Introducing the Degree Fitness Seaforth team
About Degree Fitness Seaforth
Kelly Miller
Degree Fitness Seaforth is owned and operated by Kelly Miller. Kelly took ownership of Degree in December of 2019, after starting as a member, moving to a Coach Role, Head Coach, then Managerial position. It was a natural progression!
Kelly’s personal journey with fitness has shaped the space that she wants to create for all of Degree’s Members and visitors alike; a space that you can come to improve your fitness, get strong, build confidence, and be surrounded by Coaches, Staff & fellow Gym Members that whole heartedly want you to be succeed and be happy!
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level 1
- 200hr Registered Yoga Trainer
- 100hr Yoga Training for Anxiety
- 50hr Yoga Training for Mental Health
- Reiki Level 1
- CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
Mairead Rodgers Russell
Mairead is from Deep River, Ontario (that’s halfway between Ottawa and North Bay!) Throughout elementary and high school, she participated in figure skating, and competed on a synchronized skating team around Ontario, as well as playing a variety of other sports throughout high school.
She has a BASc in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph, and has worked as a Professional Home Economist. In August 2018 she completed her dietetic internship at London Health Sciences Centre and is now a Registered Dietitian. Mairead joined Degree in April 2016 and instantly loved the welcoming atmosphere and the hard work everyone puts in every day. She loves connecting with nutrition clients and helping them reach their goals, as well as providing evidence-based nutrition information to all members and the rest of our community to help them live healthy and happy lives!
Sarah Broadfoot
Sarah grew up in Varna, Ontario where she attended Fanshawe College and graduated with a diploma in General Business. She is currently employed at Meridian Credit Union for the past 10+years.
Sarah started her fitness journey in December 2017 on a challenge from co-workers to better improve their fitness as a group and found a new sport to love. Sarah won the challenge, too! When not working on her inner power lifter, she also plays slo-pitch during the summer months.
Sam Klaver
Sam grew up on a farm outside of Seaforth, Ontario and attended the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus where she completed her Agriculture Diploma before attending Olds College, in Olds, Alberta where she completed her Bachelor of Applied Science Agribusiness Degree.
Sam has always been active inside the gym and out. You’ll find her playing Broomball and Curling in the winter, as well as Slo-Pitch. Noting that since starting at Degree and pursuing her fitness journey, her sports performance continues to increase year after year! As a Group Training Coach, Sam looks forward to helping others get the most of their workouts and their life!
MJ Greidanus
Coach MJ’s goal is to help her clients and members be the best that they can be at any age! We can work at building strength and better mobility in safe and efficient ways that helps us stay active in our everyday life!
MJ got into functional fitness to improve her overall health and mobility. Degree has helped overcome many challenges the last few years and has been a stable place to keep working on her goals. MJ focuses on helping clients reach their goals at any time in life in ways that work best for them during personal training time or group fitness class time. You will find MJ at the gym at various times throughout the week, at home on the farm, or enjoying time with Family!
Certifications:
- CrossFit Level 1
- Restorative Yoga Training
- 200hr Yoga Teacher
- Group TRAC Certified Coach
- Rehab-U Level 1 & 2
- Rehab-U Mobility Fundamentals
Larissa Jenkins
Larissa was born and raised in Blyth, Ontario. I have always been very active in sports. I joined Degree Fitness in November 2017 and I was hooked from day one! Larissas loves all aspects of weightlifting, strength training, high intensity and cardio workouts.
Since starting at Degree not only has Larissa seen positive changes in her body composition, she notes feeling healthier and happier! Larissa focuses on helping her clients move well, gain strength and confidence each workout!
Certifications:
- 1-1 TRAC Certified Coach
- Group TRAC Certified Coach
James Wilbee
James has been a part of the Degree family since day one! His love of fitness goes hand in hand with his position with the Seaforth Volunteer Firefighters, as well, ensuring that Degree Fitness maintains tip top shape inside and out. When you see the space immaculate, organied and well kept, that is all thanks to James!
Courtney Pugh
Courtney is one of our amazing Group Training coaches! Always aiming to do her best when it comes to helping our members find success within their classes, and build the strength and fitness to do all of the things they want to do outside of the gym.
Courtney enjoys spending time with her dog, Waylon, hitting the ground running in her off time, stretching with Yoga and spending time with friends and family on her off time!
Certifications:
- Group Training TRAC Certified Coach
Eustacia Leddy
As a coach, she is excited to create that same supportive environment for our Members and help them realize they’re capable of more than they think!
Certifications:
- Group Training TRAC Certified Coach
State-of-the-Art Gym Equipment
At Degree Fitness Seaforth, we pride ourselves in providing top-of-the-line equipment to help our clients achieve their fitness goals. Our clean, bright facility offers barbells, Concept2 Rowers, a variety of kettlebells and dumbbells, medicine balls and sleds. Degree hosts an extensive array of equipment so all levels and abilities of fitness can feel their best!
Unique Features and Facilities
Degree Fitness offers an open concept that provides you and other slots of room to move and get your workout in. A welcoming lounge offers a space for Members and visitors to sit and chat while they wait for their class or personal appointment to start, it also offers as a hub for post-workout chats! Your onsite shower and change rooms allows for saving time when heading right from your workout to work as well. Our private office gives Members a quiet area for regular check in meetings with their Coach!