Training Team

Specializing in Nutrition and Weight Management, I can help you make sense of what healthy eating really is. My own personal fitness struggle helps me to empathize with my clients. You will find my approach is simple and effective with privacy and enjoyment priorities.

I am certified by the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals and the owner and operator of "The Fitness Funatic Training Studio". I am proud to be an Associate Franchise owner of Fitness Kickboxing Canada a martial arts based program offering fitness and kickboxing combined and a member of CASK, Canadian Association Sport Kickboxing.  My ongoing educational studies and life experiences are centered on "lifestyle" fitness. My training style is down to earth and provides educational information that has inspired numerous individuals to successfully embrace and sustain a healthier lifestyle. I am very passionate about health and fitness and believe that this enthusiasm is passed on to my clients. I believe fitness should be apart of life. You only get one body, make it your priority!

I enjoy many types of activities that challenge my own strength and endurance. Weight training, Kickboxing and Shitoryu Karate,  are just some forms of my own routines. I am fortunate enough to live in an area that provides me with beautiful scenery for roller blading, great cross country and downhill skiing, and challenging mountain bike trails. When ever possible I encourage clients to try new adventures, and sometimes we learn together.

It's hard to believe that just a few short years ago I could be considered your classic "couch potato". I am married with 3 young children and other than chasing after them I had lead a fairly inactive life. I firmly believe that when one door closes another one opens....here's why. After 20 years in the financial services industry I became a stay-at-home mom. It was the best thing to happen to me and for my family. The door closed on one career and opened a totally different one. I and my family are now completely immersed in physical activity one way or another each and every day. From couch potato and no physical activity to speak of, to hockey and soccer mom of 3, and having at least one child involved in lacrosse, baseball, cross country skiing or whatever sport they seemed interested, I soon became a sports fanatic. I pursued physical activity in the beginning for my own health and participate now on a regular basis in running, skiing, mountain biking, indoor cycle and kickboxing to name a few.

Being physically active has lead me to a rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable new career. I am certified with Can-Fit-Pro as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. I am also trained as a Fitness Kickboxing Canada Coach and Cycle Reebok Spin Instructor. I attend annual conferences to continue my education in the fitness industry and to keep abreast of new and informative physical and healthy lifestyle opportunities. Come in and see me at the Fitness Funatic Training Studio and I can help you open a new door!!

I have always had a love of exercising and staying physically fit. As a young child and until age 30, I rode horses eventually showing and competing at local clubs and Fall Fairs in both English and Western as well as showing in the AQHA - Register Quarter Horse shows at the highest level and consistently placing in the top 5. Scuba diving is another love of mine. I hold certifications in IDEA Canada Open water diver, IDEA Advanced open water diver and NAUI Advanced open water diver. Now I have Tobermory practically in my backyard!

While in my late 20's I developed Asthma which only re-enforced my dedication to a healthy lifestyle. After Graduating from Conestoga College I managed Fitness 360 for Women/Popeye's gym in Kitchener/Waterloo and also became a Certified Personal Trainer allowing me to make a career in the Fitness Industry. When my husband's job brought us to Port Elgin I wanted to continue my career path and found Fitness Funatics. The Private Training at Fitness Funatics gives me the opportunity to work one-on-one in a beautiful facility with all the latest "toys" in fact my previous co-workers are envious of my new place of employment and my new hometown! I am a thorough trainer both in and out of the workplace. My clients are part of my everyday life. If you need consistency and accountability come in and see me at Fitness Funatics, together we can meet your goals and reap the benefits of a healthy and active future.

My own struggle with my weight led me to a career in personal training. After losing a significant amount of weight after high school I enrolled in the Fitness & Health Program at Humber College in Toronto passionate to help others achieve healthy active lives. I graduated with honours and worked for couple of years as a trainer in the Owen Sound area before returning to school for nutrition. I recently graduated with an Honours BASc in Applied Human Nutrition from University of Guelph and am excited to couple my training knowledge with nutrition counseling to help others reach their goals.

My new active lifestyle opened the door to opportunities I never considered before. I currently compete as an elite broomball player, and with my team have won provincial and national championships. This experience fueled my passion in sports specific training. I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer with the National Strength & Conditioning Association. I am also currently enrolled in the International Olympic Committee’s Sports Nutrition Diploma program and I am happy to tailor programs for both children & adults to help increase performance in their chosen sport!!! Let’s work together and make a change.