Fitness, Nutrition and Self Development Nanaimo

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Fit Life is comprised of a team of experienced registered professionals. Each member of the Fit Life team has been selected on the basis of their personal core values and outstanding practical experience in their field. Together we are passionate, focused, and committed to harnessing the power of change for our clients.

Sarah has "battled food" ever since she can remember. She was always "the fat kid" and even created "asthma" by hyperventilating to skip gym class. She was stuck, and believed that was "her". One day she awoke and began to engage in self discovery, which she has practiced for almost 9 years. Recently having a baby and losing her mom to cancer she had to utilize many of the amazing tools she had developed through self discovery. She has learned to be aware of her own actions and to create her own authentic life. This has been INCREDIBLY successful for her. Now as a personal trainer and life coach working with FitLife it gives her an outlet for her passion. She wants to help as many people as possible transform their lives.

Rhonda credits her love for fitness to the World Health Club in Calgary. In 2000, Rhonda became an employee with the Club and began her own fitness regime and success. 11 years later and after four natural bodybuilding competitions, Rhonda truly enjoys the rewarding experience of training and motivating others, in order to help them feel good from the inside out. Today, Rhonda is eagerly working towards a more Holistic approach to health and fitness. This includes living a well-rounded healthy lifestyle in order to reap the full benefits of fitness. Rhonda believes a personal trainer is someone who can uplift, motivate and inspire those who strive for change and a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

EDUCATION FACILITATORS

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS

Hi my name is Dwayne Ganderton founder of Fit Life. At one point in my life I was stuck, overwhelmed, confused and full of fear and anxiety.I saw no way out of the unhealthy lifestyle I had slipped into. At seventeen I was nearly 350 pounds. My life was a struggle. My over-weight, unhealthy body produced a negative self-image that brought frustration and misery, preventing me from doing the things I wanted to do.

I finally realized that I was creating my own problems. The permanent changes I wanted in my life had to start with a decision and a willingness to change. My lifestyle, habits, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors had to be re-examined. I needed to challenge many of the self-defeating behaviors that were preventing me from getting what I truly wanted and deserved in life.

Once I became aware of my own destructive thinking and the resulting behaviors, I was able to face the fear and dishonesty that kept me stuck. I was able to admit that my unconscious relationship to food was my down-fall. Although nutritious food is the basis of survival, like many others, I had slipped into unhealthy food habits that needed to be addressed.

It was then that my self-sabotaging behaviors began to change. Through the development of a new mindfulness practice, I gained important insights and let go of false beliefs and images that I held about my self. Negative self concepts turned into new positive ones. I began to accept all aspects of myself, the good and the bad. I became more focused on facing my challenges based on realistic goals. Soon, my aspirations started to become a reality.

Today, from first hand experience, I stand strong in my belief of what a healthy body, mind and spiritual practice can do for each of us. I understand just what it takes to attain a happy wholesome life, and I am able to reach out my hand to all those that still suffer. With gratitude I help heal others that struggle from the myriad hazards of an unhealthy life

~ Dwayne Ganderton – Fit Life Founder, Trainer, Coach, and Educator

TRAINERS, LIFE COACHES & EDUCATION FACILITATORS

Chris Kinnear is a Performance Nutrition Expert and has worked in the supplement industry for the past 18 years. He is a former professional lacrosse player, winning 2 national titles while playing with the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA. He is the proud owner of Popeyes Supplements in both Victoria & Nanaimo. He is also the host of Fitness Zone radio program on the Zone 91.3 FM and a Co Founder of FRIENDS OF ROATAN FOUNDATION, a charity helping to improve the health of the children in Roatan, Honduras. Fit Life welcomes Chris to our team, and looks forward to many years of collaboration with him.

As Owner/Operator of Popeye’s Supplements Nanaimo, Rene Gutierrez takes pride in providing customers an educated answer. With 5 years of University Education in the field of Nutrition and Human Performance sciences, as well as playing University and semi-professional baseball, he offer clients of Fit Life something no one else can. We base our advice, and nutritional/supplement counselling on proven science, not opinions. As a nominee for a 2011 Sterling Business award for customer service Renee is certain to be at your side in helping you achieve your health & Fitness goals.

Dr. Norma Pelkie is a Registered Psychologist who has practiced in Alberta for over 30 years. Obtaining a license from The College Of Psychologists of British Columbia Norma began a private practice in Victoria in June 2010. Dr. Pelkie brings her expertise to the Fit Life team with the introduction of Self Image and grasping a deeper understanding of one’s negative belief systems. Dr. Pelkie believes that by assisting in identifying and appreciating strengths, we can find new ways to resolve past and present issues and consequently feel more alive and authentic. Her profession is her passion and she is constantly reading and learning in order to assist others to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Darrell Pacini has a Masters of Education in Counselling-Psychology from the University of Victoria and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Darrell has 23 years of clinical experience and offers a variety of approaches to assist people in growth and transformation. He has developed a collaborative Optimal Health model that he uses in conjunction with other integrated health professionals. Darrell works in Victoria BC in Private Practice, Consulting, doing clinical supervision and offering Life Coaching to clients globally. Over the last two decades Darrell has designed and implemented workshops and treatment programs with for-profit and non-profit organizations as well as wide range of governmental organizations in Canada, the USA and Australia.

Chris Woeller as a teenager was quite athletic, but after graduating high school he led a sedentary lifestyle which resulted in unwanted weight gain. Following a serious back injury, he was faced with the choice of lasting back pain and limited mobility or a change in lifestyle. 13 years later, Chris is an avid runner and cyclist, 50 pounds lighter, and completely pain free thanks to some professional advice and motivation for change. Chris is now a Certified Personal Trainer who brings a positive attitude, great energy, and lots of knowledge to each training session. He is committed to helping clients pursue their goals through motivation, challenging and diverse exercises, proper form, and nutritional advice.

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