Growing up on the shores of rural Prince Edward Island in a policing family, Deven always knew he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and serve the community he loved. 

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After successfully graduating from the Atlantic Police Academy in 2012, he was hired by a Police Service in Nova Scotia in 2013. 

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On June 12th, 2022, he was involved in a traumatic incident on duty resulting in both physical and psychological injuries. A career in policing was everything he had worked towards and the incident left him feeling a loss of purpose.

 

Through his recovery, he identified a need in the First Responder world for physical fitness specifically designed for each individual client, specific to their job titles and unique needs. 

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This is where Resilience Through Fitness Inc. was born! Starting at his local CrossFit Gym, RTF Inc. has now grown to service clients across Canada with personalized 1-on-1 whole body approached fitness and nutrition coaching. 

Rae-Ann is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and Fitness Instructor from Dryden, Ontario. She has a beautiful daughter and 3 furry friends with her fiance, Ryan.

 

She is a professional bodybuilder for the IFBB Pro League and has competed in bodybuilding since 2018.

 

In 2020, Rae-Ann and her partner built their own private gym in 2020 to support their fitness goals, which grew to host a local powerlifting meet, annually, with two other local athletes.

 

She became a Firefighter for her city department in 2023 and it changed her life. Describing the change as "It fills a part of me that I didn't know was missing. I have a strong sense of community and drive that I love to share!"

 

One last fun fact about Rae-Ann:

"There isn't a burger I'll say no to! It's the perfect food!"

Colby Laflamme brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the fitness coaching arena. As a Lieutenant with the Smoky River Fire Rescue Department, with a decade of service, Colby understands the physical demands and mental resilience required for high-stress environments. This unique perspective informs Colby’s approach to fitness, ensuring clients are prepared for any challenge, whether in daily life or extreme situations.

 

Located on a grain farm in beautiful Northern Alberta, Colby and her husband own and operate the only private helicopter service for search and rescue in Northern Alberta.

This hands-on experience in back country rescue operations further sharpens Colby’s training methods, making them highly effective for those in demanding professions.

 

Certified as a personal trainer and tactical conditioning specialist, by the International Sports Sciences Association, Colby is equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and techniques in fitness training. Colby’s academic background includes a psychology degree from Athabasca University, providing a deep understanding of the mental aspects of training and motivation and allowing her to utilized crucial tools for behaviour change in her clients.

Shawn joins RTF's coaching staff from Ontario, where he currently serves his community as an active duty LEO.

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When he's not on duty, he's training, coaching CrossFit and prepping for International Elite Level Competitions. His wife is his biggest fan and support crew member. 

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With several years of service under his belt, Shawn understands what LEOs are exposed to on a daily basis. The mental and physical stressors endured by the body is immense.

 

This knowledge fuelled his drive over the past three years to organize a community event raising funds and awareness for mental health of first responders. He competes alongside other gym members to perform a hero workout every 2 hours for 12 total hours.

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"Having the ability to focus on my CrossFit training has allowed me to stay mentally alert as well as physically ready when it comes to my LEO career."

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Holding certifications as a Nutritionist, Personal Trainer with specializations in Strength and Conditioning, Shawn brings a wealth of knowledge to RTF.