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Alisara Arirachakaran (Amy) is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medecine doctor. Her particular interests are in sports injuries (meniscus, cartilage and ligaments), as well as shoulder and hip injuries. She has a degree in Medical Science as well as a doctorate in medicine from Nottingham University in the UK as well from Srinakarin Wirot University in Thailand. In addition to this, she has a diploma in anti-aging medicine and hormone therapy. Amy has published over 25 internationally published research papers in orthopaedic science.

Alisha Smith Alisha Smith has 14 years of fitness industry experience across a range of hands-on training, development and management roles. Alisha has been responsible for the curriculum development, delivery and conference programming that has qualified or up-skilled thousands of new and existing fitness professionals. Alisha is an Animal Flow Master Instructor and co-Director of Integral, a ground-breaking movement studio that is at the forefront of aerial acrobatic and movement instruction in Australia.

Andrew ChadwickAndrew Chadwick is a NLP Practitioner, PTA Global Faculty Member, TRX and Trigger Point Performance Senior Master Course Instructor, Senior SandBell, Kettlebell and Battling Ropes instructor and Animal Flow Master Instructor as well as an Australian Rules player and coach. He is now studying martial arts. Following a stint in the Army, Chaddy has accumulated over 15 years in the health and fitness industry, where he helps others through movement coaching. Chaddy applies science and intuition to movement to make it fun. 2017 Network FILEX Presenter of the year, Chaddy’s driving passion is now client health, helping coaches create long-term results for their clients.

Angela Lee Jenkins Angela Lee Jenkins, is an ESSA accredited exercise physiologist, a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC 1), Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner and PH360 Epigenetics Prescriptive Coach, a Holistic Health Expert, a business owner, international presenter, educator, mentor and founder of worldwide charity movement: #104Will. With over 20 years of experience including coaching world leaders, Angela has a particular interest in lifestyle medicine, epigenetics and a personalised holistic approach to wellness. She also has a passion for mentoring health professionals and multiple award-winning trainers who are now operating at new levels.

 Anthony Wall Anthony Wall, MSc, CPT, is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the American Council on Exercise (ACE®), where he oversees ACE’s international strategy and partnerships. He is responsible for quality control of Continuing Education programs for 75,000 fitness professionals. Anthony serves as a member of the Physical Activity Innovative Collaborative of the National Academies of Medicine. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, he shares his expertise at industry workshops and conferences around the globe and is used as an expert within the media in national outlets including The Washington Post, The Good Life magazine, Real Health magazine.

Arnon Rungruang Arnon Rungruang, B Sc. (Hons), is the co-winner of the Asia Fitness Idol 2018 competition. He has over 10 years of experience as a Group Exercise instructor and works as Thailand’s BodyJam Master Trainer and has taught BodyCombat, freestyle dance and HipHop, house dance and freestyle group training. Arnon works currently as a Health and Fitness Manager at Fitness First Thailand.

Benjamin Siong Benjamin Siong, BSc (Psychology), is a Poliquin level 5 Performance Coach and ISSN Sport Nutrition Specialist and has multiple other qualifications. The founder and Master Strength Coach of Australian Strength Performance, Ben has over 17 years of experience in the industry. He has successfully trained national and international athletes in over 16 different sports as well as champion fitness models, bodybuilders and pageant queens, including 2011 Miss Australia and 2012 Miss Malaysia. Ben is also a highly sought-after fitness speaker and international educator.

Bernadette O’Brien Bernadette O’Brien, M.A., M.A. educator, teaches land and water fitness classes to all populations and has acquired the nick name “Super Betty” worldwide for her unmatched dynamism with people using anything from bands to BOSU®. Bernadette won the Centrum Vitamin contest as the “Most Energized, Amazing Woman in America” among applicants over 50 years old. At 88, Bernadette not only teaches, but inspires, helping the world rethink what teaching seniors really means today.

Brett Klika Brett Klika, CSCS, is the co-founder of the SPIDERfit Kids® Powerful Play certification program for youth and adult fitness programs. In addition to coaching, Brett is an author, international speaker and IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year recipient. Brett was Athletics Director for Todd Durkin’s Fitness Quest 10 for a number of years. Brett's fresh approach to physical activity has inspired both fitness professionals and everyday people from around the world to enjoy both inspiring and embracing physical activity as a lifestyle. .

Dr. Brian Kunakom Dr. Brian Kunakom is a Naturopathic Physician licensed in Washington state, USA. He has specific interests in sports medicine and endocrinology. A passionate marathon runner, he volunteers for the medical team at local marathon events. He has brought his extensive knowledge of nutrition, botanical and physical medicine to the Esperance Clinic resulting in an exemplary level of integrative oncological care there. In addition, his extensive knowledge of insulin management allows him to educate diabetic patients on controlling their carbohydrate intake so as to improve their health.

 Bruce Mylrea Bruce Mylrea, BA, has a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from ECornell University and a Holistic Nutritional Councillor certificate from the Association of Fitness Professionals of America (AFPA). He spends hours each day reviewing the latest in unbiased nutritional research. Bruce is focused and passionate in educating others on the life enhancing and life extending benefits of whole food plant-based nutrition. Bruce and his wife Mindy have worked together for 11 years in the fitness and wellness industry and present both fitness programming and nutritional education together.

Carolina Arias Carolina Arias is originally from Chile and is a Personal Trainer, a certified Group Fitness Instructor and an Integrative Nutrition IIN Health Coach. Carolina became a Zumba® Instructor in 2009 and a Zumba® Education Specialist in 2010. Since then, she has been traveling the world welcoming Zumba® Instructors into the fitness Industry and helping them to further their education by training them on Zumba® Specialty Programs..

Cathleen Murakami Cathleen Murakami is a certified Pilates, GYROTONIC® and Yoga instructor who majored in dance at the University of Washington and practiced the Wu style of Tai-Chi at the Seattle Kung-Fu Club for nearly a decade. She has specialized in the Pilates technique since 1991 and is now the Director of the Pilates and GYROTONIC® department at the world-renowned Rancho La Puerta resort. Cathleen has over twenty years of experience presenting at conferences internationally. Cathleen is a master of bringing together the best of physical education and intuitive perception for all that attend her workshops and classes.

Claudia Micco Claudia Micco, ERYT 500, has worked in the Spa and Fitness industry for over 30 years. She has become a leading expert in this field, training instructors in Europe, Australia and the US. She is a master trainer and content provider for YogaFit® Inc and is also a licensed Hypnotherapist and Lomi Lomi Integrative Massage Therapist. Claudia has worked for the Ritz Carlton Spa in Kapalua Maui, the Strong, Stretched & Centered Mind Body Institute of Maui, the Rancho La Puerta Spa and the Golden Door Spa at Sea Programs as well as Gold’s Gym. Claudia currently owns “Training With Aloha” and is the creator of the HypnoFit method.

Colin Symmonds Colin Symmonds, M.Sc., CAFS, 3DMAPS, NG360-GPS, FAFS is a physiotherapist who has lived away from home for 25 years: New York, Johannesburg, and Hong Kong. He has worked in sports and orthopedic settings and he works with a multitude of different clients from Olympic Athletes through weekend warriors to rural dwellers. He has treated the All Blacks Rugby 7 Squad, ran the Outpatient department for the Johannesburg Hospital and set up a rural hand clinic. The diverse nature of his client population has exposed him to many different people, pathologies, goals and outcomes. He currently runs his own clinic in Hong Kong offering physiotherapy, massage and personal training.

 Dan Edwardes Dan Edwardes is founder and Master Coach at Parkour Generations, the world’s original parkour teaching organisation. He has over 30 years’ experience in martial arts, parkour and elite fitness and movement practices. Dan has taught tens of thousands of practitioners, coaches and personal trainers across more than 40 countries and been featured in major publications such as Men's Fitness, Vice Magazine, The Times, Fat Burning Man, The Guardian, Men's Health, FitPro Blog, SpartanUp, Elite Training Programs and many more. Dan presents at leading industry events such as IDEA World, IHRSA, Paleo f(X), Barefoot Training Summit, FitPro Live, AFC, World Power Show and others.

Dave Liow Dave Liow is an exercise physiologist and a holistic movement coach. He is the co-owner of the Kaizen Health Centre and the founder of the Holistic Movement Coach Programme based in the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Dave has a long history in elite high-performance sport conditioning and has worked with a wide range of world-class athletes. He also specialises in working with clients with chronic pain and injuries. He currently presents internationally to health professionals on integrating a holistic approach, and cutting-edge movement techniques into health and fitness.

David Velez 
David Velez, Zumba® Education Specialist (ZES™) for South East Asia, has been a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and modern dancer for over a decade. He is also a Master Trainer for Spinning® & BOSU®. He has presented workshops and Master Classes at fitness conventions around the world including Spain, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Colombia, USA, Australia, China, Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, India and England. David is known for his creative teaching style and high-energy classes leaving class participants craving for more. His philosophy is expressed as “Columbia is my home and fitness is my passion”.

Divine Masinsin Divine Masinsin, B.P.E., has focused on dance and Pilates for much of her fitness career. She is certified in Stott Pilates, BodyArt, Les Mills Body Balance, Body Jam, and Zumba. Over the last 20 years, she's expanded her knowledge beyond her core focus, becoming an Instructor Trainer for BOSU, Trigger Point, HBX Boxing and GEL. Her extensive experience in the industry has allowed her to conduct internationally attended courses and organize trendsetting fitness events in the Philippines and UAE which landed her on the Top 100 Illustrado's Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf for 2015 and 2016.

Douglas Kalman Douglas Kalman, Ph.D., has a long and successful history in sports and applied nutrition. He is co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutritionists (ISSN), a Nutrition Research Scientist at Nutrasource and an Adjunct Professor of Sports Nutrition at Nova Southeastern University Having prepared countless athletes in various fields for five Olympic Games, Dr. Kalman prides himself on his ability to translate science into practical advice and habits for the athlete who seeks an edge from performance nutrition.

Emma Masters Emma Masters is a motivated and dedicated speaker with 10 years’ experience in the fitness industry. Having worked across a multitude of senior roles within the business and living her own holistic approach to health and wellbeing, Emma’s purpose is to empower and educate as many fitness professionals as she can. In addition to being a ph360 Coach She has been Group Exercise Manager for Virgin Active Australia and UK, STAGES Indoor Cycle Master Educator and a National and International educator and presenter. Emma brings a wealth of experience in understanding, developing and nurturing fitness professionals.

Erick Limans  Erik Limans was drawn to the arts at a young age, as a Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Art Director. He entered the fitness industry as an instructor and has been in the fitness industry now for 15 years and is well known as one of the best dance instructors in Asia. He is certified for LesMills Programs PowerJump, TRX, Zumba, Strong® By Zumba, BOSU, ViPR, RMT, KettleBell, Kamagon, NASM. He is a co-founder of Paradigm Fitness Indonesia.

Filipe Pereira Filipe Pereira, PTA Global CPT, ACE CPT, ASCA CSCS, has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years in Canada, Ireland, UK and Asia. He started his career in 2003 in London managing group class studios and rebranding from Holmes place to Virgin Active, and worked in management roles in Fitness First Asia, as well as boutique club Gravity. He is currently a Master Trainer with Functional Training Institute @ftiglobal and the founder of Fortitude FPI in Portugal.

Frans Antonius Ferdinand Frans Antonius Ferdinand is known as an entertainer and a creativepreneur and is a Co-Founder of Paradigm Fitness Indonesia. Frans’ love for dance and music helped him develop his career as a gifted choreographer and dancer. Has won several national and international competitions. Frans has also performed overseas and delivered workshops internationally. He certifications include: too many to mention dance workshops worldwide, Les Mills BodyBalance, BodyCombat, BodyPump, RPM, PowerJump, TRX, Zumba, Strong® by Zumba®, BOSU, ViPR, RMT, KettleBell, Kamagon, NASM®.

Hayden Rhodes Hayden Rhodes, BPE, began his teaching journey from an organic orchard in New Zealand. His love of movement and nutrition lead him to study physical education at the University of Waikato where he qualified for the National Universities Surfing Team. Since then he has worked alongside weekend warriors, professional athletes and celebrity pop & rock stars in a holistic health and fitness coaching career that has taken him around the world.

Helen Vanderburg Helen Vanderburg, BPE, is the owner of Heavens Elevated Fitness, a yoga and spin studio, Fusion Fitness Training™, the author of Fusion Workouts. Helen is a Balanced Body Fitness Education Manager and was honoured with Canada’s Presenter of the Year, the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership and innovation, IDEA Program Director, Presenter of the Year and 2018 Top Industry Contributor, Women of Vision and Canada’s most influential people. Helen was an elite athlete, World Champion synchronized swimmer and is inducted into the Canadian and International Sports Hall of Fame.

Jonathan Goh Jonathan Goh, MASHUP® Master Trainer, ACE Personal Trainer and F.I.T. Group Fitness Instructor. Jonathan believes in sustainable fitness and names himself a “hybrid” trainer. In addition to being a MASHUP® Master Trainer, he has numerous fitness certifications, has developed a proprietary fitness programs, and co-won the Asia Fitness Idol 2018 competition. He regularly attends global fitness conferences to learn the newest science and best programs the fitness industry has to offer.

Joone Lee Joone Lee, DC, has Post Graduate degrees in Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. He has been practicing Chiropractic Medicine and rehabilitation in the US and China for 15+ years. As Health and Wellness Director for the San Francisco YMCA, he trained hundreds of group exercise instructors and personal trainers, in addition to developing programs to help large populations with chronic conditions. He founded CERF Global, an education group filling the gap between the health care profession and personal training, teaching students to be reliant on their skills, by giving them the knowledge they need to determine how to help their clients without clouding them with information they don’t need.

Joseph Drake Joseph Drake, MSc Exercise Physiology, ACSM, NSCA and ACE CPT, USAW Level 1 Performance Coach, HKC Kettlebell Coach, has a passion for teaching as well as training clients of all ages. As an Educator/Co-Owner of the Axiom Fitness Academy, he mentors new trainers in the South Florida community and is a regular speaker with college Exercise Science classes at Florida Atlantic University. Joseph has over 10 years experience in the industry, working with clients ranging from collegiate athletes, CEOs, mothers and beyond. In 2014 Joe left his full-time position as the Fitness Director of Florida Atlantic University to open Gravity + Oxygen Fitness.

Joy Baldridge Joy Baldridge, founder and president of Baldridge Seminars International and Top Notch Training and Development, is a captivating internationally-renowned speaker who has conducted over 1,500 presentations globally. An author of three books, Joy is an expert in effective communication that brings people together to work effectively, efficiently, cohesively and profitably by strengthening mindsets while reducing anxiety for peak performance fitness. She provides fresh, useful and proven tools that continue to boost professionals and teams on many levels.

Jozef Frucek Jozef Frucek, Ph.D., is the founder of the globally renowned Fighting Monkey® Practice. Jozef developed this Practice over more than 15 years through a deep study of cross motion analysis and with the aim to understand the principles of human movement, communication and the ageing process. Jozef has 25 years of practical experience and studies of internal martial arts, Chinese medicine, studying and applying the internal principles of movement and their relation to health and ageing to contemporary sport and training. He regularly collaborates with professional athletes, physiotherapists and movement enthusiasts from around the world and presents workshops and seminars in Asia, Australia, North America and Europe

Dr. Ketchai Suavansri Director of the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Centre, is a neurologist and experienced lecturer with over 20 years of experience in memory, cognitive disorder, traumatic brain injury and brain health. He obtained his fellowship in cognitive and behavioral neurology at the University of Florida. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Ketchai is one of the founders of the Dementia Association of Thailand, works at the Memory Clinic at Bumrungrad International Hospital and is a consultant at VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center.

Krista Popowych Krista Popowych, B.HKin., inspires fitness leaders around the globe with her motivating and practical sessions. As the 2014 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and a three-time (2016, 2008 & 2003) Canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year, Krista has shown an outstanding commitment to fitness. Krista is an international trainer, Balanced Body Master Trainer, Global Director of Education for Keiser, JumpSport consultant, DVD creator and an Adidas-sponsored athlete.

Krista Scott-Dixon Krista Scott-Dixon, Ph.D., has extensive experience as a nutrition and fitness coach, with expertise in coaching behaviour change as well as nutrition for performance, health and fitness. She has worked for Precision Nutrition for the last 12 years, initially as a nutrition coach and currently as the Director of Curriculum. Krista is the creator of the PN Coaching program and the PN Level 2 Master Class as well as the co-author of the PN Level 1 Certification textbook, Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition, now in its 4th edition. She has had multiple speaking engagements in public media and has written numerous articles for magazines and journals and presents extensively internationally.

Kyle Riley Kyle Riley, BSc, started in the fitness industry in 2010 with a degree in exercise science and has since travelled the world speaking and educating with a passion to change the paradigm within the fitness industry. Exploring the fields of epigenetics and holistic health, he has worked with the likes of the Biggest Loser Health Retreat as well as teaching fitness professionals as a PT educator and through his own ph360 program.

Lawrence Biscontini Lawrence Biscontini, MA, E-RYT 500, is a Mindful Movement Specialist and the first recipient of multiple awards from SCW, ACE, IDEA & Inner IDEA, CanFitPro, and ECA, currently serving on the Advisory Board for the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). He both consults and creates programming for social media, group fitness and personal training for clubs and spas around the world, including AFC and SCW Fitness Education as Content Specialist, Author, Presenter, and Keynoter, and the International Spa Association (#ISPAinterviews).  Lawrence established Scholarships for the fitness industry, supports philanthropic causes, and created Fitness Idol in several countries.  His books include the most recent Stories of Color, Active Aging Certification for the Life in Our Years, and Cream Rises.

Len Kravitz Len Kravitz, Ph.D., is the Program Coordinator of Exercise Science and Researcher at the University of New Mexico where he won the "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" award. Len was honoured with the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award from San Jose State University, the 2009 Canadian Fitness Professional “Specialty Presenter of the Year” award and chosen as the American Council on Exercise 2006 "Fitness Educator of the Year”. He also has received the prestigious Canadian Fitness Professional “Lifetime Achievement Award” and the “Global Award” from the Aquatic Exercise Association.

Lisa Hamlin Lisa Hamlin, AFAA Master trainer, has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. Lisa developed numerous AFAA instructor training programs, created and produced several fitness DVDs and presents at conventions worldwide. She trains U.S military physical fitness, writes articles for fitness magazines and made a guest appearance on national television, “The Good Morning Show”. Her credentials include over twenty certifications in personal training, group exercise and many speciality formats.

Lynsey Fraser Lynsey Fraser, Director of Australian based company FloSocial, is a dynamic presenter and educator with more than 12 years’ experience in public speaking and social media knowledge bombs that will blow your mind. In addition to working for international fitness brands and founding her own company, Lynsey has also worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, so is able to bring invaluable insight to leading fitness brands.

Manuel Velazquez Manuel Velazquez is an international fitness presenter and continuing education provider. His versatility has won him recognition as a Presenter of the Year and All-Around International Presenter of the Year at fitness conferences worldwide for over two decades. He is a faculty member for SCW Fitness as well as creator and designer for WIM® Platinum. Manuel has been a Fitness Idol Judge in both Asia and the USA, and has starred in over 50 Fitness Instructor Training Videos and is the lead instructor at Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Mexico.

Mike Bracko Mike Bracko, Ph.D., CSCS,is a fitness educator, writer, strength and conditioning coach as well as a hockey skating coach.  He holds a Doctorate in Exercise Science, Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Trigger Point Master Trainer.  He writes articles for PTontheNet.com and Canfitpro Magazine, and has authored 32 DVD’s on fitness, hockey skating and back injury prevention.  He presents at fitness conferences in North American and Asia.  

Mindy Mylrea Mindy Mylrea is the recipient of multiple awards: the 2017 Lifetime achievement Award Winner for CanFitPro , 2016 Empower Instructor of the Year, 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year, 2015 International Presenter of the Year, 2013 CanFitPro Specialty Presenter of the Year, 2008 ECA OBOW Fitness Presenter of the Year, the 2004 Can Fit Pro International Presenter of the Year, a National and World Aerobic Champion and a five star presenter for IDEA. Mindy is an advisory board member for Oxygen Magazine, an international presenter, author, motivational speaker, video personality and CEC provider for both ACE and AFAA.

Natthapong Champachan (Kero) Natthapong Champachan (Kero), B.Sc., is a POUND® ICON (Pound® Master Trainer) from POUNDFIT and Master Trainer of GFIT® for Fitness Innovations (Thailand) Ltd . Kero is the founder of K Studio Training Center in Thailand which brings International Group Exercise programs to Thailand. Kero is regularly invited as a guest lecturer to give talks to sport science students at universities around Thailand. With over 15 years' experience in fitness and training, Kero is inspired and excited to master new and innovative ideas and techniques. He sees learning as a continuous process and is proud to share it with you.

Nick Tumminello  Nick Tumminello has been a trainer for over 20 years and was named "Trainer of Trainers” by Men’s Health Magazine. He owns Performance University and has worked with clients from NFL athletes and professional MMA fighters to bodybuilders and figure models. Nick was inducted to the PT Hall of Fame in 2015 and is the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, the editor-in-chief of the NSCA Personal Training Quarterly as well as the author of Building Muscle and Performance, Strength Training for Fat Loss and Your Workout PERFECTED. Nick believes in honouring scientific values as he acquires and analyses new ideas and communicates them to his audience.

Prince Paltu Ob Prince Paltu Ob is a dance artist and battler, multi-talented musician, singer, DJ for Street Jams and Dance Battles. He has been Zumba® Education Specialist since 2012, a former member of the 2- time World Hiphop Dance Champions, the Philippine Allstars and now crew leader of Tha Project. Prince has been traveling around the world teaching and sharing his love for music and dance and specializes in Locking, Popping, House, and Hip Hop.

Ranell Hobson Ranell Hobson, MSc, CSCS, ASCA L2, ATFCA L3 is the Director of the Academy of Sport Speed Australia. Ranell has been in the sport and fitness industries for over 25 years, educating fitness professionals as a leading strength, speed and athlete development specialist. Ranell’s specialisation is in all things running from explosive speed for sport to maximising endurance performance. Ranell works with youth, team and individual athletes across multiple sports and is an international presenter of speed, strength and running coaching workshops. Ranell is herself a Masters sprinter, past world record holder and 5 time medallist at World Masters Championships.

Dr. Riamsiri Charoenpao Riamsiri Charoenpao is an American Board Certified anti-aging and regenerative medicine specialist. In addition, she also holds a degree in kinesiology from the University of Illinois and integrates her knowledge in her practice. Currently a physician at Vitallife Scientific Wellness Center, Bumrungrad International Hospital, she focuses on preventive medicine, weight loss, wellness and science of sports.

Rica Rodriguez Rica Rodriguez, BSc, has 20 years of experience in fitness and has garnered over 25 internationally recognized certifications as well as becoming instructor trainer for Tribe Team Training, PTA Global and Active IQ, Boxercise, TriggerPoint and Les Mills RPM and an elite master trainer for BOSU®. She has also been recognized as Top 100 Illustrado's Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf for 2015/2016. She has mentored and certified hundreds of fitness professionals in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where she also organizes events for fitness enthusiasts and professionals

Rick Richey Rick Richey, MS, LMT, is a faculty instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM®), is an adjunct faculty at California University of Pennsylvania, as well as the owner of Independent Training Spot - a personal training gym in New York City. Rick has worked with numerous film and television personalities, professional athletes and traditional clients to help them reach their goals. He holds a master's degree in exercise science and is currently a doctoral candidate at California University in Health Science.

Robert Cappuccio (Bobby) Robert Cappuccio (Bobby) is a certified coach and has held multiple prestigious and influential positions in the fitness industry. He is a co-founder of PTA Global, former head of training and development at David Barton gym, former director of professional development at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM®), Director of Coaching at the Institute of Motion (IOM), 24 Hour Fitness and content curator for PTontheNet. Bobby has spent his career promoting and sharing the impact of coaching, leadership and behavioural change to help clients and fitness professionals achieve their goals.

Rumi Haseyama Rumi Haseyama is an AFAA Master Certificate Specialist and CEU Provider. She has been teaching, presenting and doing teacher training courses for Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers in a number of fitness areas such as Aerobic Dance, Step, Kickboxing, Aqua Dance and Walk, Conditioning, Pilates and Yoga. She writes articles for the Japan Fitness Magazine and works as a fitness translator and Interpreter. Her qualifications include: JWI/AFAA Master Educational Trainer, Technogym National Master Trainer and PST/Personal Sports Trainer Master.

Sasha Oshkin Sasha Oshkin has 20 years of experience as an international presenter, choreographer, dancer, actor, model, stylist, creator of his own style "Aero New Style", the winner of "The Best International Presenter IFO 2016", Fitness Oscar 2016 and "The Best Russian International Presenter REEBOK 2015.” Sasha also won the "Rookie of Russia 2007,” "Mentos Dance,” "Fitness Professional 2008 Client's choice". He is a member of a famous break dance team "Freez Out" and is one of the founders, choreographers and dancers of the project "Jack's Garret" and "Red Bull Iznanka. He presents hip-hop culture on TV and organizes break dance battles and hip-hop festivals in Russia.

Sally Belanger Sally Belanger earned her Bachelor of Arts and her Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Queen's University, Canada, and is a registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. An industry authority on sport-specific and rehabilitative movement mechanics, her clients include many professional athletes. Sally's unique expertise is grounded in anatomy, biomechanics and movement analysis. She has presented widely at AFC, Canfitpro, IDEA World Fitness, FIBO and the ACE® Personal Trainer Conference.

Shannon Fable Shannon Fable, former IDEA & ACE Instructor of the Year, is the EVP of Learning and Product Development for the FIT4MOM® franchise. She has helped brands such as Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Silver Sneakers, and BOSU® as a business and programming consultant. Shannon is the Chair of the ACE® Board of Directors and as an experienced educator, freelance writer and certified Book Yourself Solid® Business Coach, she helps professionals navigate the fitness industry.

Dr. Somchat Soontrapirom Dr. Somchat Soontrapirom is an Oncologist with certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Gynecologic Oncology from Siriraj Hospital, Thailand’s most prestigious research hospital. After years of practicing as a Gynecologic Oncologist, he developed an interest in alternative treatment for cancer patients. He is a pioneer in this field and has set up a team in the Esperance Integrative Cancer Clinic at Bumrungrad International Hospital. He has a passion improving cancer patients’ quality of life.

Stacey Lei Krauss Stacey Lei Krauss, RYT-500, is the creator of the cardio-yoga fusion program The WillPower Method®. As a student of Shamanism, she guides clients and students to explore self-reflection through movement. A 15-year pioneer in Foot Fitness, she's brought awareness to this category in the fitness industry after teaching thousands of foot fitness workshops worldwide. SLK is a RYT-500, and has represented the most prominent brands in fitness as a Master Trainer and Program Developer; Schwinn®, BOSU®, Peak Pilates, Nike, Vibram FiveFingers, VIVO Barefoot and more.

Susan Falsone (Sue) Susan Falsone (Sue), B.Sc. PT, M. Human Movement Science, NSCA CSCS, ATC, SCS, has presented nationally and internationally in areas such as pillar strength, integration of physical therapy and performance training and comprehensive kinetic chain assessment and rehabilitation. Sue worked at Athletes' Performance for 13 years, with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 6 years and was Head of Athletic Training and Sports Performance for the US Men’s National Soccer Team. She was the first female head athletic trainer in baseball, football, hockey and basketball in the US. She believes in looking at the athlete as a whole person, working with the entire body to create an optimal environment for healing and performance training.

Dr. Suthee Siriwechdaruk Dr. Suthee Siriwechdaruk is a Physiatrist (a doctor specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) diagnosing and treating both acute pain and chronic pain and specialized in a wide variety of nonsurgical treatments for the musculoskeletal system. He has 25 years of experience in working in sports medicine and physiatry both Government and Private hospitals in Thailand. In addition, he worked as medical staff for the ASIAN Games held in Bangkok. His fields of interest include myofascial pain syndrome (specializing in trigger point injection and Dry needling), exercise physiology, sports injuries, office syndrome and ergonomics.

Theresa Wakamatsu Theresa Wakamatsu, BSc Ed in dance, is a Master Instructor for Balanced Body. Theresa began studying and analyzing movement through classical dance, gymnastics and competitive artistic roller skating and continued on to have a professional career in dance. Her curiosity and passion for movement, learning and education has allowed her to teach and train in the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Theresa continues to develop movement and Pilates programs for schools, fitness centers, Seniors and special populations and for those who simply wish to move more efficiently and freely.

Tomoe Kaneko Tomoe Kaneko is an AFAA certified group instructor and an AFAA CEC provider. She has been very active in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She has been trainer fitness instructors to teach functional training and her original Latin dance style fitness programs such as Latin Express®, Latin Express con Salsa®, LEX Step Latino® and workshops.

Tony Stone Tony Stone is a world-renowned dance choreographer. He has trained dancers such as Britney Spears, Missy Elliot, INSYNC, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Gwen Stefani, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Brown. His choreography has been featured with Nike, Fila, Reebok, Mercedes, BMW, Motorola, G-Star, Gucci, Asics, Proximus Telecom and The Los Angeles Laker Girls. Awards and nominations include Best Choreographer, Best International Instructor/Presenter, Lifetime Achievement Award, Nike/World Class Top Instructor/Choreographer and Best International Presenter/Choreographer.

Tony Susnjara Tony Susnjara is the developer of the freeFORM Board and the founder of fluidFORM Innovations. He is a fitness and yoga instructor, remedial massage therapist, martial arts practitioner and has practiced Pilates and studied corrective and remedial exercise. Tony developed the fluidFORM Progressive Yoga Teaching method before turning to product development and instructor education. The freeFORM Board is distributed globally. Tony’s strength is to simplify complex training variables and devise practical systems that can be immediately implemented by instructors to benefit their clients.  

Dr. Wattanaphol Phipathananunth Dr. Wattanaphol Phipathananunth is a Cardiologist working at Bumrungrad International Hospital for over 10 years. His specialized training includes coronary stenting and TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation). He has recently joined the VitalLife Scientific Wellness center where he will focus on cardiac wellness and sports medicine.

Yury Rockit Yury Rockit brings a fresh, East-West fusion approach to fitness, figuring among the newest of presenters to the international fitness circuit, including AFC, SCW, IDEA, and CanFitPro. From winning Presenter-of-the-Year Awards to starring in multiple online internationally-selling DVDs, Yury also judges the Fitness Idol competitions in several countries since entering as a past contestant himself. A Schwinn® Master Trainer, Yury’s latest book is Mindful Meditation: A Fitness Manual. Versatility personifies Yury with his regular classes throughout NYC at Equinox and JCC, and his specialty, mindful fusion fitness formats in English, Russian, Belarussian, Vietnamese, and Chinese.