Jennifer Sawyer

Founder & Lead Instructor, Head Personal Trainer and Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach

Current Classes: Barbell, Stroller Fitness, Baby & Me, Personal Training, Small Group Training, FitKids, Teen Fitness, Stretch & Strength, Circuit, Online Nutrition Coaching, Power Circuit, Outdoor Bootcamps, Total Body, Zumba

Jen strongly believes that your fitness success begins with goal setting and building a positive mindset. She has been instructing dance and fitness classes for over 20 years and discovered her love of group fitness while teaching at the Student Gym in University. Ever since, she has continued to instruct hundreds of individuals from pre-teens to post-partum Moms, seniors, elite athletes and everyone in between. Jen has been a certified fitness instructor and Personal Trainer since 2003 and is thrilled to be sharing her passion for healthy living with the Port Perry community. She has been personal training women in Port Perry since 2015 and is excited to expand her love of movement to more community members. In her spare time, she chairs the Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign in Scugog. She is a Certified Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach who has helped numerous women lose and keep unhealthy weight off. Jen is excited to help you achieve your next fitness goal!

FUN FACT I have 3 daughters, one of which is the Port Perry Hospital Parking Lot baby!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Plyo-anything!

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Coffee (especially working with those early morning members as I am a NIGHT OWL!)

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END? It is a place where everyone feels safe to be themselves and work on their goals without judgement.

antonio

Personal Training, Small Group Training, Power Circuit

Antonio has been involved in the fitness industry for 20 years and has degrees in both Kinesiology and Nutrition. He is certified through the NSCA to train professional sports athletes and enjoys training athletes at North End. Antonio has won multiple awards in personal training and nutrition communication. His greatest joy is seeing clients reach their full potential!

FUN FACT I play flamenco guitar.

FAVOURITE EXERCISE West side barbell/ Kettlebells

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT My family

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love the clients, the work, and of course Jen is awesome!

ashley

Personal Training, Small Group Training, Stroller Fitness, Baby & Me, Total Body

Ashley Morrison is a Certified Personal Training Specialist through CanFitPro and mom to her beautiful Briar and wife to Jeremy. She resides in Port Perry where she was born and raised. It is very special for her to work here and impact the people in the town where she grew up. After 15 years as an accomplished business professional, Ashley made the decision to make a career change and pursue her passion for fitness. Combined with her love of training and development, Ashley wants to work with members to help them achieve their goals, set new ones and give them a chance to put themselves first.

FUN FACT I am a #1 best-selling author for a book where I was a co-author. We wrote about our Journeys to self love.

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Strength training. I feel my best when I feel strong.

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Coffee, eggs, music and leggings

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End for it’s community and environment. They support growth, friendship and inclusivity.

CASS

FitKids, Total Body, Personal Training, Pilates Core, Learn to Lift, Teen Fitness

After pursuing an education in Mental Health/Addictions, Cass decided to turn her career toward all things wellness. In the past year, she has become a certified yoga teacher, life coach specializing in personal development, reiki practitioner, and most recently a fitness instructor! She is passionate about mental health and well-being and believes that fitness is a major component in improving, and maintaining a healthy body, mind, and spirit!

FUN FACT I have rewatched the entire series of “Friends” more times than I can count

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Strength training and yoga

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT My french bulldog and vanilla lattes

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End because it is such a welcoming, supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere to get your workout on! Everywhere you look members and instructors are supporting each other. I love that the exercise/workouts that North End promotes are all about how strong/good you feel and not about how you look.

Jessica C.

Personal Training, Small Group Training

Jess is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through ACSM as well as a dancer and teacher/choreographer. Jess continued her dance journey throughout University on the Varsity Dance Team while studying Kinesiology. As a previous Registered Kinesiologist, she has worked with all ages and abilities in both community and clinical settings. Jess continues to work within the dance and fitness industries and loves working with older adults, people with injuries or physical functional limitations. Jess loves to share the idea that movement is medicine while encouraging others to live a healthy lifestyle!

FUN FACT In 2019 I saw the Giza Pyramids in Egypt!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Dance & weight training

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Tea, dance & travel

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END It is a welcome & supportive environment that is inclusive for everyone and every level.

Jess D.

Personal Training, Small Group Training, Strength Training for Young Athletes

Jessica is a fitness enthusiast who is new to the area. She is a flight attendant with air Canada and has a passion for running and water skiing, all over the world - including shows in Mexico! She is a certified fitness instructor who loves everything physical fitness and keeping active. She has played a competitive level of hockey her whole life and continues to play today. Her background includes coaching hockey and skating to kids and adults alike. She is excited to bring her passion to you and for you to succeed in your journey.

FUN FACT I am SO obsessed with animals and wish I could save them all!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Running in the country-side and body weight exercises

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Gum! Lol

WHY YOU LOVE NORHT END North End allows me to bring my own unique style to the classes I lead. I love the positive energy and atmosphere within the studio and Jen is such a great owner too!

JILLIAN

Total Body, HIIT

Jillian is a Certified Fitness Trainer with over 20 years of fitness experience. Her mission is to empower women, create a sustainable solution for lasting health, happiness and confidence. Jillian is also passionate about Real Estate and is an Award Winning Sales Representative with Right At Home Realty Inc, located on Queen St, Downtown Port Perry. She lives in town with her two daughters and chocolate lab. She is a Community supporter for local charities and enjoys delivering lunches with a smile to local Seniors who participate in Meals On Wheels through Community Living. With Jillian as your instructor you won't know what to expect! Every class will have its own authentic twist. You can count on her to bring enthusiasm, motivation, a little bit of fun and a whole lot of sweat!

FUN FACT I am that person who watches The Woman’s Network Christmas in July movies AND I LOVE to bake!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Full Body w/ Cardio Bursts, Baseball & Golf

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT My kiddos

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END It is community based, there is something for everyone & awesome leadership!

Chris

Intro to Kettlebells, Personal Training

FAVOURITE EXERCISE KB Row + Clean + Thruster & heavy Sandbag Press

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT 100% my Spotify lol

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END North End gives me a chance to connect with my community and help to promote the benefits of functional fitness.

katie

Breathwork, Zumba

Katie is a mother of 4 with a passion and desire for all things surrounding physical fitness and women's support. As a personal trailer through the Canadian Fitness Professionals, Katie specializes in pre and post natal fitness. She is a certified Zumba instructor and has taken the Dancing for Birth specialists course. She has hosted fitness classes supporting participants in their achievement of their fitness goals for the last 8 years. Katie is also a certified labor and birth doula through Doula Canada and provides emotionally connected, educational tools and physical supports during labor, birth and postpartum.She is also a 2nd level reiki practitioner and is studying Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Katie is a certified Breathwork Facilitator who finds joy in sharing her passion with others.

FUN FACT I love to hug!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE I love to dance, but I seriously love heavy lifting

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Lip moisturizer, music and good conversation

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END North End has allowed me to continue to do what I love and be of service to others. I am so grateful.

lisa

Pilates Mat, Yoga, Personal Training, Small Group Training, Circuit, Core, Stretch & Strength, Teen Fitness

Lisa is a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor who has worked in the fitness industry since 2008. Her many certifications include Certified Pilates Mat Work, RYT 200 Yoga, Fascial Stretch Therapist and extensive training in fitness for pelvic health. Lisa is excited to share her knowledge with the North End community. She loves helping members to rehabilitate and gain strength and mobility after injury and especially enjoys working with women of all ages to build strength and power in their bodies. This includes building the core, whole body fitness and heavy lifting. We are lucky to have Lisa on our Team!

FUN FACT I love everything about the outdoors! I am at home on the water, riding on trails, walking in the snow, or playing with my dogs. Nature is my happy place.

FAVOURITE EXERCISE To be honest I love all of it. I truly believe that movement is medicine! I do love anything that really takes my focus, whether that is breathwork, lifting, yoga or Pilates.

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Coffee and chocolate!! … and my family of course! (lol)

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END North End is a welcoming space where there is a place for everyone. Everyone works together and is supportive and motivating - it really is an amazing community to be a part of. I also admire all of the work the North End team and members do for the community!

sara

Personal Training, Dryland Team Training, FitKids, Total Body, Breathe, Online Fitness, Goat Yoga, Early Risers

Sara is a certified group fitness instructor who is passionate about long-term athlete/fitness development. She is a High School teacher at Anderson CVI in Whitby, specializing in Physical Education, Yoga and Nutrition. As a mother of 3 girls, who are all competitive athletes in hockey and field lacrosse, her passion to promote strength, confidence and resiliency in all women is a priority. Sara is a competitively trained coach in both basketball and lacrosse and loves to lead dryland training. She volunteers her time as a coach and manager of rep hockey, lacrosse and volleyball teams in Durham Region. She and her husband, Brett, live in Bowmanville and carry their passion for their teaching careers into their coaching jobs. Sara can't wait to help people of all ages and fitness interests to become committed to achieving their next goal.

FUN FACT I love eating vegetarian

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Yoga and Strength Training

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Cheat days

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END This is a community of people that support each other! Everyone is here to be their best version. The other members in class, the instructors, and Jen are all working together to create the best atmosphere for success. Never forget that you are worth it! Appreciate that you get to workout, and enjoy every moment. The hardest part is getting in the door. Once you arrive, you will feed off the energy of those around you.

mike

Personal Training, Dryland Training

Michael is certified Fitness Instructor. After years of training, he decided to turn his passion for fitness into a career. He is a busy Dad who has 3 sons born in three different decades. Mike loves burpees and will likely work them into all of his programs. He thrives off motivating others to become stronger versions of themselves. Michael understands how busy life can be and how hard it can be finding time for personal needs. This is why he offers early morning training and family fitness to help suit your needs.  Michael’s goal is to help you succeed in your pursuit of fitness. 

FUN FACT I train multiple martial arts disciplines and compete in BJJ tournaments.

FAVOURITE EXERCISE All of them! The more challenging, the more I want to conquer.

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Humour, Humanity, Smiles, Youthfulness, My children

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END It’s not a gym, it’s a community. In this community everyone has the same goal, to better ourselves physically. From the person just starting their journey or someone 20 years into it. We like to challenge ourselves and others. It’s also a place where others want you to succeed.

Suzanne

Run Club, Learn to Run

Suzanne is an enthusiastic road runner with over 30 years of experience pounding the pavement. She discovered her passion for running after a shoulder injury put a stop to her competitive swimming career. Suzanne has participated in several marathons, triathlons and duathlons. She is an avid skier on snow and on water and has been coaching athletes from beginners to provincial level for the last 30 years. Her passion for the science of exercise, bio-mechanic and nutrition has made her a lifelong learner. Suzanne is also a local elementary school teacher for the French Immersion program and lives in Port Perry with her husband Jeff and their 3 children. She is excited to lead the new running group at North End Fitness and share her passion for outdoor movement.

FUN FACT I love vegetables but don’t like cooked vegetables, I am terrified of cows and run into jellyfish everywhere I swim, even when people say there are none - like in Greece!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Alpine and water-skiing, running and cycling

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Chocolate

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End because we focus on personal goals, not an image. North End cares about how you feel, about your life story, and wants you to develop a relationship with you to ensure you feel safe in reaching those goals. North End loves you just the way you are!

val

Run Club, Learn to Run

Val began her adult running journey 15 years ago with a Learn to Run 5K program, similar to ours. She quickly fell in love with the mental and physical benefits of running and can’t speak enough about the camaraderie among the running community. She is eager to bring this to North End! Val has accomplished many of her running goals including 10Ks, half marathons, PBs and her proudest moment- qualifying for and running in the 2018 Boston Marathon! We are so lucky to have Val with her passion and experience on our Team!

FUN FACT I am perpetually 3 minutes late for almost everything I do. 

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Running is my favourite with cycling as a close runner-up

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Cardio in my life!

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END For the supportive and inclusive community!

abbey

FitKids Jr.

Abbey join us as a Bachelor of Education student leading our FitKids Jr. program. Abbey is an active individual who loves to exerise. This program allows her to blend her two passions: working with kids and teaching fitness!

FUN FACT I am fluent in French

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Strength training 

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Iced coffee, lululemon, my Apple Watch 

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End because of the variety of classes offered for all fitness levels. It is a judgement-free and encouraging space. All the trainers are there to encourage and push you to reach your fitness goals. 

Amber

Cardio Dance, Pilates Mat, Total Body

Amber is a post-secondary student studying in the Teacher Training Program at the National Ballet of Canada in Toronto. She spends her weekends at home instructing at a local dance academy and at North End Fitness. Amber is a Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist who loves to motivate and inspire others.

FUN FACT I love water sports!!

FAVOURITE EXERCISE Dancing, HIIT, CrossFit

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Family, coffee and music!

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End because of the positive energy and wonderful members and staff!

Theresa

Dragon Boat Coach, Circuit, Personal Training

In addition to being a Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist through canfitpro, Theresa is a Dragon Boat Coach, Steersperson and Festival Official certified through Dragon Boat Canada. As a dragon boat athlete herself, Theresa values the psychological and physiological benefits of participating in fitness and sport. Prior to her Fitness and Sport career Theresa worked in the developmental psychology field for 15+ years. These experiences have fostered a passion in her for Mixed Ability Sports, ensuring all individuals have the opportunity to participate and engage in sports and fitness, as equal and valued members, developing a sense of membership and belonging within a community for all.

FUN FACT In my early 20's I travelled throughout the USA for a year as a carny at state fairs. 

FAVOURITE EXERCISE  Paddling of course. Both Dragonboat and Outrigger Canoe

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Cooking, I love to cook it's my zen time.

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End because it is an inclusive community and because of the positive mindset that all the staff and participants bring.

Hailey

Total Body, Pilates Mat, Small Group Training, Personal Training, Heart & Soul 60+, Early Risers, Nutrition Coaching

Hailey is a Personal Trainer, Bootcamp Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, and Health Coach specializing in nutrition. She is passionate in leading high-energy fitness classes and providing personalized coaching, helping clients achieve their wellness goals through a holistic approach. Hailey's enthusiasm and expertise make her a valuable partner at North End!

FUN FACT I have lived in BC, New York and Australia (twice!)

FAVOURITE EXERCISE  Pilates

SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT My pets

WHY YOU LOVE NORTH END I love North End because of the community and the energy. Everyone is so happy and welcoming. The second you walk in the door, you can feel the positive, uplifting atmosphere. Plus, Jen is amazing!