Hi! We're Rhonda & Carla
We are the Founders of Optimal U, and co-owners of Training House Athletic
Performance Centre in beautiful British Columbia, Canada!
Qualifications
Rhonda Catt, CPT
Director of Programming
CERTIFICATIONS:
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NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
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CES - Corrective Exercise Specialist
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FMS/FMS2 - Functional Movement Systems
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SMFA - Selective Functional Movement
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FRC - Functional Range Conditioning
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FRA - Functional Range Assessment
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CFSC - Certified Functional Strength Coach
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DNS1 - Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
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PRI - Exercise/Movement - Postural Restoration Inst.
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KINSTRETCH® - Certified
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NCCP level 1 & 2 Theory
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IYCA - Youth Fitness Specialist Level 1 & 2
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IYCA - Youth Athletic Assessment
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IYCA - High School Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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IYCA - Speed & Agility Specialist
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Evolve Mentorship
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Altis Essentials & Foundation Course
EXPERIENCE:
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30+ years of direct Strength & Conditioning experience.
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Sole owner of Catt Conditioning est. 1991,
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Co-owned Excel Fitness from 2011-2018
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Co-owner of Training House est. 2018
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INVITATIONS
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Guest Coach - Tampa Bay Lightning 2018 Development Camp
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TV SHOWS
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HOCKEYVILLE VIA NHL - 2016
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SLICE NETWORK - "X-Weighted" 2007
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CBC - "Making the Cut" 2004
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YOUTUBE/PODCASTS
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Stop and Give me 20 - 2018
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Cut the Sh$t, Get Fit - 2018
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Share Peters Story - 2017
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The Strength Coach - 2017
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Get U To the Top - 2017​
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NOMINATIONS
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NSCA - Advisory Board - 2018
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Woman of the Year - 2017
Carla Rayner, CPT
Director of Operations
​CERTIFICATIONS:
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CanFit Pro - Personal Trainer Specialist
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FMS/FMS2 - Functional Movement Systems
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IYCA - Youth Fitness Specialist
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RealRyder Gold Certified
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CSC/CPH - 2003
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EXPERIENCE:
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18+ years in the Fitness Industry
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Co-owned Excel Fitness from 2011-2018
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Co-owner of Training House est. 2018
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8 Years in the Investment Industry
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NOMINATIONS:
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Allignable - Salesperson of the year - 2021