Courtenay Women | Trainers & Bios

Denise Finlay

I am a BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer, Weight Trainer, Group Trainer and Fitness Leader. I have taught many different Bootcamps, Boxercise, Dancing classes, and lots of other fun activities.
I provide professional training advice with an emphasis on making a better lifestyle for my clients. My specialty is working with people who have any kind of injuries, as I took my kinesiology and have worked with WCB and ICBC and Rehab in Motion. I feel that having the opportunity to transform not only my client’s body but their mind as well and helping people believe in themselves and achieve their goals. My favourite part is getting to see each client’s progression throughout the time we spend together. Every client has their own personalized workout program to help you achieve your goals while having fun at the same time.
Just to tell you a little about myself, I live in Courtenay, I moved here from Vancouver 16 years ago with my two children, and made this my home. I have always kept in shape my entire life and made it a healthy lifestyle to live by. I was a professional boxer, and became the Canadian Bantam Weight Champion. I enjoy swimming, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, baseball and soccer. My hobbies are writing poetry, songs and playing my guitar.
My saying is failure is not an option, so now is the time to get in shape stay active and start living a healthy life while balancing your work, home and family needs!

Susan [Sue] Stewart

Sue has been a certified fitness leader for 10 years and a personal trainer for 6 years.  She has instructed a variety of fitness classes on Denman Island, which includes recently, outdoor fitness classes on her Denman Island waterfront acreage.  She has been instrumental in opening the Denman fitness centre in 2010.

A true believer in functional training to enhance day to day living whether for work, sports, leisure, etc.  Cross-training is key to a well rounded active lifestyle.  Incorporating different types of fitness throughout the week keeps balance in the physical and mental aspects of your body and mind.  Sue loves to cycle, run, swim, do yoga, basketball and hike.