meet our team

FOUNDER/OWNER

Dennis brings the energy. Every. Single. Time.

A former professional hockey player with a 13-year career and three championships, he knows a thing or two about hard work, discipline, and pushing past your comfort zone.

Now, he brings that same fire to the gym. Dennis leads from the front—creating high-energy group fitness classes that challenge you, motivate you, and make you want to come back for more.

Expect big energy. Hard work. A few laughs. And absolutely no coasting.

On the ice, Dennis brings decades of experience to power skating, skill development, and high-performance training.

His philosophy is simple:

Show up. Put in the work. Get stronger. Have fun doing it.

CLIENT & PROGRAM MANAGER

Jaclyn is the ultimate Ignite Hype Girl—and she’s usually the one making sure everything (and everyone) keeps moving.

From taking her first class to becoming a coach and key member of the team, Jaclyn has made Ignite her home. Today, she leads our Team Training and Youth Programs, supports our clients every step of the way, and still brings her signature energy to the gym floor.

A former Ontario Tech University Varsity Hockey leader and lifelong athlete, Jaclyn knows the power of teamwork, hard work, and showing up for the people around you.

She’ll learn your name. Know your goals. Push you outside your comfort zone. Remind you how strong you are. And, obviously, tell you when your outfit is on point.

Big energy. Bigger heart. Always in your corner.

FITNESS COACH

If you know Ignite mornings, you know Shelley.

A Cobourg native, retired teacher, longtime coach, and mom of three, Shelley is the glue that holds our mornings together—and the reason your weights mysteriously keep getting heavier.

If Shelley thinks you can lift more, don’t worry, she’ll deliver the bigger weights herself.

She has a knack for knowing when you’ve got more to give. She’ll push you, hold you accountable, and make sure you don’t sell yourself short; all while keeping class fun, challenging, and full of laughs.

Shelley first came to Ignite as a client in 2021, using fitness as her own mental break. Now, she’s the one helping our morning crew get stronger, push harder, and start their day feeling damn good.

You bring the effort. Shelley will bring the heavier weights.

STRENGTH COACH

Mike joined the team in 2025 and wasted no time becoming our go-to guy for youth strength and performance.

With a background in boxing, mixed martial arts, strength training, breathwork, and training emergency first responders, Mike knows how to build strong, capable, resilient humans—and how to get young athletes to buy in.

With Mike, you always know what you’re getting: clear expectations, smart coaching, no shortcuts… and a questionable amount of slow rock on the playlist.

He has a knack for meeting young athletes where they’re at, holding them accountable, and pushing them to discover just how capable they really are. For Mike, it’s about more than getting stronger—it’s confidence, discipline, resilience, and habits that carry far beyond the gym.

He’s knowledgeable. He’s consistent. And when Mike says you’ve got another rep in you, you probably do.

Come for the coaching. Stay because Mike hasn’t finished the slow rock playlist yet.

PERSONAL TRAINER

Want a plan built around you? Vasko’s your guy.

With a degree in Physical Education specializing in Sport Injury Management and his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) designation, Vasko brings the science—but knows how to turn it into training that actually makes sense for the person in front of him.

His experience spans strength and conditioning, athletic performance, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and sport medicine, including working alongside Brock University’s basketball and wrestling programs.

But you don’t need to be an athlete to train like one.

Whether your goal is to get stronger, move better, build confidence in the gym, or take your performance to the next level, Vasko takes the time to understand where you’re starting and where you want to go—then builds the plan to get you there.

Your goals. Your program. Vasko in your corner.

FITNESS COACH

If Meghan’s in the room, you’ll know it.

She brings the energy, the smiles, and—more often than not—a few dance moves between sets.

Meghan started as an Ignite client, fell in love with the workouts and the community, and eventually made the jump from taking classes to leading them. When you genuinely believe in what you’re doing, that energy is contagious—and Meghan brings it every single class.

A school teacher and certified yoga instructor, she knows how to lead, encourage, and meet people where they’re at. She’ll push you to work hard, remind you to enjoy it, and probably dance beside you while you’re doing it.

Big smile. Big energy. Questionable dance moves. Zero boring workouts.

FITNESS COACH

Lindsey knows exactly what it’s like to be on the other side of the workout—because that’s where her Ignite story started.

What began as showing up for classes turned into a genuine love for lifting, getting stronger, and being part of the community. Now, she brings that same passion to the floor as a coach.

Having made the jump from client to coach, Lindsey gets it. She knows the wins, the struggles, and the days when simply showing up deserves some credit. Her approachable personality and genuine connection with clients make her someone you’re always happy to see on the floor.

She loves a good lift, a good laugh, and seeing people surprise themselves with what they can do.

Come for the workout. Stay for the gains—and Lindsey’s good vibes.