Jason M. Haug

Introduction:

"The reason I decided to become a personal trainer and nutrition wellness specialist was to prevent others from experiencing what I went through. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2002, which led to a multitude of treatment strategies - including high doses of prednisone (a very strong steroid medication which led to a 40lbs weight gain). After having to miss a semester of school and consulting with a surgeon to potentially remove a section of my colon, I felt that there had to be another way. I decided to try an alternative treatment route involving proper nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle management. I am pleased to say that I am no longer taking any prescription medications, I have lost the 40lbs gained on medication, and am the healthiest I have ever been in my entire life!" 

-Jason Haug, N.E.W, Training Founder and Trainer

Jason first got into the fitness and recreation industry in 2004 as a customer service agent. During this time he learned the skills needed to create excellent working relationships with his clients. In 2006 Jason decided to become certified as a Personal Trainer Specialist through Can-Fit-Pro. In 2007 Jason became certified as a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, which allowed for him to offer his clients a larger scope of information and services. Jason is currently completing his bachelor's degree in health sciences with a minor in business administration at the University of Ottawa. He is working with male and female clients ranging in age and physical fitness levels. Jason also works as the fitness program director and nutrition, exercise, and wellness coach at Fidus Systems Inc, an Electronic Product Development corporation in Ottawa, Ontario.   

Experience:

-N.E.W. Training: Personal Training, Nutrition and Wellness counselling for private clients. A focus has been given to in-home and corporate training.

-Walter Baker Sports Centre: Personal training for both male and female clients ranging in age from 13 to 65.

-Ottawa General Hospital: Volunteered for the Recreation Therapy department. This program is designed for patients awaiting placement into other facilities.

-Merivale High School: Founded and Operated a successful Fitness and Nutrition group. The group met weekly to discuss current health issues and to plan activities 

Special Achievements:

• 2009 City of Ottawa "5 Years of Service" 
• 2009 University of Ottawa Dean's Honour List
  
• 2006 and 2007 Ottawa Hospital Compassion in Action Award
• 2005 Merivale High School Valedictorian
• 2005 Government of Ontario Spirit Tsunami Award
• 2005 Walter Baker Sports Centre: 25th Anniversary-Customer Service Award for Leadership
• 2005 Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Founder's Series Scholarship
• 2005 Miller Thompson Foundation Scholarship
• 2005 Jason Steele Memorial Scholarship for Academic Perseverance
• 2005 Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa Spirit of the Capital Nominee
• 2005 Lead America Conferences Invitee
• 2004 United Nations Global Young Leader's Conference Invitee
• 2003/04 Physical Education Award Recipient
  

Qualifications: 

• Honours Bachelor's in  Health Sciences with a minor in Business Administration (BHSc) at the University of Ottawa (Please e-mail for detailed list of courses)

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• Personal Trainer Specialist (Can-Fit-Pro) 

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• Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (Can-Fit-Pro)

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• TRX Suspension Training Course (Fitness Anywhere)

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• Standard First Aid and CPR-C (Active Canadian)

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• Exercise Toward a Healthier Heart (University of Ottawa Heart Institute)

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• Scientific Balance Training (Chek Institute)

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• Buddy Lee`s Jump Rope Certification- Level 1

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• "The Ultimate Personal Trainer" course with J.C. Santana (IHP)

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• 2009 Can-Fit-Pro Continuing Education Conference (Please e-mail for detailed list)

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• 2008 Can-Fit-Pro Continuing Education Conference (Please e-mail for detailed list of courses)

• French Immersion Graduate

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