About Us

OUR PURPOSE:

• To embrace, inspire, motivate and empower people.
• To create a community that thrives on a value system that promotes acceptance and embraces diversity.
• To create a mutually supportive environment where people feel comfortable and free to be themselves.

WHO WE ARE:

• We are a community without judgement; each individual equal in every aspect.

WE BELIEVE:

• In creating an environment of freedom and acceptance.
• That being ignited from the inside out is where the power to believe in oneself begins.
• That when you take time to celebrate the moment, you discover that the journey is the reward.

WHAT WE DO:

• We operate as a strong collective unit dedicated to our community.
• We ignite excitement and energy and are driven to make people feel alive.
• We connect people with their inner passion.

EIREANN RIGBY
Founder / Director

Eireann’s passion was to create an environment that would lift people’s spirits and empower them to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Her hope was to build a place of excitement and acceptance where every person is celebrated equally and each individual potential could be reached. She was determined to create an atmosphere where people could learn to change habits and live more freely and positively thereby building a supportive community that felt energized, inspired, and uplifted paving the road to lasting change.

This founded a vision of uniting that energy, fun and acceptance, which framed the core belief upon which UFIT was built. Staying committed to her vision was most important. Since UFIT’s onset in 2002, Eireann has continued to work towards fostering the support and growth of its community and gives genuinely and freely to see others succeed.

Eireann currently teaches UFIT classes, manages the company’s locations and plans to expand the business in to the future. She also is devoted to the UFIT Foundation (UFIT CARES) and, together with its many committed volunteers, dreams of reaching out and changing as many lives as possible.

GORD MCNEILLY
Master Trainer & Motivational Leader

Gord has taught over 1,000 fitness classes with euphoric passion and excitement. After receiving his degree in Kinesiology, Gord has followed his passion which is to get people feeling excited about healthy living. Described as a charismatic leader, Gord reaches out to people, makes
them feel relaxed and enables them to release positive emotions. The energy is contagious when Gord is leading the way. You will be guaranteed to feel alive after one of his fitness classes!

Gord is also an accomplished presenter and is UFIT’s keynote motivational speaker. He also engages in team performance training as UFIT’s team conditioning specialist.

RYAN CAIRNS
UFIT Instructor

Ryan is a native of Cornwall, PEI. He graduated from Colonel Grey High School and subsequently earned a Bachelor’s Degree from UPEI. Ryan is currently studying at Holland College in the Sport, Recreation and Leisure Program.

Ryan is full of energy, is always ready to have fun, and is committed to helping people live freely! He has worked very hard to develop his skills as a fitness professional and is one of the top fitness instructors in Canada.

Joining the UFIT Team in 2007, he has helped hundreds enjoy his contagious free spirit approach to life and has proven to be a great leader.

SHAWN MACNUTT
UFIT Facilitator

Shawn is from Charlottetown, PEI and lends his talents to Cavendish Farms during the days. He is the heart of the recently formed UFIT Cares Foundation that supports families at Christmas time as well as the Canadian Cancer Society. Shawn is always in a great mood, ready to try anything, and will lift you up with his natural ability to make you smile.

Since hanging up his hockey skates, Shawn has developed a passion to help others by becoming a UFIT leader in the Charlottetown community. He has put in hundreds of hours practicing and preparing himself for a teaching role with UFIT, however, his most amazing qualities were there long before UFIT got a hold of him.

He has the most unbelievable spirit and incredibly giving soul; you’ll instantly feel supported, comfortable and at ease in his presence. His selfless manor allows one to quickly recognize that his reasons for giving are solely about helping others succeed.

TRISHA MOSSEY
UFIT Instructor

Trisha is long time UFIT participant who managed to lose 40lbs since she started coming in early 2009. With true Island spirit Trish developed a interest in Dance at an early age, and kept up with her training while managing her busy school life. When she discovered UFIT everything clicked and the energy at the classes became one of her favorite hobbies. The UFIT team saw Trisha’s leadership qualities burst as her lifestyle continued to improve. Trisha passed the UFIT training program with flying colors and is ready to share her success story with you and inspire you with her skill, personality and energy. Please help welcome this great young person to the UFIT team.

KRISTA MACNEIL
Instructor

Krista has been a UFIT instructor since 2003, she is a dedicated and enthusiastic instructor who is able to use her athletic ability to motivate any crowd. Krista is a former gymnastic competitor and a gymnastic coach, who is a teacher at Sherwood Elementary school in Charlottetown. Krista has two amazing children and she lives in Cornwall with her husband Trevor. You can find Krista teaching UFIT at Eliott River school.

JOSSIE EHLER
Instructor

Jossie is from Souris and is honored to be UFit’s youngest instructor. She is currently a student at Holland College in the Tourism & Travel management program. After moving to town last fall she discovered UFit, and instantly fell in love. Her older brother introduced her to fitness, and now its her a big part of life. Jossie continues to upgrade her skills through certifications of the NB Fitness Council. Her goals are to reach out and motivate others, ensuring they succeed. She has a very fun-loving and outgoing personality. Her big heart and warmth will guide you through any UFit class!

Trish McNeill
Instructor

Trish is from Charlottetown and is excited to be starting her fitness career as a UFIT instructor. She is currently studying to become a personal fitness trainer through the International Sport and Science Association and has a deep passion for fitness and nutrition. Trish also has a lot of experience with children whether it be in a daycare, kindergarten, coaching or babysitting. She is currently working as a coach in an after-school program. Trish loves to laugh, have fun, and help people enjoy UFIT!

Denise Fleming
Instructor

Denise was born in Charlottetown and grew up in Toronto where she studied dance at a very competitive level throughout Canada and USA. Denise married high school “sweetheart” Bill, and now together with three children, are living in Charlottetown. Denise has an infectious and electrifying spirit and a gracious caring nature that will leave you feeling both energized and supported. Denise expresses being “very excited to have UFIT as part of my life and proud to be a part of this amazing community of UFITTERS”