Katie
Weight Training Attendant

Although new to the Mission Leisure Centre team, Katie started her fitness journey a couple of years ago as a self-proclaimed “overweight, sedentary office worker”. She was incredibly fortunate to find an amazing personal trainer with compassion, empathy, knowledge, and willingness to help her through her personal challenges.

As Katie worked towards her weight loss goals, she found how much of an impact her trainer really made in her journey which led to her newfound passion for not only fitness but maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Katie realized how she wanted to help others the way she was helped; to help others find their own self-worth and passion within this great community.

Katie is now a fully certified ACE Personal Trainer, very eager and excited to put all of her dedication and hard work into making others truly believe in themselves and push to limits they did not know existed.

Marina
Weight Room Attendant, Pilates/Aqua Fit Instructor & Personal Trainer

Marina joined the Fitness team at Mission Leisure Centre in April 2007.  As a long-time team member, Marina has worked in many areas of our department including our Weight Room as an attendant and Personal Trainer, our pool as an Aqua Fitness instructor, and in our Studio leading a number of Land-based classes such as TRX, Pilates, and Spin.

Marina brings a passionate approach to leading participants to achieve enhanced health and well-being. Her added knowledge in nutrition and rehabilitation have supported her in ensuring that health be approached as a whole.

Helping people to become the best version of themselves is my passion.

Tawnya Church joined the City of Mission Fitness team in 2021 and holds designations in Group Fitness, Aqua Fitness, Weight Training, Personal Training, Zumba and Active Aging.

Tawnya started her fitness journey after realizing that something was missing in her life… her love of fitness and sports!  Being a busy mom of 2 girls makes it hard to fit it all in all the time.  Now that they are bigger, it was time for her to follow her passion again.

Office worker for many years and a stay at home mom this once very active athlete in many sports decided it was time for a change in 2013.  Starting with Zumba because she loves to dance and loved the feeling a Zumba workout gave her and wanted to share that with all she could.  Pushed by her Mentor, Sue, she took the plunge and got all her certifications through CFES for many of her designations to be able to share with more people.

Fitness makes her happy.  She really wanted to share that happiness with others especially the elders and people getting back into fitness that may feel intimidated.  With a soft, friendly approach and an at-your-pace fitness process, Tawnya has helped many enjoy getting to the fitness level that they desire.

I look forward to helping many reach their goals, whether in our Weight Room or in one of our Land or Aqua Fitness classes!

When not at the gym, she is boating with her family in the summers, skiing in the winters and playing softball or volleyball, or coaching her daughter’s hockey and softball teams.

HIROE
Weight Room Attendant, Yoga Instructor, & Personal Trainer

Hiroe joined the City of Mission Fitness team in 2021, and holds designations in Weight Training, Personal Training, Yoga Training, and Older Adult Training with BCRPA.Hiroe has been working as a fitness trainer for over 12 years.  Her specialty has been working with older adults. Hiroe has a special approach to supporting people in their quest to become healthier and happier through regular exercise.  Hiroe believes that getting fitter does not have to be difficult. Not everyone is an athlete and we all have different fitness levels.  Hiroe’s belief is that the most important thing is to feel good and have a sense of accomplishment through exercise.

Some personal fitness activities Hiroe participates in include: mini triathlons, 5 Peaks trail runs, and Grouse Grind hikes.  Hiroe also speaks Japanese and is learning Spanish right now.  In her free time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, gardening, hot yoga, and walking with her dog.

You can set simple realistic goals and I will be there to support and motivate you along the way!

Nataliia
Weight Training Attendant and Land & Yoga Instructor

Nataliia joined the City of Mission Fitness team in 2021, as a Personal Trainer, Weight Room Attendant, Land & Yoga Instructor, and Pre-Postnatal Fitness Specialist.As a long-time contributor to the fitness industry since 2008, Nataliia uses a holistic approach to fitness, embracing the concept of balance and looking at something as a ‘whole’. The quest for total fitness creates a beneficial domino-effect of increased health, mental clarity, awareness, and improved self-esteem. You become completely happy with the person staring back in the mirror.

If you are ready for a positive change, Nataliia is pleased to help you realize what your body is capable of and guide you on your way towards transformation. Her specialties include: body fat loss, toning/sculpting, building muscle mass, improving flexibility/mobility, corrective exercise for muscular imbalances/posture deviations, women’s wellness (pre/post natal, pelvic floor, diastasis recti, etc), as well as mindfulness and relaxation.

My greatest passion in life is to help people achieve their fitness/health goals, improve their lifestyle and overall well-being.