Nordic Walking For
Nordic Walking in Your Area
Fitness Industry
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Valérie Couture
Valérie Couture
was born in Montreal,Quebec and has been working
as a 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
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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