About

Jen’s fitness journey was a typical one. Leaving a career in the corporate world, she focused on raising her three girls. Throughout the years it was difficult to find a fitness routine that “stuck”; videos, big-box gym classes, fancy fitness studios…nothing lasted. That all changed in 2011 after her first Crossfit class. With a solid background in competitive dance, Jen loved the attention to form and detail, all the while getting stronger. Soon she was swinging on the monkey bars with her kids in the playground. It was empowering, to say the least.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 2
• Crossfit Gymnastics
• Crossfit Kids
• Crossfit Weightlifting
• Crossfit Advanced Mobility
• Emergency Medical Responder

Jenna has been a part of the Tidal family since 2016. As a competitive figure skater and rugby player for the better part of her life, CrossFit was a perfect fit to channel her competitive spirit while staying healthy and fit. She quickly found a passion in guiding and supporting others on their wellness journeys and now holds several CrossFit and nutrition coaching certifications.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 2
• Crossfit Gymnastics
• Crossfit Weightlifting
• Two Brain – Nutrition Coaching
• Precision Nutrition Level 1
• Certified Nutrition coach via Two-Brain coaching

Hailing from Brazil, JP has always been involved in sports. A former competitive swimmer, he was part of the Brazilian team in the World Cups, the National Champion with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and competed in three Olympic Trials. JP holds a strong belief that there is always something to be gained in our fitness journeys and has experience with a range of athletes. His many years of high-level training is especially helpful for athletes looking to perform their best during workouts.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 2
• Crossfit Gymnastics

Katie joined her first Crossfit Gym in 2013 after an accident and knee surgery made her reconsider her fitness trajectory. Instantly she was drawn to the energy generated by a group environment, and began to push her personal boundaries of strength, and stamina. A natural cheerleader in class, Katie pursued her Crossfit L1 in 2015, and began coaching. Katie’s Crossfit training has provided her with the fitness foundation for her career as a Firefighter. It has allowed her to compete in a variety of sports such as Powerlifting, FireFit, and the Highland Games.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 2
• Crossfit Gymnastics
• Crossfit Weightlifting
• Full time Firefighter with Markham Fire and Emergency Services

Marc is a french acadian raised in Moncton NB. From a young age, he pursued a career as news cameraman. He spent almost 2 decades covering events in harsh conditions and conflict areas. He eventually realized his physical and mental health was beginning to take a toll. In 2015, Marc decided to reinvent himself into the world of fitness. Working closely with calisthenic coaches, he developed a passion for gymnastics and gravity defying movements before discovering Crossfit in 2018.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
• Crossfit Gymnastics
• Certified Nutrition coach via Two-Brain coaching
• Johnny G Spinning Instructor

Rob has coached volleyball at every level (youth, national, international) and is excited to share his passion about sports with the CrossFit world. A former junior national beach volleyball player, Rob possesses a kinesiology degree from York and a Masters in Coaching degree from the University of Alberta When not at the gym, Rob enjoys watching all the sports (Bills, Habs, F1, Raptors) and is always up for a sports debate.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 2
• NCCP Level 3 Beach volleyball
• NCCP Level 2 Volleyball

Sophie began her career in health care as a Primary Care Paramedic. Her experiences in that profession led to the realization that preventative care measures were of great importance. Leaving paramedicine, she started as a Certified Personal Training and gained experience at several facilities in the GTA. Looking to improve her own fitness, Sophie joined Tidal as a member and quickly fell in love with the community and style of training.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 1
• Crossfit Weightlifting
• Precision Nutrition Coaching Level 1
• Poliquin Group Biosignature Courses
• ACE Personal Training

Trevor brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Tidal’s community, both as a competitive athlete and seasoned coach. This broad understanding has translated very well in his ability to understand individual athletes and tailor programming to meet specific needs: performance, longevity, body composition. Originally from Toronto, he comes to Tidal from the Cayman Islands with 10 year of coaching experience.

Credentials:

• Crossfit Level 2
• Crossfit Weightlifting
• Crossfit Games 2012 team member
• Crossfit Regionals 2014 Individual
• Crossfit Masters qualifier 2014 finished 30th world wide
• Crossfit Games 2013 team member

As a professional actor, director and choreographer, Dave’s background in movement and passion for fitness led him to CrossFit in 2017. New to the East End, Dave was drawn to the strong and vibrant community at Tidal and (with a healthy push from some of the Tidal coaches) soon pursued his coaching certification. Since then his love for CrossFit and the tight knit Tidal family has only grown stronger. When he’s not in the gym, you can usually find him in rehearsal for a show, making cocktails over at The Dylan, or hanging out at Monarch Park with his nephew.

Credentials:

• CrossFit Level 1