Richmond Hill (yonge and elgin mills)

John Burke

Owner

My name is John, I am the Personal Training Manager and Owner at Anytime Fitness Yonge & Elgin Mills. I am originally from Etobicoke, Ontario. I have been involved in fitness all my life, from sports as a child up to semi-pro football and fitness competitions. I love sports, bodybuilding, learning and always striving to improve each day. Fitness has changed my life, and I am passionate about helping others change their lives as well. I have worked with a wide range of clientele from complete beginners to advanced athletes and would love the opportunity to help you achieve your health and fitness goals!

Leah Burke

Manager

As a Member Experience Manager, my role is to motivate, support, and create a fun and rewarding experience for our Anytime Fitness members so they can achieve their personal health and fitness goals. I put my heart into doing everything I can to help our members well-being. I am dedicated to encourage them and guide our members to live a balanced lifestyle, encompassing all dimensions of health and wellness. My philosophy is to equip our members with the knowledge, skills, support, guidance, and resources that will ensure they succeed in their journey to a healthier life. The beauty of fitness journey is that you get to choose your own fitness adventures – the options are endless. I truly believe that with dedication and perseverance, we can achieve anything we want to!

Maayan Kuperschmidt

Staff

Hi my name is Maayan and I am an Assistant Manager here at Anytime Fitness Yonge and Elgin mills. I am currently a full time student studying marketing in Toronto. I have enjoyed being active from a young age. I grew up competing in dance for a number of years and more recently began falling in love with strength building workouts. I am also the biggest animal lover, especially dogs! A day with my dog cuddled next to watching Netflix is all I need to be happy. Although sometimes balancing school, fitness, a social life, and my dog can be difficult I always remind myself that I do it because I love it.

Karina Aguirre

Trainer

Dana Al-Bargash

Trainer

I began my fitness journey with strength and agility training to improve my personal athletic performance. In highschool, I competed in volleyball, soccer, and track and field and later uncovered a passion in beach volleyball. With a profound love for knowledge, I graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and with a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology at Queen University and then went on to pursue additional training in health and fitness; I obtained my personal training certification, received additional training in exercise science and nutrition, completed courses in women's exercise fitness and obtained a specialization in prenatal and postnatal fitness. As a student of life, I am dedicated to continue learning and helping people achieve their fitness goals. I do this by researching and designing effective, individualized programs for every individual and guiding them in the adoption of lifelong healthy behaviors.

Allyshia Daley

Trainer

Pouria Kahrizi

Trainer

Andriy Karpov

Trainer

Physical activity has been part of my life for longer than I can remember; I competed in a number of sports throughout most of my school years. I then dedicated energy into learning as much as I can about improving health and athletic performance. I completed a Diploma in Health and Fitness Promotion at Humber College as well as an Honours degree in Kinesiology at Guelph University. I spent time in a Physiotherapy Clinic working with injured clients to improve mobility and quality of life. I also practiced traditional and Olympic weight lifting, trained in long distance running, HIIT, and trained and competed in road cycling. As someone who is always eager to learn more, I am continuously expanding my library of exercises and pushing my clients in a variety of new and innovative ways to maintain fun yet effective workouts. I have a passion for the human body and everything it is capable of accomplishing, and I would love to show you just how far your limit truly is.

Cora Kouchak

Trainer

My passion for fitness sparked when I worked in the publishing industry as an Editor at a health & fitness magazine. I interviewed and collaborated with world champion athletes and health gurus from different backgrounds. My knowledge in health & wellness has since grown as new practices and research emerge. I am constantly educating myself to implement that knowledge in helping clients. My own fitness journey began while living in Hong Kong for 2.5 years. Adjusting to drastic lifestyle changes took me down an unhealthy path. To change, I started hiking the mountains of Hong Kong daily, weight lifting, and doing team training. I learned the true value of clean, balanced eating while still enjoying your life. These lessons helped me to lose 30 pounds and completely and positively change my body and mind! I bring enthusiasm and empathy in supporting my clients on their own personal fitness journeys. My passion is to help them go beyond what they thought they were capable of!

Liam McNabb

Trainer