Stronger, Healthier, and Fitter—For Life at CrossFit Aurora Central

At CrossFit Aurora Central, we believe fitness should be challenging, rewarding, and accessible to everyone. Our mission is to provide expert coaching, structured training programs, and a supportive community where members can build strength, gain confidence, and improve their overall health. We specialize in small-group training and personal coaching, ensuring every workout is tailored to individual abilities and goals. Whether you’re a busy professional, an active parent, or new to fitness, we help you train smarter and achieve results that last.

Expert Coaches, Dedicated to Your Success

Our coaching team at CrossFit Aurora Central is made up of highly skilled, experienced professionals who are passionate about helping members succeed. With certifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 3 CrossFit, kinesiology degrees, and years of hands-on coaching experience, our staff is here to guide, motivate, and support you through every step of your fitness journey. More than just trainers, our coaches create a welcoming, fun, and empowering environment, ensuring you always feel challenged but never overwhelmed.

MANAGEMENT

Ryan Abush

Owner

Michelle Fallis

Owner

Pam Fallis

General Manager

Shelby Sedore

Program & Customer Experience Manager

Kiersten Wollenzien

Social Media Director

Skyller Danis

Coach

Rob Quilty

Coach

Chriselle Bruwer

Coach

Andrea Kearns

Coach

Jenny Russell

Coach

Crystal Bradbury

Coach

Jadzia Truszkowski

Coach

Sean Fazackerley

Coach

Nikki Matarazzo

Coach

Michelle Waddington

Coach

Claire Colangelo

Coach

Hilary Greavette

Coach

Bethany Kuboniwa

Coach

Vera Da Silva

Coach

Barak Elihis

Coach

Sanaz Aghaei

Coach

Kyle Smith

Coach

Yazdan Sabghi

Coach

Jen Bladon

Physiotherapist

BSc. PT, FCAMPT, CIDN

Completed her Physiotherapy degree from the University of Toronto in 1998. Advanced qualifications include a Diploma in Manipulative Therapy, (FCAMPT), 300hr Yoga Teacher training, TRX certification, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, as well as Precision Nutrition 1. These areas of study allow Jen to provide comprehensive care, from an overall health and fitness perspective. Jen is rostered with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform spinal manipulation, dry needling/acupuncture, and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Specials interests include women’s health through the lifespan (including pre and post natal, menopausal health), child and adolescent prehab and rehab, arthritic conditions, and hypermobility syndromes. Jen also has a special interest in shoulder specific conditions, with experience working in an Advanced Practitioner role with Dr. John Randle, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulders at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

Jen’s approach utilizes the full scope of physiotherapy, while advocating for and helping her patients to access any further medial and health care professionals in our community.

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Vera Willemse

Physiotherapist

BSc. PT, MSc. Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy, completed her Physiotherapy degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Breda (The Netherlands) in 2013, Physiotherapist. Advance qualifications include a Master of Science in Manual Therapy (SOMT), CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, as well as Dry Needling of the extremities and the spine. Vera is rostered with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform spinal manipulation and dry needling/acupuncture.

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Emily Carr

Chiropractor & Coach

Dr. Emily Carr’s primary goal is to help her patents get back to moving and stay moving.
She completed her undergrad with Honours in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Emily aims to help her patients achieve their goals by managing pain, building self-efficacy, and fostering resilience. Dr. Carr isn’t only an expert in spinal health but is knowledgeable when it comes to all joints and muscles in the body! She incorporates a variety of manual therapy techniques into her treatment plans, such as manipulations, instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, integrated needling/acupuncture and MRT.

When Emily isn’t treating patients, you’ll find her in a CrossFit class, running by Lake Simcoe or tending to her house plants.

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Jim Reeves

Certified Athletic Therapist
Registered Kinesiologist
Certified Functional Strength Coach
High-Performance Youth Development Coach

Jim Reeves is a highly experienced Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Kinesiologist with over 27 years of clinical and high-performance experience working with athletes and active individuals of all ages. His practice blends hands-on rehabilitation, exercise-based therapy, and movement analysis to help clients recover from injury, manage pain, and return to activity with confidence.

Jim has spent decades working at the intersection of sports injury rehabilitation and performance development, allowing him to assess not only where pain exists, but why it’s happening. His clinical approach focuses on restoring movement quality, joint stability, strength, and tissue tolerance, rather than simply treating symptoms. This makes his care especially effective for clients dealing with persistent injuries, recurring pain, or setbacks that haven’t fully resolved with traditional treatment models.

Throughout his career, Jim has worked extensively in elite sport environments, including the Ontario Hockey League (22 years), Team Canada’s Under-17 National Team (two World Championships), and with professional organizations such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks. He has supported NHL, NCAA, national team, and professional athletes, while also treating everyday clients who want to move, train, and live pain-free.

In the clinic, Jim integrates thorough assessment, functional movement screening, manual therapy, and progressive exercise prescription to guide recovery and prevent re-injury. He brings an evidence-based practice to his work and his experience allows him to confidently bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance—ensuring clients are not only pain-free, but physically prepared to return to work, sport, or daily life.

Jim is passionate about education, empowering clients to understand their bodies, take ownership of their recovery, and build long-term resilience through smarter movement and training.

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Cameron Bray

Registered Massage Therapist

Cameron is a Registered Massage Therapist, having graduated with Honours from Humber College’s accredited Massage Therapy program. Cameron has been a member of the CrossFit community for 5 years, and with this, she is familiar with the needs of the community from a rehabilitative perspective. Cameron practices a wide variety of massage techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue, pre/postnatal massage, PNF stretching, joint mobilizations, and hydrotherapy.

Cameron has her cupping certification in both sliding and static techniques, and is a certified Kinesiology Taping practitioner. Cameron believes in helping patients achieve their treatment goals through manual techniques and ongoing remedial exercise prescriptions. Her primary goal for her patients is to have their physical pain and dysfunction properly addressed and treated so they can be back to feeling 100%.

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Jonathan Wiseman

Physiotherapist

Jon is a Physiotherapist with over five years of experience in orthopaedics. He blends hands-on techniques with targeted exercise programming to help people move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities they love!

He completed his Master of Physical Therapy at Western University after earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University, where he also worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with varsity athletes. Jon brings a diverse background in rehabilitation and sports performance, including two years as a Registered Massage Therapist and personal trainer.

Jon takes a patient-centred approach, integrating each client’s goals, values, and lifestyle into a tailored treatment plan. He works with individuals of all ages and has advanced training in: sports injuries, concussion care, shoulder rehabilitation, and arthritis management.

Outside the clinic, he’s passionate about fitness—he loves lifting, running, and is currently obsessed with squash!

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Dr. Morgan McWatters

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Morgan is a naturopathic doctor with a passion for helping patients optimize their health, performance, and resilience. She completed a BSc in Kinesiology at Western University, followed by her Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. During her clinical internship, Dr. Morgan was selected for the Sports Medicine and Pain Management Focus Shift, where she gained advanced experience supporting athletes and individuals recovering from injury or chronic pain.

Her clinical interests include sports performance and nutrition, stress management, fatigue, hormonal health, and chronic disease prevention. Combining her background in kinesiology and naturopathic medicine, Dr. Morgan takes a personalized, evidence-informed approach to help her patients move, feel, and perform their best.

Some of her favourite tools to use in practice include bloodwork, acupuncture, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, supplements, and herbal medicine.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Morgan is also a CrossFit coach, where she enjoys empowering people to build strength, confidence, and community through movement.

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Julia Chotowetz

Registered Massage Therapist

Julia Chotowetz is a Registered Massage Therapist with over 25 years of experience helping people move better, recover faster, and stay in the game. Her passion for rehab and prehab comes from living an active life herself. Julia has competed in CrossFit competitions, taken on a variety of endurance events, and played competitive hockey for most of her life. She now brings that same commitment and leadership to the rink as a dedicated coach with her daughter’s team. Julia’s treatments are personalized, intuitive, and designed to enhance recovery, movement, and performance. While relaxation is a core strength, her approach goes beyond the table to support your long-term health and mobility goals.

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Dr. Paul Prsala

Chiropractor

Dr. Paul is passionate about optimizing health and performance and helping patients return to activities they enjoy. He believes in evidence-based medicine and treating patients holistically, according to their personal goals and preferences. Dr. Paul is an expert on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and treats a large variety of conditions through chiropractic adjustments, mobilizations and acupuncture.

Dr. Paul has been practicing since 2019 and is a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and is a certified acupuncture provider through the McMaster program.

Prior to becoming a chiropractor Dr. Paul served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 2002-2018 in various roles including teaching Basic Training. He was introduced to CrossFit in 2008 and was a competitive athlete for many years, including participating in the Open and attended Regionals in 2011 with the CrossFit Zone Team.

In his free time, Dr. Paul is happiest doing anything active. He is a new father to a healthy, happy boy named Atlas. He also enjoys spending family time with his loving wife, Laura, and Wheaten Terrier, Harry. He loves spending weekends at the cottage and connecting with the communities of Newmarket and Aurora.

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MEMBER SUPPORT TEAM

Jordyn Leschuitta coach at CrossFit Aurora Central

Jordyn Leschiutta

Member Support Team

Nieve Boyle

Member Support Team

Ava Vila coach at CrossFit Newmark Central

Ava Avila

Member Support Team

A Spacious, Fully Equipped Facility Built for Performance & Community

Our 9,100 sq. ft. facility at CrossFit Aurora Central is built for performance and community. The open-concept layout ensures plenty of space for group classes and individual training, while changing rooms and showers make it easy to fit workouts into a busy schedule. With a focus on functional fitness, strength training, and conditioning, our gym is designed to help you get the most out of every session.

Our Equipment

At CrossFit Aurora Central, we provide top-of-the-line fitness equipment to support a variety of workouts. Our gym is fully equipped with barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, squat racks, rowing machines, air bikes, ski ergs, and more. No matter your fitness level, we have everything you need to train efficiently and safely.

Book Your Free Intro Session Today

Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle with a free intro session at CrossFit Aurora Central in Aurora, ON! Our team will provide a personalized tour of our facilities, introduce you to our services, and help you start your fitness journey. Schedule your session now and experience firsthand how CrossFit Aurora Central can support your goals.

Stronger, Healthier, and Fitter—For Life at CrossFit Aurora Central

Expert Coaches, Dedicated to Your Success

MANAGEMENT

Ryan Abush

Michelle Fallis

Pam Fallis

Shelby Sedore

Kiersten Wollenzien

COACHES

Skyller Danis

Rob Quilty

Chriselle Bruwer

Andrea Kearns

Jenny Russell

Crystal Bradbury

Jadzia Truszkowski

Sean Fazackerley

Nikki Matarazzo

Michelle Waddington

Claire Colangelo

Hilary Greavette

Bethany Kuboniwa

Vera Da Silva

Barak Elihis

Sanaz Aghaei

Kyle Smith

Yazdan Sabghi

CLINICIANS

Jen Bladon

Vera Willemse

Emily Carr

Jim Reeves

Cameron Bray

Jonathan Wiseman

Dr. Morgan McWatters

Julia Chotowetz

Dr. Paul Prsala

MEMBER SUPPORT TEAM

Jordyn Leschiutta

Nieve Boyle

Ava Avila

A Spacious, Fully Equipped Facility Built for Performance & Community

Our Equipment

Book Your Free Intro Session Today