Andres Palomino, MSc

Reg. Kinesiologist & Wellness Coach

From my early years I’ve been involved with sports and physical activity. At 8 years old I started to compete as an Inline Speed Skater in my hometown. The passion for sports led me to choose Kinesiology and exercise sciences as my professional career.

During more than 10 years of experience in the personal training and health promotion field, I have had the opportunity to work with 50+ people. This interaction allowed me to understand their fitness and health needs.

Today, I work for Fit After 50, a kinesiology and wellness organization specialized in prevention and management of recurring pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure and any other special physical condition. My main objective is to optimize client’s health and help them to improve their quality of life.

Professional Highlights

• Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria in British Columbia
• Post Graduate Diploma in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Sciences from National School of Sports, Cali, Colombia
• Senior’s Fitness Instructor Course, The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
• Soft Tissue Release Training, Provided by Jim Bilotta M.Ed, B.Phed, Dip SIM. CAT(C)
• Provider member of “Exercise is Medicine Canada” (EIMC) Professional Network
• Registered to the College of Kinesiologist of Ontario
• Former Board Member of OKA, Ontario Kinesiology Association
• Member of Canadian Obesity Network
• President of ARKO "Association of Registered Kinesiologists of Ontario"

Teresa Paredes

Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

I’ve been a Health and Fitness Specialist for more than seven years. My experience includes training boomers through therapeutic exercises and recreational activities such as: Aqua Fit, Gravity, Aerobics, Muscle Work, Step and Boadanza Classes.

Professional Highlights

• Diploma in Physical Education and Health from the University of School of Physical Education, Asuncion, Paraguay
• YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
• Boadanza Fitness Instructor, Toronto, Canada
• Member of the Canadian Fitness Professionals (Canfitpro)
• English, Spanish and Portuguese

Rachel Lau

Program Assistant

I am a 4th year student studying for the Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto (UofT). I have vast experience in the healthcare field, including volunteering at Sunnybrook Hospital and private physiotherapy clinics. As the Secretary of the “Exercise is Medicine” at UofT, I am passionate about promoting physical activity both at the university and in the surrounding community. I am a Varsity Rower and have been participating in the intercollegiate competitions for two years.