Bea Mikkola

INSTRUCTOR, CALGARY

When Bea Mikkola became a Vicars instructor in 2024, it was a move that bridged her two existing careers: coaching and massage therapy. She has a degree in kinesiology from Guelph and a Fitness and Health Promotion diploma from Humber College. Later, an internship led her to work as a strength coach at SAIT. She loved the work, but it lacked stability and a clear career path, so she decided to add therapy to the mix. Bea’s RMT, Vicars instructor Tonia Vipler, introduced her to the Vicars program. When she graduated, she immediately integrated a massage practice into her coaching schedule, about half time in each. It’s a good balance, and teaching is the final piece. Bea says she has always loved the mentorship side of coaching, both teaching and learning from her students.

Leadership Team

Maryhelen Vicars

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

Sarah Ward

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Robin Collum

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Linda McGeachy

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM

Corrina Cornforth

REGISTRAR

Heather McGeachy

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Staff Team

Janine Borger

CAMPUS COORDINATOR, EDMONTON

Miranda Cabiladas

CLINIC COORDINATOR, CALGARY

Alyssa Collins

CURRICULUM & PROGRAM MANAGER

Eric Purves

CURRICULUM CONSULTANT

Gillian Ward

CAMPUS SUPPORT, CALGARY

Rhonda Watson

ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

Faculty Teams

EDMONTON INSTRUCTORS

Janine Borger

INSTRUCTOR

Jaime DeGroot

CLINIC COORDINATOR

Lauren Gahn

INSTRUCTOR

Tamara Goodrich

INSTRUCTOR

Gabriela Husch

INSTRUCTOR

Lourdes Nunes-Sammer

INSTRUCTOR

Sharyn Sample

INSTRUCTOR

Kerri Wagensveld

INSTRUCTOR

CALGARY INSTRUCTORS

Christina Capone

INSTRUCTOR

Dan Hvingelby

INSTRUCTOR

Bea Mikkola

INSTRUCTOR

Corliss Robertson

INSTRUCTOR

Cadi Smit

INSTRUCTOR

Mark Smith

INSTRUCTOR AND CORE SCIENCES COORDINATOR

Tonia Vipler

INSTRUCTOR

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