetta currently holds the position as student representative for the Pelvic and Reproductive Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Through her position, she advocates for increasing awareness and access to pelvic health physiotherapy. She has organized webinars with guest speakers in this field to facilitate lifelong learning in the physiotherapy profession.
In her spare time, Concetta enjoys reading, baking and jewellery-making. She also enjoys exercising and Pilates.
Relevant Certifications:
Level 1: The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Health Solutions, 2024
Level 2: The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Anyone Experiencing Pelvic Pain Through a Trauma Informed Lens, Pelvic Health Solutions (to be completed by November 2024)
Level 3: Biopsychosocial Reframed, Pelvic Health Solutions (to be completed in 2025)
Laura Brossmann
Fitness Instructor, Indoor Cycle
Laura has been Spinning for fitness and training since its emergence in the mid-nineties. A self-described gym rat, she was hooked after trying it for the very first time. She became certified as an instructor about ten years ago, beginning what she calls, “one of the greatest pursuits of my life”.
Laura believes that music is what makes or breaks a Spin class. She devotes countless hours to crafting the perfect playlists for her classes, figuring out how to match music to movement. The music she chooses is designed to both move and motivate; new rock, old rock, grunge, alternative and classic rock, pop – her rule of thumb is if a song comes on the radio and she notices she’s speeding, that song immediately gets added to a Spin playlist.
Laura loves the people she teaches, and wants to know each and every one of them. Her goal is for every student to feel comfortable the first time they walk into her studio. She is there to guide them and work WITH them – sweating and swearing under her breath as they do. She loves watching people stumble out of class, wobbly legs and sweaty faces, with looks of hard-work satisfaction (the “We NAILED it!” feeling) on their faces.
Laura’s classes as hard, fun, and challenging, but not intimidating, “We huff and puff. We laugh. Not every day is your best day – I’m just happy to have you with me, moving your legs and digging the tunes.”
Michelle Christie
Fascial Stretch Therapist, Personal Trainer & Medical Exercise Specialist
Michelle has always been interested in fitness. She began running 20 years ago and has since competed in two marathons, several half marathons, and many sprint triathlons. Eleven years ago she was introduced to CrossFit and it was love at first workout. She began competing in annual CrossFit Open competitions in 2012 and since then has competed in the Masters Qualifiers five times, placing top 20 in Canada four times.
In 2015, Michelle finished 4th for women in the Spartan Ultra Beast in Killington, Vermont – a 29 mile obstacle course that she completed in 12 hours. She retired from her corporate job in 2010, becoming a personal trainer and coach for the Running Club/Track Team at her children’s school.
Today, Michelle provides private personal training to clients using CrossFit as a framework. She believes in the results that come from its varied functional movements combined with high intensity, shorter workout times. She is a certified Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) practitioner. A unique and complementary system of table-based assisted stretching, FST focuses on the muscles and connective tissue that surround and encompass the joints, providing immediate pain relief, a drastic increase in mobility, and relief from anxiety via a reset of the nervous system.
Michelle is also certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist (MES), allowing her to train individuals who have neurological issues or who have undergone major surgery such as a hip replacement (upon approval from their surgeon and/or physiotherapist). She provides safe and effective condition-based programming and follows a protocol-based approach that leads to functional outcome measures.
The combination of her three certifications, Crossfit experience and fitness experience gives Michelle a thorough approach to her clients’ health and fitness. She strives to help them build stronger bodies and meet their personal goals while focusing on function and mobility.
Rose Marie Anthony
Certified Yoga Teacher
Rose completed her 200-hour teacher training through Power Yoga Canada in 2017, and has been teaching the Baptiste Flow ever since. In Rose’s classes, you can expect to be physically challenged, feel deeply connected to your body and experience how breath can bring ease and clarity to the mind. She recalls taking her first yoga class and being excited to experience the relaxation and stillness that everyone talked about: “The truth was, I did not experience any of that. My mind would not shut off and I left feeling discouraged, thinking that Yoga was not for me.” A few years later, Rose tried the practice again and was hooked. What changed? A few things: “I went with a sense of openness and I found a practice steeped in breath, body awareness and introspection.” At that moment she knew she was called to share yoga with others.
Maryna Illyashenko
Certified Yoga Teacher
Maryna’s yoga journey began many years ago while she was studying at the Academy of Art in Kiev, Ukraine. There, she spent time exploring the yoga philosophy and eastern traditions. Experienced in several different styles of yoga, Maryna ultimately decided to pursue Iyengar Hatha Yoga after being inspired by the depth of its traditions. Today, she continues to be inspired by B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique investigation of alignment and it’s therapeutic effect on not only the physical body, but also the flow of energy and consciousness in the mind. Maryna received her certification at Yoga Centre Toronto, and is focused on promoting healing, well being, and balance through the practice of Iyengar Yoga.
Jasmine Grace
Certified Yoga Teacher
Get ready to find your inner strength with Jasmine's energetic Vinyasa sequences! After over ten years of developing her practice, Jasmine has a passion to share her love for yoga while curating classes that focus on strengthening the connection to your mind, body and breath. She received her 200 hour yoga instructor certificate in Vancouver in 2020 and continues to of expand her knowledge by working towards her 300 hour certification. Jasmine creates a welcoming space for each person to feel confident to advance in their own practice by curating classes that are approachable for everybody. Her creative sequences focus on the refinement and strength of each pose and her intention with each practice that she leads is that you leave feeling inspired to deepen your relationship with yoga, on and off your mat!
Tiffanie Carr
HIIT, Pilates, Spin, Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer
Originally from Montreal, Tiffanie is an energetic and passionate fitness and wellness instructor. Since she was a teenager, her love for fitness grew from a part-time job into a fun and rewarding career. She even once served as a professional cheerleader for the Montreal Impact soccer team.
Over the years, she has taught yoga, kickboxing, aquafitness, and bootcamp. In the last couple of years, she added indoor cycling and pilates to her list of skills.
What should you expect? You will laugh, smile, and have lots of fun in her upbeat and energetic classes!
Outside the gym, you will probably find Tiffanie in the water swimming or paddle boarding as she is a mermaid at heart!
Join her today in class and learn more about Tiffanie by following her on Instagram @Tiffanie.Carr.
Mike Ferraro
Certified Spin Instructor
After 30 years as a Manager of Mental Health Social Workers, I have taken my love for music mixology and Indoor Cycling into my second career. My use of endorphin based music from the 50's to present day radio, I use up to 4 turntables old school style to provide playlists that will not be heard anywhere else and my focus is on endurance building and speed with tension. You will forget about fatigue when an 80's rock tune is pumping with hip hop or Motown at the same time! Call me DJ Spin.
"Teaching is not a job for me, it's a fun way to get to work out and interact with a great group of people, I love my students and the positive energy they bring to class". I have taught a variety of classes, for a broad range of participants, including Road Drills and Enduro Ride Marathons. I believe there is never a bad day on a bike, working out is not just looking good on the outside, it's feeling great on the inside.
Lana Iakovleva
Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer
Lana is a certified Fitness Instructor with a long history in sports. She began her journey in childhood, starting with ballroom dancing and gymnastics. Eventually, she fell in love with basketball and went on to become a professional player, totalling fourteen years of experience.
Studying at an Olympic Reserve School, Lana repeatedly emerged as a winner/prize-winner in various basketball tournaments, including the Student League. In 2007, she was awarded the title of Master of Sports. This sports career instilled in her a sense of fortitude, discipline, a thirst for victory, and an ambition to always strive for excellence.
Based on her extensive sports experience, Lana was invited to join the Sports Lab team in developing a specialized wellness program of group and personal trainings. Initially, the program was designed to aid Olympic team members in their recovery from various injuries. It has since been expanded to accommodate people of all ages and physical mobilities.
Lana is continually expanding her expertise in the fitness industry.
Her workouts are based on special strength exercises, three-dimensional motion, stretching, articulation gymnastics, deep muscle work-out, anti-ageing therapy through hormone activation, and working with myofascial centers.
Lana continues to hone her basketball skills and enjoys the opportunity to run, swim, dance, and skate.
"I can teach you smart fitness that will give you not only a beautiful, healthy body, but also the ability to own it." - Lana
Courtney Gayne
Certified Yoga Teacher
Courtney is a dedicated and multi-faceted wellness practitioner with a rich background in massage therapy, yoga, meditation, pilates, strength training, and counselling. Courtney holds an honours degree in Kinesiology from Western University and has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2016 after graduating from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy.
Courtney's passion for movement and the human body extends beyond massage therapy into her practice as a certified yoga and pilates teacher and lifelong dancer. She views physical yoga practice as a sincere exploration of human movement, using the body, intentional breath, and meditation to foster heartfelt connections with ourselves and others. Her yoga classes invite an inward journey grounded in compassion, curiosity, and freedom.
Currently, Courtney is completing her Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, and is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. In her therapy practice, Courtney provides a supportive space for growth and restoration, working closely with her clients in their navigation toward living life with greater joy, purpose, and ease.
Combining her skills in massage therapy, yoga, pilates, dance, and counselling, Courtney offers a holistic approach to well-being, integrating her love for movement, the human body, and genuine care for others into her treatments and therapeutic practices. Courtney believes that at the heart of it all, we are each seeking to experience a sense of joy, peace, and fulfillment in our lives. Her sincerest desire is to help people experience this reality firsthand- within their bodies, minds, and hearts.
Emma Jane Schatochin
Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor
Emma began her journey as a certified coach in 2019 after seeing firsthand how fitness and nutrition can truly transform someone’s entire life for the better. Since then Emma has worked with dozens of clients/students looking to make that same transformation for their own health, finances, relationships and overall habits and lifestyle choices. She believes each and every one of us has the ability to self-improve and be the version of ourselves we’ve always envisioned with the right support and guidance.
In her personal life Emma loves going out for food with friends and family, reading, colouring and is a proud cat mama to her baby boy Simba!
Brandon Iannuzzi
BKin, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Registered Yoga Teacher, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Thai Massage Therapist
Brandon has spent his entire adult life studying the human body, mind and spirit. He is trained in an array of movement disciplines, including an in depth study into Hatha Yoga in Rishikesh, India and an Honours Degree in Kinesiology from York University. He is also certified in body therapies such as Thai Yoga Massage and Fascial Stretch Therapy. When training with Brandon, you can expect diversity and uniqueness in exercise, as well as an emphasis on fun!
In the past, Brandon has been involved in coaching and training a wide variety of different athletes; from elite level hockey teams to an Olympic badminton player. It is this experience that has helped him understand how creative movement can be and how amazing the body is! He has worked in all sorts of gym atmospheres; anywhere from bootcamp training for women to big box gyms, a private tennis club to a baseball training facility, and from boutique gyms to in-home training. His experience makes him an ideal trainer for any level of training or body type.
Recently, Brandon has spent his time studying sound therapy, and the various aspects of healing that arise from the use of frequency and vibration. He honours virtue as an imminent way to transformation, and understands that integrity, gratitude, joy and devotion are harmonious with the needs of the soul.
His care and respect for others are his silent way of teaching peace and respect for all life.
Adelaide Smith
Certified Yoga Teacher
With over 15 years of yoga experience, Adelaide finally took the step to complete Yoga Alliance 200h Yoga Teacher Training in 2022. Her study and practice has covered a wide variety of yoga styles, with a primary focus on Ashtanga yoga. Over the years she has found Restorative yoga to be a necessary balance for the fast-paced, energetic Ashtanga Vinyasa and the chronic stress of a busy life. Adelaide's focus in teaching is to develop the strength, flexibility and stability to sustain a long and healthy life through both physical and meditative yoga practice.
Jana Blahutova
Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer
With a lifelong passion for sports and fitness, Jana's journey truly began in 2016. Her desire to stay fit and healthy inspired her to dive deeper into the world of fitness, where she discovered its powerful impact on both the body and mind.
As a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) since 2018, Jana has worked with a variety of clients, from moms looking to regain their strength after childbirth to individuals focused on improving their overall fitness. Her training philosophy is rooted in creating effective, sustainable workouts that anyone can incorporate into their daily lives. She specializes in bodyweight training, with a particular passion for calisthenics—an incredible method for building real strength, improving mobility, and achieving a lean, toned physique.
Calisthenics became Jana's primary focus in 2023, as it offers a unique combination of strength, control, and flexibility, allowing for full mastery over one’s body. She loves helping her clients unlock their physical potential using nothing more than their bodyweight and a few simple tools.
For Jana, fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about building a body that supports you in every aspect of life. Whether clients are working one-on-one with her or following her group training programs, her workouts emphasize functional strength, proper form, and a mindful approach to movement. Her goal is to inspire others to develop a lifelong love for fitness, empowering them to achieve a strong, healthy body and mind while having fun along the way.
In her personal life, Jana is a mother. From the very beginning of her fitness journey, she was determined to set a strong example for her children—not just by staying active, but by demonstrating the importance of perseverance, discipline, and healthy living. Her kids have always been a big motivation for her to stay fit, and she’s made it a priority to involve them in her workouts whenever possible.
Tala McAuley
Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Yoga Teacher
Tala’s journey into yoga and Pilates began as a way to find balance and reconnect with herself. Through practice, she discovered not only physical strength but also a deep, transformative connection to her body and to Mother Earth. With over five years of experience and certifications in both 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and Mat Pilates, Tala has learned that movement is a powerful tool for both personal growth and healing.
Tala believes in the power of organic movement—allowing the body to flow in ways that feel natural and nurturing, while also building strength and flexibility. Her classes are designed to empower students, helping them connect to their bodies in a way that feels authentic and supportive. Whether a student is a seasoned practitioner or new to the mat, they will find a welcoming space where they can challenge themselves and grow.
Above all, Tala is passionate about creating a community where everyone feels valued and encouraged. In her classes, students move together with intention and compassion, building strength, balance, and a deeper sense of connection to the earth beneath them.
Tammy Mcintosh
Certified Pilates Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor
With over 10 years of strength training experience and a Pilates certification since 2018, Tammy is dedicated to helping people of all ages and stages achieve their fitness goals. Including specialized training in pre/post-natal, youth fitness and senior movement, Tammy’s passion lies in empowering her clients to surpass their own expectations. Her energetic approach and commitment to personalized instruction ensure that every session is a step toward discovering new strength and potential. Whether you're just starting out or pushing past your limits, Tammy will be with you every step of the way!
Morgan Barclay
COMING SOON! Certified Health and Life Coach
Hi I am Morgan founder of HealthSpan 11, Certified Health and Life coach (Health Coach Institute and Precision Nutrition), Certified Physical Trainer and Marathon Runner including 3 majors Boston, New York and Chicago.
After a successful career in the Retail apparel industry, I finally made the decision to follow my passion and that is helping people live healthier lives. I am a nurturer and an empath so this comes naturally to me and is extremely fulfilling.
I do this by coaching my clients to transform their lifestyles by creating new healthy sustainable habits over time. My approach is holistic which covers, Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Social connections and mindset. My goal is to help you minimize stress in your life and ultimately increase your healthspan. I provide support, a proven system and I hold my clients accountable. I encourage and cheer you on and celebrate wins no matter how big or small. ACCOUNTABILITY is key to successful transformation.
The experiences and challenges that I have had to overcome in my life, has led to my tremendous resilience and grit which empowers me to help, support and guide my clients to achieving their own goals and overcoming their own challenges in an empathetic, understanding way.
No one is broken or needs fixing, I help YOU access the power within you so that you can achieve your goals.
Kaz Mattes
Clinical Somatics Instructor, Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
I am passionate about helping people connect to their centers and build a strong and functional body to support them in their daily lives. I am a strong believer in movement as preventative medicine and aim to help people feel confident and foster resilience in their bodies as they age.
Decades of belly dancing, sitting at a potter’s wheel and 2 pregnancies left me with strong imbalances in my body, leading to chronic back, hip and pelvic floor issues. My body was twisted and sore...the more I exercised, the more twisted and tight I became. It wasn’t until I started working with my body at the level of the nervous system that I was really able to make lasting change away from imbalances and tension and into strength, integration and freedom of movement. My body had some learning to do and re-educating my nervous system with somatics was my teacher.
I teach Yoga Strong and Somatics classes and workshops online. I also work with clients one on one through Embodied Rehab, combining somatics and corrective exercise to help people uncover their movement blind spots, reduce their pain and tension, get stronger, and move more freely.