Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, Adaptive Athletic Trainer, Pre/Post Natal Fitness, Perimenopause/Menopause Fitness

Experience and Certifications
Mina has 13 years in the fitness industry in Canada & the Philippines with over 15,000 hours of coaching in functional fitness, strength, and conditioning. She is a former CrossFit athlete and former CrossFit gym owner. She has certifications such as CrossFit/CFL2, CF Olympic Weightlifting Level 1, CF Sports Specific Application, CF Aerobic Capacity, CF Masters Training, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Crossroad Adaptive Athletic Training, TRS (formerly MobilityWOD) Adaptive Training. She is continuing studies and certifications in pre/post-natal fitness and menopause training.

Areas of Interest
Mina’s 15 years of experience as a special education early childhood teacher for young children with developmental delays and disabilities propelled her advocacy for adaptive training. She has trained former Paralympic and Special Olympic athletes in strength and weightlifting. She has also focused on working with those with long-term disabilities and/or injuries looking to bridge the gap from post-rehabilitation from pain back into the space of sustainable general fitness and competitive or recreational sport.

Mina’s true passion is now supporting women in all phases of their life, from youth to motherhood to the journey of perimenopause to menopause. Mina is focused on women-centered strength and fitness training. She believes in understanding the nuances of the female athlete, their chronobiology, and natural cycles in order to discern limiting health and fitness norms that may have prevented women from moving forward toward their goals. She has supported mothers in their pre/post-natal training to come back to themselves as strong, powerful beings, and she is an active advocate for understanding strength and fitness for those in perimenopause and menopause.

About the Trainer
Mina believes in creating a safe space to explore what you are capable of accomplishing. She practices curiosity and intentional listening to help support and understand what you need, then uses her knowledge, experience, and innovation to come up with a sustainable plan for you to find success. Gender-diverse athletes are welcome, and everyone can reach out to her to discuss specific training needs.

According to Mina, she’s a proud single mother of a wonderful 22-year-old daughter. She is a former competitive athlete, loves movement, sports, and laughter, and truly understands the importance of snacks. Mina believes in the power of living in a mindset of abundance and taking control to create your life.