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, 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 kid - hockey, basketball, always moving. In high school his parents invited him to their local gym and that was it. He was hooked. He started reading everything he could on health and fitness, landed a job at a local health food and supplement store, and never looked back.
After four years at the University of Western Ontario, Josh graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He built his career as a personal trainer working across Canada before settling in Oakville in 2011 with his wife and two kids. In 2017 he founded Nova Health Club on a simple belief - real health goes way beyond what happens inside a gym.
Josh's obsession is the bigger picture - how health connects to the life you actually want to be living. He created the Transformation Health Coaching program because counting reps was never enough. When he's not coaching, you'll find him on a trail, at the beach, exploring train tracks or creating art. He's in bed by 9pm and completely unapologetic about it.
TOM DOHERTY
Tom is the Club Manager at Nova Health Club and a highly experienced personal training coach with over two decades of expertise in delivering results-driven fitness solutions. Specializing in strength conditioning, fat loss, and functional movement, he is known for designing precise, performance-focused programs tailored to each client's individual goals and lifestyle. Tom brings a deep understanding of biomechanics, training methodology, as well as diet, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching - grounded in his own consistent practice of healthy eating and living.
His approach is both disciplined and sophisticated - blending training principles with strategic guidance in nutrition and daily habits to optimize performance, body composition and overall well-being. Clients value his ability to elevate not only their physical results, but their entire standard of living.
Outside of his professional work, Tom maintains a strong personal connection to sport and movement. A lifelong athlete who grew up playing hockey and baseball, he continues to train year-round with a focus on strength development. In the summer, you'll often find him cycling or rollerblading, while winter means getting back on the ice for hockey. When he's not training, Tom enjoys unwinding on the beach, listening to 80s music, and watching movies - bringing a balanced, lifestyle-driven approach to both fitness and life.
COLIN SOLTESZ
Growing up, Colin played high level baseball and earned a full athletic scholarship in Illinois. His fair share of injuries along the way sparked a deep curiosity about how the body works, leading him to study human movement and graduate from the University of Guelph-Humber in 2018 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology. That foundation in functional anatomy, biomechanics and motor learning set his focus on one thing - optimizing how people move.
After university, Colin became a certified Strength and Conditioning coach through the NSCA, designing safe and effective training programs for athletes across a wide range of ages and goals - improving strength, power, speed and endurance while keeping injury prevention at the center of everything.
With over 10 years of experience, Colin believes in playing to your strengths while working on your weaknesses. Whether your goal is weight loss, increased strength or a better quality of life, it all starts with building a solid movement foundation - and everything else flows from there.
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.
AIMEE GRAY
With years of admin experience and a love for staying active and healthy, Aimee has officially joined the Nova crew - both at the front desk a couple times a week and behind the scenes working her magic virtually. Her superpower? Taming the wild world of cloud-based admin and helping make everyone's day run smoother than a freshly unrolled yoga mat. Whether it's tracking schedules, wrangling inboxes, or giving rogue Google Drive folders a serious glow-up, Aimee does it all with a calm smile, laser focus and a cup of tea that's probably gone cold by the time she remembers it.
When she's not in admin mode, you'll find her working out, taking walks with her husband and their Doodle, traveling, spending time with her teenage son, or nose-deep in a good book.
You might find Aimee a little quiet at first - but give it a minute. Soon enough you'll be swapping random facts, obsessing over to-do list tactics and getting a sneak peek into her ever-growing collection of organizing ideas. Trust us, it's a rabbit hole worth falling into.
HEATHER LAYTON
Heather has been a personal trainer, nutrition and accountability coach for over 20 years. She joined Nova Health Club to help spearhead the Women's Transformation program. Her goal is simple - to help people make their exercise and health routine as easy as lunch. Just something you do that you look forward to.
At a young age Heather had heart surgery. Waking up on the other side made her commit to protecting her health in a reasonable and sustainable way - while still enjoying food, cocktails, travel and nature just as much as clean eating and hard workouts.
One of Heather's greatest strengths is helping people develop self-control around food - a skill she had to build herself through stressful times to reach and maintain her own fitness goals. Heather is passionate about getting people off the couch and into the life they actually want. More energy for hobbies, hiking with a partner, keeping up with kids or grandkids - people don't want to be left out. They want to feel alive and have fun.
AMY MATYSZCZUK
Amy is a professional aerial cirque artist, aerial coach and movement specialist with a BSc in Kinesiology. She's worked with elite athletes from the NHL and NBA - including the Toronto Raptors - bringing a rare blend of artistry and science to strength, mobility and flexibility development. At Nova she's your go-to for anything movement, stretch and mobility related.
As a coach, Amy focuses on practical, results-driven training that helps clients understand their own biomechanics and find real freedom and confidence in their bodies - both in and out of the gym. She starts her mornings with a latte, a protein shake and a salad - yes, greens at breakfast - and she'll probably try to convince you to do the same.
Off the floor, Amy is a puzzle and board game enthusiast, a devoted dog person, and a secret Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fan. She'd love to learn painting and singing - though she hasn't committed to either just yet. Quietly competitive, deeply knowledgeable and genuinely fun to be around - you're in good hands.
DAVID LAI
David grew up competing in basketball and tennis, developing the discipline and resilience that still shape his coaching today. He earned his Kinesiology degree from the University of Toronto, where he supported the Varsity Blues football team as a student therapist. His own ACL recovery gave him firsthand insight into the physical and mental challenges clients face during rehab - and a deep respect for the process.
After graduating from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, David brought both skill sets to Nova - combining movement coaching with massage therapy to support performance and recovery from every angle.
As a coach, David is approachable, intentional and genuinely invested in every session. He focuses on helping clients understand the how and why behind their training so they can build real confidence, strength and long-term resilience. He sees every challenge as an opportunity to grow - for his clients and himself.
ROSS HAVRYLIUK
Ross brings over 14 years of personal training experience and a background in Physical Rehabilitation, with certifications in TRX, FMS, ISSA and nutrition. His knowledge of physiology, anatomy, biomechanics and psychology allows him to build well-rounded programs tailored to each client's goals and abilities. A former massage therapist, he brings an added layer of understanding around movement and recovery.
Sport has always been central to Ross's life. He spent eight years training in boxing and has practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a decade, earning his purple belt. He's also played amateur soccer and competed across multiple disciplines - giving him a coaching approach that blends strength, mobility, endurance and athletic movement in a way most trainers can't.
Outside the gym, Ross is into travel, cooking, PlayStation and Stephen King novels. He also has a long-standing personal obsession with neuroscience - something he's studied as a hobby for years. For Ross, training is about more than appearance. A well-designed program should help people move better, feel stronger, and actually enjoy the process.
ANUM MALIK
With a background in Psychology from the University of Toronto and over 10 years of experience in the fitness world, Anum brings both knowledge and genuine passion to her work as a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. She specializes in strength and conditioning and believes training should help people feel stronger, more capable and confident both inside and outside the gym.
Anum has always been drawn to movement. Growing up she played every sport she could get her hands on - from basketball to cross-country running - before finding her true love in strength training. Her approach combines her understanding of psychology with her love for fitness, helping clients build sustainable habits rather than chasing short-term results.
Outside the gym, Anum is a self-proclaimed foodie who loves cooking with a healthy twist. She spent over seven years as a makeup artist and knows a thing or two about helping people feel confident in their own skin. At home she's obsessed with her cat Luna. When she's not coaching or lifting you'll find her gaming, listening to house music or diving deep into a conversation about psychology or wellness.
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
