Kelsey Andries BKin (Hons), CSCS, NCCP
Head Coach and Owner
Education
- Bachelors of Kinesiology (Honors) from the University of Calgary (2006)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
- NCCP Level 1: Coaching Theory and Technical Olympic Weightlifting
- Master Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Trainer and Instructor
Kelsey began her education at the University of Calgary in 2001. After experimenting in Business and Fine Art, with no real luck, Kelsey began consulting with a Life Coach. Kelsey was asked one question:
“If you could to do one thing in this world, regardless of how crazy it was or how much money it cost, and you could do it without failing, what would it be?”
Kelsey answered “a personal trainer” and the next day she applied to the Faculty of Kinesiology and has never looked back.
Her 5 years at the University of Calgary were spent studying human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. She worked part time as a personal trainer and competed on the Dinos on the Field Hockey (2002) and Women’s Wrestling teams (2003-06). In 2004, she entered into a Strength and Conditioning practicum program at the Olympic Oval/Canadian Sport Center-Calgary. She learned high performance training techniques taught by some of the worlds best strength coaches in speed skating, hockey, wrestling, bobsleigh/skeleton, luge and swimming. From 2006-2008 she worked as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach along side these same coaches helping amateur Canadian athletes succeed in competition at national and international levels. While at the Oval she was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Under-22 National Women’s Hockey Team, Oval X-treme Women’s Ice Hockey Program, the National Cycling Centers Downhill Mountain Bike team, the Chinese National Women’s Ice Hockey team, The University of Calgary Dinos Women’s Soccer, Dinos Women’s Hockey and Dinos Men’s and Women’s Wrestling.
In 2005, she started Stenia Health and High Performance, because the recognized that there was an opportunity to bridge the gap between high performance sport and fitness for the masses.
Nathan Bodewitz PTS, NCCP
Level 1 Personal Trainer
Education
- Kinesiology student at the University of Calgary
- Can Fit Pro Personal Training Specialist
- NCCP Technical Weightlifting
- Master Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Trainer and Instructor
Nate grew up in the mountains of northern BC where he became a true lover of the outdoors. He is an avid mountain biker, skier, and all around mountain guy. This unique lifestyle set the stage for a very accomplished high school athletic career as a soccer player, mountain biker, and wrestler. With wrestling as the catalyst, he developed a strong work ethic, determination, and confidence. This gave him the push to be accepted to one of Canada’s top kinesiology program at the University at Calgary.He also made the starting line up for the Dino’s Men’s Wrestling team.
Nate had two rewarding years for the Dino’s, competing at a provincial and national level at the 76kg (2005-06) and 82kg (2006-07). Competing for the Dino’s opened his eyes to the world of high performance training. At the forefront of this experience was his team’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, Kelsey Andries.
Today, Nate continues to fill his head with cutting edge knowledge as he finishes his degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Although Nate decided to end his varsity wrestling career, he still enjoys high performance training and continues on “training like an athlete.” Instead of a sport specific focus, he has turned his attention to becoming as functional and fit as possible. More than anything he is excited to graduate so he can pursue his passion, being a personal trainer, on a full time basis.
Tessa Gray PTS, NCCP, BKin
New Talent Personal Trainer
Education
- Bachelors of Kinesiology with a Major in Pedagogy from the University of Calgary (2008)
- NCCP Certified Level One Track and Field coach
- NCCP Trained Level One Olympic Lifting coach
- NCCP Level Two and Three Coaching Theory
- Can-Fit Pro Personal Training Specialist
- NCCP Level One Technical Gymnastics
- Run, Jump, Throw certified
Tessa Gray was born and raised in Calgary. She has been active her entire life, pursing different outdoor activities and sports. This love for human movement motivated her to obtain a Kinesiology degree from the University of Calgary in 2008.
Although Tessa enjoys many different activities, her true love is Track and Field. For 14 years she has competed in Canada, the United States and overseas. In the 2007 and 2008 Canadian Senior Nationals in Track and Field she finishing 4th in the 400m hurdles. She also competed for the University of Calgary Dinos while completing her undergraduate degree. While at U of C she was a 2nd Team All Canadian (2007) in the 4 x 200m, 1st Team All Canadian (2008) in the 4 x 400m, CIS Women’s Team Champion (2007), CW Women’s Team Champion (2005-2008). In addition she was the Captain of the Womens Team from 2005-2008. She still competes for Calgary International Track club with her main event being the 400m Hurdles.
With all of her track and field experience she has given back to the track community by coaching many different teams. She is currently the head coach of the Dino Youth track and field program and an assistant coach for the Calgary Warriors Track Club. She also coaches at the Calgary Track and Field Legion camp and traveled with the team to Legion nationals in 2008 as a coach.
As a trainer Tessa has worked with a variety of different teams and individuals. Some disciplines she has worked with include soccer, track, ringette, karate and basketball. She also works with individuals who are striving to reach their own goals.
Michèle Bourgois BSc, CPT, NCCP
New Talent Personal Trainer
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary (2010)
- NCCP Level 1 Technical Speed Skating
- NCCP Level 1 Coaching Theory
- CSEP Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Level 1 Ki-Hara Resistance Stretch Practitioner
Michèle was born and raised in Yellowknife, NWT. She grew up spending most of her time enjoying the outdoors and playing sports, mainly short track speed skating, cross country running and soccer. Speed skating was her main sport and she competed at the national level. In high school Michèle came to Calgary may times to compete. That is how she chose to come to the U of C! In 2005 Michele moved to Calgary to study Kinesiology. Her next 4.5 years were spent slaving away at the University of Calgary and working in Yellowknife over the summers. While at University Michele speed skated, played soccer and hockey and coached Special Olympics speed skating and floor hockey. She also learned to snowboard and made a few attempts at skiing as well! Michele still plays soccer and coaches Special Olympics.
Alex Greaves
New Talent Trainer
Education
- Third year kinesiology student at the University of Calgary
- Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist
- Can-Fit-Pro Functional Muscular Assessment and Graduated Exercise Movements
- Reiki Level 1 practitioner
About Alex
Alex was born and raised right here in Calgary. While growing up he participated in numerous sports, eventually focusing on wrestling, football, and rugby. It was during spring training for football one year that Alex discovered his love for the gym and weight training. His passion for fitness has lead Alex to pursue his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Starting at Mount Royal University, Alex has transferred to the University of Calgary where he will finish his degree in Kinesiology.
Alex continues to wrestle out of the Rebels Wrestling club in Calgary.
