Why Free2Be
Founder, Buket Necip is a “burnout” survivor. After working in executive roles in the world of finance and fintech for over 20 years, she realized she was desperately missing … something.
“COVID gave me an opportunity to see how much of my family and ‘me’ I missed,” she says.
Buket realized she wasn’t alone in feeling disconnected from her true self. With a degree in Health Sciences and a passion for fitness and coaching, Free2Be Wellness grew from Buket’s knowledge that so many of us need to focus on our whole selves - our body, mind and soul. A unique take on wellness, Free2Be has transformed and elevated the outdated “gym” experience, creating instead a fully-equipped training studio that also offers float therapy, mindfulness and meditation practices, nutritional counselling, and an atmosphere of support and acceptance.
Here, you’re safe to be yourself as you discover and strengthen your body, your mind, and your soul.
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Be Strong
Connect training and recovery to find your true strength
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Be Whole
Access cutting-edge therapy, equipment and technology
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Be Calm
Foster a total mind-body connection
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Be Confident
Enjoy personalized programs, designed for you
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Be Fierce
Improve confidence
and well-being
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Be Free
Feel accepted in a judgment free community
The Facility
Training Studios
This is no ordinary studio experience! Specializing in youth and adult athletic training, learn how to move your body safely and confidently. Hone your technique and condition your body with group or individual strength and HIIT workouts, or perfect your practice with Hybrid Yin Yoga, Zumba and Barre classes.
Our Methods
There’s More to
Your Health
Everything at Free2Be Wellness was designed for holistic health. Unlike your typical gym, our training studio is fully equipped with everything you need to reset, restore and reignite your body, mind, and soul.
Go Beyond
the Gym
We have all the training equipment you would expect at a gym or yoga studio, plus the most advanced techniques to support your nutritional, and mental health. Join an in-person or virtual group class, or treat yourself to a personalized session.
Float Away
Book a float therapy session to discover what total relaxation feels like. Experience a guided meditation and reap the benefits! Proven to induce relaxation, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, floats will help your body and mind recover.
Experience
Freedom
At Free2Be Wellness, we accept you as you are, wherever you are in your health journey. Our welcoming, judgment-free studio is a safe space for you to explore, train, reset, restore and reignite your passions. Here, you’re free to be you!
Meet The Coaches
Buket Necip
Owner, Lead Fitness & Nutrition Expert, Group Instructor and Personal Trainer
Buket is a marathon runner and certified Fitness and Nutrition Expert who completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences (focus: Kinesiology) from the University of Western Ontario.
An entrepreneur and athlete at heart, Buket spent 20+ years in the finance industry where she experienced first hand the impact burnout can have on corporate athletes and their families.
Bringing together her personal journey, education and knowledge, Buket has stepped into her true calling - creating a safe space where she can help others find their true self through the mind and body connection.
Tammy Snow-Johnston
Group Instructor and Personal Trainer
A former professional singer and stage performer, Tammy is passionate about helping others reach their fitness goals through Personal Training and Group Fitness. She is a certified Personal Trainer Specialist and a member of the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals (CanFitPro) as well as a certified Yoga and Barre instructor. Tammy’s focus is muscle anatomy and the benefits of regular movement, resistance training and a healthy relationship with food.
Tammy is committed to making fitness enjoyable and accessible to anyone and everyone and she loves drawing upon her skills as a performer to lead fun, high energy group fitness classes including Barre, Yoga, Balletone and Pumped Up Strength.
Christa Blackmore
Restorative Wellness Coach
An expert in metaphysical sciences, Christa has received her diploma as a medical assistant, and is trained and certified in natural medicine and mental health. She is also a Tibetan Usui Reiki Master, a Yin and Restorative Yoga Instructor, an active NCCP Registered Coach, and a former teaching assistant to Algonquin Medicine Man, Pete Bernard.
A professional dancer who retired in 2001, Christa brings over 25 years of yoga practice and physical conditioning expertise to the Free2 Be Wellness community, as well as over a decade of experience in energetic healing, meditative practices, and mental wellness initiatives.