MEET THE TEAM:
DR. ATOUSA FARAZ
AMY MOTA
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
PERRSONAL TRAINER & COACH
CERTIFIED TEACHER & LEADER
In my 16+ years within this industry, I have gained experience, certifications, connection and continue to grow in this ever evolving industry. This pull to create something bigger than myself, with trusted professionals as a team, along with many other reasons, is why I have chosen to follow my purpose and passion in building this community, fitness studio, gym, health care, self-care and wellness studio, for you.
Along with personal and group coaching for strength and performance, I have serviced clientele for strength prep for surgeries, post surgeries, rehabilitations, mobility work, collaborative work with various doctors and therapists, weight-loss, reclaimed body empowerment, performance and athletic abilities, all for the clients' success for better movement, mindset, health and longevity. Within programming, I have built a way of communicating and educating correct form, function, formulas and simplifying for clients to apply within daily life, sessions and classes. Strength and progression is definite when the clients utilize the programs and professionals we have on our team. I am honoured and proud to lead and be a part of such a wonderful team we have built and are building here at Motivationz.
In my years of personal training, bootcamps and classes, leaning into community connection and the people we impact has been my joy and what drives my purpose. I am often thanked for helping people find themselves again, gain strength and confidence, develop abilities and learning they weren't sure they could do, but I have the clients and community to thank, too. This energy and connectedness that surrounds the people within the fitness and wellness world is why I do this!
When I'm not running the floor for sessions or classes, you can catch me doing my own strength training, prepping for a HYROX race, racing around with my children or settling into another project as I'm learning I'm someone who rarely stops.
Thank you for taking this time to learn about your team!
Amy
MARLEY DRAPER
Dr. Atousa Faraz BSc (Hon), ND has been a naturopathic doctor since 2007. Over the years, she has been educating, treating and helping patients with their health struggles and concerns.
As a naturopathic doctor, she uses an integrative and an individualized approach to healthcare. She aims to find the root cause for your health issues. Through compassion, by balancing the science of evidence based therapies with holistic care, Dr. Faraz listens to your concerns, makes her assessment and uses natural therapies to try to help your body return to a state of health and balance.
Dr. Faraz ND has years of experience and expertise in a variety of areas within naturopathic medicine, including but not limited to:
•Women's health •Gastrointestinal health and concerns •Clinical nutrition and lifestyle counselling •Weight management •Type Two Diabetes support •Fertility/Infertility treatment support •Arthritic joint and muscle pain management •Skin conditions such as acne and eczema •Thyroid health •Chronic stress and chronic fatigue syndrome Treatments and services that are offered to patients by her include: •Naturopathic visits, consultations •Acupuncture, electro acupuncture and cupping •Fertility acupuncture •Blood work & laboratory testing
Yours in good health, Dr. Atousa Faraz BSc(Hon), ND
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HONOURS
SPIN INSTRUCTOR
YOGI - HATHA, VINYASA, PREENATAL
REIKI PRACTITIONER - LEVEL THREE
TRAUMA INFORMED HEALING & MEDITATION
BRITTANY KEEFE
ERICH H.
MEG FAYE
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
DEEP TISSUE & CUPPING
HOT STONE THERAPY
FACIAL STRETCHING
PERSONAL TRAINER & COACH
Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Osteopath Student
Brittany has always been passionate by health and wellness , dedicating her career to helping clients feel their best ! She graduated from Georgian College’s Massage therapy program in 2012 and is a proud member of the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario (CMTO) and the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO).
With experience in multidisciplinary clinics, Brittany thrives in diverse therapeutic environments and is excited to offer the Elmvale and Surrounding Area the services of massage therapy and cupping.
She specializes in deep tissue massage and cupping therapy, and has additional training in Hotstone therapy and Fascial stretching therapy. Brittany is passionate about working with prenatal clients, drawing from her experience as a former labour doula before starting her own family.
Beyond her work, Brittany is a proud wife and Mom of four and loves spending time outdoors with her dog, Jasper - whether hiking or relaxing at the beach in Tiny.
Brittany is excited to welcome new clients! With her warm and compassionate approach, she ensures you feel comfortable and confident while providing exceptional care.
With 18+ years of experience in the emergency services world, an avid athlete, intertwined with her intuitive gifts and passionate holistic approach to health, Marley offers a seamless approach to treating the body, mind and soul. Marley landed in Elmvale by chance in 2021 with her little family and has been along for the ride with the Motivationz Fitness Family since it opened it's doors in January 2022.
You can find her on the fitness side with her killer beats, fast feet and curly doo on the spin bike as one of our elite instructors; Contrarily, intentionally slowing down with mindful movement as she leads you through her intuitively designed Hatha Flow Yoga classes. Marley is a multifaceted, dependable instructor who can also be found as a sub throwing around weights and stretching.
Marley’s approach to wellness is carefully curated to each client, combining her natural instincts and healing modalities such as Reiki, Meditation and Trauma Informed mentoring. Each session holds space for the client to safely begin to navigate their healing journey.
Marley's unique ability to blend compassion, learned and lived experiences make her work deeply transformative, helping individuals break free from outdated patterns, opening the door to embrace compassionate self forgiveness, peace and allow space for possibilities, meaning and connection in their lives.
Namaste.
As a graduate of her Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physical Education degree, with a minor in psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, Meg specialized her degree in infant to youth development and concentrates on athletic performance and injury management. Meg competitively figure-skated for 16 years, continuing from kindergarten to the WLU team.
While at university, Meg has interned with the head athletic therapist for the women’s rugby team for two years, and with the varsity strength and conditioning coach for one year. At the WLU gym, she worked with men's and women’s rugby, men’s hockey, cheerleading, and the track team. Here she learned how to design and lead workout programs for elite athletes and how to help with athletic therapy taping, high-stress situations on and off the field (from broken femurs to dislocated fingers), and rehabilitation of injuries. She continues to dance at university and is an off ice coach for adult and youth figure skaters.
Meg is a Certified Pilates Instructor and she is well on her way to completing her Certified Personal Trainer qualification through CSEP.
If you have any questions, Meg would love to chat with you at the gym. You can find her instructing or as a student in various classes!
Health and fitness has always been a huge passion of mine! From a teenager in gym class lifting weights all the wrong ways and with my fair share of injuries I have learned first hand what works and what doesn’t. As the years went on I needed to stay fit while I pursed another hobby of mine in refereeing semi pro hockey. As an adult I have nearly 20 years working full time in 2 fast paced and stressful emergency service careers. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and incorporating meaningful workouts has always helped me through stressful events. Although my Personal Training certification is relatively new to me, what isn’t new is my ability to teach, train and encourage you to be the best you can be. Safety, proper form and a good foundation are essential to my style of training and to keep you safe so you can reach your goals! The hardest part about my workouts, is “tomorrow is too easy.” Go and get it today, not tomorrow! And remember if it hurts so good, then we’re on the right path!
Erich
NICKY YATES
JENN FAIRBARN
ALEC S.
Yoga + Pilates Instructor
Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physical Education
PERSONAL TRAINER & COACH
Masters in Human Anatomy
Research Team
With over 18 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, I specialize in HIIT, strength training, kickboxing, and bootcamps for all ages and fitness levels. My passion for fitness began at a young age as an athlete, competing in various sports, which naturally led me to a career in personal training.
I started my journey by coaching one-on-one clients, both in-person and virtually, and eventually opened my own high-intensity kickboxing facility. While my gym doors have since closed, my commitment to fitness has only grown. I’ve expanded my training to bootcamps, specialty workshops, and now, I’m excited to be part of the incredible team here at Motivationz.
Helping others recognize their potential and transform their lives is what drives me. Whether it’s bringing energy to a class, fine-tuning your form, strengthening your mind-muscle connection, or pushing you to crush your goals, I’m here to support and challenge you every step of the way!
Nicky’s teaching style is slow and steady, weaving yogic philosophy and anatomy into creative sequences. She offers thorough cueing, thoughtful themes, and a welcoming environment where every body and mind is respected.
Yoga became an anchor early in her life. As a former competitive athlete, she was initially drawn to the physicality of practice—the fast-paced, high-heat classes that mirrored her training background. Movement was her entry point.
Over time, chronic injuries shifted her focus. Pilates became foundational in her recovery, and she discovered the deeper layers of practice: mindfulness, pranayama, gentle movement, and restorative work. This evolution taught her that true healing often lies beneath the surface.
Nicky continues to show up as both student and teacher, embracing growth that emerges from turbulence, challenge, and change. She holds space with authenticity, sharing her experience and knowledge to support students in exploring their own boundaries, stories, and needs on the mat.
I have always been incredibly passionate about fitness and the capabilities of the human body. This passion led me to pursuing an undergraduate degree and the University of Guelph with Honours in Biomedical Science and a focus on human kinetics. From there I completed a Masters of Health in Human Health and Nutrition with a focus on human anatomy. Throughout this time I had the opportunity to learn and grow from many individuals specializing in exercise, functional movements and much more.
During and immediately following my Masters I became a sessional lecturer for Functional Anatomy at the University of Guelph Humber and assisted with the University of Guelph’s advanced anatomy program. When I taught functional anatomy the focus was on educating future healthcare professionals to understand and apply the knowledge of the human body to their practice whether that was physiotherapy, personal training, medical school or any other host of specialties. I taught the importance functional movements and how to get the most out of the human body.
TANNER EMERSON
LEANNE HOPKINS
Tanner has a masters degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University and an undergraduate free in sports psychology from Laurentian University. Tanner believes therapy should be a collaborative journey, which is why he works with individuals to create a treatment plan that fits their unique needs and goals using evidence-based practices, including informed aspects of CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Psychological Skills Training in sessions to support clients in reaching those goals.
While Tanner specializes in working with athletes of all ages and levels, Tanner is equally passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life who are facing stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. He provides treatment in a professional, confidential and comfortable environment where you can feel supported and understood.
We invite you to take advantage of a free 15-minute consultation to see if Tanner is a good fit for you. Let him be your partner in growth, whether in life or sport.
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
QUALIFYING
Spin Instructor
Personal Trainer + Group Fitness
KINSEY MOON
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Administration Assistant
Leanne is the friendly face that welcomes clients to the gym and wellness center. As the administrative assistant, she helps keep everything running smoothly—from greeting guests and answering questions to coordinating appointments and supporting both the wellness and fitness teams.
With a genuine passion for creating a positive experience for everyone who walks through the doors, Leanne ensures clients feel comfortable, supported, and valued from the moment they arrive.
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BECKY MANN
ESTHETICIAN
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RMT
Becky Mann is a Registered Nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a Masters of Science in pediatric psychosocial care. She has worked in the field of maternal-infant/child health for over 20 years, specializing in infant feeding, perinatal wellness and early relational health.
Becky is passionate about supporting families to meet their parenting goals, with specific attention to building nurturing and nourishing relationships between parents and their children. Becky’s services are billable to some benefit companies.
REGISTER NURSE
INTERNATIONALLY BOARD CERTIFIED
LACTATION CONSULTANT
