Meet our Personal Trainers: Sharon Harrison
About Sharon
Sharon was born and raised in Kelowna, enjoying all that the Okanagan has to offer. She spent 6 years in Vancouver, where she graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree (Psychology major). She spent some time working in the Mental Health field, but decided that she needed a career that would allow her to remain active. As a self-proclaimed “gym-rat,” careers in the fitness industry called her name.
Certifications
- BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders: Weight Training, Group Fitness
- canfitpro Personal Training Specialist, Fitness Instructor Specialist
- canfitpro PRO TRAINER (PTS, FIS)
- TRX Suspension Training
- Resist-A-Ball C.O.R.E. Level 1
Certified as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, Sharon enjoys designing programs for clients and classes of all levels. She has successfully created safe and effective programs for everyone from the beginner exerciser to the marathon runner or triathlete to the fit, active “weekend warrior.”
Sharon is currently furthering her education in the health and wellness field, working on the course requirements for Simon Fraser University’s Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies.
Hobbies/Interests: snowboarding, softball, outdoor activities, walking her dogs (2 whippets!)
What Sharon's Clients Say
“ I take great pleasure in writing this letter about my friend and personal trainer Sharon. Most of my friends and co-workers only know of her as Killer, but kidding aside, she has been a great source of inspiration. She has shown me that I can do it and I have it in me to go even further than I expected of me. Sharon has been able to modify my exercises due to old and new injuries and always follows up to see how I am feeling and whether we should modify any of the exercises. Her enthusiasm and words of encouragement are sincere and heart felt, as my progress is important not only to me, but to her also. I would be hard pressed to try to replace Sharon so I am looking forward to many more sessions and years ahead. Thank you my dear friend!”
Sharron G.
“ By working with Sharon, I have successfully lost weight and inches, increased my core strength and stamina, and have experienced improved health, energy and physical strength. Sharon is professional, motivating and knowledgeable, and challenges me with a varied and interesting programme tailored to fit my needs and to help me become healthier and more fit.”
Dale K.