Each trainer has their own availability & training schedules. Should you wish to learn more about a specific trainer’s availability, please contact Tower Fitness staff.
Pedro Herdes
Personal Trainer
Education: Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Lethbridge
Certification: CSEP Certified Personal Trainer
How I can help YOU? I think everyone deserve the right to an improved overall health and to feel good about themselves inside and out. I believe that when you FEEL GOOD, you excel in all areas of life. Getting fit and healthy doesn’t need to be hard, you just need the right guidance and tools to jumpstart your fitness journey or take it to the next level. My focus as a trainer is on my client’s needs. It could be weight loss, improving conditioning, getting stronger and more muscular, body recomposition or any other specific goal that is personal and tailored to you.
Justin Sinclair
Personal Trainer
Group Fitness Instructor
(Wednesday Circuit Training)
Education: BSc. Kinesiology
Certifications & Training: CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, TRX – Suspension training.
Justin has experience working with diverse clientele including individuals new to fitness, those looking for a challenge in their regular routine, or the athlete looking to excel in their sport. His goal is to encourage, motivate and help his clients develop and maintain lifelong fitness habits. Justin truly believes that any barrier to exercise can be overcome as long you are willing to put in the work.
Paul LarmerGroup Fitness Instructor (Tuesday Yoga)
Education: B. PE., McMaster University
Certification & Training: CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Group Fitness & Individual Conditioning Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor, Registered Massage Therapist, Tabata BootcampTMLeader, TRX Trainer, Psychosomatic Therapist, Certified Clairvoyant, Energy Medicine Practitioner.
Paul loves his work. He believes health makes all things possible. A member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, Paul possesses a Physical Education Degree, Massage Therapy Diploma and Yoga Instructor Certificate. He spent 10 years in business for himself (Marathon Sports Massage, 1999-2002, Home Sanctuary Inc., 2003-2011) providing people with the confidence and knowledge to maintain their own health.
Paul is currently working to complete his new book, Equal Access: How Self Care is the New Healthcare in order to empower people to take charge of their health. Paul enjoys cycling to work, being a parent and trying new things.
He has had the experience of guiding dogsled tours, running marathons, teaching rock climbing and singing with the Irish Rovers! Good health has made all these experiences possible. Paul looks forward to meeting you and helping you do all the things that you want to do.
Michele Merrell
Personal Trainer
Education: B.PE., University of Alberta
Certification & Training: CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist, Master Precision Nutrition Coach, AFLCA Group Exercise Leader, TRX Suspension Training, Stott PilatesTM Intensive Mat-Plus.
Michele has been working as a fitness professional in downtown Calgary corporate facilities for 20+ years. She is a CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist and Level 2 Precision Nutrition certified coach. Michele helps busy people form healthy habits so they can lose weight, build strength, and have more energy.
She promotes progress over perfection and believes that showing up consistently will get you where you want to go. She especially enjoys helping beginners discover the joy of regular physical activity and watch them reap the benefits.
Michele is a native Calgarian and avid traveler. She loves to experience new places, eat delicious food, and meet new people. Her recreational pursuits include downhill skiing, cycling, hiking, and stand-up paddle boarding when visiting warmer climates.
Beverly Rousselle
Personal Trainer
Education: B.Sc., Kinesiology
Certification & Training: CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist
Beverly has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with over 15 years of experience in the field of exercise physiology. She is a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), demonstrating her expertise in prescribing exercise for individuals with a wide range of health conditions.
Throughout her career, Beverly has been dedicated to helping clients improve their health and well-being through physical activity. Her true passion lies in working with clients who are close to retirement age, helping them establish a strong foundation of fitness and mobility so they can enjoy their retirement years to the fullest.
Tara Luterbach
Personal Trainer
Education: BKin. Mind Sciences, U of C
Certification & Training: CSEP-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Olympic Level 1- Weightlifting, Rowing Coach Technical Level 1, Rehab Exercise Specialist
Tara has been coined as the go-to trainer by colleagues and friends for having an uncanny ability to help any client move better and feel stronger. She has had a unique training background where she oversaw over 90 clients a week with several movement challenges. She has extensive experience training beginners, individuals with chronic injuries, and athletes of the office. After having her second child, she incurred some health challenges that took her knowledge of health and wellness to even deeper levels.
Tara has worked in the fitness industry for over 25 years. Fitness and wellness have always been an important part of her life. She believes that fitness is for EVERYbody. Sometimes you have to work around injuries or conditions, but it’s possible for everyone. Tara specializes in keeping you moving and getting you STRONGER for life! When Tara is not working with her AMAZING clients/members, she enjoys watching her boys play either hockey, lacrosse or soccer! She also LOVES getting outdoors for hikes with her family or friends, or tearing up the mountain on her bike with her family.
Rachelle Theriault
Personal Trainer
Education: BKin, UBC
Certification & Training: CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer, AKA Registered Kinesiologist, TRX Suspension Training, Certified Yoga Instructor
Rachelle has a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. She worked as a registered kinesiologist for almost 15 years with long term disability patients and as a personal trainer. She has taught group fitness classes for over 10 years. She has taught a wide variety of classes, but her favourite is Core.
Her training philosophy is “build the habits and the results will come”. Motivation only takes you so far. Consistency picks up when motivation isn’t there. Some days motivation takes a huge amount of activation energy.
Rachelle is currently working towards her CSEP-CEP and the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching Certification. She is fluent in English and French and is able to train in both languages.
Jessie Fletcher
Personal Trainer
Education: B.Comm, U of C
Certification & Training: CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer; AFLCA: Group Cycle Specialty, Mind-Body Specialty, Group Conditioning Specialty; Fusion Fitness Certified
Motivating others to be active and stay fit has been my passion since I was a teenager and after 20+ years of coaching fitness I still love it! It is so awesome to help others become stronger and more empowered. My athletic background includes a huge array of both individual and team sports, including competitive mountain biking and endurance running races, which have provided me with the experience to understand the athletic challenges and injuries in my clients. I currently focus on long distance running and coaching youth basketball/soccer.
Combining my professional fitness experience with my own sports journey, I have learned that having a strong core is a key component for my clients to reduce their risk of injury and develop stronger, more precise movements that lead to better overall athletic performance. I have also learned along the way that obstacles/life events usually appear that challenge your fitness goals. I find that helping individuals retain focus, reduce injury risk and, if necessary, discover alternative pathways to reach their fitness goals, is incredibly rewarding. Sometimes we all need help “getting back on that horse” and adopting my mantra: “you can do this”!