OUR TEAM
We are a highly trained group of dedicated professional trainers and health experts that are committed to helping you reach your goals
TINA DERIX
Owner/Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
NSCA - CPT
NCCP Trained Coach, Olympic Weightlifting
Crossfit Lvl 1
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Strength Training & conditioning for beginner and intermediate individuals with long term goals, Olympic Weight lifting
LOCKY HODGETTS
Owner/Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
AIS-CPT
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Strength and Conditioning, Barbell Technique, Olympic Lifting
DENISE THOMPSON
Trainer/FST Specialist
CREDENTIALS:
CSEP CPT
BSc Kinesiology
FST Level 2
IDFA Bikini Pro Athlete
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
Bikini Prep, Functional Range, Mobility and Posture Work, Fascial Stretch Therapy
JAQ PARKER
Class Instructor/Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
NSCA - CPT
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
Lifestyle changes, new to training, shattering plateaus!
ERIC COPPICK
Trainer/Boxing Coach
CREDENTIALS:
BSc Exercise & Wellness
CSEP-CPT
TRX
Bioforce Conditioning
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
General population, 55+, kettlebells, functional training, martial arts, weight loss
REBECCA TRANTER
Trainer/Massage Therapist
CREDENTIALS:
Crossfit level1
Massage Therapy Diploma
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Beginner Weightlifting, Crossfit
JASON ERIKSON
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
CanFit Pro Personal Training Specialist
Precision Nutrition Certification
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Lifestyle change, rehab, athletic performance
MEGHANN MONGEAU-COCHRANE
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Nutritionist (in progress)
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
Beginner, general population, weight loss, muscle gain, technique, and form.
NATALIE MCRAE
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
BCRPA-CPT
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Beginners, General Population, Barbell for Beginners, Muscle Development, Strength, and Weight Loss.
JACOB ERBES
Trainer/Physical Therapist
CREDENTIALS:
BSCA in Biochemistry
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
CMFA
Crossfit Lvl 1
BFRT
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Pain, injury and post-surgical rehab for Crossfit, Powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, running, basketball, football, and those just looking to get or stay more active. General strength and conditioning focused on improving movement and health.
TAYLOR MORRISION
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
NASM-CPT
Fitness Nutrition Specialist (NASM)
Cardiorespiratory Training for Sports Performance (NASM)
Functional Movement Screen Level 1
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Barbell strength training for beginners and intermediate lifters. Sport specific - Tennis, lacrosse, football and soccer.
SAMUEL SCOTT-MONCRIEFF
Trainer/Class Instructor
CREDENTIALS:
ISSA-CPT
Registered Massage Therapist
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
General population. Introduction to fundamental movements, strength and weight loss coaching, and post injury prevention.
HAL KREISEL
Owner/Trainer/Forge Boxing Head Coach
CREDENTIALS:
B.Sc. Kinesiology
CSEP-CPT
Crossfit Lvl 1
Agatsu Kettlebell Lvl 1
NCCP Boxing; Olympic Weightlifting
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
Beginner strength training for people with special considerations, intermediate lifters taking their skills to the next level, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai
ZEKE CABELL
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
CSCS
Pn1
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Functional Fitness, Olympic Weightlifting, Athlete Development
PARIS DEMERS
Trainer/FST Specialist
CREDENTIALS:
CanFit Pro
Agatsu Level 1
Fascial Strech Therapy Level 1
ELeiko Strength Coach
Darby Training Systems Level 1
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
General Population, Kettlebells, Olympic Lifting
JOSE AMADOR
Trainer/Class Instructor
CREDENTIALS:
CFSC
FMS
NCCP Olympic Weightlifting
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
Functional Movement Systems, Athletic Performance, Olympic Weightlifting, Speed & Agility Coach
TYSON TAKASAKI
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a minor in Psychology
CCEP- CTP
OFA - Level 3
Functional Movement Screen Certified
NCCP - Level 2
Camosun College Leadership Management completion
Crossfit - Level 1
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
General population, Weight loss, Muscle gain, Sport specific
DANZEL ROSARIO
Trainer/Athletic Therapist
CREDENTIALS:
BAET
Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)
Personal Trainer CSEP-CPT
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Strength & conditioning, powerlifting, resistance training for beginners, injury rehab & management
CONNOR CAIRNS-HAIRE
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
Can fit Pro Certificate
Ace Personal Training Certificate
Darby Training Systems level 1
Pre-Script Barbell Integration level 1
Thibarmy Optimal Hypertrophy
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
General Population
Bodybuilding
Olympic Weightlifting
Mobility/stability
Beginners
JOHNSON NGUYEN
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
NASM-CPT
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Powerlifting, Beginner Strength and Functional Movement, Strength and Conditioning
LINDSEY WELGUSH
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
NASM-CPT
Bachelor of Science (General Sciences)
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Strength Training, Powerlifting, Weight-loss, Muscle gain. Beginners and Intermediates.
JONATHAN BOYD
Yoga Teacher
CREDENTIALS:
B.Ed
200-Hr Yoga (RYS)
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
I teach very thoughtful, playful and vigorous yoga classes. They are challenging, but include multiple stages along the way - accessibility. I emphasize alignment that is more modern and functionality based compared to historic traditional alignment. I am passionate about helping students progress their practice and build a vibrant community. Expect the opportunity to try arm balances and inversions. I've been teaching yoga since 2009 and working on my pipes at Forge since 2018.
ASHLEY MCLAREN
Trainer/Class Instructor
CREDENTIALS:
CanFit Pro Personal Training
CrossFit Level 1
200hr Hatha Yoga
Mat Pilates
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
I work with the general population and specialize in working with individuals who are new to fitness.