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. 

John Tsentouros is a CF-L2 Trainer with over 12 years of training under the CrossFit methodology.  A former soccer player & marathon runner, John discovered CrossFit in 2011 & quickly fell in love with all elements of the strength & conditioning program.  "I found that it had the community & comradery I sought in sport & fitness."

 

A former soccer player & marathon runner, John used his new-found knowledge & passion to pursue coaching.

In 2014, John became a full-time Correctional Officer & and worked on the frontline until suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2018.  Devastated by his injury, John spent the next 7 years relentlessly working on his recovery & subsequent PTSD diagnosis.  During this time, John used his fitness background to help fuel his journey of recovery, & has since become a public speaker in the First Responder community.

 

Upon medically retiring from Corrections in 2021, John spent the next 3 years working full time as a part owner of his local CrossFit gym, until returning to the frontline as a Volunteer Firefighter with the city of Kenora  & switching careers by joining the Treaty Three Police Service.

A married father of 2 girls, John also volunteers with Boots on the Ground, a Peer Support Program for First Responders, & also continues to coach CrossFit in his spare time.

 

"I understand the physical & mental toll that being a First Responder can have on an individual.  Being resilient is something I have experience with, & I am eager to help others find their resiliency with RTF."

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!"

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.