Meet the Team
The team of CounterBalance brings together a group of some of the most eclectic and experienced professionals in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Serving clients and members both locally and worldwide, CounterBalance has been a pioneer in the ever changing fitness industry bringing you the most modern and cutting edge training environment and fitness education available.
Amy J Gallant
Certified Elite Master Personal Trainer & Founder
Amy J. Gallant is a dynamic and inspiring individual with over 34 years of dedicated experience in the sports and fitness industry. Her journey began at the age of 12 when she discovered passion for wellness, leading her to explore various facets of fitness both personally and professionally. Throughout her career, Amy has coached thousands of clients, guiding them to achieve their health and fitness goals through her extensive knowledge and motivating approach.
Her areas of expertise are vast and include Group Fitness Instruction, Personal Training, Power Lifting, Olympic Lifting, Bodybuilding, and Physique Competition Preparation, Sports Conditioning, and Strength Coaching. Additionally, she specializes in Post-Rehabilitative and & Posture Corrective Training, as well as Pre and Post-Natal Training. Amy also offers Online Coaching, Reiki Healing, has Yoga 200hr education, and is a licensed practitioner in Orthomolecular Naturopathy and Sport Nutrition.
As an Elite Master Personal Trainer, she is a certifying instructor for various course lineups, sharing her wealth of knowledge with aspiring fitness professionals. With over 25 years of experience training clients and a commitment to achieving phenomenal results, Amy continues to inspire and empower individuals and their journey to health and wellness. Her passion for fitness and holistic well-being is evident in everything she does, making her a respected leader in the industry. Train Smart, Get Results!
Morgan Smith
Business Management
Morgan, a resident of Lark Harbour, NL, where she loves hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors.
After spending her early years as an athlete, she turned to weightlifting to maintain her fitness journey.
With her extensive experience as a long-time member of CounterBalance and a diploma in Business Administration, she swiftly advanced to a management position in the CounterBalance staff roster.
Morgan works hard to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all CounterBalance members, irrespective of age, race, or gender.
Daniel DeGrace
Certified Elite Master Personal Trainer & PT Manager
Daniel recognizes the challenges that limit fitness capacities, such as injury and pain.
For the past 16 years, he has dedicated himself as an experienced Kinesiologist to helping hundreds of clients rehabilitate their injuries and overcome pain, empowering them to reach their full potential.
As a highly skilled Kinesiologist with extensive training in human movement, biomechanics, and injury rehabilitation, Daniel is committed to optimizing physical performance, preventing injuries, and enhancing overall well-being.
He has worked with a diverse clientele, from bodybuilding to rehab, creating personalized exercise and rehabilitation programs that foster functional strength, mobility, and long-term health, all rooted in his philosophy that life is best enjoyed through pain-free movement.
Tristan Dower-Nichols
Certified Elite Personal Trainer
Tristan is a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer and MSc Physiotherapy student from Gillams, NL. After many years competing in high performance sport, Tristan turned a passion for movement into a career by obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology. Along the way, Tristan has intensely studied anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and many other exercise-adjacent concepts that have enabled him to provide specific, personalized, and effective training services for previous clients.
Prior to joining CounterBalance, Tristan has worked as a strength and conditioning coach and was tasked with preparing elite athletes for the highest levels of competition in a variety of sports. In addition to his knowledge and experience, Tristan has a passion for helping others achieve their goals and lead better lifestyles through movement. Outside of the gym, you’ll find Tristan enjoying a coffee at a local café or on the golf course!
Patricia Barrett
Certified Elite Personal Trainer
Patricia is a fitness enthusiast with over a decade and a half of Certified Trainer expertise with CounterBalance. With a Bachelor of Recreation Degree, Patricia has participated extensively in numerous sporting and fitness-related activities on regional, provincial and national levels. At present, she enjoys resistance and physique-based training.
Her client instruction focus integrates muscle balance, symmetry, body composition and postural enhancement through her program designs. Core and functional strength conditioning balanced with proper flexibility and nutrition intake is her key approach with clients. Patricia brings extensive experience in working in a team environment as well as a dynamic personality to CounterBalance. She enjoys sharing her experience and enthusiasm with her clients.
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