MJ Shaw

Owner

Soul Fuel Fitness

BACK STORY: MJ has been leading people in movement for 28 years. Previously, MJ was a professional actor and choreographer, founded 2 other small businesses and lead program development, teacher trainings, and retreats across North America. Certifications: Canadian Federation of Coaches, ACE, canfitpro, and AFAA (Group & PT), YTT 500, Pilates Instructor Academy Advanced Mat & Reformer, Pre/Post Natal (ACE), Menopause Fitness Specialist (FEO). MA in Theatre from UofT/Sheridan, Minors in Religion & Politics from UofT. Awards: 2023 Impact Fitness Instructor of the Year; 2018 & 2019 Canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year Finalist; 2012 & 2014 Broadway World Toronto Best Choreography. MJ appears on multiple media outlets and gives Talks on topics that cover fitness and entrepreneurships.WHAT GIVES YOU SOUL: "Empowering people through movement. I believe your pain can be converted to compassion by positively empowering yourself and others. This has largely been my life’s work through mentorship and collaboration in this business and in the arts. My son Samuel and husband Dan are the love that fuel my soul."WHAT’S YOUR FUEL: "Moving bodies to music! I’ll gladly honky tonk to bad country, head bang to trashy 80s rock, twerk to hip-hop, twinkle my toes to Tchaikovsky… Dance is my easiest access to joy. I’m also fuelled by great story telling in all forms, be it book, film, play or someone telling me theirs."