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 Maple Ridge 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.

Shayla - Maple Ridge  Membership Director

Shayla has always been a firm believer in doing something your future self will thank you for. Having always struggled with her weight and health she finally discovered the way to get results isn't through fad diets but through changing your attitude and lifestyle. She believes in women empowering each other and creating a supportive environment to do so. Fitwells has given her the perfect opportunity to help inspire women be the best version of themselves.  The staff and members are unlike anywhere else, she is proud to be able to say she is a part of the Fitwells family.

Shay Lytle - Tsawwassen Club Manager

Shay has been with the company for the last four years moving her way up from receptionist to administrator to now Club Manager. She has been involved in sports throughout her life and enjoys being part of the fitness industry. She feels very proud to be part of such a motivating company, and a very successful team. Shay's hope is not only to make a difference at Fitwell's for Women/Tsawwassen Athletic Club but to also see a difference in the members of the club as they progress towards their fitness goals.

Shannon Garraway - Operations Manager

Shannon has been part of the fitness industry since 1995.  She has consulted fitness centres across Western Canada in equipment selection, layout and club operations.  Having previously owned her own ladies only fitness centre she is thrilled to now work with Fitwells.