Provincial Fitness Unit of Alberta presents

Fit Rendezvous 2011 Presenter Biographies
Pamela Boyson, B.Sc., RD, is a graduate of the University of Alberta
and is a Registered Dietitian. Currently she is the project coordinator
for the nourish move thrive initiative. She is part of the team
of registered dietitians at Alberta Milk, who are leaders in nutrition
education and work with consumers, teachers and health professionals.
Pamela was the recipient of a national healthy living award
for excellence in consumer education for her work with schools in
rural Alberta and has spent most of her career working with schools,
school divisions, coaches, and communities in creating healthy environments
to live, learn and work. Her passion is transforming the
science of nutrition into every day healthy eating strategies.
Michelle Felzmann CFP PDS, FIS, NWS & PTS
Michelle is a highly accomplished fitness leader with 17 years of
experience in the fitness industry. Michelle is a Bender Ball master
trainer, TRX course instructor, host of “The Look” Fitness video series
and a national fitness presenter. Michelle’s specialization lies in
strength, flexibility and core training classes on the ball and is a CEC
provider in Calgary.
Mark Grevelding is a training specialist for the Aquatic Exercise
Association (AEA) and also serves as AEA’s Promotions Coordinator.
He is an international presenter and a continuing education provider
for AEA, AFAA & ACE. Mark is the founder of Fit Motivation and the
creator of Visual Choreography Notes, an exclusive line of choreography
DVDs for aquatic fitness professionals.
Simone Hodgkinson is originally from the UK and has been
involved in the fitness industry for 23 years. She is an experienced
Personal Trainer, a qualified Yoga Teacher (Iyengar Style), the director
of Physical Yoga (Canada & UK), the Group Fitness Director for Spa
Lady (Calgary), a Bender Ball Master Trainer and a regular on Calgary
TV. She has written several educational manuals, produced videos
and written for national newspapers and fitness media. She is
also a qualified Teacher of Education and provides quality education
and development for fitness professionals in Canada and the UK.
Terry Kane is a licensed physical therapist who has worked with
over 500 Olympic and Professional athletes as well as held positions
as Head Physical Therapist with the Canadian Olympic Hockey
Team and the Calgary Flames. In addition to his clinical work, Terry
has written and lectured internationally on rehab and post rehab
exercise at conferences such as ACSM, CASM, IDEA, Fit Rendezvous
amongst others as well as editorial peer reviewer for the Physician
and Sportsmedicine and to Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
Len Kravitz, Ph.D., is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science
and Researcher at the University of New Mexico where he won the
“Outstanding Teacher of the Year” award. Len was recently honored
with the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional “Specialty Presenter
of the Year” award and chosen as the American Council on Exercise
2006 “Fitness Educator of the Year”. He also has received the
prestigious Canadian Fitness Professional “Lifetime Achievement
Award”.
Kathy Maier, co-owner of Only Women’s Fitness, Tao
Pilates Day Spa and FitQuest Consulting has been involved
in the fitness industry for 20 years. She is the North American
Educational Director for the Bender Ball Method of Training, a
Certified Public Speaker, Post-Rehabilitation Specialist, Master
Trainer for Balance Body University and CMS International.
She was the recipient of the 2006 YWCA Women of Distinction
Award and currently is President of Executive Women
International Lethbridge Chapter. Kathleen is an international
presenter on a wide variety of topics and her enthusiasm and
positive thinking are infectious.
Lesley McEwan’s endless pursuit in promoting, delivering
and supporting healthy active lifestyles has evolved into a
life-long commitment! Lesley is the AFLCA Older Adult Project
Coordinator and has been delivering the AFLCA Ever Active
Adults and Fitness for the Older Adults programs for 10 years.
Leading a variety of fitness classes herself, she possesses a
deep passion for getting and keeping older adults active!
Suzette O’Byrne, BSc Kinesiology, is a Keiser Master Trainer
and the author of the book Yoga for the Core: Finding Stability
in an Unstable Environment. In addition to her successful yoga
therapy practice, indoor cycling program development, Suzette
travels extensively, teaching at conferences and leading workshops
and teacher training programs around North America.
Suzette is a faculty member and advisory committee chair with
Mount Royal University’s Yoga Therapy Program in Calgary,
Alberta and AFLCA Trainer of Fitness Leaders.
Marjorie O’Connor, BEd., ACSM, AFLCA Trainer, CFP and
Stott Pilates certified and Nike Athlete, is the owner of Fit
International. A respected international fitness presenter and
aerobic champion, Marjorie was honoured with the “Woman of
Vision”, the “Women Of Distinction” award in Athletics, Recreation
and Fitness, the recipient of the “Mall Peepre” memorial
award and the “Celebration of Women in Fitness” award
from the Running Room. Recently Marjorie was inducted into
the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Alberta
Centennial Salute for Sport and Recreation.
Krista Popowych is a highly sought-after and inspiring
international presenter. She is a two-time Canadian Presenter
of the Year award winner (2008, 2003) and Program Manager
at the Richmond Olympic Oval. As a published author, she is
also featured in various fitness and management DVD’s, has
hosted and co-hosted the Caribbean Workout, is a master
trainer for numerous programs, contributes to various boards
and committees and is an accomplished leader in program
design and business management. Krista attributes her success
to her passion for fitness and her goal to inspire others through
education and movement.
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