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. Check out their bio's below!
Need assistance or a recommendation? Reach out to pt@ywcavan.org for help.
GETTING STARTED PERSONAL TRAINING INTRO PACKAGE
This one-time only introduction package is for those new to personal training. All sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase.
Trainer options are based on availability: Brano, Josh, Leila, and Sam.
Purchase at Member Services and fill out the consultation form. Terms and conditions apply.
Members - 3 Sessions for $199 | Non-members - 3 Sessions for $224
Meet our
Trainers
Alesya Bogaevskaya, Ph.D. (she/her)
Alesya Bogaevskaya, Ph.D., is an ACE-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Can-Fit-Pro member and a Registered Yoga Teacher. Alesya started her fitness career in Russia as an aerobics instructor and ballroom dance teacher while working in academia. Later, during her doctoral
Areas of Expertise
- 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...
Brano Zadubenec, BSc. DOMP, CPT (he/him)
Brano is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life using a holistic approach. He believes a positive impact can be made through education on the importance of active, healthy lifestyles. He obtained a bachelor's degree of Sport Science in Slovakia, and moved to Canada to further
Areas of Expertise
- 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, BHK (he/him)
Cameron loves being a kinesiologist, and has been a practicing member of the British Columbian Association of Kinesiologist's since 2007. What makes Cameron unique is his ability to offer a multimodal approach to physical activity. He combines his expertise as a strength training coach, with his
Areas of Expertise
- 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
Catherine King, BHK, MSc., CSCS*D (she/her)
Catherine has worked in the fitness industry since 2003. She is a practicing Kinesiologist, as well as being double certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Certified Personal Trainer with distinction. She has a
Areas of Expertise
- 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 (she/her)
Ivy Dexter's mission is to help bring balance and strength to your life! Ivy's passion in dance and movement led her to become a BCRPA-certified personal trainer in 2002 and Pilates Reformer trainer in 2020. Over the years she has taught group fitness, studied yoga in India, and received extensive
Areas of Expertise
- Pilates Reformer
- Core stability training (Pilates, ball and bosu)
- Yoga/stretching programs
- Weight loss programs
- Strength programs
- “Learn To Run” programs
Jenna Sbrocca, BHK (she/her)
Jenna has her Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree and works as a Practicing Kinesiologist. She helps clients recovering from injuries restore their strength, range of motion, and overall function. Jenna also enjoys working with older clientele to help them maintain mobility and muscle mass through the
Areas of Expertise
- 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...
Jennica Fulton (she/her)
Jennica embraces a holistic approach to health and fitness, which is why she proudly identifies herself as a 'health coach.' With certifications in nutrition and yoga, along with a deep passion for weight lifting and fostering long-term strength and mobility, she is a well-rounded fitness
Areas of Expertise
- Introduction to gym and fitness
- Body-positive coaching
- Longevity/functional training
- Hypertrophy training
Josh Clark (he/him)
Working with a variety of clients for 15 years as a Personal Trainer has reinforced to Josh how important an upright, athletic posture, core supported movement and correct breathing techniques are to a longer, better quality of life. He applies these principles with your fitness goals in mind
Areas of Expertise
- Posture correction
- Balance and stability improvements
- Core strengthening
- Working with Older Age groups
Leila Mazhari (she/her)
Leila is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. Passionate about movement, Leila will help you move better in the sports you play, get stronger on your fitness journey or just move more efficiently in your daily life. Educated in rehabilitation and injury
Areas of Expertise
- Weight management
- Functional training
- Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Strength training and conditioning
Pedram Enghiad (he/him)
Pedram is a BCRPA certified Personal Trainer, a certified Clinical Exercise and Post Injury Rehabilitation Specialist, and a certified Nutrition Advisor with more than eight years of experience in the fitness industry. As an active fitness competitor, Pedram is passionate about fitness and the well
Areas of Expertise
- Body transformation (weight loss/muscle gain)
- Post-injury rehab
- Diet, nutrition, supplementation and meal planning
Sam Karimi (he/him)
Meet Sam, an accomplished athlete and NASM-certified personal trainer dedicated to transforming lives through fitness. With a rich athletic background spanning over 15 years across diverse sports, Sam brings a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of physical conditioning to his role
Areas of Expertise
- Building Muscle
- Functional Training
- Weight-Loss
- Active Rehab/Injury Prevention
- Nutrition
- Therapeutic Fascial Mobility (TFM)
- Goal Setting
- Kickboxing Fitness Training
Sydney Lyons, B.Kin (she/her)
Sydney Lyons is a practicing Kinesiologist with BCAK since 2020, and she is motivated to help the community stay active and strong! She has experience with various individuals that range in fitness levels and injuries. Sydney creates personalized fitness and/or active rehabilitation programs to best
Areas of Expertise
- Strength & Conditioning
- Injury Recovery & Active Rehabilitation
- Fall Prevention
- Proactive Ergonomic and Health Guidance
- Performance Coaching (weightlifting, powerlifting, other sport-specific)