Kim Mortson Inspiring and helping others in their approach to healthier living is something owner Kim Mortson finds extremely rewarding. A specialist in fitness, training, nutrition and wellness, Kim combines outstanding qualifications, industry recognition and personal enthusiasm with her Body Design philosophy. Kim transitioned into the qualified professional she is today and knows first hand what it means to change one’s approach to fitness. Her certifications include: Personal Trainer and Nutrition and Wellness Specialist from CanFitPro (Canadian Fitness Professional). Personal Trainer with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. Qualified Older Adult Fitness Pro-Trainer. Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist.

Connected to health and fitness at a provincial and national level, in February 2008, Kim was accepted as a Provincial Council Member (Ontario) for the Fitness Industry Canada. Provincial Councils focus on dealing with commercial fitness industry legislation and building relationships with government officials in order to take an active role in influencing and positively affecting legislative decisions concerning the commercial fitness industries in each province. Within the York Region business community, Kim has also established a strong reputation for her distinctive style, personalized services and business spirit. In April 2008, Kim was selected to become a Community Ambassador for the lululemon athletica yoga-inspired apparel retail chain, allowing her to offer urban pole walking demonstrations and provide inspirational health and fitness talks to store patrons. Kim is also a member of the York Region Business Women's Networking Association; Kim served as President in 2005 and as Past President in 2006. Kim is currently serving as the Chair of the Leapfrog Business Networking Group. She is also a valued member of CanFitPro, Fitness Industry Canada and the Canadian Association of Sports Sciences and is locally registered with the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce, and Mount Albert Business Association. Over the years, Kim has been nominated and recognized numerous times for her entrepreneurial successes and business savvy including the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce "Spirit of Success" Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year - 2008 and Small Business of the Year - 2009. At home, Kim is an active mother of two sons. Kim, her husband and boys enjoy family activities such as water skiing, wake boarding, downhill skiing and golf.

Body Design is honoured to introduce Brandi McCarthy-Keays to its team of Personal Fitness instructors. Brandi brings with her an infectious passion for fitness education and awareness. Along with the belief that if you hate exercising, you just haven’t found the right routine for you! Brandi is eager to help you discover your own enthusiasm for fitness. Whether it is inspiring beginners or motivating award winning athletes, Brandi has the knowledge to lead every one to their personal best. Her portfolio includes a certification by the Canadian Personal Trainers Network, a Post Rehabilitation Specialist certification and a Can Fit Pro's Pre-Post Natal fitness specialist certification. She also spends time working closely with motor vehicle accident patients at Innervate Health Care Center.  When not sharing her excitement for fitness with others, Brandi enjoys spending time with her favourite running partner, Georgia, her Australian Shepherd. Or you can find her embracing the great outdoors, whether it's mountain biking, adventure races or camping with her husband.

Jill Watson is dedicated to helping others through sharing what she has learned. Having overcome difficult physical and emotional life challenges and losing 43 lbs, Jill truly values the power of the mind-body connection. In turn, this fuels her commitment to regular exercise, good nutrition, quality sleep and the strong desire to help people believe in themselves, because every one of us can do it! Her life experience is complimented by diversity in activities and specialty training, leading to her practice as an active instructor in the community. Jill is a certified Urban Poling Instructor and CanFit Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist and has studied with some of the most well-known leaders in fitness and Yoga today. Jill understands that staying fit is a way of life and strongly believes in providing accessibility to fitness and yoga for all ages and abilities. Body Design is thrilled to gain her skills as a Personal Trainer, motivating others to see their true potential. Jill lives on the family farm where she grew up, and enjoys being a mom to seventeen-year-old twin sons. She and Tim, her husband of twenty years, enjoy regular trips to a variety of destinations, always looking for a new road they've not yet traveled and fresh experiences to add to their life resume.

Our Instructors

• Judy Coffey
• Sandy Dandurand
• Jennifer Fisher
• Peter Frei
• Elizabeth & Ray Gillis
• Anja Gurnig
• Chris Lewis
• Brandi McCarthey-Keays
• Gail Morgan
• Sharon Pribanic
• Lesley Solomon-Izsak
• Nancy Waterfield
• John Wright