Ellen Paynton

Ellen Paynton is a Kinesiologist graduate from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She has been involved in the fitness industry for over 12 years as a Certified YMCA Strenght Training and Group Fitness Instructor. Ellen is also a BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer. In addition to general fitness Ellen has worked in the field of Rehabilitative Exercise Therapy for over 5 years. In 1996 she founded LIFE Enterprises, now LIFE Pilates, a fitness company focussing n providing quality exercise instruction ranging from general fitness conditioning to rehabilitative physical conditioning and injury management. Ellen has also completed her Advanced Matwork training through STOTT Pilates and workd as a Certified Pilates instructor in her own studio as well as in many other venues. Ellen has presented workshops on a range of topics such as Core Strength, Healthy Back Care, Modified Yoga, The Biomechanics of Yoga. Ellen also works for the YMCA as a facilitator for the National YMCA Fitness Instructor Certification Program.