Victory Factor Master Coaches
Vanessa Raymond (Creator & Owner, Master Coach)
Vanessa Raymond (Owner, Master Coach)
Vanessa has always had a passion for movement and has a deep appreciation for good physical conditioning of the body. She grew up as a dancer and successfully accomplished her dream to work as a professional dancer, actress and singer after a life time of studying various dance forms and graduating with a degree in Musical Theater.
Vanessa’s studies included anatomy, physiology, creative movement, dance, acting and singing amongst others.
Vanessa acquired her DK Body Balance Pilates Certification at UNLV in 2004. After teaching Pilates full time for several years she went on to do her Kettlebell certification in 2006. She has also attended various Kettlebell workshops with Kettlebell industry leaders and educators.
Vanessa has always enjoyed sharing with others her passion for movement which drove her to become an educator in the fitness industry. She grew up in the gym environment as her father was a professional body builder and IFBB judge providing her expert knowledge and experience from a young age.
Over the last 9 years Vanessa has created her own fitness brand which includes KFIT USA Kettlebell Certifications and The Victory Factor – Personal and Professional Victory for women and men. She now currently owns her own Fitness education company (Achieve Academy Pro) and works as a Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and group exercise coach and fitness motivator. She also works with a lot of post-rehabilitation clients who suffers from a wide range of injuries to help them recover and regain better quality of life.
KFIT USA is the latest addition to Vanessa’s ventures in the Education and Fitness world. KFIT USA is a Kettlebell Education Program for all fitness professionals who want to teach a safe and accessible method of Kettlebell Training to their clients. Vanessa has spent 6 years developing the curriculum and programming that has gained national and industry recognition. KFIT USA offers Continuing Education Credits and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after kettlebell programs in the industry.
Additionally Vanessa is also a Certified Massage Therapist, Aesthetician and Cosmetologist.
Vanessa expanded her knowledge in the performance industry, health and beauty industry as well as working with fitness clients for many years. She transformed all this knowledge into a seminar series that is specifically targeted towards improving self-confidence and Body-Image in others as she saw a huge demand. Vanessa believes that building a better self-image through both the body and the mind teaches us to harness the all-round quality of life. Vanessa has a passion for helping others and looks forward to reaching out to people from all walks of life.
The Victory Factor is now also a Master Trainer program in which Vanessa teaches others to become presenters and motivators and she is also teaching a "Self-Image Coach" Certification.
To find out more about this visit our Master Trainer page.
Vanessa’s studies included anatomy, physiology, creative movement, dance, acting and singing amongst others.
Vanessa acquired her DK Body Balance Pilates Certification at UNLV in 2004. After teaching Pilates full time for several years she went on to do her Kettlebell certification in 2006. She has also attended various Kettlebell workshops with Kettlebell industry leaders and educators.
Vanessa has always enjoyed sharing with others her passion for movement which drove her to become an educator in the fitness industry. She grew up in the gym environment as her father was a professional body builder and IFBB judge providing her expert knowledge and experience from a young age.
Over the last 9 years Vanessa has created her own fitness brand which includes KFIT USA Kettlebell Certifications and The Victory Factor – Personal and Professional Victory for women and men. She now currently owns her own Fitness education company (Achieve Academy Pro) and works as a Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and group exercise coach and fitness motivator. She also works with a lot of post-rehabilitation clients who suffers from a wide range of injuries to help them recover and regain better quality of life.
KFIT USA is the latest addition to Vanessa’s ventures in the Education and Fitness world. KFIT USA is a Kettlebell Education Program for all fitness professionals who want to teach a safe and accessible method of Kettlebell Training to their clients. Vanessa has spent 6 years developing the curriculum and programming that has gained national and industry recognition. KFIT USA offers Continuing Education Credits and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after kettlebell programs in the industry.
Additionally Vanessa is also a Certified Massage Therapist, Aesthetician and Cosmetologist.
Vanessa expanded her knowledge in the performance industry, health and beauty industry as well as working with fitness clients for many years. She transformed all this knowledge into a seminar series that is specifically targeted towards improving self-confidence and Body-Image in others as she saw a huge demand. Vanessa believes that building a better self-image through both the body and the mind teaches us to harness the all-round quality of life. Vanessa has a passion for helping others and looks forward to reaching out to people from all walks of life.
The Victory Factor is now also a Master Trainer program in which Vanessa teaches others to become presenters and motivators and she is also teaching a "Self-Image Coach" Certification.
To find out more about this visit our Master Trainer page.
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Extensive Education:
IDTA (International modern dance teacher certification) 1991 Diploma in Body Conditioning 1993 Extensive studies in Anatomy and physiology Tswane University of Technology 1993 Massage Therapy Tswane University of Technology 1995 CIDESCO Beauty Technology Tswane University of Technology 1996 DK Body Balance Pilates Certification UNLV 2004 KBC Certified 2007 (Kettlebell trainer) Fitness Business Training Certification with Achieve Fitness Owner and Creator of KFIT USA Kettlebell Certification Training KFIT USA Master Coach and National Presenter Owner and Creator of the Victory Factor - Empowering women master trainer program Owner of VeeRay Enterprises - Fitness Education and Master Trainer Programs |
Experience:
Modern Dance Teacher 1991 - 2006 Professional Dancer/ Musical Theater- 1994 - 2008 Pilates instructor - DK Body Balance Nevada 2004 - 2007 Rapid Rehab Nevada 2007 – 2009 Range of Fitness (owner) 2009 - 2012 Personal Training - Rapid Rehab Nevada 2007 - 2009 Range of Fitness (owner) 2009 - 2012 Visa Corporate - Resident group and Personal trainer 2012 – Current Mobile Fitness Trainer- Owner VeeRay Enterprises 2012- Current Kettlebell Education - Vanessa Certifies KFIT USA Level 1 and Level 2 instructors at national conferences - 2009 – 2013 Education Provider – Vanessa is a national education and CEC provider to the fitness industry Kettlebell Education - Certifying Master Trainers and providing CEC(s) - KFIT USA 2009 – Present Victory Factor Self Confidence Program- Creator and Presenter of 3 national workshops 2012-Present National Presenter- Vanessa is a National Presenter at various venues and events 2008-Present |
Vanessa’s goal is to help make personal trainers, fitness professionals, gym owners and anyone in the fitness, motivational and wellness industry successful both financially and professionally. Vanessa looks forward to coaching and working with you and providing you the tools necessary to become successful.
Melissa Healy (Managing Director)
Dr. Melissa Healy came to Health, Wellness coaching by way of 30 plus years in the health industry. First as an aerobics instructor, then as a chiropractor and more recently as a pharmaceutical sales rep.
Through this experience she found herself passionate about connecting people to their desire for greater well-being and life satisfaction. As a National Board-Certified health and wellness coach, speaker, trainer, and retreat facilitator, she challenges individuals to take courageous, confident, committed action towards achieving their desired results. Ultimately, clients gain insight, create strategies, and develop systems for execution culminating in the attainment of their desired goals.
Melissa knows the Victory Factor is an ideal starting point for individuals to begin to shift their well-being from the inside out. This unique program assists individuals in confidently, authentically, and assertively showing up as the best version of themselves verbally, vocally, and visually.
Melissa has brought her workshops and training to the Colorado Springs community, to businesses, fitness centers, networking groups and non -profit organizations.
Through this experience she found herself passionate about connecting people to their desire for greater well-being and life satisfaction. As a National Board-Certified health and wellness coach, speaker, trainer, and retreat facilitator, she challenges individuals to take courageous, confident, committed action towards achieving their desired results. Ultimately, clients gain insight, create strategies, and develop systems for execution culminating in the attainment of their desired goals.
Melissa knows the Victory Factor is an ideal starting point for individuals to begin to shift their well-being from the inside out. This unique program assists individuals in confidently, authentically, and assertively showing up as the best version of themselves verbally, vocally, and visually.
Melissa has brought her workshops and training to the Colorado Springs community, to businesses, fitness centers, networking groups and non -profit organizations.
Nicole Irlbeck (Master Caoch) - MS, ATC, CSCS
At one point in her life, Nicole was consumed by an overwhelming sense that she would never be good enough despite efforts to try do everything perfectly in as many areas of her life as she possible could. Exhausted, depressed, and burnt out, she found a love of running and a respect for her unique beauty that helped her to feel whole and perfect just for being her. After finally getting a restoration of her heart and a love for herself, she has devoted her life to helping women and girls drop their body baggage and embrace their unique beauty and strength too. She started Restoration Fitness in 2007 to build body confidence in others and to inspire them to live with soul.
Nicole is no stranger to the rigors of personal health, as an accomplished runner, she competed as a Division I athlete with the University of Iowa in cross-country and track and field and has completed multiple marathons including the Boston Marathon. She also completed the Chicago triathlon and continues to enjoy anything active including weight training, hiking, and chasing after her twin boys, Liam and Emmett.
For over fifteen years, Nicole has provided sports medicine/rehabilitation, sports performance, personal training, and group exercise to clients, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge gleaned from years of practice in medical and therapeutic health settings. Her extensive education includes:
-Master's degree in exercise science and athletic training, University of Iowa
-Strength and conditioning specialist certification through the National -Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
-Athletic trainer certification through the National Athletic Trainers-Association (NATA-BOC) Pre- and post-natal fitness provider certification through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
-CHEK Level I practitioner (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiologist)
-Wellcoaches: Wellness Coach Certified ACSM (currently sitting for exam)
In addition to her work with youth and young adult and collegiate sports performance coaching, Nicole has developed pre- and post-rehabilitation for acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, and tween and teen workshops to spark high self-esteem in young girls. She loves to help your confidence soar by getting you strong and healthy!
