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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dylan
Harries {B. Rec., B.Sc. (HK), C.A.T} is a renowned
fitness presenter who travels the world inspiring his
participants with his passion and knowledge of all forms of
physical activity. With over 19 years of fitness experience,
Dylan is the Regional Director of the Kanata YMCA-YWCA in
Ottawa Canada. In his spare time, he is an award winning
athletic trainer and performance coach for world level
figure skaters. Dylan is CALA (Trainer), CFP (PTS/FIS), YMCA
(T For T), Gym-Stick, HydroRider, SPI (2), Spinning (star
2), Bender Ball (Trainer), Bosu Balance Trainer, Gliding and
NCCP (2) certified.
Nancy
Rumple, CALA & YMCA FIT trainer, B. P.H.E., Dip.
Sports Injury Management, Registered Reflexologist &
YMCA Manager of Adult Services & Aquatics, Burlington.
Former Canadian National/ Ontario Provincial Rugby Team
Therapist & clinical therapist, Nancy combines her
knowledge of exercise physiology with her passion for water
training to provide a workout that integrates the spirit,
mind & body.
Michelle
McLaren B.Kin., RMT, CALA Trainer Michelle has been
involved in the field of aquatics since 1990 and has been
teaching aquafitness since 1991. She has taught throughout
the City of Toronto, Hamilton, at the University of Calgary
and now basis herself out of the Canmore Recreation Centre.
She is a CALA certified & a CALA trainer in Group
Aquafitness & Water Running. Through her education,
Michelle has extensive experience in Aquatic Rehabilitation
& is currently a Registered Massage Therapist.
Jennie
Queen, a Fitness & Lifestyle Consultant and
Programming Specialist with over 12 years in aquafitness.
CALA certified, CALA trainer with numerous aquatic and
fitness qualifications and a diploma in Early Childhood
Education, Fitness and Nutrition, Jennie coordinates over 80
classes per week. Her enthusiasm for water and fitness is
contagious: come experience te synergy.
Linda
Rampen has an Honours degree from the Ontario College of
Arts. Linda is extensively involved with movement in water
through her work as a lifeguard, swimming instructor,
aquatic recreation programmer and CALA Trainer and
Presenter. Linda has worked at the Oakville Pain Rehab
Clinic. Linda specializes in Aquatic Post Rehabilitation and
is a popular facilitator of the CALA Healing Waters Program
with a specialty in Aqua Arthritis. Linda is also an
advanced LSS instructor trainer and a Can Fit Pro Personal
Trainer Specialist. As an Aquatic Recreation Programmer,
Linda has championed the Instructor Development Program
introducing the standard of certification required for
employment with the City of Mississauga as an Aqua fitness
instructor. Linda also successfully programs the only
Municipal Therapy Pool in Mississauga.
Sharon
Burns In aquatics for 20 years and adult
education for 15 years, Sharon's degree in
Psychology: Dalhousie University, has helped her
to motivate and support those she has trained.
With accreditation in Reiki and Cranio-sacral
techniques, Sharon specializes in aquatic
therapy. Her nature to nurture growth and
development draws people to her.
Angela
Curry BSec (med) / Phlebotomy, Fitness
Management, CALA, CFP F.I.S., C.O.R.E., M.B.S.,
NSFA P.T., WTF Red/Black Stripe TaeKwonDo. Angela
is the Fitness Programs Coordinator and Personal
Training Supervisor at Acadia University,
Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She has been
involved in the fitness industry for almost 20
years and welcomes the challenge of teaching and
mentoring new and upcoming fitness
leaders. Angela brings her years of
experience and enthusiasm to the pool and
provides “new and renewed” energy and
atmosphere to her classes. Having traveled
to Korea and Japan to compete in the World
TaeKwonDo Championships, she now brings her
kicks and punches to the water, providing power
and enjoyment with a bit of an H2O twist.
Amanda
DeGrace: Accelerate your career and be
empowered by Amanda DeGrace, respected fitness
professional and leader in the fitness and
wellness industry. Energy, charisma and an
amazing passion for life are qualities displayed
by Amanda in both her everyday life and her
fitness and movement classes. Amanda has a
degree from the University of Ottawa in Leisure
Studies, and is currently studying with the
Alive Academy of Natural Health. Besides her
dedication to continuous education and learning,
Amanda enjoys working with her clients and
fitness professionals enhancing their overall
quality of life through enrichment of the mind,
body and spirit. Amanda is currently teaching
throughout the City of Ottawa, as well as
presenting and training across Canada. Amanda
has been sharing her passion since a young age,
starting out as a Trainer for the Lifesaving
Society of Canada in First Aid, AED, Airway
Management, National Lifeguard training &
many more! This eagerness to learn and enhance
the mind, body and spirit lead her to the health
and fitness industry, and became a Trainer,
Assessor and Presenter with CALA & YMCA of
Canada. Amanda has combined her love for aquatic
and fitness with her business DeGrace Energetics.
DeGrace Energetics develops, implements and
coordinates specialty programs, with current
emphasis on their Little Lotus Yoga program for
Children, ages 2-11, and Fit Girl Workshop
series for girls ages 10-14. Be inspired and
empowered as Amanda shares her enthusiasm to
keep moving, keep fit and keep it fun! For more
information please visit Amanda's website at 
David
Hatch: B.P.H.E. (N.E. Oklahoma), Diploma in Fitness
& Lifestyle Management, George Brown, CALA, CFP, Reebok
Studio Cycle certified, apprentice CALA. trainer. A former
provincial and NCAA athlete; David shares the emotion,
passion and intensity of high level performance with his
participants. David is the Fitness Program Coordinator at
Manulife. 
Tara
M.E. Hayes, PhD. Passionate, dynamic,
professional! Tara has enjoyed instructing in
the fitness industry since 1993 across Canada
and the United States. Tara brings a unique
blend of experience from her extensive
background in dance, fitness, aquafitness, and
personal training to any workshop, clinic or
course. Tara has worked with amateur, college
and university varsity athletes and teams in
addition to presenting to fitness professionals
in workshop and conference settings. Her love of
water has led her to become an instructor
trainer with CALA. Tara enjoys finding new and
innovative ways to communicate and motivate
participants in any fitness setting. Tara is
known for her dynamic and approachable teaching
style! She strongly believes that if you have
your health, you have your wealth. Fitness is a
lifelong commitment and Tara continues to grow
in knowledge and expertise in the fitness
profession. Tara is a full time professor of
life sciences at Sheridan College. Known for her
enthusiasm and passionate delivery of knowledge
Tara is sure to inspire you.
Kathy
Zador: CALA Certified in Healing Waters. A school
teacher for over 30 years, Kathy has enjoyed a lifetime
involvement with water including swimming, boating and beach
life-guarding. 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.
Kim
Magnan BSc.,BEd., CALA and BCRPA certified aquafitness
and fitness instructor. Kim is a highschool PE and Science
teacher, a wife and a mother. She lives in Duncan British
Columbia, and finds it to be a perfect spot on Vancouver
Island to call "home base". Her areas of interest
are in water-running, aqua-kickbox, aqua arms and abs,
bridging and linking, and as of recently...aquanatal!
Marie Claude Leblanc, B.Sc., Kin, PT, CALA trainer, YMCA certified
with 10+ years experience in fitness and rehabilitation.
Executive Director of Quebec Kinesiologist Federation,
responsible for the FACA program at University of Montreal,
Marie Claude operates a personal training and rehab business
while pursuing her masters at University of Montreal in
medicine.
Rousseau, Christine,
Ste. Anne Des Lac, Quebec, Canada
Nancy
Sawler is actively involved in health promotion
as an instructor, personal trainer,
consultant and wellness coach. She
has been teaching aquafitness for 18 years, with
a focus on water stretch and strength classes,
sports conditioning and mixed interval classes. Nancy
works as consultant for the Canadian Aquafitness
Leaders Alliance Inc. and is a member of the
International Council on Active Aging. With
experience in the education, financial,
healthcare and fitness industries, Nancy holds
fitness certifications through the Canadian
Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc., Canadian Association
of Fitness Professionals, American Council on
Exercise and Target Coaching. She has
completed an Honors Certificate in Human
Resource Management, Canfitpro Nutrition and
Wellness Specialist, Fitness Instructor
Specialist and a Bachelor of Arts in English and
Business Management. Her diverse
background has given rise to a successful
Toronto based corporate wellness business that
provides coaching, consulting and employee
assistance programs. Nancy
loves sharing her knowledge and passion for
health and wellness, assisting others in
connecting body, mind and spirit. Nancy’s goal
is to help you learn more about the benefits of
water fitness and provide a safe, effective and
enjoyable class! 
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.
