Fit 4 Defense Instructor:
"Very knowledgeable, easy to work with and fun"
"I liked the team building exercises with co-workers"
"Offensive and defensive responses, drills and exercises were fun"
GT Hiring Solutions Inc - Kelowna staff workshop
"Learning useful things in a good environment and with my friends"
"The punching, it was so much fun and the games"
" Very nice, respectful, encouraging and awesome. Good teacher."
"She was nice and knowledgeable."
Glenrosa Middle School - Grade 9 girls PE Class
" Helpful, fun, kind, positive, patient and understanding."
"Learned a lot about ourselves, confidence wise."
"They were chilled - not to strict or overly enthusiastic."
Dr. Knox Middle School - Grade 9 girls PE Class
"She was calm and professional even though she was with a whole bunch of kids."
"Michelle is a wonderful caring person and a very good teacher."
"Michelle made me feel comfortable and safe."
"Michelle gave me confidence and self-esteem, which is really helping me through life."
Rutland Middle School - Grade 8 girls PE Class
"She was great! Lots of enthusiasm and new how to have fun."
"I liked the opportunity to hang out with my mom and learn cool self-defense moves."
"Very knowledgeable and kept my interest as well as hands-on"
"Great to learn so many different techniques in an any given situation"
Mother and Daughter classes - City of Kelowna
"Fit 4 Defense is an amazing program that has helped with the overall climate in my school. Last year there was an amazing transformation at my school in terms of students accepting responsibility for their own behaviour and contributing to a positive school environment. Much of our success last year is directly related to the F4D program and the excellent work of the instructor (Michelle Tremblay). The students embraced the discussions and physical activity and more importantly embraced each other; barriers between students were taken down and students began to treat themselves and others with more respect and dignity. I did not hesitate to bring the program back this school year!"
Roland Holowaty, Principal, McNicoll Park Middle School, Penticton, BC
Michelle combined her obvious expertise in her martial arts discipline with a sensitivity that captured the interest of all of my students. She was able to not only teach physical responses to situations, but with sincere sensitivity ,understand the mindset of her young students, guide them to prescribed learning outcomes, and help them through decision-making situations influenced by self-awareness and peer pressure. Michelle had an excellent rapor with all the students. Often students would ‘hang back’ after class to discuss ‘real life’ situations that had occurred in their lives and gain insights as to how they could best handle similar situations in the future. Ms. Tremblay is an excellent instructor! - P.E.Teacher & Counsellor , Mr. Stan Coutu, Osoyoos Secondary School
Effective Speaking Instructor:
"Michelle you have really impacted these girls lives!! The amount of positive feedback I received from all of them was astounding!! I really hope that you continue to be involved with girls of this age, I think you have an amazing connection with them and your positive energy is something that even I can learn from! " Tricia Fenton, Head Trainer - Lady of the Lake Pageant
"Michelle you are so amazing! Words cannot describe how much you have helped me grow. I am no longer the shy girl who hides from the world. I am a leader and that is who I was meant to be. And you helped me find that person. Thank you so much. " Filipa Bosnia - Lady of the Lake Candidate
"I just wanted to send you a quick email, telling you how THANKFUL I am that you were our public speaking coach! Honestly, you were always that face I would look for in the crowd while speaking, and you are so full of life, it's contagious! You are truly amazing, and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. Everything you did was just perfect, your lessons, your attitude and your friendship! Thank you so much! " Jiliian Fugedi , 2007 Kelowna's Lady of the Lake
"I thought Michelle was fabulous!!! You couldn't pick a better person to instruct this course. She has a genuine caring nature about her. And offered constructive feedback in a very kind way. She is a great speaker herself which is motivating for us." Lisa Scharfe Manager, Residential Mortgages HSBC Bank Canada
"Being able to relate to the challenges of public speaking is an asset. I enjoyed the home work and challenge of presenting every class. I thought the venue was in a perfect location and provided a care free environment to practice speeches.
Awesome experience that I will recommend to many. THANKS !" Sean B. McFetridge, Okanagan College Business Student
Personal Trainer:
" I found her workouts and training sessions incorporate a wonderful balance of cardio, strength, stretching, flexibility, and breathing. She keeps things interesting by changing the exercises regularly, targeting different areas of the body, and continually challenging her trainees. She incorporates a well balanced mind, spirit and body workout that encourages you to push yourself safely to your fitness limits.
I always left Michelle’s workouts and training sessions feeling invigorated and motivated to keep challenging myself.
I would highly recommend her as a personal trainer as well as a class trainer. "
Kara Baybutt
Chief Financial Officer
SYSCO Food Services of Kelowna Ltd.
"If somebody had told me the physical and mental changes that would take place from my training with Michelle Tremblay I wouldn't’t have believed them. I’ve been training for almost one year and they are the best workouts ever! Michelle trains the body and mind in so much more than your average workout at the gym. Believe me – there’s no boredom or taking it easy with her. Every workout brings something new and challenging. Since I’ve been training with Michelle, my flexibility and balance have greatly increased, my strength has improved, and my confidence is soaring. I’ve learned everything from the proper form on how to do lunges to protecting myself in the event of an unprovoked attack. I’ve also learned how to listen to my body more which is very important. I strongly urge anybody looking to increase their fitness level – or just looking to start a fitness routine – to contact Eve-olutions Mind and Body. You won’t regret it! "
Sarah Sabo, CMA
