Meet the Farm Girl Fitness team…
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Jessie Thomas - Owner
OWNER AND FOUNDER OF FARM GIRL FITNESS, COACH, FITNESS INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER
CERTIFICATIONS:
Canfitpro Group Fitness Instructor Specialist
Personal Trainer
TRX Certified
Canfitpro National TRX Trainer
DEKA Certified
CPR Certified
Les Mills Body Pump, RPM, Body Combat and Sh'bam certifiedJessie's Why:
"To help people find their love of fitness, health and themselves. Confidence breeds commitment and results. If people don't love what they do they won't stick with it. And if they don't love themselves they'll never try. I want people to see exercise as a blessing, not a punishment." -
Nanette Bentley
COACH AND PERSONAL TRAINER
CERTIFICATIONS:
CanFitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist
YogaFit and YogaFit sweat
TRX
DEKA Certified
BodyPump
BodyFlow
BodyStep
BodyAttack
BodyJam
Sh’bam
CXWORX
CPR certified
Nanette’s Why:
”Being a part of a persons fitness journey is a blessing. Helping others find confidence in movement is incredible. I’ll never forget the first step class I did at 16 on a gym trip in high school. It inspired me and I hope to do the same for the people I meet at Farm Girl Fitness.” -
Sharron Dykxhoorn
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS
CanFit Pro Personal Trainer Specialist
Bosu Ball Certified
TRX Suspension Trainer, TRX Functional Trainer
Fitness Kickboxing Level 1 and Level 2
Boxing Level 3
Spartan Deka CertifiedSharron’s Why:
“My passion and enthusiasm for health and fitness started over 28 years ago when I took my first kickboxing class. It was so much fun and so energizing that I was hooked! I soon realized I needed to workout for my mental health just as much as my physical health. My journey continued where I became a Personal Trainer to share my knowledge and experience with others. I love what I do and my goal is to help my clients be the very best and healthiest version of themselves.” -
Natalie Kirk
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS:
Canfitpro Group Fitness Instructor
Yoga Certified
Myofascial Release & Yin YTT
Newbody Certified
RYT 500 Certified
FIS Certified
Pain Care Aware Certificate
TRX Certified
CPR Certified
Natalie’s Why:
“I want to motivate people to move their bodies in a functional way; to provide a challenge and agency to do what their body needs in the moment. I encourage people to trust their body’s strength & resilience — and to celebrate what it CAN do!” -
Chris Chan
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Boxing & Barbells (B&B) Level 1 Certification
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Certified Kettlebell Coach
Chris’ Why:
“To help people understand that fitness IS achievable for everyone, to help them realize that they are stronger than they believe, and that you can have train AND have fun while doing it” -
Dave Claxton
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS:
DEKAFIT Certified
CPR Certified
Canada Coaching Level 1
DEKAFIT Head Official
Dave’s Why:
“I'm here to help you challenge and defy your own self imposed limitations and push beyond your boundaries. I believe you all have the potential to not only achieve a high level of fitness and health but also to compete and embody the mindset of an athlete - and I want to see you thrive.” -
Ry Claxton
COACH AND PERSONAL TRAINER
CERTIFICATIONS:
DEKAFIT Certified
CPR CertifiedRy’s Why:
“I prioritize my health and wellness because I believe that achieving a greater level of physical fitness is empowering. My aim is to support others as they embark on their own journey towards a stronger, healthier body, and experience the numerous benefits that come with it.” -
Teresa Ryce
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Health Coach (RHC)
CanFitPro Personal Trainer Specialist
TRX Certified
CPR CertifiedTeresa’s Why:
“I started my own fitness journey later in life, so I understand what it takes to start, the doubts, the effort, and the pride that comes with doing hard things. That’s what drives me as a coach. I love seeing those moments when someone surprises themselves, realizes their strength, and walks away a little more confident than when they came in. That’s what makes being part of Farm Girl Fitness so special, it’s a community where that kind of growth happens every day.” -
Chrystal Rodtke
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS
CanFitPro Certified Group Fitness Instructor
CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer
YMCA Trainer Educator
Bosu Ball Certified
Pilates Certified
Yoga Certified
Cycle Certification
TRX Certified
Stability Ball Certification
AquaFit Certified
BARRE
Zumba
Athletic conditioningChrystal’s Why:
“A healthy lifestyle is very important to me. During my 25 years in health and fitness, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing so many people achieve so much. Helping others is what makes this industry so rewarding.” -
Natalie Shaw
COACH
CERTIFICATIONS:
Canfitpro Fitness Instructor Specialist
Fitness Instructor Certification
Mobility certified canfit pro
TRX CertifiedNatalie’s Why:
”My love for fitness had started in college , but I really had found a new love for fitness after I had my two girls in 2016. After my girls I started running, and getting back into lifting weights , It has helped me mentally and physically. I no longer saw moving my body as a chore, or in a negative way, I found the positive benefits of moving my body. I have fallen in love so much with fitness that I have decided that I wanted to get certified as a Fitness Instructor Specialist to help others to fall in love with moving their bodies in a positive way as well and not as a punishment. I hope to inspire others to keep showing up and to reach their goals, I’m excited to teach at Farm Girl Fitness and cheer you all on, on your wellness journey!”
A Team of Professionals
“Jessie and her team are professional, have a great availability of class times and will always work hard to make you break a sweat! They also have modifications in their workouts if you need some help!”

