Meet the Team

Tara
Tara Williams
Owner / RMT / Fitness

Tara moved up to the Yukon after an epic 2 month summer vacation (which was supposed to only be two weeks), making the trip from Ottawa to Whitehorse in July 2016. Since moving up North, Tara has discovered a love for the outdoors, and spends her free time hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing in the winters. You’ll often find her trusty best buddy – Paisley – alongside her, whether they are out adventuring or taking care of clients at the studio.

Tara is a graduate from Algonquin College’s Fitness & Health Promotions program, as well as their Massage Therapy Intensive program, giving her a double skill set as both a Personal Trainer and a Massage Therapist. Having both modalities allows her to combine manual therapy and specific exercise to help her clients become the most functional version of themselves.

In November 2018, Tara opened Evergreen Wellness Studio. She needed a cohesive space to run both sides of her business, fitness and massage, and renovated a mechanics “shed” to suit all of her needs. Within this space you can find a multidisciplinary team of like-minded health professionals working together to create a network of support.

Tara offers Registered Massage Therapy, personal training and group fitness classes.


HI, I’m Janelle! Like many, I have the classic Yukon tale… I moved up north for an adventure and never looked back. My roots are Personal Training and lifestyle coaching and I pride myself on practicing what I preach, creating balance. My vision is to help my clients reach their full potential through movement of the body and to discover how capable they really are. I believe that movement clears the mind and allows us to break through limiting beliefs to live happier, more fulfilled lives. My philosophy is functional fitness; to me this means prescribing fun, real-life, and balanced movements to enrich quality of life.

When I’m not at work you can spot me at Midnight Sun coffee roasters – maybe coffee is what fuels my bright outlook on life! I spend most of my days hitting the trails with my furry friends, going to fitness classes and fulfilling my introverted self at home. I graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in June 2020.

Janelle offeres Registered Massage Therapy, personal training and group fitness classes.

Janelle
Janelle Grimm
RMT / Fitness


Leah Gasparovic
Physiotherapy

Leah graduated from McGill University with a Masters of Physiotherapy supported by a Bachelor of Arts and Science with a focus in Health Studies from Quest University. She moved to the Yukon after working on a Cree reserve in Northern Quebec providing quality and equitable healthcare for marginalized populations. After living in the North, she welcomed all the amazing qualities Northern communities have to offer such as a strong sense of community, caring for one another and amazing access to the outdoors. She enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, paddling, climbing and centering herself with yoga practice.

Leah grew up competing internationally in gymnastics for Team Canada and recognizes the demands of elite sports. This sparked her interest in physiotherapy at a young age. She believes in client-centered care and accomplishing the goals of the patient while maintaining equilibrium throughout the body.

Leah is certified through: Canadian Academy of Manual Physiotherapy level 1, McKenzie Diagnostic Therapy Level A, Pelvic Floor and women’s health, advanced pediatrics specialization. Her main approach to treatment is exercise plans, hands-on manual therapy, repetitive movement techniques, and education for all patients.

Leah offers Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, and has a special interest in working with Pediatrics as well.


Jacqueline, aka “JJ”, completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Queen’s University, followed by a Master of Physical Therapy at UBC. She moved to the Yukon in 2022 to work, bike, ski, hike, and play! She has experience treating musculoskeletal, vestibular and neurological conditions using a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription and education. As a former competitive ski racer and cyclist, she also has an interest in sport-specific physiotherapy and enjoys providing sport physio coverage in the community.

JJ takes a client-centred approach to help individuals achieve their goals and get back to doing what makes them happy! When not at the clinic you can find her on the mountain biking and hiking trails, skiing in the backcountry, or ski patrolling at Mt. Sima.

JJ has the following certifications:

  • Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Program Level 1
  • McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Level A (Lumbar Spine)
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Programme
  • Trauma Informed Care (Alberta Health Services)

JJ offers Orthopedic Physiotherapy and has a special interest in sport-specific patients.

Jacqueline Toole, aka “JJ”
Physiotherapy


Nick Brooks
Student Massage Therapy

Nick is a recent addition to the team, currently completing his education in Massage Therapy at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy. He has a background in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University and spent the last few years working in silviculture prior to going back to school to follow his passions in rehab and movement. Nick is coming to the end of his first year of school and will be able to provide general relaxation massages as he continues to build his skillset. When not in school or at the clinic, Nick enjoys running and spending time with friends.

Nick offers Student Massage Therapy appointments and is completing his clinical hours with us. These appointments allow Nick to practice his skills while providing a reduced-rate treatment for the patient. Please note these are not covered by insurance.


Growing up in the Yukon, Tristan has been raised immersed in the outdoors and enjoys all things active, such as hiking, running, mountain biking, snowboarding, road-cycling, backcountry touring, climbing, hunting, snowmobiling, dirt biking, fishing – all recreational sports offered up here. His main passion though is for dancing in the style known as “Breaking, and this has been his pursuit since he was 7 years old. Dance has allowed him to travel the world, connect with people and foster a lifelong career in movement.

Tristan completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto in 2019, and has gone on to complete his CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) and Functional Range and Conditioning Specialist certifications, as well as being a certified Kinesiologist. He is proficient in coaching and demonstrating a full range of strength and conditioning lifts both in Weightlifting and Olympic.

For the past 3 years Tristan has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, working with various populations including sports teams, rehabilitation, and the general population. He focuses on quality of movement, and uses processes that lead to sustainable results, “Tirelessly putting you ahead”. Following best known practices to date based on the population, staying within scope of practice and referring out to other specialists when needed. He has successfully helped all populations in getting stronger, fitter, faster and more mobile so they can continue doing the things they love with the people they love.

Tristan offers Personal Training (for groups of 1-3 people) here at Evergreen, and you can find him around Whitehorse and in the Communities as “Tireless Training”.

Tristan Inglis-Comeau
Strength & Conditioning


Shellby Fulton
RN, Holistic Nursing

Shellby is a Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience practicing in the North, including rural BC, the Northwest Territories, and throughout the Yukon. Her diverse background includes roles as an advanced practice nurse, university nursing instructor, healthcare manager, and nursing business owner.

Born and raised in the Yukon and a proud member of the Selkirk First Nation, Shellby brings a deeply rooted and unique perspective to her care. As both a mother and fellow Yukoner, she understands the realities of raising a family in the North and the challenges that can come with accessing care in remote communities. She integrates clinical expertise with Indigenous values to support clients navigating the Yukon healthcare system, managing health conditions, planning care, or reconnecting with a sense of balance and purpose.

Shellby is excited to offer personalized health and wellness sessions designed to help you better understand your health, explore your options, and feel more confident in your journey. Whether you’re receiving an initial holistic nursing assessment or a follow-up wellness consultation, her care is compassionate, empowering, and tailored to meet you where you are. Outside of her nursing practice, Shellby enjoys spending time outdoors with her partner, son, and dog as well as diving into the many rewarding challenges of homestead life!

Are you interested in joining #teamevergreen? We’d love to hear from you! Email Tara at evergreenwellnessyukon@gmail.com for more details or to apply!