About Us

​Andrea grew up playing a variety of sports, and always enjoyed training in a team environment.  She coached young Provincial and National level competitive swimmers in her early career before being introduced to the CrossFit methodology in 2010. She loves the results that come with this type of individualized training within a group environment .  In 2015, she moved back to her hometown, and started Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning. She wanted to share her passion with the community. Coaching an athlete to get their first pull up, or learn how to safely use a barbell, has been very rewarding.  The best reward, however, has been found in the welcoming gym community she helped create.

Standard First Aid/CPR Instructor

CrossFit Level 1 and 2 

NCCP Level 2 Swim

CrossFit Weightlifting 

  “I grew up a competitive gymnast off and on for most of my childhood. Once I got to high school I needed a change and turned to rep soccer and the weight room at my school!

At that moment, I knew one thing is for sure; I’m  happiest when I’m covered in sweat and out of breath. 

After high school, I went directly to school to become a Physiotherapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant. After what felt like a lifetime, I graduated and my passed national oral clinical exam gaining my title. Unfortunately, I found a passion elsewhere during the summer breaks as a heavy equipment operator which I’m currently pursuing. School taught me a great deal of knowledge and understanding on how the muscles in our body work together and how to provide treatment to restore/maintain to make the most of our lives. Many of my clinical placements were in sports rehab clinics, which goes hand in hand with CrossFit, because in order to be successful at this sport all range of motion needs to be pain free. 

I’ve been known to take things to the extreme, especially when it comes to fitness. I want to recreate that feeling that I feel every time I lift a weight or workout for as many people as I can! 

This is why I started CrossFit. 

Being “average”, doesn’t cut it for me. Why should it cut it for you?”

CrossFit Level 1 and 2  

Scaling Certificate

Spot the Flaw Certificate

Lesson Planning Certificate

Clerissa joined the coaching staff at Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning after taking her CrossFit Level 1 course in 2017, and has been honing her coaching skills every since.

Clerissa enjoys helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their true potential by providing quality coaching that is customized for each individual's current fitness level.

CrossFit Level 1 and 2 

CrossFit Weightlifting  

 Tammy grew up involved in team sports, such as ringette, hockey, basketball and baseball.  As a Paramedic shift worker with a shift working husband and 2 daughters, team sports became harder to fit into her schedule.  She eventually switched to yoga, running, and individual sports.  She has competed in half marathons, Tough Mudders, triathlons and a few trail-running races.   Training on her own was hard, unless an event was fast-approaching, and she missed the fun and competitive push of training with other people. In March of 2018, Tammy discovered Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning, and has been training 4-5 times per week at the gym.  She loves the comradery of working out alongside the other members, and decided to give coaching a try once she took her CrossFit Level 1 in August of 2018.  Tammy is excited to improve the quality of life for the BSC members through strength and functional movement training.  She believes that it is never too late to learn new skills, improve your strength, meet new friends, and gain new confidence in your abilities.

CrossFit Level 1 

CrossFit Weightlifting