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LCA!
CHARITY DONATION OPPORTUNITY
Maryvonne
Berthault: CALA and YMCA certified; CALA Water Running
Specialist; Trainer and Assessor, YMCA and CFPro PT and FIS
Specialist. Maryvonne has over fifteen years experience
catering to personal training clients on land and in water and
teaching aquafitness. She is an avid cyclist, runner, swimmer,
skier and backpacker dedicated to healthy posture. Maryvonne
loves sharing her knowledge and passion for health and
wellness. National Bilingual Presenter with CALA and CFP.
Dylan
Harries: B.Rec., B.Sc. HK, C.A.T. with over 18 years of
fitness experience, Dylan is the Executive Director for Body
Rock Fitness and the HFR Coordinator for Nepean Sportsplex. In
his spare time, he is a renowned athletic trainer and
performance coach for world level figure skaters. He is CFPro
(PTS/FIS), CALA (Trainer), YMCA (T For T), Exter-Ball, Bosu
Balance Trainer, Gliding, Gym-Stick, Bender Ball, SPI (2), Mad
Dog Spinning (star 2) and NCCP (2) certified.
Kathy
Zador: CALA Certified in Healing Waters. A schoolteacher for
over 30 years, Kathy has enjoyed a lifetime involvement with
water including swimming, boating and beach lifeguarding.
Having developed a successful community based 'Fibromoves'
program, Kathy is currently working with CALA to design a
comprehensive resource package for participants and leaders
interested in aqua classes for FMS. Nominated in the Health
and Wellness category for the KW Oktoberfest Rogers Women of
the Year, Kathy was selected as a Patient Ambassador for
Fibromyalgia and has shared her story through the media. Kathy
lobbies for the construction of more facilities that are
appropriate for aqua therapy programs such as FibroMoves.
Charlene
Kopansky, B.Sc. Human Kinetics, B. Ed., CALA Inc. was founded
by this dynamic, dedicated individual who embodies a vision of
excellence. Charlene taught Biology, Science and PHE. and
dance fitness classes at university. Her skills in dance
choreography, water running, personal training, fitness and
aqua fitness leadership have made her a popular presenter in
Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Cuba,
Dominican Republic, UK, Israel, South Africa and New Zealand.
Awards include 'Top Presenter' and Presenter of the
Year-Germany, Volunteer Recognition and Leadership Awards-OFC,
Who's Who of Canadian Women in Fitness-Chatelaine Mag.,
Fitness Leader of the Year-Fitness Institute, and Specialty
Presenter of the Year-CFP.
Matthew
Kopansky: Currently studying Geography at Wilfred Laurier
University, Matt has completed CALA Training and will begin
teaching classes this summer. Arriving at vertical water
training quite naturally, Matt used to watch and participate
in his mother, Sharon's practice sessions in the living room.
Matt is a scholarship winning runner who stays extremely fit
with running, skiing, playing hockey, pool work, weight
training, you name it! Matt will be the 'demo-guy' for the
Gymstick sessions.
Connie
Jasinskas, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc. PFLC, CFP, CALA Master Trainer,
Atri Faculty Member, Certified Laughter Yoga. Providing
leadership training in health and fitness and educating
international audiences, Connie works with healthy people and
others with vehicle or workplace injuries, arthritis, FMS,
osteoporosis, and back pain. Connie makes complex information
practical, easy to understand. Her sessions are relaxed and
enjoyable.
Patrick
Lévesque: CALA Certified, an Apprentice Trainer and an elite
member of the CALA~HydroRider Specialty Team, Patrick brings
25 years of experience in the aquatic field, Granby, Quebec to
our conference. Patrick is fit as a fiddle and a fabulous role
model. Welcome aboard Patrick.
Peaches
~ Patricia Van Oene is full of enthusiasm with a life rich
with extraordinary experiences. From Michigan, an avid fan of
teaching aqua fitness, with a spirit that brings a smile to
your face, you will certainly be entertained in her "Joy
of Noodles" Session.
Karl
Notargiovanni: B.F.A. Choreography; CALA Trainer; Massage
Therapist, Moksha Yoga Instructor, opening a Yoga Studio in
Vancouver, May 1, 2011, Karl is skilled at blending several
disciplines to connect movement, memory and imagery
encouraging the practice of engaging the body through
consciousness. Teaching for over 13 years, he has developed a
unique edge to his leadership. Karl is passionate about
exploring these connections and sharing them through energetic
classes and workshops.
Sarah
Jane Poulsen: Sarah manages her husband's law practice and may
one day complete her CALA certification. Once 340 pounds,
Sarah's struggle through food addiction and weight loss led
her to the water which helped to heal her mind, body, and
spirit. Sarah is magical with words and is certain to make you
laugh out loud and also ponder life as she takes you on her
journey on Friday and Saturday evenings at the CALA
Celebrates, Shares and Inspires events, off site.
Pat
Richards: B. P.H.E., CALA trainer. Pat has a passion for water
exercise working with special needs clients, competitive
athletes, the disabled & those seeking recreational level
fitness. She coaches a Dragon Boat Team of Breast Cancer
Survivors. Involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years
& recently retired from the Fitness Centre Coordinator
position at U. of Guelph, Pat believes that all people, young
and older, are happiest when they are active.
Shelagh
Noonan: B.A., B.Ed., CALA, BCRPA and CPAFLA certified.
Returning to CALA after sailing around Central America and
being involved in the Special Education program for SelfDesign
(an online school in BC), Shelagh brings a breath of fresh air
with her unique sense of humor and creative way of moving. Her
intensive and varied training in Nia, Gymnastics, Yoga and
Martial Arts (TaeKwonDo & Kickboxing) enables Shelagh to
think way outside the box.
Carol
Weerdenburg: M.Sc. CALA Master Trainer, Gymstick, BenderBall
Master Trainer, Certified YMCA-YWCA, CFP, as lead research
consultant and presenter, Carol is developing and refreshing a
host of projects exclusively for CALA Inc. Current projects
include CALA Pre and Post Cardiac Conditioning, Older
Adult-Falls Prevention, Aqua PT and CALA~HydroRider Specialty
Training and Certification. Get charged up by Carol's
authentic, meaningful motivational presentation style that
mixes science with the magic of Reiki
