Hey there! I'm Tracee Godreau, and my journey with Journey Fitness Studio has been nothing short of amazing. It all began in 2017, when I stepped through these doors and found a place that ignited my passion for fitness. From being a once-a-week member to now teaching exhilarating dance fitness and high fitness classes, my transformation has been incredible. Recently, I also achieved my certification in fitboots, adding another layer to my love for fitness and teaching.
When I'm not in class, guiding and sweating it out with our fantastic members, I'm fully engaged in my full-time job. Beyond that, I cherish spending quality time with my beloved family, friends, and my adorable cat.
Being a part of this community and witnessing the positive changes in our members is an uplifting experience. Seeing them leave our classes, smiling and sweaty, filled with energy and enthusiasm, makes my heart happy. Join me at Journey Fitness Studio. Let's sweat, smile, and celebrate our love for fitness together! Can't wait to meet you all in class!
Hey, it's Megan!
I'm a busy Mama, military partner, full time office employee, and someone who completely and unexpectedly fell in love with fitness. Now I get to help others do the same, and it fills my heart every single day.
I teach strength, barre, rebound, and my all time favourite classes are dance inspired fitness. If the music is loud and the energy is high, I am in my element. I will be singing, smiling, and bringing the silliness, and all I ask in return is dedication until the very end. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
I love welcoming new members, especially anyone who never thought fitness could be enjoyable or felt like fitness spaces were not made for them. I used to feel that way too, until movement became joyful, empowering, and FUN! Watching people fall in love with fitness just like I did is the best part of what I do.
At Journey Fitness Studio, you are more than a number or a before and after photo. You are on a journey, and we are honoured to be part of every twist and turn. Come ready to move, laugh, and surprise yourself. I will be your loudest cheerleader every step of the way.
Hi! My name is Jenny! I'm excited to introduce myself as one of the newest members of the Journey Fitness team! Behind the scenes, I'll be helping with marketing and scheduling, but you'll also see me in the studio: taking classes, making delicious shakes, and helping to keep our space clean and welcoming.
I joined Journey Fitness Studio in July 2023, and staying active has always been a big part of my life. I've found that group classes keep me motivated and accountable, and the support from others has been invaluable in reaching my goals. Now, I'm excited to pay it forward by encouraging others on their fitness journeys, all while making it fun!
From the moment I walked into Journey Fitness, I felt at home. Jamie and the incredible instructors have been so supportive, especially when it comes to modifying workouts for injuries or personal needs. The welcoming atmosphere here truly shows that fitness can be for everyone.
Journey Fitness Studio is more than just a gym. It's a community that feels like family. I'd love to see you in the studio, come join us!
1What made you say, “I’m ready to join Journey,” and take that first step?
Honestly, I’m not even sure that I would have ever called myself “ready”. I had been following Journey Fitness on social media for quite a while and had a friend who had joined and was doing the JUMPS classes. After overthinking it about a million times, I finally convinced myself to just sign up for a class! And although the thought of walking into a place where I didn’t know anyone—and didn’t know what to expect—was extremely intimidating, I’m SO happy that I stepped out of my comfort zone.
From the very first class, I felt welcomed. Journey is just one of those places where you instantly feel like you belong. There’s no judgment, no expectations that you have to be a certain size or fitness level—you can just show up as you are.
Five years ago this month, I walked through the doors of Journey Fitness Studio for the first time. If you had told me then that I’d still be a member showing up consistently five years later I probably would have laughed. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I just never saw myself as someone who would actually stick with it.
2Since joining Journey, what’s changed for you—not just on the outside, but in the way you feel, think, and show up every day?
So much more than my physical health has changed. Journey has completely changed my relationship with fitness and with myself. I used to think of exercise as a chore and something I had to do. Now it’s something I can say I genuinely look forward to.
I’m stronger physically, but more importantly, I’m stronger mentally. I’ve learned that I’m capable of so much more than I thought I was. I show up for myself even on the days when I don’t feel like it, and that confidence has carried over into so many other areas of my life.
Journey has also given me a community. It’s become my happy place, and the people there feel like family. The instructors and the members are a HUGE part of why I keep showing up.
3Was there a moment when you realized, “Wait… I’m actually doing this. I’m on the right path”? What happened?
I don’t think there was a single moment. It was more of a gradual realization for the most part. Actually, maybe the real turning point was when I finally figured out how to coordinate myself on those damn boots. It took me a LONG time to get the hang of them, but I do remember when it finally clicked! And I guess that’s when it really hit me—I was doing things I never thought I could, and I was actually having fun doing them. The person who walked through the door on that first day had become someone who couldn’t imagine not being there! I kept showing up, I kept getting stronger and somewhere along the way, Journey stopped being something I was trying to “stick with” and became part of my everyday life.
4How has Journey helped you see yourself differently and believe in what you’re capable of?
Journey has made me realize that I’m capable of so much more than I give myself credit for. I used to be quick to tell myself, “I can’t do that,” especially if something felt unfamiliar or difficult. Now I’m much more likely to think, “Okay… let’s see if I can.”
I’ve learned that I don’t have to be good at something right away to belong there. I can be the person who struggles, gets confused, misses a step, and keeps going anyway. I trust myself more, I’m more willing to try new things, and I don’t automatically assume that something is out of my reach.
5If someone is thinking about joining Journey but feels unsure or nervous, what would you want them to know?
Just walk through the door. Seriously.
I know how scary and intimidating it can be to walk into a new fitness environment. I worried (way too much) about people judging my body, my size, my fitness level… I worried that I wouldn’t be able to keep up. And honestly, there were plenty of times I felt like I had no idea what I was doing.
It took me a while to find my confidence. But I kept showing up. I stopped worrying so much about what other people thought and started paying attention to how I felt. You might be surprised at how quickly you realize that no one is there to judge. Everyone is there to support, encourage and cheer you on!
Looking back, I think that’s one of the biggest things Journey has taught me: you don’t have to feel ready or confident to start. Just show up!
I almost let my fears stop me from walking through those doors five years ago. Now, walking into Journey feels like walking into home. And I honestly can’t imagine my life without it.
1What made you say, “I’m ready to join Journey,” and take that first step?
I think I reached a point where I realized I needed something for myself. I had spent so much of my life being a mom, a wife, and an employee that I had started to lose sight of who I was outside of those roles. I was in a really dark and difficult place mentally, and I knew I needed to make a change.
Taking that first step wasn’t easy. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what I was walking into or whether I would stick with it. But I decided to give myself a chance and walk through the doors of Journey. I’m so glad I did.
2Since joining Journey, what’s changed for you—not just on the outside, but in the way you feel, think, and show up every day?
So much has changed, and honestly, the biggest changes have nothing to do with what I see in the mirror.
Journey has given me a place where I can show up for myself. I feel stronger, more confident, and more capable, but I’ve also noticed a huge difference in how I handle the hard days. I still have days when I don’t feel motivated. I still get sore muscles, and some workouts are really hard. But I keep going.
That’s probably the biggest change in me—I don’t give up on myself as easily anymore. Journey has become something I genuinely look forward to, not something I feel like I have to do. It’s become part of my life and a really important part of taking care of myself mentally as well as physically.
3Was there a moment when you realized, “Wait… I’m actually doing this. I’m on the right path”? What happened?
I don’t think there was one single moment. It was more of a gradual realization.
There were days when I didn’t want to go, when life felt heavy, or when I questioned whether I was really making a difference. But I kept showing up anyway. Eventually, I realized that I wasn’t just someone who had joined a gym—I was someone who was actually committed to myself.
I think the biggest “wait… I’m actually doing this” moment was realizing that going to Journey had become something I looked forward to. I wasn’t going because I felt like I should. I was going because I wanted to be there. That’s when I knew something had really changed.
4How has Journey helped you see yourself differently and believe in what you’re capable of?
Before Journey, I think I had forgotten that I was my own person. I knew myself as a mom, a wife, and an employee, but I had lost touch with the person underneath all of those roles.
Journey has helped me rediscover her.
I’ve learned that I’m capable of more than I give myself credit for. I can do hard things. I can have a bad day and still show up. I can be uncomfortable, be challenged, and keep going.
And maybe most importantly, I’ve learned that taking care of myself isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. Journey has given me a part of my identity that belongs completely to me, and that’s something I’ll always be grateful for.
5If someone is thinking about joining Journey but feels unsure or nervous, what would you want them to know?
I would tell them to not overthink it, to just take the first step. You don’t have to be fit, confident, motivated, or know what you’re doing before you walk through the door.
I was nervous too. And I certainly didn’t have everything figured out when I started.
What makes Journey different for me is that I never felt like I had to be perfect. I just had to keep showing up. The people here became a huge part of that. I’ve made some incredible friendships—people I now see regularly outside of Journey—and that sense of community makes a huge difference.
You will have hard days. You will be sore. There will be workouts that make you question your life choices! But keep going. Because Journey isn’t just about getting stronger physically. For me, it has been about getting stronger mentally, finding myself again, and realizing that I’m worth showing up for.
1What made you say, “I’m ready to join Journey,” and take that first step?
I had recently come out of a life situation and background where I’d been suppressing who I was. I had made some decisions that were opening my world to find myself and some new adventures. On a whim, I was at the Sussex Balloon Festival and came across a couple of gals with Jump boots on. I thought that sounded like an adventure that I’d like to try. That same week I called Jamie to try a Jumps class. I was excited! It was a means of self-care but also expressing freedom and new life.
2Since joining Journey, what’s changed for you—not just on the outside, but in the way you feel, think, and show up every day?
Since joining Journey I’ve discovered that the movement, sweating, and challenges presented in each class are excellent for my physical, mental, and emotional health. I have improved my stamina.
It took quite a while to achieve my goal of being able to keep up and move in sync with the others in Jumps class, but when I did… well! I was so pleased with myself! I had wanted to quit but Jamie wouldn’t let me. I’m so glad I didn’t! The confidence I gained was so important for me. Over and over I’ve reminded myself, “I can do this!” Inside and outside of the studio.
3Was there a moment when you realized, “Wait… I’m actually doing this. I’m on the right path”? What happened?
That’s when I knew that Journey wasn’t just a place to exercise but a place to belong, a place of personal internal growth and encouragement. Then I wanted to pass the gift on by cheering on others to strive to press on beyond what they thought they were capable of. Don’t limit yourself… see what you can do!
4How has Journey helped you see yourself differently and believe in what you’re capable of?
It took me much longer than most to catch on and be able to keep in sync with others in the Jump classes. Sometimes, I really wanted to just give up in frustration! But, Jamie wouldn’t let me. She’d quietly remind me how far I’d come and I’d lose out in getting even better if I chose to leave.
In the other classes that I attended, I was quite competitive. I wanted to prove to myself that I was capable of doing hard things. That stubbornness and determination kept me coming back to classes each week. The ROI was that I had the confidence and strength to purchase land, clear it, dig up gardens, and build a place of my own to live independently.
5If someone is thinking about joining Journey but feels unsure or nervous, what would you want them to know?
If someone was thinking of joining Journey but were hesitant for one reason or another, I’d want to enthusiastically convey to them that it would be hard work but done in an enjoyable way. Journey isn’t just a location, it’s a community of individuals coming together to move, laugh, connect, and actually have fun working out. We’re not alone on the Journey, we’re stronger together!
I’m 61 and I want to encourage others in my age bracket to not limit themselves by thinking they’re “too old to do things like that”. The benefits are monumental and Journey may just be the place where you find the new you and your own special sparkle!
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