Personal Trainers

Bianca Burton

Bianca has been enrolled at VIU as a Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Sports Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) and will be completed her 5 year program by April 2010 with a degree.

Bianca has taken a wide range of courses including nutrition for health and sport, psychology, sociology, anatomy & physiology, biomechanics, physical activity of special populations, applied movement analysis including work-out/weight training program designs and more.

While Bianca has been in the SHAPE program at VIU, she has received additional certification through BCRPA accredited instructors. Upon the completion of my course assignments I will be obtaining BCRPA Personal Training certification.

As a trainer, my main focus is to create a program that the client will not only gain the results they are looking for, but that will be fun. My rule in designing programs is: If you don't like what you are doing you won't do it!

Michelle McDonald

Michelle has been a Trainer since 2005. In addition to her Personal Training certificate, Michelle is a certified Aerobics Instructor and Nutritional Counsellor through Can-Fit-Pro Canada. Michelle possesses a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do through the World Black Belt Bureau and she also teaches Kickboxing and is certified through Fitness Kickboxing Canada. Currently, Michelle is working on all certifications through BCRPA as well as her Pilates certification.

Michelle's specialties include; strength training, weight loss and lifestyle coaching, specializing in post natal wellness and beginner through intermediate programs. Michelle looks forward to working with each and every client, seeing them meet their goals and being a part of each unique success story.

Chris Joseph

Chris is a registered Personal Trainer and Weight Trainer through BCRPA.  Chris also teaches Group Fitness and specailizes in Sport Conditioning and Pre/Post Natal exercise.

Chris was the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Nanaimo Clippers from 2004-2009.

Chris has been involved in fitness for over 12 years, and since receiving his professional accreditation has decided to bring his wealth of knowledge to the public. Chris' passion and drive to help others reach their best physical potential keeps him constantly working and learning to find new ways to ensure the success of all who would seek his help. Chris has helped many people with weight loss, rehabilitate old and nagging injuries, and he has been instrumental in starting many on the road to fitness.

Gay Northway

Gay is qualified as a Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Gay is also certified with BCRPA as a Weight Room Instructor, and a third age trainer. She is also certified in Rehabilitation after joint replacement and in the BC Women's Hospital Osteofit Program for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis . With a PHD in Pharmacology and 25 years teaching experience in Medical Schools, Gay has a special understanding of the effects of medications on rehabilitation and exercise programs.

Gay's specialties include; Personal Training, Osteoporosis prevention, joint replacement rehabilitation, core strengthening for back pain, balance and posture training.