Our Story
Body Blueprint Fitness Education was established in 1986 by Christina Truscott and is a family-run business based in Victoria, B.C. Over the decades, we have built a reputation for excellence in fitness education, offering a range of courses and workshops that are recognized and approved across Canada through many provincial organizations, including Massage Therapy Associations.
Our students come from all over the world, and our books and courses have been used by the RCMP for training, as well as several universities and colleges. We provide a comprehensive suite of fitness education options, including Fitness Theory, Weight Training, Personal Training, Aqua Fitness, and Group Fitness, along with a variety of continuing education workshops. To accommodate diverse learning preferences and schedules, we offer both online and in-class formats, ensuring that our students receive top-quality education in the mode that best suits their needs.
Christina Truscott
Christina is the founder and CEO of Body Blueprint Fitness Education. She started teaching fitness classes in 1982 and worked as the program director/manager at a fitness club in Victoria for 22 years. Her passion for fitness and her energetic nature led her to excel in the field; she went on to be awarded the Woman of Distinction for Health and Fitness and received a Health and Fitness Award. She was the keynote speaker for the Osteoporosis Association of Canada and was a Guest Trainer of Fitness Leaders in many countries in the Caribbean.
In 1986 Christina founded Body Blueprint Fitness Education. Since that time, she has taught thousands of students across five continents, and trained fitness professionals to become Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, Older Adults Instructor, Aqua Fitness Instructors and weight room attendants. She is the author of over 80 workshops and 5 course manuals used for continuing education, certification and to teach fitness courses. Christina's course materials have been used by colleges, universities and several Fitness Leader Associations in Canada as well as by the RCMP. Her commitment to the fitness industry, her knowledge and her dynamic and entertaining style make her seminars and courses enjoyable and informative.
Christina is still teaching the courses to spread her knowledge to aspiring fitness leaders across the country. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, grandchildren and three dogs, while of course making time to garden in her beautiful backyard.
Lauren Waddell
Lauren is a Trainer of Fitness Leaders and the Director of Body Blueprint. She’s been involved with the administration side of Body Blueprint for many years and is passionate about connecting with potential and current students to help them reach their goals in fitness leadership. Lauren is a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and became a Trainer of Fitness Leaders in 2021.
Lauren’s educational background is in sciences (UVic and UBC), and Herbal Medicine (Pacific Rim College) and Health Coaching (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), and she combines her modalities practicing as a Medical Herbalist and Personal Trainer, as well as a part-time Preschool Teacher.
Lauren spends most of her free time outdoors with her 2 children, husband, and rescue-beagle.
Ally Truscott
Ally is the helpful being who answers all your questions, gives thorough feedback on fitness theory assignments and keeps us organized. She has a keen understanding of fitness theory and exercise physiology, however she is pursuing a degree in wildlife biology and answers emails from Prince George, BC, where she attends the University of Northern BC. Ally earned a technical diploma from the BC Institute of Technology and spends her spare time volunteering for the Northern Bear Awareness Society. She also loves dirt biking, mountain biking, ski touring and snowboarding in the mountains with her dog, Arlo. Ally is an adventurer and traveler and has a passion for animals, nature and health.
Jeff Henderson
We are so excited to have Jeff on the Body Blueprint Team as one of our in-class course instructors. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge, a fantastic trainer and is certified to teach Fitness Theory, Weight Training and Group Fitness courses.
In 2016, Jeff channelled his passion for fitness and wellness by becoming a certified personal trainer. His commitment to empowering others drives him to guide individuals toward healthier lifestyles and personal growth. Jeff's training philosophy centers on holistic wellness, emphasizing the importance of both physical and mental health.
Journeying from Canada’s east coast and settling in British Columbia, Jeff completed his 4-year contract with the military stationed in Victoria. He balanced working for healthcare companies alongside his role as a personal trainer.
Recently, Jeff graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, further expanding his expertise. He continually builds on his foundation and drive for health and wellness.
Jeff’s dedication to continuous learning and his versatile experience enable him to educate and inspire his clients effectively. His goal is to foster an environment where clients feel supported and motivated on their journey to wellness and personal development.
