Alesya started her fitness career in 2006 while teaching and conducting research at Virginia Tech University in the United States. Committing to her love for fitness and passion for health, she moved from academia to the fitness world, and became an ACE-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, registered yoga teacher and Pilates instructor. She has trained clients at the YWCA Vancouver since 2008.

Alesya has doctorate degrees in both Sociology and Public Policy. She incorporates her knowledge of social psychology, sociology, human kinetics and anatomy into her fitness training. She motivates and encourages her clients to establish realistic goals and action plans to achieve the greatest possible results on their journey to fitness and health. She works with people of all age groups, from teenagers to older adults, and all fitness levels from beginners to advanced athletes, with diverse professional backgrounds from teachers to CIO's.

Alesya’s personal training methods and success of her clients have been featured in Impact Magazine and in the Georgia Straight.

CLIENT COMMENTS

"Besides being extremely knowledgeable and capable in so many aspects of fitness (Pilates, yoga, Zumba, deep water aerobics, weight training) Alesya has this incredible concern for her fitness students. She takes great interest in each individual’s condition, and designs exercises specific for that person. And she approaches her job with great humor and flair. Going to one of her classes is a bit like going to the ballet, the Olympics, the symphony, the theatre, rather than just to a fitness class. She makes fitness training into an art."

"Alesya is by far the best fitness trainer I have worked with. Initially, she listened to what I had hoped to accomplish within 7 months and put a personalized weekly program together which I’m pleased to say “we” achieved."

"Alesya has a way about her that inspires you to do your very best. She provides you with just the right amount of encouragement, motivation and positive support while never pushing you beyond your capabilities. I must say, I never experienced an injury or pulled muscle during any of our workouts. Alesya is focused on you when she is working with you, constantly checking your form and seemingly knows exactly when you can step it up a notch!"

"Alesya is a professional with extensive knowledge of the physiological mechanisms underlying physical activity and nutrition. She lives what she teaches; healthy eating and an active fitness regime.”