Meet the Team
Our team at Dynamix are focused on helping you achieve your fitness goals with a personalized program that fits with busy lifestyles. Whether you want to train in the gym or pool, we’ve got you.
Jess Messias, Pht.
DIRECTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Jess has worked both as a personal trainer and in private practice physiotherapy specializing in the diagnosis and management of sports injuries. As a hybrid athlete, Jess enjoys weight training and running and playing hockey and rugby.
Today, Jess channels his passion for exercise by helping people of all ages and fitness levels to find their inner athletes and commit to living a sustainably healthier life, accomplishing goals they never thought possible.
BSc. in Anatomy & Cell Biology – McGill University.
MSc. in Physiotherapy – La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Member of the Order of Physiotherapists of Québec (OPPQ)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Jacqueline Epifanie
HEAD OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Jacqueline brings more than 20 years of international marketing and communications experience to Dynamix. She is passionate about creating differentiated service offers that truly surpass customer’s expectations.
Jacqueline enjoys running, cycling and paddle boarding, and is a passionate supporter of Manchester United.
BA. (Hons) – Nottingham University, United Kingdom
DipM. and MA. in Marketing – Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Yara Jabre
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
As a physiotherapist, Yara’s focus is on helping clients to understand the lifestyle factors contributing to their pain and providing them with the tools to manage it better to get back to their regular routine. With a passion for strength training, Yara uses a treatment approach incorporating traditional gym exercises to improve her patients’ strength and endurance to reduce their chances of re-injury.
Yara enjoys fitness training, gardening and exploring Montreal’s epic food scene.
BSc. in Rehabilitation Science – McGill University
MSc. (Applied) in Physical Therapy – McGill University
Maria Molano
COACH
Maria is passionate about personal training, with her most recent experience being as a coach at Crossfit Unbounded in Miami, Florida. In her free time, Maria coaches youth volleyball. In 2019, Maria was the Dawson College women’s volleyball MVP. Maria also enjoys Olympic weight-lifting and working with clients to improve their sports performance.
Maria’s personal mission is to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
BSc. in Athletic Therapy (in progress) – Concordia University
Francis Parenteau
COACH
Francis has worked in several gyms in Montreal as a personal coach. Currently, Francis is teaching “Health & Exercise Assessment in General Populations” at Concordia University. As an elite hockey player, Francis played for the Holderness prep school in the United States.
Francis is passionate about developing personalized programs that ensure that his clients achieve their fitness goals.
BSc. in Exercise Science – Concordia University
PhD. in Health & Exercise Science – Concordia University
Natalia Prieto
COACH
Natalia is an accomplished soccer player and plays competitively at AA and AAA levels in Quebec. An all-around athlete, Natalia also plays volleyball and is a certified lifeguard. With soccer always on her mind, Natalia enjoys working with clients to improve their endurance levels so that they can perform in any sport.
Natalia’s passions also include travelling and learning about digital marketing.
BSc. in Athletic Therapy (in progress) – Concordia University
Mahdi Sabour
COACH
Mahdi has worked on strength and conditioning programs with a number of McGill University varsity teams including the triathlon, volleyball, soccer, and swim teams. He is passionate about working with athletes to improve their athletic performance.
Mahdi enjoys creative writing and has had a number of poems published, and loves to travel to new countries.
B.Sc. in Kinesiology – McGill University
Kailee Yersh
COACH & HYDRO FITNESS COACH
Kailee’s love for the gym and hydro fitness developed at a young age when she swam competitively in Montreal. She now combines her passion for the water with a love of CrossFit by coaching our members and teaching Hydro Circuit classes every week.
Outside the gym, Kailee also enjoys spinning and yoga.
BEd. in Physical Health & Education (in progress) – McGill University
Crossfit Level 1 Certification
Andrea Naday
HYDRO FITNESS COACH
Andrea has over 8 years of teaching experience in swimming, diving and lifeguarding.
She loves the outdoors and enjoys playing volleyball, surfing and swimming. As a foodie, she likes trying different cuisine and loves exploring Montreal’s varied restaurant scene.
BSc. in Athletic Therapy – Concordia University
Certified Athletic Therapist, CAT(C)
Nancy Faraj, RD.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Nancy has extensive experience working as a nutritionist in the health and fitness industry. Nancy adopts a holistic approach with her clients that includes a balance of nutrition, hydration, activity, and lifestyle, creating plans that are easy to follow and that deliver real results.
Passionate about exercise and fresh air, Nancy enjoys biking, swimming, and weekends at the cottage. She is also an Ultimate Frisbee player and coach and speaks 5 languages.
BSc. in Dietetics – University of Hawaii
MSc. in Nutrition – University of Hawaii
BA. in Languages – Concordia University
Member of the Order of Professional Dietitians of Québec
