Meet The Team:
Jess Takimoto (She/Her)
Founder/CEO, Instructor
@jesstakimotofitness
Teaching Since: September 2018
Certifications:
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist
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Emergency First Aid & CPR-C
Words I Live By: "We rise by lifting others"
Favourite Snack: Midday Squares
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Lex Pascoal (She/Her)
Instructor
@livefitwithlex
Teaching Since: September 2020
Certifications:
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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Emergency First Aid & CPR-C
Words I Live By: "If you are outgrowing who you’ve been, keep going. You are right on schedule".
Favourite Snack: Anything that satisfies my sweet tooth!
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Kirsten Miller (She/Her)
Chief Marketing Officer, Instructor
@kirsten.millerr
Teaching Since: October 202o
Certifications:
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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Standard First Aid & CPR-C + AED
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Emergency First Aid & CPR - B Instructor
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Psychological First Aid
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National Lifeguard
Words I Live By: "Don't adapt to the energy in the room, influence the energy in the room".
Favourite Snack: Anything Chocolate!
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Brit Giles (She/Her)
Customer Relations Manager, Instructor
@livinfitwithbrit
Teaching Since: October 202o
Certifications:
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Standard First Aid & CPR-C
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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NCCP Level 1 Coaching Certificate
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Practical Athletic Training at Brock University
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Sports Injury Taping & Wrapping Brock University
Words I Live By: "If you're going to be anything, be kind".
Favourite Snack: Wavy chips and Heluva good dip
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Lexi Wright (She/Her)
Instructor
@lexiwright.fit
Teaching Since: October 202o
Certifications:
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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Emergency First Aid & CPR- B
Words I Live By: "Visualize your highest self, then start showing up as them"
Favourite Snack: Anything dipped in hummus!
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Steph Johnston (She/Her)
Instructor
@livefitwithsteph
Teaching Since: October 202o
Certifications:
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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Emergency First Aid & CPR- B
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British Association of Teachers of Dancing Stage Instructor
Words I Live By: "Embrace and own your craziness "
Favourite Snack: Chocolate and Berries
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Liv Obonsawin (She/Her)
Instructor
@liv_your_best
Teaching Since: October 202o
Certifications:
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CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
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Standard First Aid & CPR- c
Words I Live By: "Everything happens for a reason, things are either a lesson or a blessing"
Favourite Snack: Pita and Salsa
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song:
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Taylor Van Luven (She/Her)
Tik Tok Intern
@horizontalstripez
With SHINE Since: January 2021
Words I Live By: "You can never be over dressed or over educated"
Favourite Snack: Baguette with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Favourite Pre Class Pump Up Song: Cruel Summer (specifically the bridge)
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Are YOU interested in becoming a group fitness instructor/joining the SHINE team? Reach out & let's chat.
We're always looking for new talent to grow the team!