Meet Our Team Members

Jenn Mansour

Jenn loves having the opportunity to share her journey and passion for helping others develop a positive relationship with food, exercise, and their bodies. Her own experiences with body image struggles, unhealthy relationships with food and exercise, and the pursuit of an empowered lifestyle have shaped her into the trainer she is today. 
For most of her life, she battled with negative body image. Especially after having children. The comparison trap and social media  totally messed with her head, leading to unhealthy habits and damaging beliefs about her self-worth. However, through her struggles and growth, she discovered the transformative power of embracing her body and celebrating what it CAN do and what it HAS done for her. 
She also recognized the importance of nourishing her mind and spirit. This led her to explore the connection between mental health and physical well-being. Exercise, when approached with a healthy mindset, has a profound impact on overall mental well-being. It becomes a source of empowerment.
She wants to help others to feel this way, too. In 2019, she decided to obtain her personal training certification through CPTN. 
She is determined to help others embrace an active and healthy lifestyle in a positive way. She shifts the focus from punishment to celebration, from body-shaming to body love. Through patience and education, she aims to successfully convey the importance of nourishing our bodies, loving ourselves, and cherishing the incredible things our bodies are capable of.
She strives to address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health, understanding that true wellness encompasses much more than just appearance.
Jenn wants JennEm Fitness studio to be a safe space for our members to explore their own journey.

Steve Vanzella

Steve is the backbone of JennEm Fitness, keeping the studio running smoothly behind the scenes. With a lifelong love of sports—playing hockey, ball hockey, and baseball—he brings a team-oriented mindset to his role. Steve manages studio operations, handles promotions, and ensures all the technology is running seamlessly to create the best experience for clients. When he’s not working behind the scenes, you’ll find him at the front desk, welcoming clients with a friendly smile and making everyone feel part of the team. His dedication and support help bring Jenn’s vision of a wellness-focused studio to life.

Danielle Thompson

Danielle is a small town girl, a PhD student at the University of Waterloo and has a dog named Bruce who she loves to pieces. Danielle is an auntie to a beautiful niece and nephew and holds her family very close to her heart. She is also a musician and plays in a band with her family.

 Wuk Up Yuh Waist is an amazing class to teach and attend. It's  movement, It’s dance, It’s exercise, but it’s so much more. It’s YOU time, It’s a mindset, It’s self love, It’s a community full of passion and support. Wuk Up Yuh Waist is not just a dance fitness class. It’s time spent loving yourself, your body, and your mind exactly as you are. She loves to show others why she fell in love with this dace/exercise style.

Courtney Lee

Courtney is a passionate and experienced personal trainer who brings a wealth of expertise and a personal journey to inspire her clients. After maintaining a 100+ pound weight loss for over a decade, she knows firsthand the dedication and resilience it takes to achieve lasting health and fitness goals.  

As a former competitive powerlifter and ISSA Elite Personal Trainer, Courtney blends strength training principles with a practical approach to fitness. She’s a certified group fitness instructor & cycling instructor, who’s got a passion for teaching cycle classes and creating high-energy, results-driven workouts.  

A mother, wife, and equestrian who breeds warmblood sport horses, Courtney understands the demands of a busy lifestyle and knows how to tailor training plans to fit even the most hectic schedules. Her expertise extends to injury prevention and working around physical limitations, ensuring every client can safely and effectively pursue their fitness goals.  

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve endurance, or simply create a healthier lifestyle, Courtney combines passion, experience, and a supportive approach to help you succeed.

Melissa Seitz Marr

Melissa has been teaching group fitness since 2018. She was born and raised in Burford and is excited to help others take charge of their health and wellness. She loves to inspire others to develop the confidence they need to become their best selves.

Fatina Shahla

My name is Fatina Shahla. I am an ICU nurse who loves to dance! I first discovered Zumba in 2010, while working with a personal trainer at a gym. I told him how much I hated cardio, but he knew how much I loved music and loved to dance. He would catch me dancing between my sets and suggested that I try a class. I immediately loved Zumba! It was a place where I was free to dance to music, while still getting an incredible workout. The Zumba community is so welcoming to all fitness levels and embraces people from all walks of life. I decided to get my Zumba license in hopes of bringing the joy that I feel on the dance floor to the students taking my class. I hope that I can inspire people to love their bodies and to get out of their heads, while having a great time.