Meet the Instructors

Ann has been trained as a General Practice physician in the Philippines with years of experience in the hospital, community and corporate settings. She always had a passion to become a doctor as a child, dreaming of wearing the white coat and a stethoscope wrapped around her neck and helping the sick. In 2012, she and her husband, also a physician, immigrated to Canada. Since then, she has worked closely with general practitioners and specialists in medical clinics as a Physician Assistant and Clinic Coordinator while working on her Canadian medical licensing exams. She is a mom to two young energetic boys ages 6 and 3 and understands firsthand the challenges and joys of motherhood. Her family lives in Calgary and they are proud to be home to breathtaking landscapes, beautiful neighborhoods, the best family-friendly attractions and the amicable local community spirit. She started Little Medical School in Calgary as she was inspired by her 5-year-old son who loves to role play as a doctor and verbalizes that he wanted to be a doctor when he grows up. In search of child enrichment programs that would fit her child’s interest, she discovered that there is a lack of medical themed workshops for kids. She believes that children should be exposed to experiences in line with their passion that will enrich and nurture their young minds. She is committed to help parents to let their kids achieve their dreams and to advance Little Medical School’s mission which is to inspire tomorrow’s healthcare providers today.

Mandy Trapp is a global meditation and mindfulness expert specializing in stress management and spiritual development. She is the founder of the Lifestyle Meditation Academy and has certified over 3,000 meditation and mindfulness teachers around the world. Her teachings are rooted in spiritual psychology, neuroscience, and energetic insights.

She is the creator of The Practice™, a membership program with the focus on supporting the mental and spiritual health of others through interactive learning and powerful practices such as meditation and breathwork.

Mandy is known for her grounded, practical, and accessible approach to meditation and spirituality which has allowed tens of thousands around the world to confidently move through the stresses and limitations of life and towards more peace and fulfillment.

She is also the owner of El Refugio, an up and coming coveted wellness retreat destination in the beautiful Okanagan, B.C, Canada.

Marcus Fung is a Chinese-born Canadian musician, educator, and facilitator based in Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, Amiskwaciy Waskahikan). A classically trained pianist, he holds diplomas in Jazz Piano Performance and Music Composition from Grant MacEwan College. Marcus serves the greater Edmonton area as a drum circle facilitator, expressive arts advocate, and sound therapy practitioner. With over 20 years of meditation and psychosomatic exploration, he weaves music, sound, and vibration into yoga classes, breathwork, and ceremonies, focusing on their effects on the nervous system and consciousness. He has trained in Expressive Arts Therapy, graduated from the 8th Fire School of Shamanism, and completed practitioner training in Ancestral Lineage Repair. Marcus continues to grow his practice as a regenerative culture artist, building community through the healing arts. https://www.earthharmonysoundwellness.com/

Karate instructor with over 30 years of karate experience, third level black belt ("sandan"). My goal is to spread the spirit, history, culture, and techniques of karate as well as educate students in the traditional Kyokushin style, ultimately training their hearts and bodies to become equally strong fighters and peaceful individuals. Founder of "Friendly Eagle Kyokushin Karate School", as well as "Friendly Eagle Software", "Eagle GPS" and "Friendly Eagle Farms".

Everyone has the potential to learn and practice karate. We have fun from time to time, but training is pretty rigorous and strict, starting with the most basic technique and gradually evolving towards learning the advanced ones while strengthening the mind and body. OSU!

I’m Natasha Frost, a certified personal trainer and holistic nutritionist, but more importantly, a mom who understands the struggles of core weakness firsthand. After experiencing diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction myself, I realized how little support and education there was for women dealing with these issues. That’s what led me to specialize in core rehabilitation and strength training for women at all stages of life.

Kerri is a Certified Athletic Therapist and First Aid and CPR/BLS instructor with both the Canadian Red Cross and Heart & Stroke Foundation. She enjoys teaching people how to prevent emergencies and what do if one happens. She has always been very active in competitive sports and has been coaching alpine ski racing for 25 years. She has worked on the sidelines as the Head Athletic Therapist for several national, provincial, and university sports teams. She deals with the on-field emergencies, and in clinic treatment of injuries. Kerri has 4 kids of her own and usually be found coaching their sports or cheering them on from the sidelines. Injuries and accidents happen, especially in sport. She wants to empower both kids and adults with the skills they need to help save lives and reduce injuries.

Passionate about Yoga & Wellness, Isabel Fry, a certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher as well as Reiki healer, started her Company Breathe Retreats in 2016. It was created out of a realization that there was a need for a safe space for people to be themselves, to accept and love themselves, as well as to support and help each other grow and thrive. Creating this safe space for everyone and encouraging them to be their most authentic selves has become Isabel’s mission and passion. Along with Retreats and Corporate Retreats, she has developed a Healing Circles to continue to support and nurture her clients. Isabel believes in holding space for people to rediscover the light that shines brightly within them, and that with love and kindness, all can be conquered. https://linktr.ee/Breatheyeg

CHAD HAS A PADDLE

My Sup journey began in front of a Costco paddleboard display in 2014 and I fell in love with the sport on my first paddle. Since then, stand-up paddleboarding has taken me around the world and I never leave home without a SUP. I’ve paddled in the US, New Zealand, France, Belize, Japan, Laos, 4 Canadian provinces and one territory to date. As a Paddle Canada certified Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor I seek to empower others to embark on their own SUP adventures, no matter how big or small their goals may be

Summerside!!! I absolutely love having the opportunity to teach in your beautiful community and share my love for High Fitness. It feeds my soul and challenges me in ways I didn’t know it would. Currently I’m teaching the format HIGH, a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop hour of cardio & toning tracks. We move and groove to current hits, oldies and everything in between. The choreographed moves are repetitive, easy to follow and adaptable to all levels of fitness. You can go high or low as you listen to your body and what feels right for you. Anyone regardless of dancing skill, coordination, physical ability, size or shape can participate. Can’t wait to see you in class and keep you eyes out for my free class at the beginning of each session. Follow me at highfitchrista on Instagram. 

Welcome, fellow yogis! I’m Samantha Dale, a dedicated yoga teacher with a passion for helping adults and kids of all ages discover the transformative power of yoga. With over a decade of experience practicing and teaching yoga, I bring a blend of wisdom, compassion, and joy to my classes. My journey with yoga began as a form of self-care and healing, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this practice with others.

In my classes, you can expect a balanced and mindful approach to yoga, incorporating breath awareness, alignment, and meditation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, I offer modifications and variations to suit every body and ability level. My teaching style is rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa traditions, with an emphasis on building strength, flexibility, and inner resilience.

I believe that yoga is more than just a physical practice – it’s a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through asana, pranayama, and meditation, we cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves, our breath, and the present moment. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing space where you can explore, grow, and find balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Join me on the mat and let’s embark on this journey together toward greater peace, vitality, and well-being!

Hi! I’m Samm and I’ve been skating since I was 4 years old and have been playing hockey for 15 years! I’ve spent most of my life on the ice, playing every regular season and spending the off-season playing spring hockey, 3-on-3, inline hockey, ball hockey, and going to camps! I started hockey at 4 and became a full-time goalie by the time I was 6. As a goalie, I had to learn to be the best skater on my team and continue developing my strength and skills as I got older! I’ve played on numerous teams over the years, including the Northern Alberta Selects and the Edmonton AAA Royals! Now I play on a women’s team and coach with the same hockey association I grew up with! I am also working on my Bachelors degree to become a teacher! I’m so excited for this program and can’t wait to run all the fun drills I did when I was still learning to skate!

Truus Verkley is the artistic director of Puddle of Mud Productions and has been teaching students of all ages for more than 17 years. Truus has created and implemented arts education programs in schools (K-12), daycares, community centers and community programs in both Calgary and Edmonton and often works as an artist in residence with students. Creativity is very important to her and the programs she creates, and this what she builds the foundation of Puddle of Mud's 'fun-first' programs on.

I brought Sportball to Edmonton in 2008 and have loved it from the start. I have coached Sportball and ran the company since 2008. I have worked for NBC Basketball camps for 20 years and have been directing camps in Edmonton since 2009. My mission is to have every child who I lead feel loved and encouraged. I want them to be confident in who they are and be excited to attack life with an adventurous outlook. I do this by delivering excellent educational instruction that builds their confidence and by giving them constant encouragement.