Rahmi is an accomplished Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Master Yoga Teacher Trainer with a deep passion for empowering others through movement, education, and wellness. She is a Master ProTrainer with CanfitPRO, where she not only teaches but also certifies future fitness professionals across multiple specialties. Her commitment to high-quality instruction and lifelong learning is reflected in every class, training, and workshop she leads.
Rahmi is also a Training Partner for the Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, and Rescue 7, offering certification courses in First Aid, CPR, Basic Life Support, and Psychological First Aid.
In addition to her work as a trainer and educator, Rahmi proudly owns and operates her own yoga school, where she certifies instructors in 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as Meditation Teacher Training. She also offers specialized certifications in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Strength, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, and Children’s Yoga.
Professional Accomplishments
Rahmi’s dedication to excellence has earned her significant recognition in the Canadian fitness industry:
- Twice nominated for Personal Trainer of the Year by Impact Magazine (2025 & 2026)
- Nominated and awarded Group Fitness Instructor of the Year by Impact Magazine, with a published feature
- Honoured as one of Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers – Class of 2025
What makes these nominations particularly meaningful is that Impact Magazine nominations come directly from peers and clients who value and trust Rahmi’s work, professionalism, and impact.
Rahmi has also presented at YMCA conferences, Rec Day, Lifesaving Society workshops, and other industry events over the past five years. Her workshops span Yoga, TRX, BOSU, Aqua Fitness, Barre, Cycling, General Fitness, Wellness, and Health & Safety.
Professional Roles & Certifications
CanfitPRO – Master Trainer
Rahmi holds multiple CanfitPRO certifications, including:
- Personal Trainer Specialist
- Group Fitness Instructor Specialist
- Fascia and Movement Assessment Certification
As a CanfitPRO Master Trainer, she runs monthly certification programs to train and certify future Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, and other professionals seeking to advance their careers.
Canfitpro Certifications
- Active Aging
- Personal Training Specialist
- Fitness Instructor
- Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach
- Fascia and Mouvement Assessment
YMCA Certifications
- Aquafit
- Choreography
- Strength
- Cycling
Fitness Alberta Certifications
- Older Adults
- Aquafit
- Cycling
- Strength & Conditioning
- Mind & Body
Mossa Certified Instructor & Affiliate
- Group Power
- Group Core
- Group Fight
- Group Blast
Yoga School & Teacher Training
As a Master Yoga Teacher Trainer, Rahmi owns a registered yoga school fully dedicated to the development and certification of new instructors.
She offers:
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
- 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
- 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
- Meditation Teacher Training
Plus specialty certifications in:
- Yin Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga for Strength
- Prenatal Yoga
- Postnatal Yoga
- Yoga for Children
Other Fitness Offerings
Rahmi teaches a wide range of fitness and wellness modalities, including:
- Cycling / Spin (Keiser, Spin by Color, Technogym)
- Aqua Fitness (Deep Water, Shallow Water, Tethered)
- Zumba and Strong Nation
- Strength & Conditioning
- TRX
- Barre
- Nordic Pole Walking
- Yoga (Yin, Power, Vinyasa, Chair, Restorative, and more)
- Meditation (Mindfulness, Walking Meditation, Mantra, etc.)
- Mind & Body classes
Her classes are inclusive, adaptable, and designed to meet participants at every level of ability and experience.
Professional Experience
Rahmi has worked—and continues to work—with a wide variety of gyms, fitness centres, and recreation facilities, including:
- YMCA
- Gold’s Gym
- World Gym
- Genesis Airdrie
- Spray Lake Sawmills Cochrane
- City of Calgary recreation facilities
- The Winter Club
Her diverse experience allows her to bring a unique, well-rounded, and highly informed perspective to all her teaching.
Education
Rahmi holds:
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Logistics and Supply Chain
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and Human Resources
Languages
Rahmi is fully fluent in both French and English, and she frequently teaches in French to support participant needs.
Interests
When she’s not leading classes or training new instructors, Rahmi enjoys spending time with her husband Michael, along with family and friends. She loves cooking and sharing new recipes, swimming, hiking, and watching horror movies. Her favourite season is summer, her favourite holiday is Christmas, and Halloween is her yearly excuse to enjoy every new horror movie release.