Glowing credentials and a good track record are important to know about our certified fitness consultants. Our professional
certified trainers share Elaine's enthusiasm and have their own unique styles and qualities bringing their strenghts and
knowledge to our facilities.

Elaine has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has helped many women reach their fitness goals. She has successfully owned and operated a fitness and martial arts studio. She is a certified personal trainer, aerobic instructor and yoga instructor. She is also a 1st degree black belt with the Canadian Karate Association and the Japanese Karate Association and was featured in a karate fitness
video released in 1998. She was a member of the Women’s Business Network and the Canadian Women Golfers Inc. 

Elaine is a proud mother to her son Jacob and loves to teach him karate, tennis and gym activities.  Elaine also teaches fitness as a volunteer at Laurier-Carriere elementary school on a weekly basis to encourage children and teachers to stay involved in fitness.

In her spare time, Elaine really enjoys playing tennis and has been a member of  the Manotick Tennis Club for several years now and she played tennis for many years at the Ottawa Athletic Club.   She also enjoys teaching fitness classes for resorts in the Caribbean during her vacations and meeting people from around the world. Elaine "Ambassador of Lululemon Athletica - Rideau Centre" and "Co-owner Executive Fitness Leaders".

Yoga Instructor Certification - YMCA Certified CAN-FIT PRO Fitness Instructor Attended CAN-FIT PRO Conference in Montreal Trained in BOSU, Body Bar, Yoga, Pilates and much more Medicine Ball training - YMCA Certified in Personal Training - YMCA Certified in Individual Conditioning - YMCA Certified Fitness Consultant Certified Yoga Instructor - YMCA Certified CPR, the Canadian Red Cross Society 1st Degree Black Belt certification from the Japanese Karate Association and The Canadian Karate Association. Certified in Individual Strength Training, YMCA Certified in Group Fitness (Aerobics), YMCA Certified Fitness Consultant (The Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness & Lifestyle Appraisal), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Sports Nutrition and Management Certificate

Presently owner of Wellness on the Rideau Cast member in the production of a Professional Fitness Video released in 1998 Owned and operated Esteem Family Fitness & Martial Arts in Ottawa’s west end Karate instructor at Douvris Martial Arts Karate fitness & self-defence instructor at Chatelain Fitness Studio Aerobics instructor in multiple Fitness Clubs (i.e. Holiday Fitness, YMCA, Nelda’s Fitness Studio, Ontario Health & Fitness, and Chatelain Fitness Studio) Created karate/fitness program for girls age 12-13 at Glashan School Volunteer at Laurier Carrierè Children's Fitness Program

I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Fitness Consultant through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology and have also received my certification for weight training and group aerobics through the Ontario Fitness Council. I attended Loyalist College in Belleville for 3 years and received my diploma in "Fitness and Health Promotions" and "Recreation and Leisure Serivces". I have my level C CRR training and have done numerous workshops to keep up with the latest trends in Fitness. I also enjoy teaching aerobics because it has helped me add diversity to my training.

I have worked as a Personal Trainer for 3 years in many different settings such as smaller independent businesses to larger well known gyms including, Copperfields Fitness Centre in Trenton, Premier Fitness in Ottawa, Curves for Women in both Belleville and Ottawa and now Wellness on the Rideau. I have had the opportunity to adapt my training to a number of different health concerns and injuries.

I am friendly, hard working and dedicated to helping people of all ages meet their fitness goals and I am always willing to learn more about the fitness industry through research and attending courses. I enjoy weight training, playing sports and doing anything outdoors.

I have met and helped many people since I have been a Personal Trainer and it is the best feeling in the world to know you have made difference in someone's life.

Jodie is a certified personal trainer and a certified individual conditioning consultant and has obtained her Sports Nutrition and Weight Management Certificate through the YMCA. She is also a certified Yoga instructor and teaches classes at a local community center. She has first aid and CPR certification.

She has also volunteered for the YMCA as an individual conditioning consultant and has organized fundraisers for Breast Cancer "Run for the Cure". She continues to expand her knowledge of fitness through research, courses and learning her client’s individual needs because she loves what fitness has done for her mind, body and spirit. Jodie is a very friendly, dedicated and successful trainer on the Wellness team.

• Yoga Instructor Certification - YMCA - 2005/2006
• Medicine Ball Training - YMCA - 2004

"After years of struggling with a weight problem and an unhealthy lifestyle, I decided that I needed to take control of my life. Through proper diet and consistent exercise I was able to get a hold of my life and become much stronger." "My goal is to become the best I can be and to share my passion for a healthy lifestyle with others and help them reach their fitness goals." She enjoys cardio, boxing ,strength training, having a good laugh and cooking.

**Jodie is now a mother of a beautiful little girl named “Katie” Congratulations!