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Personal Training and Fitness Summit 2009 - Presenter Biographies

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Featured Presenter - Dr. Stuart Phillips

Stuart Phillips graduated with a PhD from the University of Waterloo in Human Physiology. For two and half years he was a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Robert Wolfe’s laboratory at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Returning to McMaster University he accepted a position in the Department of Kinesiology where he is now a full Professor. He has received both Graduate Student and New Investigator Awards from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American College of Nutrition (ACN). His research is focused on the impact of nutrition and exercise on human skeletal muscle protein turnover. As well, he is keenly interested in diet and exercise-induced changes in body composition. Finally, a large part of his research is aimed at application of novel nutrition and exercise paradigms in modulating body composition to achieve optimal health in a variety of states including aging and cancer treatment. His research is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the National Science and Engineering Council of Canada, and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. Dr. Phillips is a New Investigator award recipient from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and also a recipient of the Ontario Premier’s Research Excellence Award. An enthusiastic and energetic group of graduate students are the true heart of Dr. Phillips’ more than 140 publications and continuing enthusiasm for science and research.

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Keynote Address - Tracy Cipryk

Tracy has spent the last 25 years working as a fitness entrepreneur creating, developing and presenting a wide variety of topics in health, fitness and wellness. She has owned a fitness franchise; is a business partner with Nubody’s Fitness Centre and represents the Canadian Fitness Professionals Organization as a PRO Trainer course conductor, CEC provider and presenter.

Tracy is well known for blending her fitness expertise, dance experience and yoga training into unique programs and presentations that are mindful, physically challenging and soul freeing for fitness professionals and enthusiasts. Tracy is a master trainer and presenter for Resist-a-Ball; co-organizer for the Yoga Atlantic Conference and creator of the “Living Life Series”, a series of keynote addresses on living life mindfully, spiritually and physically. She is known for her ability to present with humour and passion that inspire people to take action of their own destinies. Tracy is certified and affiliated with many fitness and wellness organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Stott Pilates and the Kripalu Yoga Centre.

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Diane Bellefontaine
Diane has been a fitness studio owner, a fitness facility director, an executive director of a provincial fitness association, and a die hard fitness instructor. She has been actively involved in the fitness industry since 1979. She has received certifications with Aerobic Fitness Association of America, International Dance Exercise Association, Canadian Aquatics Leadership Association and she holds various certifications with the Nova Scotia Fitness Association and is a certified FIS with Can Fit Pro. Diane presents at various conferences, workshops, and in-services, teaches a variety of fitness classes, sells Dynamix music and is a Xocai Healthy Chocolate Distributor. She strongly believes that “Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself; it’s what you do for others.

Graham Black
Graham is an Athletic Therapist and Co-owner of the Max Health Institute in Moncton. He graduated from Concordia University in 1998 with a Bachelor degree in Science with a specialization in Athletic Therapy and Sports Medicine. That year, he was certified with the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. From 2001-2006, he was the Head Therapist and Conditioning Specialist for the Moncton Wildcats and was the Head Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the New York Islanders in 2006 and 2007. Graham is originally from Montreal, Quebec. He has been living in Moncton for the past 9 years with his wife Valerie, daughters Keely and Lindsay and son Austin.

Lise Bourgeois
Lise first encountered yoga over ten years ago. Since dedicating herself to her passion, her personal yoga journey has evolved over the years. She know has her 200 hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certification, a Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, and the Foundations YogaKids® Facilitator Training and Certification Program. Lise has been teaching yoga in the Greater Moncton Area for over two years in local studios and fitness facilities, and is leading yoga programs for children and corporate clients.

Valerie Dalrymple
Valerie joined the Occupational Concepts team in early 2009. She is a registered Occupational Therapist working primarily with the Multi-Disciplinary Active Functional Rehabilitation team. Valerie is a graduate of the University of Ottawa. She also has an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics.

Chantal Deschênes-Jean
Chantal is a Consultant with the Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport in NB. Her past experience includes Producer and Host of TVNB's fitness show Cardio Energy, Owner and Manager of Cardio Enérgie Aerobic Studio and Aspiration Santé Personal Training and Lifestyle Coaching Services as well as instructor for the Fitness, Recreation and Lifestyle Management Course at CompuCollege. She is currently a Group Fitness and Resistance Training Instructor and Evaluator for Fitness NB as well as past- President and Board Member. Chantal has a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.

Cindy Dickie
Cindy Dickie is a Wellness consultant for the Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport in NB. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters of Education from Acadia University. She has extensive experience in education, health and physical activity programming for a range of populations in several different provinces. In her role with the province of New Brunswick she is responsible for developing and supporting initiatives that will help New Brunswickers enhance their wellness through healthy, active living. She is currently the government co-chair of HEPAC.

Daniel Doiron
Daniel holds a degree in Science of Kinesiology in 2000 from Université de Moncton. He has been the Therapeutic and Conditioning Specialist at the Moncton YMCA and Coordinator and Head Kinesiologist for the Conditioning Facilities and Athletic Department at the Université de Moncton. Daniel specializes in rehabilitation and sport conditioning and has been a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist and Certified Kinesiologist. Currently, Daniel is certified a CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist.

Daniel Farris
Daniel has been in the fitness field for 10 years, growing up playing sports such as baseball, volleyball, basketball and track and field. Always striving to become more fit, Daniel pursued a post secondary education in Health/Wellness and Recreation Management. He is currently certified in Pilates, Agatsu, Kettlebell, Personal Training through Can-Fit-Pro and certified in Nutrition. Daniel thrives on Clients on becoming more fit and healthy and spreading that message on to their families as well. He believes that you can always improve on yourself and you can never be too fit.

Marilynn Georgas
Marilynn is a certified instructor in Meridian Healing movements and has been practising CFQ Cosmic Freedom Qigong for 4 years. As the Director of Fitness Health and Wellness for the Fredericton YMCA, Marilynn has been able to apply a variety of her certifications and skills ranging from applied physiology testing to teaching group fitness classes. This has allowed her to include spirit, mind and body techniques—growing the whole person mentally emotionally and physically.

Wendy-Lee Hamilton
Wendy is a physiotherapist with a special interest in seniors health issues. Her mission is to keep people physically fit within their own health limitations and has been leading community based older adult exercise classes since 1999. Her certifications include the NSFA's Older Adult Fitness Leader and the Canadian Centre for Activity & Aging's "Get Fit for Active Living" training and is also facilitator for the new Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum. Wendy is presently employed by Annapolis Valley Health's Seniors LINCS Team, whose mandate is to keep seniors living independently and safely within their community. Wendy is married with 3 children and living in Port Williams, NS. Enjoys tap dancing, ice dancing, kick boxing and off road cycling. Wendy, "has made all the common mistakes and would be pleased if you could avoid making the same ones!"

Pamela Jones-Clark
Pamela has a Bachelor of Arts and Education and is currently completing a Master's of Arts of Recreation and Sports Studies at UNB Fredericton. She currently teaches Group Step and Group Centergy at the Fredericton YMCA. Pamela is also pursuing the Personal Training Specialist certification with Can Fit Pro.

Daneka Lee
Daneka, a Reiki Master since 1999, owns & runs her own business, Soul Perspectives, based in Shediac. She studied & received her B.A. in Translation, but has since chosen the path of holistic health and has been helping others through her intuitive readings, Reiki treatments and classes.

Nicola MacNaughton
Nicola MacNaughton is a certified Occupational Therapist and part owner of MY GYM Children’s Fitness Center. Nicola spends the majority of her time working with individuals who have suffered work related injury or illness at her privately owned rehab facility, although her husband recently purchased the MY GYM franchise and now she has a nice balance hanging out with the kids at the Gym.

Natasha McLaughlin
Natasha McLaughlin is a Registered Dietician at Healthier for Life who has a great deal of experience giving workshops and presentations. She has travelled throughout the province giving interactive workshops. Natasha has recently completed a Bachelor of Nutrition degree from the Université de Moncton.

Frances Michaelson
Frances Michaelson is the owner of Muscleup Personal Training centre and MuscleUp exercise product distribution company with headquarters in the west island of Montréal. Having a strong passion for always being on the cutting edge of training protocols,she recently started hosting her own events in Montréal for furthering the growth of personal trainers and lifestyle coaches.Frances is presently in her second year of naturopathy and encourages everyone to follow the organic and green path as much as possible.

Stewart Munroe
Stewart graduated from Acadia University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science. He then went on to Sheridan College to study Athletic Therapy, graduating with honours in 1999. He spent 3 years as the Rehab Consultant for the Saint John Flames and was an Athletic Therapist for the team during their Calder Cup victory. In 2001, Stewart opened his own clinic, Ken-Val Rehab and Sports Injury Centre in Rothesay, NB. Currently, Stewart is the Rehab Consultant for the Saint John Seadogs.

Shannon Myers
Shannon began her group fitness leadership career in Fredericton at Goodlife Fitness Clubs in 2004. She came to teach at the Fredericton YMCA in 2005 with a wide range of certifications that included Can-Fit-Pro, FIS, PTS and NWS. Since 2005 she has added YMCA Group Fitness Leadership and a variety of Body Training Systems programs such as Group Power, Ride and Step. Shannon also leads Cardio Kickbox and Boot camp. On her off days from work at the Department of Public Safety and teaching fitness classes at the YMCA you will find her playing soccer which is a sport she has been involved with avidly for over 20 years. Shannon's favourite quote and one she lives by is "Ideas without action are worthless".

Lisa Paulin
Lisa grew up in Fredericton and was not always interested in fitness but encountered some life altering changes Two years later, she had walked off (with some healthy eating habits also) 62 lbs and came to the realization that maybe she would "join a gym". At that time she joined the Goodlife Fitness Club in Fredericton and met a couple of very motivating instructors who felt that she would make a great transition into an instructor. After some thought and pushing Lisa took the plunge and has never looked back since. She also came to realize that fitness and being fit are not about being "skinny or thin" but rather about lifestyle choices, feeling great and being happy at any size or age. Her goals are many but most of all she hopes to set a good example for all the people that mean the most to her by continuing to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

Lorraine Peters
Lorraine is a resident of Saint John where she lives with her husband and 3 children. She has been involved in the fitness industry for 16 years as a fitness instructor, Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) and more recently as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Lorraine has a background in natural medicine and is a trained Herbalist & Therapeutic Touch practitioner, a form of energy healing. She operates her own new business, Advanced Living, specializing in fitness training, natural nutrition, ancient healing therapies and wellness workshops. For personal enjoyment, Lorraine is also a competitive amateur bodybuilder.

Trudy is a fitness instructor from Oromocto, New Brunswick. She currently teaches at the YMCA Fredericton for the past year and a half and loves every minute of it. Trudy specilizes in Groups Step and aerobics, but is also looking to pick up more certifications in the coming year. Trudy has been married for almost 11 years and is the mother of two children: Allison, 9, and Nicholas, 5.

Sheila Rafferty
Sheila works at the NSCC Sport & Wellness Centre as the Strength & Conditioning Programs Supervisor. Sheila has developed strength and conditioning programs and instructed both land and aqua classes for older adults throughout the past 20+ years. A Trainer for the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, the Nova Scotia Fitness Association and the Canadian Falls Prevention Curriculum, Sheila embraces the concept of quality of life through appropriate exercise and a healthy lifestyle filled with fun, fitness and friendship.

Kevin Roy
Kevin is a CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist and is a Sport and Fitness Performance Consultant with UNB Campus Recreation and is an instructor for the Faculty of Kinesiology. Kevin has worked with numerous teams as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Athletic Therapist. Under his supervision, 2 UNB Varsity wrestlers qualified, and won, Olympic trials in 2007. He has also trained the UNB Ironmen Rugby team; since his affiliation in 2002, the team has won 3 Maritime Championships. Kevin currently manages the Fitness Assessment Centre at UNB and is a Sport Scientist for the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic.

Pam Stilwell-Boon
Pam has been in the health and fitness field for over 15 years. Her background consists of an undergraduate degree with honours in both Psychology and Kinesiology at the University of Moncton. She is a Registered Massage Therapist and has many certifications which include: Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor with Can Fit Pro, Personal Trainer with ACE, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Leader with Fitness New Brunswick, Cycling Instructor with Reebok as well as being a Course Conductor and Evaluator for Fitness NB. Even though her full time job consists of being a Pharmaceutical Representative for Procter and Gamble, she is also the evaluator and mentor for all the Nubody’s fitness centres in Greater Moncton and has had her own health and fitness company since 1997. As an adult she has competed in fitness, figure and fitness model at the national level and has placed in the top 3 on many occasions. She no longer competes but is now the regional coordinator and director of the FAME (WNSO) Fitness, Figure and Bodybuilding show held yearly in Moncton, NB.

Jackie Victor
Jackie Victor holds a BSc in Biochemistry and Psychology. She is a clinical science Specialist with a Biotech company and owner of Healthier for Life. She has completed Alternative studies in Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Healing Touch and is also a Reiki Master/Teacher. Having worked in the traditional medical field for 21 years and having a passion for Alternative medicine, Jackie is an expert at finding the synergy in both their full fitness potential brings satisfaction and fulfillment into her life.

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