ABOUT ORLEANS CROSSFIT
Orleans CrossFit was created in 2019 by three guys to be a place where anyone can come and get a great workout. We want you to leave feeling better than ever. Showing up can be the hardest part. Let us take care of the rest!
We have a different outlook at Orleans CrossFit.
Our holistic approach to fitness training sets us apart from other exercise facilities. We look at the big picture and combine the best aspects of a gym, wellness center, and community to embody this approach and redefine what a gym can be. Visit us and you will see for yourself.
PHIL FORTIN | CO-FOUNDER & HEAD-COACH
Originally from Hearst, Ontario, Phil has always been involved in every competitive sport available in the area. In 2013, Phil started CrossFit and has now been a coaching since 2014.
Phil's primary focus is to help others achieve their fitness and health goals all in an energetic and motivational environment. He loves to have the opportunity to be part of this community and to help others experience the same thing he did when he first started CrossFit.
QUALIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting
KYLE DOUCETTE | CO-FOUNDER & HEAD-COACH
Originally from Charlottetown, PEI, Kyle took a chance and moved to Ottawa in 2012 and now has what he calls, his second home. Kyle found an absolute passion for the fitness industry once he became a personal trainer in 2012. With several years of personal training experience, Kyle decided to venture into the world of CrossFit and hasn’t looked back since.
The immense respect Kyle has for CrossFit and what it stands for made him take the leap into becoming an athlete and Coach in the industry. Several years later, this led to him becoming Co-Owner of Orleans CrossFit.
Kyle’s passion for helping others reach their goals, whether in fitness or life is what motivates him to become better and better at leading by example and really striving to get the best out of any situation or circumstance life throws at us. Kyle wants to share his passion and knowledge of this industry with as many people as he possibly can in hopes of changing lives one workout at a time.
QUALIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
KYLE SOUTAR, CPA, CMA | CO-FOUNDER
Born and raised in Ottawa, Kyle has always been deeply involved in athletics, coaching, and teaching. A former gymnast, Kyle spent his youth fully immersed in training, competing, and coaching, laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to fitness and personal development.
In 2013, Kyle discovered CrossFit and was instantly captivated by its community-driven ethos and comprehensive approach to fitness. OCFIT is a direct manifestation of Kyle's fervent passion for fitness, reflecting his desire to share the transformative power of CrossFit with others.
Beyond his achievements in the world of fitness, Kyle is an accomplished Chartered Professional Accountant and a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable knack for innovation and strategic growth. Kyle's entrepreneurial spirit extends to the founding and leadership of several successful companies, including Better Group and Soutar Capital & Consulting, showcasing his versatility and commitment to excellence in diverse fields.
Driven by a desire to make a lasting positive impact, Kyle brings his passion, knowledge, and unique perspective to everything he undertakes, whether in the realm of fitness, finance, or entrepreneurship.
QUALIFICATIONS
NCCP Level 1 Certified Gymnastics Coach
NCCP Level 1 Certified Hockey Coach
MEETING OUR TEAM
NATHALIE CONNORS
CHIEF HAPPINESS OFFICER + COACH
ALEX HOWARD
COACH
DEREK LACELLE
COACH
TRACY LAVELL
COACH
JAYSON LUCAS
COACH
NICKI MITEK
COACH