The Nova Team

Zack is Clinical Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist. With more than a decade's worth of training experience, Zack knows what it takes to make you the best version of yourself!

Growing up he was an elite level athlete in both baseball and basketball. His work ethic and desire to excel got him a full scholarship to play baseball and basketball in Virginia. After graduating with a Degree in Health and Physical Education, Zack moved back to Canada and did a post graduate degree in Exercise Science for Health and Performance. 

Through his own development Zack developed a passion to help others achieve their goals and to learn as much as possible about the human body. He is the operating manager for Nova Health Club in Oakville, Ontario. Whether you want to become a better athlete, lose weight or gain muscle Zack's extensive knowledge of the human body and behavior will help you achieve the results you want to achieve! 

 MEREDITH FOLEY

Meredith was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, and from an early age, knew that she felt most engaged and happy competing at sports, teaching, and leading others.  She continues to be fulfilled by helping others achieve their best.

After spending nearly two decades wearing a suit and climbing up the corporate ladder, Meredith has returned to her passions, put on the yoga pants, and taken up her dream career in the health and fitness industry. She’s never looked back, and has loved every second since. 

Meredith is a qualified Personal Trainer and certified Precision Nutrition Coach, and holds a Bachelor of Physical Health & Education, with Honours, from the University of Toronto. She is in the business of transforming lives.

In her spare time, you’ll find Meredith with her daughter, who just so happens to be her favourite person in the world. Meredith enjoys a summertime dip in the Credit River, long runs, Tupperware, lifting heavy things, and most importantly, laughing :)

HEATHER LAYTON

Heather has been a personal trainer, nutrition and accountability coach for over 20 years. She joined Nova Health Club to help spearhead the Women’s Transformation program. 

Her goal is simple - to help people make their exercise and health routine be as easy as lunch – it’s just something you do that you look forward to. 

At a young age Heather had heart surgery. She’ll tell you that having her heart stopped scared her into wondering if she would come out of the surgery. Waking up, realizing she was okay, made her focus on doing everything she could to protect her health in a reasonable and sustainable way. Heather is just as passionate about having fun with food, cocktails, travel and nature, as she is about healthy eating and workouts. 

One of Heather’s greatest strengths is helping people develop the skill of self-control around food – a skill she had to develop herself to work through stressful times in order to reach and maintain fitness goals.   

Heather is passionate about helping people get off the couch and live the life they really want to be living. She helps them get the energy they need to do the things that are important to them, whether it’s for hobbies when they get home from work, hiking with their partner, or keeping up with kids or grandkids – people don’t want to be left out, they want to feel alive and have fun!

MATTHEW NADLER

Matthew grew up playing golf and hockey. The love of sport naturally turned his interest towards health and fitness ultimately taking him to study Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa where he earned an Honors degrees within the field. During his studies in Ottawa he began working with a wide range of athletes including golf, hockey, cricket, football, ultimate frisbee and tennis players. When asked about sport and fitness he says:

Matthew has been practicing as a personal training coach since 2020 and has recently committed to expanding his knowledge by studying further at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where he plans to earn a Master of Practice in Osteopathic Manipulative Science.

He loves applying his knowledge in real life by working with clients that he trains and he is confident in being able to help them achieve their sport, health and fitness goals. Matthew Is a natural born leader who believes in being a positive mentor to others by continuing to live an active life dedicated to health, fitness and of course playing any and all sports.

TYLER HANN

Tyler originally had aspirations to become a lawyer having studied at the University of Toronto, however upon finishing up his degree he discovered a passion for fitness and health. Tyler would then go on to study kinesiology and health promotion at Sheridan College where he would develop a love for coaching and training. 

At his college, Tyler was a part of a strength and conditioning internship which helped him develop his training skills. Here, he had the opportunity to train varsity baseball, volleyball and rugby athletes. As well, Tyler provided personal training to several parasport athletes, some of which compete at the national and international levels. 

Growing up Tyler loved sports, but did not get to experience it at a competitive level. After years of training in the gym, Tyler would finally get a taste of competition with him becoming a powerlifting athlete. At his college, Tyler founded, operated, and coached the Sheridan powerlifting team to collegiate level powerlifting competitions twice, while also participating himself. 

Aside from powerlifting, Tyler also enjoys playing pickleball and other fitness activities with his fiancée. Tyler loves heavy lifting, cooking, reading, and learning new things, especially about history and geography.