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Meet Our team
Coach FLG
Fatima Lee Garsi - Director/Head Coach
Coach Tai
Tai Salih - Yoga and Pilates Specialist
Shoilee Khan
Creative Editor
Coach Anika
Coach Kim
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Coach Tai
Tai Salih - Yoga and Pilates Specialist
Tai is a 500hr+ CYT trained in hatha, vinyasa, yin, ashtanga, restorative, trauma-sensitive yoga, and post-rehabilitation, pilates, mindfulness, pranayama circuit, and interval training in addition to several workshops, immersions lead by master-level yogis and pilates instructors. Tai came to Canada as a young refugee from Sudan her passion to heal through her traumas lead her to yoga in 2009. She has dedicated herself to growing her yoga practice and sharing what has helped heal her.
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Coach Mombasa
Aaida Mamuji - Boxing and Fitness
I’m a competitive amateur boxer, boxing instructor, and a Professor in Disaster and Emergency Management at York University.
I started boxing at the end of 2010 at Final Round Boxing in Ottawa, and from the moment I first hit the bag, I felt something stir inside me. Witnessing the dedication of all those around me, I instantly discovered that we all have some type of power deep within, and most of us don’t know that it exists.
Boxing has made me feel like a stronger person emotionally and spiritually. I believe that external strength and internal strength go hand in hand, and one augments the other.
I love coaching and sharing my love of boxing with other women. The benefits of sport for self-confidence, self-esteem, discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness are innumerable. And, when we do things for ourselves, we have so much more to give to those around us.
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Shoilee Khan
Creative Editor
I’m a writer, educator, editor, and PhD student in English Literature at York University. I teach English at the School of Communication and Literary Studies at Sheridan College and love helping people explore their creative potential.
While I spend most of my time reading, writing, researching, or teaching, I value the focus, discipline, and emotional benefits of athleticism. I admire women who pursue the rigour of sport with determined focus and have always wanted to embody that drive in my own life.
For me, I find that drive and outlet in the simple act of running. This accessible and beginner-ready sport has provided me with a consistent physical challenge, and is an incredible source of mental and emotional peace. In the most wonderful of ways, it has also fueled my creativity - there’s nothing like a run to help you problem-solve when you’re facing a blank page!
I admire the work of all the women involved in Sister Fit and look forward to continuing my support of its programming through writing and creative development.
Meet Our team
Shoilee Khan
Creative Editor
I’m a writer, educator, editor, and PhD student in English Literature at York University. I teach English at the School of Communication and Literary Studies at Sheridan College and love helping people explore their creative potential.
While I spend most of my time reading, writing, researching, or teaching, I value the focus, discipline, and emotional benefits of athleticism. I admire women who pursue the rigour of sport with determined focus and have always wanted to embody that drive in my own life.
For me, I find that drive and outlet in the simple act of running. This accessible and beginner-ready sport has provided me with a consistent physical challenge, and is an incredible source of mental and emotional peace. In the most wonderful of ways, it has also fueled my creativity - there’s nothing like a run to help you problem-solve when you’re facing a blank page!
I admire the work of all the women involved in Sister Fit and look forward to continuing my support of its programming through writing and creative development.
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TESTIMONIALS
Amazing, helpful coaches (coaches Kim and Fatima are AMAZING) + fun, friendly vibes + a workout that was tough, yet accessible enough for those easing back into exercise, like me! Everyone was sweating and panting, but also laughing. Looking forward to going back for the next class 🙂
The best coaches ever! Love the gym! It’s absolutely worth getting enrolled here coz it’s honestly the best part of my week! 😀
- Nasiha Q.
Just started my fitness journey with Sisterfit and I’m happy to say it was a great decision! Fatima is a very welcoming and supportive teacher who shares her passion and wholistic approach to fitness by creating a positive and safe environment for women from all walks of life to sweat from the soul and achieve their individual fitness goals. My first class with Kim (Strength & Fitness) was fantastic! She was engaging, provided clear and thorough instructions and kept me motivated throughout the whole session. If you’re looking to build strength, develop your physique, build sisterhood and have a great time, then this is definitely the spot to be!
- Amran J.
Such a fun class, free of judgement, great people and you work up such a sweat and burn that you will feel the next day.
- Danielle B.
