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Personal Training
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Our Trainers Assess, Design And Train
Our educated trainers will assess your current fitness level, design a personalized program and provide coaching as you train to get results.
For any external personal trainer enquiries, please contact pt@ywcavan.org.
Our trainers are knowledgeable in the following areas:
General fitness & well being Sport-specific training |
Weight loss/gain Functional training Nutritional support |
3 SESSIONS FOR $199
A one-time only introduction package for members new to personal training! Reach your fitness goals with our knowledgeable trainers so you can feel more confident and comfortable.
Session 1: Assessment
Session 2: Learn Program
Session 3: Review Program
Trainer options are based on availability: Brano, Jenna, Josh, Leila, and Sam. Purchase at Member Services and fill out the consultation form.
Terms and conditions apply.
![Alesya](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/YWCA_2018_0485.JPG.jpg?itok=hHdcr_nK)
Alesya Bogaevskaya, Ph.D. (she/her)
- Functional fitness for sport and recreation
- Strength training and weight management/fat loss
- Body Composition Analysis (Muscle/Fat %, Basic Metabolic Rate)
- Sculpting and toning
- ACE Therapeutic Exercise Specialist: exercise programs to improve the health of adults with cardiovascular disease...
![Amanda Rnic](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Amanda%20Physio.jpeg.jpg?itok=TOUZRPul)
Amanda Rnic, Physiotherapist, MScPT, BSc, CGIMS, CAFCI (she/her)
- Sports injury management
- Repetitive overuse conditions
- Pre- and post-natal conditions (for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy appointments, please visit Amanda at woodlandphysio.com)
- Arthritis management
- Neuropathic dysfunction management
- Concussion, vestibular and dizziness issues
![Brano](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Brano%20profile%20picture%201.jpg?itok=M1uOPqeY)
Brano Zadubenec, BSc. DOMP, CPT (he/him)
- NeuroKinetic therapy (compensatory movement pattern, motor control center cerebellum, muscle dysfunction)
- Osteopathy (flexibility, myofascial release, MET technique, joint manipulation, soft tissue release, strain-counter strain technique etc.)
- Muscle imbalances assessment
- Manual muscle testing...
![Cameron Hunt](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/PT_Cameron_Hunt.jpg?itok=tJaFENkl)
Cameron Hunt, BHK (he/him)
- Strength and fitness coaching
- Active Rehabilitation and Injury Management
- Fitness program design for wellness and durability
- Myofascial Stretching, Shiatsu and Fingerprint Acupressure
- Functional Capacity Evaluation - Fitness benchmark testing
![Carl](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Original.jpg?itok=78ehEHmS)
Carl Ljungberg (he/him)
- Small group training
- Strength endurance
- Program design
- Full body health
![Catherine King personal trainer](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/WCC_072113_0784_print.jpg?itok=JNrD4IpV)
Catherine King, BHK, MSc., CSCS*D (she/her)
- Behavior change
- Body Composition (fat loss and/or muscle gain)
- Fall prevention
- Nutrition coaching
- Performance
- Pre- and post-natal
- Pre- and post-joint replacement
- Rehabilitation
- Strength & Conditioning
![Ivy Dexter](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/ivy-dexter.jpeg.jpg?itok=PUQn0OKW)
Ivy Dexter (she/her)
- Pilates Reformer
- Core stability training (Pilates, ball and bosu)
- Yoga/stretching programs
- Weight loss programs
- Strength programs
- “Learn To Run” programs
![Jenna Sbrocca](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Jenna%20Sbrocca.jpg?itok=xClVYDBA)
Jenna Sbrocca, BHK (she/her)
- Specializing in active rehabilitation and injury recovery
- Strengthening and flexibility programs
- Focusing on joint alignment and proper body mechanics
- Providing education on various health topics
- Improving your yoga practice with modifications for all levels
- Dynamic workouts involving cardio...
![Profile picture of Jennica Fulton (she/her)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Jennica_Fulton.jpg?itok=8DJOFQI0)
Jennica Fulton (she/her)
- Introduction to gym and fitness
- Body-positive coaching
- Longevity/functional training
- Hypertrophy training
![Jody Sandler](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/0198Jody%20Sandler-0198-Edit-Web%20copy.jpeg.jpg?itok=SL2eucc8)
Jody Sandler
- Specifically Designed Exercise Programs
- Correcting Exercise Form
![Josh Clark](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/YWCA_2018_0876.JPG.jpg?itok=dRMuLiIn)
Josh Clark (he/him)
- Posture correction
- Balance and stability improvements
- Core strengthening
- Working with Older Age groups
![Leila Mazhari](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/YWCA_2018_0541.JPG.jpg?itok=vxINeGmt)
Leila Mazhari (she/her)
- Weight management
- Functional training
- Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Strength training and conditioning
![Mieko Tanaka](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Mieko.JPG.jpg?itok=O53aKzAO)
Mieko Tanaka (she/her)
- Pilates mat, reformer and apparatus
![Pedram Enghiad](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Pedram%20Enghiad%20Headshot.png.jpg?itok=dU55UXnu)
Pedram Enghiad (he/him)
- Body transformation (weight loss/muscle gain)
- Post-injury rehab
- Diet, nutrition, supplementation and meal planning
![Sam Karimi (he/him)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Sam%20Karimi.jpg?itok=4zHXz_aq)
Sam Karimi (he/him)
- Building Muscle
- Functional Training
- Weight-Loss
- Nutrition
- Goal Setting
- Sport Specific Programs
- Active Rehab/Injury Prevention
![Sydney Lyons Personal Trainer](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/org_210.jpg?itok=EP1TAfvC)
Sydney Lyons, B.Kin (she/her)
- Strength & Conditioning
- Injury Recovery & Active Rehabilitation
- Fall Prevention
- Proactive Ergonomic and Health Guidance
- Performance Coaching (weightlifting, powerlifting, other sport-specific)
![Victoria Falcicchio](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/victoria%20profile%20pic.jpg?itok=zyp9s-Ke)
Victoria Falcicchio, BSc.HKin (she/her)
- Posture
- Functional training
- Rehabilitation / Recovery from injury
- Injury prevention
- Kinesiology services to those insured by ICBC
- Deep tissue release
![Vivian Kan (Pilates Reformer Teacher-in-Training) (she/her)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/Vivian_Kan_large.jpg?itok=A7HcJgzo)
Vivian Kan (Pilates Reformer Teacher-in-Training) (she/her)
- Pilates Reformer
- Pilates Mat
- Intentional Movement
- Nutrition
![Pilates instructor Zoria Jovic](/sites/default/files/styles/square_bg_640/public/assets/trainer/hero_image/IMG_Zorica%20J_Profile%20photo.JPG.jpg?itok=IetujWcG)
Zorica Jovic (she/her)
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Working with Osteoporosis and Mature Population
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Restorative / Conditioning Exercises for men and athletes
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Fascial Stretch Exercise for functional movement
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Pre and Post surgery strengthening