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The Nova Team
Because Everyone Needs a Coach in Their Corner For Support and Accountability
YOUR NOVA HEALTH TEAM
At Nova Health Club we have higher expectations than simply being ‘certified’. Our team of professionals have diverse backgrounds which begin with a Kinesiology foundation followed by fitness diplomas and specialized certifications in areas such as Functional Movement Systems, Precision Nutrition, Fascial StretchTherapy and Transformation Coaching.
WE BELIEVE...
- Life should be lived to the fullest and with purpose
- Health is the foundation of life
- The future of health is preventative
- Each person requires a personalized plan based on their unique profile
- Health and wellness industries must integrate all lifestyle components
You Are Unique:
One size fits all only works for a few. Your best is revealed when your individual needs, wants, and abilities are taken into consideration. Feel confident knowing that Nova coaches tailor each session to you.
The Future of Health is Preventative
Take control of your future by focusing today on how you want to feel tomorrow, look next month and live next year.
Sustainable Plans For Better Results
Your program starts with the most realistic step you can take at that time. As you progress through each stage of your journey you will have learned new things about your health.
JOSHUA ALLEN
Josh was an active child who played hockey and basketball growing up. In high school he got hooked on fitness after his parents invited him to workout at their local gym. From there he began reading everything he could on health and fitness and worked at a local health food and supplement store.
After studying for 4 years at the University of Western Ontario, Josh graduated with his Honors Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Soon after he began his career as a personal trainer, working across Canada before moving to Oakville in 2011 with his wife and two children.
The areas of health and fitness that interest Josh the most are nutrition, transformation and lifestyle management. Josh is the founder and owner of Nova Health Club and is the creator behind the Transformation Health Coaching program. Josh believes in a holistic approach that begins at home ,extends into communities and ultimately creating a better planet.
ZACK FERNANDEZ
Zack is Clinical Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist. With more than a decade's worth of training experience, Zack knows what it takes to make you the best version of yourself!
Growing up he was an elite level athlete in both baseball and basketball. His work ethic and desire to excel got him a full scholarship to play baseball and basketball in Virginia. After graduating with a Degree in Health and Physical Education, Zack moved back to Canada and did a post graduate degree in Exercise Science for Health and Performance.
Through his own development Zack developed a passion to help others achieve their goals and to learn as much as possible about the human body. He is the operating manager for Nova Health Club in Oakville, Ontario. Whether you want to become a better athlete, lose weight or gain muscle Zack's extensive knowledge of the human body and behavior will help you achieve the results you want to achieve!
MIKE MATTEAZZI
Mike grew up being a huge fan of sports, but having very little competitive experience himself, he studied Sport Management at Brock University. This led him to work on the business side of sports and eventually as a gym admin where high performing hockey players were trained.
Simultaneously while working there, Mike started to develop a huge passion in fitness and thought it would be more meaningful to pursue a career as a trainer. He went on to complete his CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association and officially became a certified coach.
Having worked with high-performing athletes at the AA/AAA, OHL, NCAA, AHL, NHL and Team Canada levels and through working with his online business coaching beginners, Mike has a wide range of experience in fitness.
Fitness changed Mike's life and so he wants to pay it forward to as many people as possible as he realized it goes far beyond shaping your body. It helps you feel better, think better, want to eat better and develop many more habits beyond simply getting fit. Along with personal training, Mike is one of Nova's Transformation coaches.
MEREDITH FOLEY
Meredith was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, and from an early age, knew that she felt most engaged and happy competing at sports, teaching, and leading others. She continues to be fulfilled by helping others achieve their best.
After spending nearly two decades wearing a suit and climbing up the corporate ladder, Meredith has returned to her passions, put on the yoga pants, and taken up her dream career in the health and fitness industry. She’s never looked back, and has loved every second since.
Meredith is a qualified Personal Trainer and certified Precision Nutrition Coach, and holds a Bachelor of Physical Health & Education, with Honours, from the University of Toronto. She is in the business of transforming lives.
In her spare time, you’ll find Meredith with her daughter, who just so happens to be her favourite person in the world. Meredith enjoys a summertime dip in the Credit River, long runs, Tupperware, lifting heavy things, and most importantly, laughing :)
GRAHAM COX
Graham grew up in Waterloo playing competitive soccer, competing in triathlons, and more recently powerlifting and hiking as often as possible. At a young age he suffered two severe knee injuries, both resulting in surgery and as a result discovered his passion for helping others overcome injury through rehabilitation exercise, as well as preventing future injuries.
Graham attended Sheridan College, where he completed his Honors Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion. Afterwards he went on to earn his Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Graham has worked with OCAA athletes at both Sheridan College and Wilfrid Laurier University, NCAA athletes through multiple internships in the USA, as well as a variety of Team Canada sports such as Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee.
As Nova's certified TPI Golf instructor, he seamlessly integrates his love for golf into his holistic approach, harmonizing strength-building, rehabilitation, and injury prevention strategies to provide clients with the tools to embrace life fully while minimizing injury risks. Graham believes in strengthening the body and combining rehab/prehab work to minimize the risk of injury in order to enjoy life to its fullest.
COLIN SOLTESZ
Growing up Colin played high level baseball where he earned himself a full athletic scholarship playing in Illinois. Throughout his playing days he experienced his fair share of injuries. This ultimately led him to becoming interested in how the body works and go on to study human movement.
In 2018 he graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber with a Bachelors of applied science in Kinesiology. With his past sports experiences and gained knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics and motor learning his focus was set on optimizing human movement.
After graduating from university, Colin became a certified Strength and Conditioning coach with National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Working with athletes from a wide range of age groups, Colin designed safe and effective training programs to improve athletic performance (strength, power, speed, endurance) and prevent injury.
With over 10 years of training, Colin believes in playing to your strengths while working on your weaknesses. Whether your goals are weight loss, increased strength or improved quality of living it all begins by developing a solid movement foundation which everything else then flows from.
MATTHEW NADLER
Matthew grew up playing golf and hockey. The love of sport naturally turned his interest towards health and fitness ultimately taking him to study Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa where he earned an Honors degrees within the field. During his studies in Ottawa he began working with a wide range of athletes including golf, hockey, cricket, football, ultimate frisbee and tennis players. When asked about sport and fitness he says:
Matthew has been practicing as a personal training coach since 2020 and has recently committed to expanding his knowledge by studying further at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where he plans to earn a Master of Practice in Osteopathic Manipulative Science.
He loves applying his knowledge in real life by working with clients that he trains and he is confident in being able to help them achieve their sport, health and fitness goals. Matthew Is a natural born leader who believes in being a positive mentor to others by continuing to live an active life dedicated to health, fitness and of course playing any and all sports.
ANTONIA NIMECK
Antonia is an energetic and charismatic Health & Exercise Practitioner, Holistic Life Coach L1 and also has a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. She has lived and breathed fitness since her dad got her on skis at the age of two.
You can catch Antonia living by her motto MEDD; Move, Every, Damn, Day. Whether she's lifting weights in the gym, hiking, spinning, boxing, doing yoga, running, snowboarding, dancing, or walking her labradoodle. Movement is her medicine and she encourages all her clients to fall in love with it, for physical and mental benefits alike.
As a Holistic Life Coach, she also understands that your health is more than simply exercising, and is critically impacted by your nutrition, sleep, and happiness. Combine these aspects with MEDD and you can achieve your higher self!
YOUR OAKVILLE FITNESS CENTER
Our state of the art facility on the ground floor of The Randall Residences is easy to access and centrally located in downtown Oakville.
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A Note From The Founder
Health is the only thing that matters. Without it, what is most important in our life will suffer.
For some, health is about having the energy to perform at our best each day - to be there for others or to accomplish a goal you desire. For others, it is living pain and disease free - being able to enjoy the simple things of life that we all deserve.
Regardless of what it means to you, being healthy in our modern world unfortunately does not happen by chance. It requires setting high standards for oneself and living with certain principles that guide you to make the right decisions. It is these principles that then shape your lifestyle, your habits and determine the quality of your life.
However it is you want your life to look like, health is the key that will help you enjoy it to its fullest potential. Invest in your health every single day so that you can be the best version of yourself for your family, work community and this planet.
-Joshua Allen
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