About our trainers and instructors

All Wellness Works trainers have university degrees in kinesiology or related fields and/or certifications from one or more nationally and internationally recognized organizations.  All are trained in CPR and Fitness First Aid. 

Vreni Gurd 

Vreni was the top graduating student from the University of Toronto in Physical and Health Ed. in 1992, and was nominated for the Governor General's award. She was fitness director of a Toronto health club before starting a successful personal training business.  As a C.H.E.K. Level 3 Practitioner and C.H.E.K. Level 2 Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultant, most of Vreni's current practice involves helping clients feel better and feel younger through posture correction, corrective exercise and nutrition and lifestyle counselling.

Nancy Wong  

Nancy is a certified kinesiologist through the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologist (BCAK) since 2007 and has been in the fitness industry for the past eight years.  Nancy is a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, major in Kinesiology within the concentration of Active Health and Rehabilitation as well as a Associate of Science Degree.  Throughout her formal education as well as her experience she has been able to be involved with health and wellness promotion, fitness appraisal, counseling and programming in addition to clinical kinesiology and exercise.  As a practicing kinesiologist she performs functional assessments, job analysis, vocational rehabilitation, work integration programs, and provides client education to ease clients back into their normal lives.       Nancy is a active advocate of athletes with disabilities and recently joined the national staff of the Canadian Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team in preparation for the Wheelchair Rugby World Cup in September 2010 and the Paralympics in 2012.

Troy Tyrell  

Troy offers over 10 years of training experience and has networked and trained with some of the best names in the local and international fitness and health industries.  From Massage Therapists, Power lifters, Fitness Competitors to Athletic Trainers and Naturopathic Doctors and with over 15 years in recreational and recreationally competitive sports, Troy offers comprehensive knowledge of fitness and health trends and issues.   As a recreational hockey player, mountain biker, volley-ball player, and multi-sport competitor, Troy must be continually on top of his training and be current on training techniques.  He uses his knowledge from the early years of training with friends who were world-class record holding athletes, Personal trainers, and Fitness Competitors where Troy also practices yoga and bases much of his training on principles following yoga philosophies. Troy is currently studying for his Clinical Exercise Specialist certification.  He continually upgrades his knowledge by attending seminars, workshops and conferences such as BCRPA, Infofit & CAN-FIT PRO.   Associated with INFOFIT Educators.  Troy is well versed in all aspects of health, fitness and lifestyle and brings this knowledge and energy to his clients to help them achieve the healthy state of well-being he enjoys every day.  Philosophy It is his intention to provide a service that changes people's lives everyday.  Clients will experience improved self-confidence, health, wellness, appearance, strength and flexibility.