From Dental Assisting to delving into the world of Psychology, Ysanne found her true calling in fitness initially turning to the gym as a way to relieve stress. What started as a personal journey quickly evolved into a professional passion. Once unable to perform a single push-up or lift an Olympic barbell, she took her first personal training course at UTM in 2014, an intensive program with an 80% failure rate, which she passed with flying colors.

That course sparked a lifelong commitment to growth, learning, and helping others achieve their potential.

Soon after, Ysanne began working at a commercial gym, rapidly becoming a top-performing trainer with hundreds of client transformations. She pursued further education in Exercise Science at Sheridan College and quickly recognized that fitness results were closely tied to nutrition. That insight led her to earn her Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification, igniting a passion for continuous learning that still drives her today.

Over the past decade, Ysanne has worked with a wide range of clients from beginners, older adults, therapeutic, competitive bodybuilders, semi-pro athletes, and even Olympians. Her client base spans ages 12 to 93, each with unique goals including improving general health, learning effective routines, body re-composition, or enhancing athletic performance.

An avid reader and omnist, Ysanne believes that Personal Training should be exactly that personal. She blends the physical with the mental and emotional aspects of health, creating a well-rounded, individualized experience. Clients leave her sessions feeling strong, supported, and empowered both physically and mentally.

Certifications
Fitness & Performance
• Personal Trainer
• Exercise Therapy Specialist
• Senior Fitness
• Kettlebell Training
• Olympic Lifting
• Mobility & Movement
• MAT: Upper Body, Trunk & Spine
• Trigger Point Foam Rolling (Workshop)
• DTS Level 1
• FST Level 1 (Fascial Stretch Therapy)
• Bodybuilding Specialist
• Kickboxing Instructor
• Delivering Therapeutic Programs

Additional Education
• Precision Nutrition Level 1
• Coaching the Postpartum Client
• Energy Balance
• Shin Splints & Lower Leg Injuries
• Acute Hormonal Response to Training

Related Academic Background

• Exercise Science
  • Psychology (University-Level Coursework)
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Human Growth and Development