Curtis Operations Team
Charles Curtis, BPE
President and Owner Charles Curtis is the founder and President of Curtis Personalized Health Management Ltd. Charles has brought his passion for fitness, health, wellness and high service standards through many facets of business and the community and has redefined the new age of personal and workplace health and wellness. Charles is responsible for major client account issues, as well as supporting the site fitness centre Manager and team. He works directly with the manager to develop budgets, approve staffing increases, assist in recruitment and staffing contracts, business development and new program directions. Charles also oversees the Curtis Operations Committee to ensure new programming, creative ideas, systems, staff performance, and client service excellence is maintained. In addition, Charles has developed an active rehabilitation joint venture company that started up 4 active rehabilitation clinics, and he is involved in a joint venture to operate 12 Weeks to Weight Loss and Wellness, a behavioural change service. He has also co-authored three workbooks on goal setting and behavioural change, and is a ski, track, and swimming guide for the BC and Canadian disabled team.
Tim Hawke, BA
Operations Manager A fitness industry veteran, Tim has been a fitness club manager, program director, personal trainer and group exercise instructor for both private and not-for-profit facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg for the last 26 years. For the past 17 years, Tim has worked as a workplace wellness coordinator, personal trainer and group class instructor for Curtis and is now the Curtis Health Operations Manager. Tim’s extensive experience, coupled with his education (Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Kinetics and Applied Health) makes him one of the most knowledgeable and skilled fitness professionals in the industry today.
Chloe Dion
Tenant Site Support and People Development Manager Chloe Dion holds a Human Resource Management certificate from BCIT, and has been a member of the BC Human Resources Management Association since 2009. Curtis Health is Chloe’s first job in the fitness industry; however, she brings a wide range of HR experience in various industries, such as facilities management, hospitality and customer service, retail and IT. She appreciates and enjoys being apart of Curtis Health and being able to offer her experience and knowledge within HR to the team and contribute to the overall operations of the company. Outside of Curtis Health, Chloe is co-owner and manager of a landscaping business.
Jeannette Wolfe
Site & Site Support Manager Jeannette Wolfe is certified as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. Jeannette is an engaging and inclusive instructor, building community within the classes and sites that she leads. She has a passion for connecting with people and building relationships of camaraderie, support, and motivation. Jeannette has been a part of the Curtis Health team since 2018 and is an integral part of the Operations Team and Management Team.
Caroline Collins
Program Manager Caroline Collins has been a Personal Trainer for Curtis Health since 2009. Over the years she’s also been in the role of group fitness and yoga instructor, as well as corporate fitness facility manager. Caroline’s approach to health and fitness is holistic and reflective of her diverse experience. Her fitness niches include sport specific training, indoor cycling, HIIT, and anything that is fun and challenging. Her background in mindfulness, meditation and stress management are the foundation of her mind-body specialties, and are integrated into everything she does as a health and wellness professional.
Lina Emesayel
Site Lead and Fitness Instructor Lina began her fitness journey in 2018 when she became certified as a personal trainer with BCRPA. She has since become certified as a group fitness instructor and is also pursuing a certification with yoga. Lina strives to create the best customer experience for her members at First West Credit Union and is both creative and thorough in the programming and services that are offered to members.
Stephen Murray
Fitness Tester and Fitness Coordinator Stephen joined the Curtis Health team in 2022 when he moved to Vancouver from Dublin, Ireland. After completing both his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Health and Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology, Stephen was working in customer service. Since joining Curtis Health, Stephen has been working as a Fitness Coordinator and a Fitness Tester. As a Fitness Tester, Stephen enjoys using data to improve performance and overall wellness.
Jason Chau
Site Leader and Fitness Tester Jason Chau has been a valued member of the Curtis Health team since joining in 2021. He began with the company as a Fitness Coordinator at one of our downtown locations and has since advanced within the company to take on roles of Site Lead and Fitness Tester. Jason has a background in health science and kinesiology, having graduated from UBC with his Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2022. Outside of work, Jason enjoys playing badminton.
Jennica Fulton
Fitness Coordinator and Instructor Jennica is an engaging and effective group fitness instructor who enjoys building relationships with class participants as well as fitness centre members. Before joining Curtis Health, Jennica had been working as an independent Health Coach, drawing from her previous experience in fitness centre management and personal training. Jennica has been trained in several modalities of fitness and is certified in yoga, nutrition, Zumba, personal training, and Group Fitness. Jennica joined Curtis Health in 2022 and has enjoyed putting together fitness centre challenges for members in a variety of themes to promote engagement and community.