HEAD COACHES

JESSE BRUCE

CO-FOUNDER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR

“The harder the struggle, the more it changes us, and the stronger we’ll be at the finish line.”

Coach Jesse specializes in program design, exercise correction, and sport performance - creating effective, inspiring workouts that help athletes move better, perform stronger, and reach their goals.

  • HBScKin, University of Guelph-Humber
  • FHP Diploma (Honours)
  • Poliquin PICP Level 2 Strength Coach
  • Jack Daniels VDOT O2 Certified Running Coach
  • Starrett System - Movement & Mobility Specialist
  • Finisher: 2024 Boston Marathon (02:39); 4x Ironman; 8x Ironman 70.3; 5x HYROX (Pro); 3x Ultra (1st Overall), 3x Spartan Ultra Beast (1st Overall)

NICK TERSIGNI

HEAD COACH | OA ETOBICOKE

“Everyone wants to be a beast, until it’s time to do what beasts do”

Coach Nick’s athletic development background shapes his ‘train for life’ approach, blending mental and physical resilience with expertise in OCR, breath work, fascial strength, and personalized coaching.

  • Certified Fitness Instructor; Group Training
  • Fascial Stretch Therapist
  • Mental Health Coach (Addiction/Trauma)
  • Certified Breath Work Facilitator; Mindfulness and Meditation Facilitator
  • Hockey Canada Development Coach; AAA
  • HYROX Certified Coach

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ROBBY MOSS

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

“Respect all. Fear none.”  

With decades in martial arts, Coach Robby blends Taekwondo expertise with a passion for connection, helping clients build lasting habits, sharpen skills, and enjoy every session.

  • Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma
  • CSEP-CPT
  • BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach
  • ISSA Certified Nutritionist
  • Finisher: HYROX; DEKA World Championship (qualifier); 4x Half Marathon; OCR World Championship (qualifier)

ADDISON FORRET

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

“Follow the process and the results will follow.” 

With a powerlifting background, Coach Addison applies core lifting techniques to all abilities, combining technical precision with empathetic coaching to help clients grow stronger in a supportive environment.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • DTS Level 1

MELISSA DONCASTER

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"What you’re not changing, you’re choosing."

With expertise in kinesiology and rehabilitation sciences, Melissa emphasizes biomechanics, anatomy, and foundational strength, combining elite athletic experience with tailored coaching to help clients achieve any fitness goal.

  • HBScKin, University of Guelph
  • Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Double Diploma (Honours)
  • FHP Diploma (Honours)
  • Athletic Development Coach 
  • HYROX Athlete
  • CSCS (Strength and Conditioning)

DANI RICHARDSON

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Embrace weakness, feed curiosity and strive for perpetual growth."

Coach Dani specializes in functional training, HYROX prep, and athletic performance, using customized training and nutrition strategies to build confidence and unlock peak potential for athletes of all levels.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • (In Progress) Masters of Health Science in Nutrition Communication
  • Finisher: HYROX Toronto (Open Mixed Doubles); HYROX Miami (Pro)

MORGAN READER

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Move to quiet the mind and strengthen the body."

Former NCAA lacrosse athlete and Exercise Science graduate, Coach Morgan focuses on strength, conditioning, and injury prevention, guiding clients to improved performance, resilience, and safe, effective movement.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • BSc Exercise Science (Minor: Adaptive Sports and Recreation)
  • MBA
  • Finisher: Full marathon (2022)
  • Training: HYROX 2025

JASON SKILLICORN

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"The body obeys what the mind commands."

With decades of training and racing experience, including the Six World Marathon Majors, Coach Jason specializes in run coaching and hybrid training. He helps athletes refine mechanics, build endurance and strength, and prepare for races from 10Ks to HYROX.

  • NCCP High Performance Endurance Coach, Athletics Canada
  • CanFitPro: Personal Trainer Specialist
  • BKin, Western University
  • Finisher: Marathon PR 2:34 (2020); Mississauga Marathon 2:37 (2nd Overall, 2024); HYROX World Championship Qualifier (2025); Abbott World Marathon Championship Qualifier (2026)

NARIKO CHAFFE

GROUP TRAINING

"See every challenge as a step towards becoming the strongest, most resilient version of yourself."

Coach Nariko is an experienced spin and HIIT instructor, specializing in high-energy group fitness, combining challenging workouts with community-driven support to help all participants reach their goals

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • CPR and AED 
  • Precision Nutrition L1 Certification

GREER MCCLEAN

GROUP TRAINING

"The magic starts happening when you give it everything you've got."

Coach Greer specializes in functional movement and hybrid fitness, using tailored progressions and mindset-focused coaching to help clients of all levels build strength, resilience, and lasting confidence.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • CPR and AED 
  • Precision Nutrition L1 Certification

BOBBY DIMITRIEVSKI

GROUP TRAINING

"Talent without work is nothing."

Coach Bobby, a former NCAA Division 1 soccer player, leverages his experience to help young athletes enhance performance, connect training to game-day success, and build physical and mental resilience.

  • ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
  • ISSA Specialist in Strength and Conditioning
  • CPR and AED
  • OSA Soccer For Life

ANNA DUMKE

GROUP TRAINING

"Your can do anything you put your mind into."

Coach Anna blends strength and conditioning expertise with a dance background, guiding clients to build mental and physical resilience through quality reps, proper technique, and challenging, fun workouts.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • CanFitPro: Healthy Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach (in progress)
  • Stress Resiliency
  • CPR and AED
  • Finisher: 4x Marathon Finisher; 8x Half Marathon Finisher; HYROX Finisher

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CHELSIE GRANT

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Motivation is a myth. Discipline is a choice."

Coach Chelsie, a retired varsity athlete, specializes in strength and conditioning, using a technique-driven, educational approach to deliver tailored, enjoyable workouts that help clients reach their strongest selves.

  • Personal Trainer Specialist
  • Level 1 Kettlebells
  • Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell instructor
  • Certified HYROX coach
  • Certified DEKA coach
  • Former World Record Holder, DEKA Strong Female Teams, 2024
  • Finisher: 2nd Age Group DEKA World Championships (2023); 9x Elite DEKA World Championship Athlete (qualifier, 2024); 13x DEKA, Spartan, HYROX (1st place)

SIMON JAMES

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts."

Coach Simon, a former national-level rugby player, specializes in functional strength and conditioning, helping clients improve sports performance, daily movement, and overall health through tailored training.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer

TAMMY MCINTOSH

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Challenge your limits, embrace the movement, and let growth transform you from the inside out."

Coach Tammy specializes in HIIT, strength, pre/post-natal training, and mat Pilates, using a mind-body approach to guide clients toward transformation, resilience, and their strongest, healthiest selves.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • Anatomy in Motion certification
  • Seniors on the Move certification
  • Stress Resiliency
  • Mat Pilaties (Body Harmonics)

CRISTINA CAMPBELL

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Strength is not just what you do - it's who you become."

Coach Cristina specializes in hybrid and pre/postnatal strength training, emphasizing postpartum core rehab, mobility, and functional movement to help clients build strength, confidence, and lasting resilience

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • CanFitPro: Understanding a Fit Pregnancy
  • Strive Life Foundations: Level One - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • ISSA: Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist
  • CPR and AED
  • Finisher: Half Marathon

LISA MORRA

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Train for strength, move with confidence, and live without limits."

Coach Lisa is a two-time women’s dodgeball world champion who specializes in strength training and athletic development, helping athletes build power, enhance performance, and reach their full potential.

  • Cert. Personal Trainer
  • LVL 1 Nutrition (In-Training)
  • Online Coach (In-Training)
  • World Dodgeball Championships, Gold Medal + Female MVP, 2022
  • Dodgeball Ontario Provincial Championships, Gold Medal + Female MVP, 2024
  • Dodgeball Canada National Championships, Gold Medal, 2024
  • World Dodgeball Championships, Gold Medal, 2024

REBEKAH GRIGORIOU

PERSONAL TRAINING

"Consistency beats intensity when the goal is longevity."

Coach Rebekah blends her athletic background and coaching experience to help clients move better, get stronger, and stay injury-free. She specializes in sport performance, functional fitness, and postpartum breath work.

  • BSc Honorus Kinesiology,
  • Athletic Therapy (1 yr)
  • NASM-CPT, NASM-CES (corrective exercise specialist)

BRIAN BALOGH

GROUP TRAINING

"Don't stop when you're tired; stop when you're done."

Coach Brian combines sport-specific performance, strength, conditioning, and injury prevention with RMT expertise, helping athletes build resilience, prevent injuries, and achieve ambitious physical and mental goals.

  • BAKin
  • Registered Massage Therapist
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • Facial Stretch Therapist (FST)
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)
  • Correctional Care Certification
  • Certified Taping/Wrapping
  • Certified Cupping Modality

JENNY LUC

GROUP TRAINING

"Don't wish for it; work for it."

Coach Jenny uses her knowledge of strength and conditioning training to guide clients to build strength, improve performance, and reach their full potential

  • Poliquin Personal Training
  • Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences, Michener Institute
  • BSc, University of Toronto
  • Finisher: 5x Spartan; 2x HYROX

CHRISTINA CAPONECCHIA

GROUP TRAINING

"If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you."

Coach Christina draws on her Kinesiology and chiropractic expertise to help clients enhance performance, move safely, and achieve sustainable health and fitness.

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (Hons.), CMCC
  • BPHE (Hons.), University of Toronto
  • A.R.T and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy practitioner 
  • Thompson Technique certified
  • CanFit Pro: Cert. Personal Trainer

MARSEL MUKA

GROUP TRAINING

"Don't forget to show gratitude to your body and your mind for the fitness you have, and what allows you to continue seeking improvement."

Coach Marsel is a technical strength coach with a passion for perfecting form and helping clients maximize results. Nothing drives Marsel more than seeing someone achieve what they once thought was impossible.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Training
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts
  • Certified Mental Health First Aid

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Yaw Attuah

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Modesty is dishonesty... celebrate your accomplishments."

Coach Yaw specializes in hybrid training, strength, and conditioning, with a focus on big lifts, strength building, personal record goal setting, and proper form. A former competitive basketball player and Health Sciences grad, he loves helping others succeed.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • BHSc Health Sciences, Western University

SUZIE GERIA

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Muscle - it's a use it or loose it type situation."

Coach Suzie is passionate about helping women build strength to thrive through every stage of life. A lifelong athlete and experienced trainer, she specializes in strength training and compound movements, drawing from her diverse background in athletics, boxing, and coaching.

  • Master Trainer - Level 1 - Australian Institute of Fitness
  • Certificate IV Fitness (Personal Training) - Australian Institute of Fitness
  • Certificate III Fitness (Group Fitness Instructor + Fitness Coach) - Australian Institute of Fitness
  • Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) - NASM/CFP Accredited
  • Bachelor of Social Work (2010) - Western Sydney University

Liza Kachai

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

“Keep going, and step into what you fear most - that’s where growth happens.”

Liza specializes in TRX strength training, injury prevention, mobility, and mind-body connection. With experience at OrangeTheory and one-on-one coaching, she focuses on proper form, HIIT, and MFR, helping clients feel strong, powerful, and confident in their bodies.

  • CanFitPro Cert. Personal Trainer
  • TRX USA
  • HIIT & TRX CORE VIPER
  • Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach
  • Finisher: Tough Mudder 10/15km; Toronto Waterfront 10km.

Armeen Mahabadi

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing."

Coach Armeen specializes in weightlifting, strength, and hybrid training, combining functional movement, HIIT, and endurance methods. With a background in soccer, CrossFit, and running, he’s passionate about guiding clients through challenges and helping them push beyond their limits.

  • ISSA PT certification
  • Finisher: Dubai Full Marathon, 2019
  • BA Economics (in progress)

Lisa Morra

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"Train for strength, move with confidence, and live without limits."

Coach Lisa is a two-time women’s dodgeball world champion who specializes in strength training and athletic development, helping athletes build power, enhance performance, and reach their full potential.

  • Cert. Personal Trainer
  • LVL 1 Nutrition (In-Training)
  • Online Coach (In-Training)
  • World Dodgeball Championships, Gold Medal + Female MVP, 2022
  • Dodgeball Ontario Provincial Championships, Gold Medal + Female MVP, 2024
  • Dodgeball Canada National Championships, Gold Medal, 2024
  • World Dodgeball Championships, Gold Medal, 2024

DEANNA ROSE

GROUP TRAINING | PERSONAL TRAINING

"We move to remember the self beneath the layers."

With a background in swimming and expertise as a naturopathic doctor and strength coach, Coach Deanna specializes in mind-body training, helping high performers build strength, resilience, and longevity through intentional, transformative movement.

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN)
  • Licensed Naturopathic Doctor [non-practicing]

Quinn Curran

GROUP TRAINING

“Showing up for yourself is always a win. It’s not about being 100% every day - it’s about consistently moving toward your goals.”

Coach Quinn supports clients at every stage of life, focusing on strength, mobility, and confidence. With a background in group fitness, she specializes in women’s health, functional aging, hormone-informed performance, injury prevention, and fostering a supportive training community.

  • BSc (Honours) Biology, Queens University
  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Certified Personal Trainer

GREEN MCCLEAN

GROUP TRAINING

"The magic starts happening when you give it everything you've got."

Coach Greer specializes in functional movement and hybrid fitness, using tailored progressions and mindset-focused coaching to help clients of all levels build strength, resilience, and lasting confidence.

  • CanFitPro: Cert. Personal Trainer
  • CPR and AED 
  • Precision Nutrition L1 Certification

ADAM NOWAK

GROUP TRAINING

“How you do anything is how you do everything.”

Coach Adam is a NASM-Certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist with a background in elite-level sport. A former NCAA Division 1 soccer player, he now specializes in strength, conditioning, mobility, and postural alignment, helping athletes move better, prevent injury, and build lasting resilience.

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • BCOMM - Finance (University of Toronto)
  • HYROX Athlete
  • Former NCAA Division 1 Soccer Player
  • U-18 Polish National Team

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SARAH CASCIATO

DIETITIAN

Sarah meets clients where they are, implementing evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to individual lifestyles while exploring habits and motivations to address gaps and support lasting health and fitness goals.

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LINDSAY MCPHERSON

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Lindsay helps patients rehabilitate injuries using manual therapy, soft tissue work, exercise, and acupuncture, guiding them back to activities they love while staying active and enjoying life outside the clinic.

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RILEY WALLBANK

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Riley improves lives through personalized hands-on care, using Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, joint mobilization, and targeted stretching techniques to relieve tension, restore function, and promote relaxation

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NICK WALSH

CHIROPRACTOR

Nick helps individuals of all activity levels move pain-free, combining muscle release, joint manipulation, acupuncture, movement correction, and exercise to enhance performance, prevent injury, reduce discomfort, and improve overall well-being

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EMMA WHELPTON

CHIROPRACTOR

Emma addresses the root causes of pain and dysfunction, emphasizing lower-body mechanics, pre/postnatal care, and nervous system regulation, integrating breath work to enhance mobility, alignment, and long-term physical resilience

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