Nordic Walking for FITTREK Master Trainers

Valérie Couture

Valérie Couture was born in Montreal, Quebec and has been working as fitness consultant since 1998. Valérie is a certified Polestar Pilates teacher and has been working in a pilates studio setting since 2000. Valérie is a passionate about fitness and as incorporated this lifestyle from early on. Certified as a personal fitness instructor at Mc gill university she also enjoys training in a gym setting. Since being a certified Fittrek nordic walking instructor, Valérie has held several classes and workshops around the Montreal region. She now plans on expanding her nordic

walking passion to a greater population around the Quebec region. As a teacher trainer for Fittrek, Valérie is known for her upbeat style and great dedication. Always there to encourage her clients she will surely push you to your greatest fitness level ever!!! vcouture26@videotron.ca
Her website is www.connexionpilates.com

Iona Passik

Iona Passik is an international Presenter for the FITTREK and Spinning Organizations. She is also an ACE and AFAA provider.

She has trained thousands of fitness instructors in Europe, The U.S. and the Caribbean. She is credited with creating a cycling program for the blind and visually impaired.

Ms. Passik lives and works in Manhattan For information on FITTREK certification and programs in the New York City area contact Iona at ionapassik@yahoo.com.

Her website is http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7m8uj/ionapassik/

Eric Okamura

I have over 17 years experience as a nationally certified fitness professional and work with people who have specific health and fitness challenges whether it be weight loss, heart disease risk factors (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity), lifestyle behavior modifications, pain management and structural imbalances.

“Increasing fitness levels as we age become increasingly important to maintain quality of life. Let me help you live your life to its’ fullest.”

CPT, LMT mat 5663, Wellness Coach, Nordic Walking Instructor, Apex Fitpro.

National certifications include:

· The American College of Sports Medicine – (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor

· The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - CPT

· The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - CPT

· The American Council on Exercise – (ACE) Clinical Exercise Specialist

· Other credentials:

· Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Hawaii

· Certified Orthopedic Massage Therapist

· Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner

· Certified Wellness Coach

· Apex Fitness Professional

· Certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor – CEC provider for ACE

· The Fit for Life Radio Show – Host

· Fit for Life exercise and massage studio - Owner

Jenny-Leigh Parmley

Vancouver, B.C.  Canada

Personal Trainer Specialist Cert. CanFitPro

Nordic Walking Cert. Fittrek

Stott Pilates Mat Instructor

Indoor Cycling Instructor Cert.

Easy Zone Nutritional Counselor Cert.

Weight Room Instructor Cert. B.C.R.P.A.

St John's Ambulance CPR

St John's Ambulance First Aid

Contact her at:

jenny-leigh@shaw.ca    or   Telephone 604-789-0662

www.shapetraining.com

www.debfit.com/jenny-leigh.html

Tora Cameron

Tora Cameron is originally from Norway and moved to beautiful Victoria on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada in 2000. She has a background in both down hill and X country skiing, and believes strongly that being active and keeping fit and well impacts everything we do in life. She enjoys teaching both group fitness on land and in the water, but her passion is teaching Nordic walking as it is an activity that can be done anytime, anywhere, and by pretty much anyone. And living in such beautiful surroundings makes you want to Get Out There!

Since getting certified as a Fittrek Nordic walking instructor in the fall of

2006, Tora has held several workshops, run classes for fitness, for balance and stability and for mom and babes, given several private lessons and is a frequent speaker at various meetings/seminars.

Other certifications include:

BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor

BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Instructor

BCRPA Strength Training Instructor

CanFitPro Nutrition and Wellness Specialist

To get information about workshops, classes or certification or book a free info session in the Victoria area, contact Tora at toracameron@gmail.com

Sally Richards

World Champion Nordic Walker, Sally Richards of Evergreen, comes to Nordic walking from her extensive experience with fitness walking and racewalking. Sally won the 2006 World Nordic Walking Championships in October, 2006 at the Portland Marathon. She is a former member of the US National Racewalk Team and the current holder of a World Masters Racewalk Record at 3,000 meters and American Masters Records at 15 Km and 20Km. Sally was inducted into the Colorado Sportswomen Hall of Fame in 2000. She has coached walkers of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels for the last 13 years.

Sally’s appreciation of Nordic walking comes from the fact that the sport appeals to walkers of all levels who are looking for a low impact activity with

great fitness results. She teaches clinics and instructor course for Fittrek USA and specializes in organizing walking tours and getaways in North America and Europe and women’s fitness camps in Colorado. In the winter, Sally teaches skiing in Breckenridge, CO.

Sally is ACE certified as well as a PSIA certified ski instructor.

She can reached through her website www.nordicwalkingco.com

Angie Sturtevant

Angie is the Fitness Education Director for the CycleOps Power program. She is the owner of Specialists in Sports Performance, providing metabolic performance testing, athletic coaching and personal training services. She is a certified/licensed USAC Elite Level 1 Coach, USAC Power Coach, USAT Coach, ACE and AFAA Education Provider, Group Fitness Leader and Personal Trainer, ISSA Specialist in Performance Nutrition, Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist and Metabolic Testing Provider. As a Master Trainer in the fitness industry, Angie’s fitness programs have been in Fitness Magazine and Shape Magazine. She has instructed hundreds of continuing

education certifications and workshops internationally and presented at conventions such as ECA-NY, IHRSA, ECA-Miami, CanFitPro, DCAC and CPTN. She is a former competitive cyclist in time trials, cyclo-cross and mountain biking.

Angie Sturtevant

Specialists in Sports Performance, LLC

USAC Elite Level 1 Cycling & Power Coach;  USAT Triathlon Coach

ACE & AFAA Trainer and Continuing Education Provider

Metabolic Testing Specialist

www.vo2test.com

Fitness Education Director

Saris Cycling Group - CycleOps Power

angie@vo2test.com

 608-575-7457

Lori Clinch Adams

Lori Adams has worked in the natural health, nutrition and fitness industry for 19 years on both the East and West Coasts of Canada.  Lori's passions are lifestyle wellness and outdoor adventure. 

Her motto is: Lifestyle Wellness = An Adventure of Health & Vitality.

While in Victoria, BC Lori progressed in her passion for Nordic walking to Instructor, Master Trainer and Canadian Distributor for Fittrek. While in BC, Lori traveled to NB, SK and AB promoting Fittrek through demos, classes and Instructor Training.

She is now resides in SW Idaho, USA in the Western Treasure Valley, on the border of Oregon.

Additional Qualifications:

·         Registered Fitness Leader: Weight Training, Third Age (55+)

·         Osteofit Course

·         Registered Sports Nutrition Advisor

·         Registered Natural Product Advisor

·         Advanced Nutrition Diploma

·         Core Essentials Certificate, Coach U

Demos, Classes and Events information can be found at Health Adventure Coach or through contacting her at lori@health-adventure-coach.com    or Tel (208) 452-3698

Danielle Foster

Danielle has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry as a group instructor and personal trainer.  For the past 8 years she has been a master trainer for Mad Dogg Athletics’ Spinning Program.  She is an enthusiastic cyclist (USCF Cyclist, USA Triathlon, NORBA Mountain Biker) and Nordic Walker. Her professional experience combined with her love of outdoor athletics contributes significantly to Fittrek’s Nordic Walking Instructor Certification Program.

Susan Siebert

Susan was recently appointed the European Director of FITTREK and P3 Fitness in 2004. She has been a Master Trainer and Presenter for FITTREK since 2002 in the U.S. and Internationally.

Susan holds certifications from ACE and AFAA in Personal Training; is a Continuing Education Provider for both ACE and AFAA; is a S.T.A.R. 3 Spinning Instructor for Mad Dogg Athletics and developed the Inbalance Workout with the stability ball.

Susan established her personal training business, Physical Forum in Rochester, N.Y., in 1988,and is currently continuing work with clients utilizing all aspects of her fitness experience.

Susan holds weekly FITTREK classes in the Rochester area and is available for special group classes and/or certifications for instructors.

To inquire about FITTREK in the Upstate New York area, contact Susan at smsphysforum@yahoo.com.

Michele Mastropierro

Michele was involved as athlete in the Italian professional circuit of Tennis for the Apulia area. A Volleyball Trainer in the Italian Navy in Mariscuola La Maddalena (Sardegna region), he has been in the fitness field since 1997. Michele is a S.T.A.R. 2 level Spinning instructor for Mad Dogg Athletics and is one of the representatives of Fispin for the Apulia region.

An Engineer, Michele lives in Molfetta (Bari) Italy and holds
regular FITTREK classes every week in the area.

For information on Certification/Orientation for the FITTREK program in Italy, you can contact Michele via email: mics11@yahoo.com