MIKE HAMILL - Owner

Mike Hamill, a 37-year fitness veteran, is the owner/operator of several Women’s Only Fitness Facilities throughout Canada.  He also owns and operates many fitness industry related companies. Mike’s lifelong dedication started at a young age, opening his first fitness centre at 24 years of age.

In Mike’s youth he won several major competitions including BC Wrestling championship, Power lifting championship, Bodybuilding championship for BC, making him Mr. Vancouver and BC’s Karate championship. His diversity has made him a master in the industry.

Mike is a sought after trainer for many movie celebrities. His most current work is with Tom Berenger and Clint Eastwood.  Mike’s enthusiasm and passion for fitness is clearly exhibited through his companies.  His latest project is developing the fitness centres and personal training department for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics

PAULA LARSON - Chief Operating Officer

Paula has been a part of the Fitwell’s team since 1994.  She started her career as a group fitness leader 20 years ago; the same year her daughter was born.  Her struggle with weight and her passion to change lead her to pursue a career in which she could help motivate and inspire those with similar challenges.

Paula competed in the National Aerobic Championships in 1998 and her team won the gold medal.  She is dedicated to making Fitwell’s a leader in Fitness Facilities.

Her passions include running along the seawall, step classes and snowboarding.

Her qualifications include:

• BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor
• BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders
• BCRPA Weight trainer
• Certified Spinning/ICE Instructor
• Empowered Nutrition Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification

AMBUR HAMILTON - Coquitlam Club Manager

Ambur Hamilton has always had love for fitness and health since childhood.  Her focus and energy was put into playing basketball which she continued playing at the university level.

As an active member of the gym since 2001 she decided that Fitwell’s for Women was the perfect way to combine her passion for fitness and helping people.  She started her fitness career seven years ago where she has worked in several roles including childminding, weight training, reception and her most current position as Club Manager at the Coquitlam location.

Her favourite thing about working in the fitness industry is educating women about the positive impact that health and fitness can bring to a person’s life.

 

BROCK HEISLER – Delta & Tsawwassen Club Manager

Fitwells for Women and the Tsawwassen Athletic Club are pleased to introduce the newest member to our
team, Brock Heisler. Brock spent a number of years working in the hospitality industry, working his way into a
GM position. He also has experience in popular fitness facilities as a Head Trainer.

Brock is a BCRPA and ACE certified Personal Trainer, Weight Trainer, Group Fitness and Boot Camp
Instructor. As well, he is a Sport Specific Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Brock has played professional Golf, was a member of the CPGA and is tour accredited on the Srixon and
Vancouver Golf Tour. He has played soccer for Team Saskatchewan, Team Richmond and was a member of
Canada’s National U-17 soccer Team playing in the 2005 Canada Summer Games.

Specializations:

Band, Ball, BOSU Resistance Training
Core Strengthening
Balance, Coordination & Flexibility
Athletic Performance
Strength & Conditioning
Weight loss & gain
Body Sculpting & toning

Certifications:

BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
TRX Certified Instructor
Human Trainer Certified Instructor
TPI Certified Instructor
Boot Camp Instructor
CPR & FAC First Aid Certified
Performance Specialist