OUR TEAM

Carlo Vijandre

Carlo’s life has been active and balanced from an early age.  Over the years he has tried his hand at various sports and activities – badminton, cycling, basketball, tennis and volleyball – always enjoying the active and social elements of these activities and noticing the positive contribution they made in his life.  Carlo has been lucky to have many positive role models to look up to throughout his life who always encourage him to be active and healthy.  With this solid foundation to build on, Carlo has become a successful young adult, establishing a career in the building science field, while maintaining an active lifestyle through regular visits to the gym, volleyball leagues, hiking and walking.  Along with physical activity, food has also been a focus in Carlo’s life starting with his Mom’s delicious home cooking.  The many cooking skills Carlo picked up from his Mom have come in handy helping him to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet.  Carlo has developed the Balance Program as a way to give back and share all the valuable lessons he learned in his youth that have helped him grown into a healthy young adult full of vitality.

Carlo Vijandre,
Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
Wellness Mentor

Kelly Fisher

Growing up, Kelly was lucky to be part of a family that limited the number of hours spent in front of the TV in favour of spending time outdoors gardening, hiking or just playing catch in the yard.  Much time was also spent in the kitchen learning the family baking secrets.  These early years developed positive habits and values that Kelly has maintained, always enjoying trying out a new recipe or time spent outdoors, especially digging in the garden.  These are also activities Kelly enjoys sharing with others.  Over her years completing a degree in Geography at University of Victoria , Kelly spent many sunny days helping seniors in their gardens, as well as working with children to develop school yard gardens.  Kelly has just finished a Masters Degree in Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto and has moved back to Victoria to begin a career in urban planning.  While a new career is a big time commitment Kelly still finds time to bake some homemade bread and other goodies as well as garden in her own soil as well as others.

Kelly Fisher,
Baker and Gardener
Wellness Mentor

Peter's athletic background began at the age of seven playing basketball in his hometown of Prince Rupert .  Since then he has been an avid basketball and volleyball player, throughout his high school and university days, and continuing on through adulthood.  Peter graduated from York University ( Toronto , Ontario ) in June of 2003, with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences.  He worked in an Athletic Rehabilitation Clinic, before returning to BC to begin Personal Training.  In 2005, after 2 years at working at one of Vancouver 's top training facilities, Peter left to start his own Personal Training company, Premier Performance.  His team now consists of three people, and caters to over seventy - five clients in the Greater Vancouver area.  His daily activities consist of teaching and promoting nutrition, healthy living, and an overall active and balanced lifestyle.  This has not only been taught to him through his post - secondary studies, but from an early age passed down from his parents.  He has always been taught that the key successes to life are brought about through a balance in all aspects of life, whether it be sports, nutrition, career, or family.

Peter Provenzano,
Personal Trainer

Ryan Vijandre

The older brother of founder Carlo Vijandre, Ryan has lots experienced working with all ages of children and teenagers.  He has worked in the Recreational Sports field from teaching the Tot sports programs at Surrey Parks and Recreation to coaching young athletes in volleyball and basketball.   He is currently volunteer coaching with the Coquitlam Ducks Volleyball Girls Club with all ages for 9 years and also has been involved with the TEAM BC Elite program for the past two summers.  He is currently employed as the Women’s Volleyball team Head Coach at Douglas College and has been involved with Douglas College for 7 years.  He is also pursuing his teaching degree at University College of the Fraser Valley in hopes of teaching Elementary School after graduation.   He attained a Coaching Diploma at Douglas College and he is a fully certified Level II NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) in indoor and beach volleyball.   

Ryan Vijandre,
Volleyball Coach

Voltaire Reyes

Athletic exposure at a young age led Voltaire to realize the benefits of health and how fitness is an integral part of everyday life. Belonging to a martial arts and swimming program early in his athletic career only opened his eyes to excel in other recreational activities.

Throughout elementary and high school, Voltaire was active in basketball, volleyball, badminton, track and cross - country. Growing up as a shy child, his self - confidence and self - esteem grew and was proven by his leadership as he captained many of his teams, while winning various awards for athlete of the year as well as most inspirational. In his senior year of high school, he assisted his basketball team in winning the 'AA' B.C. Boys Basketball Provincial Championships.

Voltaire attended the University of Victoria , studying Physical Education, while still keeping active in intramural sports as well as hitting the gym. Voltaire feels the individual program should be adjusted accordingly to the specific needs of the client. Whether it be sports - specific strength and conditioning or multi - plane movements that meet the rigorous demands of everyday life.

Voltaire enjoys working with people at all different fitness levels. He has a strong belief that cardiovascular exercises, strength training, coincided by a proper diet, are the important tools in re - sculpting the body, improving metabolism, relieving stress and improving overall health and well - being. Voltaire encourages his clients to set and reach the fitness goals they have set for themselves. To support them in their endeavours and to assist them in making fitness an important and lasting part of their lives.

Voltaire Reyes,
Personal Trainer