Meet the members of Team Inspired! Our dedicated team of fitness professionals are committed to your success. Each one of our team members is unique, and they are all driven by a genuine desire to help people and do whatever it takes to help you meet your fitness goals.
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SHERRY KRESKY
Owner / Director of Inspiration / Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor (Body Sculpt, Boot Camp, Bounce, Butt & Gut, Circuit, Low Impact Body Blast, Weights, Zumba) Sherry’s passion for fitness and helping others naturally transitioned into personal training, fitness instructing and wellness coaching. Sherry has been in the fitness industry for over ten years and established her own fitness company in the Fall of 2013. Throughout her childhood and youth, Sherry has always been engaged in many sports including track and field, volleyball, competitive soccer and gymnastics. By being engaged in both individual and team sports, Sherry has learned, and currently applies, the benefits of teamwork, support, goal setting, perseverance and a positive attitude to her life both professionally and personally. After graduating from Laurentian University with a Physical and Health Education degree, she tested her physical limits by competing in a fitness competition. During her fitness competition, she learned the true meaning of hard work and the 3 Ds (Dedication, Determination, Discipline). In her fitness career, Sherry has implemented many fitness programs and continues to inspire the lives of the people in her community. In her spare time, Sherry enjoys volunteering for OneCare and instructing fitness classes for seniors. Inspiring people to reach and achieve their goals has always been a passion of hers. Through exercise, proper nutrition, a positive mind set, determination and motivation, Sherry looks forward to helping you achieve your goals while providing support every step of the way. Qualifications & Certifications: Degree in Physical and Health Education / Canfitpro Personal Trainer Specialist / SFIC – Senior Fitness Instructor Certified / Certified YMCA IC 1 & 2 / Certified YMCA Group Resistance Instructor / Certified Zumba Instructor / Certified BounceFit Instructor / Certified Urban Poling Instructor / T.I.M.E. Program Certified / Standard First Aid Level C CPR |
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JULIE CHARBONNEAU
Studio Manager / Fitness Instructor (Spin) Julie has been a Spin enthusiast for several years. In August 2016, she decided to take her love for Spin to the next level and received her Schwinn® Cycling Classic Instructor Certification at the Canfitpro World Fitness Expo. Julie’s passion for creating music playlists to enhance vigorous Spinning drills makes this a “must-attend” class. In January 2017, Julie evolved her role at the studio by becoming the Studio Manager, responsible for organizing and coordinating studio operations, procedures and events in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. She has 25+ years of administrative experience holding positions with the Morrison Centre & Morrison Family Foundation, BlackBerry (Research In Motion), Perth District Health Unit and Open Text Corporation. Julie earned her Human Resources Management diploma from Conestoga College and her Executive Office Administration diploma from Fanshawe College. Qualifications & Certifications: Schwinn® Cycling Classic Instructor Certification / Canfitpro Professional Member / Diploma in Human Resources Management / Diploma in Executive Office Administration |
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RENÉE DIJK
Fitness Instructor (Yoga) Renée’s passion is to promote active, healthy living for people of all ages, shapes and abilities. Renée is a Kinesiologist with a degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (BAkin) in Waterloo, Ontario. She has always been very active and exerted her athleticism through childhood, into her high school years and as a varsity student-athlete at Laurier in the sport of competitive swimming. During her last years at WLU, she was the captain of the varsity swim team, swimming at an elite level. Upon completion of her degree and “retiring” as an athlete, she longed for more physical activity and something that would keep her inspired, fit and healthy. Renée began working and continued some casual swimming before and after work, but where she really found joy was in teaching group exercise classes and strength training. She also found love for yoga and running in this time, and started a regular home yoga practice. Fast forward a few years later, she is now a yoga instructor with more than 200 hours of education through an academy that is recognized by the Yoga Alliance. Renée’s love for promoting healthy living and exercise is stronger than ever, and she has found her niche in teaching group fitness classes, boot camps and Vinyasa flow yoga. Renée has worked with seniors as physiotherapy support personnel in a retirement community where she taught chair exercise classes focused on strength and resistance training as well as balance and fall prevention. She has also worked teaching and coaching children in her years as a swim coach with swim teams in the Stratford and Waterloo areas. Her Kinesiology degree also brought her to work alongside very experienced physiotherapists at Stratford Physiotherapy Centre. Renée is thankful for the opportunities she has been given and strives to make good use of her experiences and education by bringing active living to the community. Qualifications & Certifications: Degree in Kinesiology / Registered Kinesiologist / NCCP Level 1 Certified / Certified MOSSA Group Fitness Instructor / Seniors Fitness Instructor / Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) / Standard First Aid/Level C CPR / Schwinn Spinning Certified / Bellies Inc. Certified Pre/Postnatal Rehabilitation Exercise |
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ALICIA HORNE
Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor (Boot Camp) Known for her exuberant laugh and outgoing personality, Alicia has the ability to connect and build meaningful and lasting relationships with all ages. Having grown up on a Dairy Farm, Alicia has always led a very active and healthy lifestyle; however, it wasn’t until she decided to take a Boot Camp class that Alicia realized even though she was strong and physically able, she wasn’t as “fit” as she believed herself to be. Alicia quickly came to recognize the benefits of working out in her day-to-day activities. Alicia’s love for working out and working with others quickly led to her becoming a Canfitpro Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist in 2011. After leading Boot Camp classes for three years, Alicia decided to challenge herself in a new career where she combines her passion and knowledge for agriculture, community, event planning and marketing all in one! Having settled into this career nicely and realizing how quickly a desk job can affect one’s body, Alicia is thrilled and excited to be bringing health and fitness back into her life and can’t wait to work with you and assist you in reaching your personal goals as well! Alicia strongly believes that something wonderful is always about to happen! Qualifications & Certifications: Canfitpro Certified Personal Training Specialist / Canfitpro Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist / St. John's CPR & First Aid / Certified Piloxing Instructor |
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JOAN MALONEY
Fitness Instructor (Boot Camp, Circuit) Joan has always been a fitness enthusiast, participating in various recreational sports and fitness classes for many years. About 15 years ago she decided to take her love for fitness to a higher level by becoming a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. In October 2005, she decided to make a career change and became the owner of Body Moves Fitness Studio in Stratford, Ontario. During her time at Body Moves, she trained individuals, small groups and teams, instructed a variety of fitness classes, held fat loss and muscle conditioning boot camps and ran running and Nordic walking clinics and specialized group activities. In 2014, Joan decided to pass on her legacy and retire as a full-time fitness instructor/personal trainer. As her love for fitness continues, she enjoys instructing a few days per week at Inspired by Fitness. Qualifications & Certifications: Canfitpro Certified Group Fitness Instructor / Canfitpro Certified Personal Trainer / Cycle Reebok Spinning Certification / Yoga Level 1 Instructor / Level I & II Sport Movement Specialist (Twist Conditioning) / Certified Nordic Walking Instructor / Level I & II Kettlebell Instructor / Seniors’ Fitness Instructor Course (SFIC) / Bootcamp University Workshop / Standard First Aid with CPR A & AED / CPR Heartsave AED (C) |
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SARAH SEDDON
Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor (Boot Camp, Butt & Gut, Circuit) Sarah has always been passionate about fitness and played team sports and competitive volleyball growing up. She has always longed for a career in health and fitness, but it wasn't until she participated in the Couch To Confident: 12-Week Total Body Transformation & Accountability Program at Inspired by Fitness, that she decided to take action and pursue her dream of working in the fitness industry. After personally experiencing the positive impact and life-changing effects of working with a Personal Trainer, she realized that she wanted to impact other people's lives in the same way. She also wants to lead by example so that her children will grow up living healthy and active lives and show them that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to! Sarah received her Personal Training Specialist certification through Canfitpro in 2018. She is excited to get you moving so that you can achieve your goals and reach your full potential! Qualifications & Certifications: Canfitpro Certified Personal Training Specialist |
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MITISHA (TISH) SMITJES
Fitness Instructor (STRONG by Zumba, Zumba) Mitisha (Tish) Smitjes has been instructing Zumba with Inspired by Fitness since 2014. Tish first tried Zumba while on vacation in Cuba and was immediately hooked! At the time, she was on her own personal journey of weight loss and shifting to a healthy lifestyle, and Zumba fit her own needs perfectly. Tish received her Zumba Instructor Certification in 2013 and has loved teaching and taking Zumba classes wherever her travels take her! Qualifications & Certifications: Zumba Instructor Certification / STRONG by Zumba Instructor Certification / Aqua Zumba Certification / Weight Watchers Lifetime Member |
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SYDNEY TOUZEL
Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor (Boot Camp, Circuit, Weights) As a Health & Fitness Professional, Sydney loves to make her clients feel strong and powerful. She takes pride in motivating others to achieve their goals and helping them develop a relationship with their bodies that is beneficial to their health. As an individual who struggled with, and ultimately overcame, an eating disorder, Sydney knows that it is possible to live a life where you love yourself, love your body and can appreciate your body for everything it does. She does this for not only her sake, but for her young son, where she plays a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image. She earned her Personal Training certification from Canfitpro and her Fitness Nutrition certification from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and has experience applying these practices in the corporate gym environment. Sydney believes that exercise, proper nutrition and mental health all work together for overall well-being, and she aims to create a long-term plan with her clients that is sustainable, because consistency is the key to change! Qualifications & Certifications: Canfitpro Personal Trainer / ISSA Fitness Nutrition |
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PAUL WILSON
Nutritionist Paul Wilson is the Nutritionist at Inspired by Fitness and has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Health and fitness is his passion, and he can’t wait to help people with their nutritional goals. Whether you’re looking to get healthier or to “dial-in” your nutrition, Paul can help. He is committed to his clients and will give you the personal attention you’ll need to achieve your health and fitness goals. Qualifications & Certifications: Certified Precision Nutritionist |
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JULIE WITZEL
Fitness Instructor (Boot Camp, Tabata) Julie has been a fitness and sports enthusiast since she was young and has always been active and continues to be active while chasing after her four little ones. She loves trying new things and inspiring others to try new things as well. In August 2017, she completed her certification to become a CORE DE FORCE fitness instructor; an MMA-inspired core workout that leaves you feeling empowered and strong. Julie recently switched gears from a corporate career to focus on her love of fitness and health and became a Canfitpro Certified Personal Training Specialist in 2018. Qualifications & Certifications: Canfitpro Certified Personal Training Specialist / CORE DE FORCE Instructor Certification |
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