Growing up in Deep Cove you have little choice but to be a pretty active kid. I always considered myself a jack of all trades and a master of none when it came to sports... having grown up mountain biking, playing soccer, skiing/snowboarding, rugby, you name it I've probably played it. From the young age of 6, I did Tae Kwon Do, up until I achieved my 3rd Degree Black Belt. Martial Arts not only taught me what discipline, commitment, and respect looked like but it instilled in me the importance of strength and movement. At the age of 14 I began Crossfit - it was fun up until  the point of a pretty substantial injury... this injury led me to learning how to workout on my own and finding the joy of the gym. 

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For the longest time I've always been fascinated by how things work. Ever since I was a little kid I always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together to have a deeper understanding. Alongside that, I've always loved being with, and sharing experiences with, people. Put those together with a love for health and fitness, and you get a coach who wants to help people heal from injury and get stronger in every facet of life. ​

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What I believe...

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Your body is a product of your environment. Getting "in shape" isn't as simple as working out a few times per week for a couple months - health and fitness is a lifestyle: the habits and daily ways of being that make you the healthiest version of yourself. That's what I'm here to help you build. 

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I don't believe in the perfect form or the perfect programs. Everyone's body moves differently, you can't just place everyone in the same box and if you're not in pain, I don't believe there is anything to "fix". What I do believe: strength is the foundation for aging well, play is the reason you'll still be training in twenty years, and exercise is the release valve for the stress of modern life. 

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My background...

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I'm a NASM Certified Personal Trainer (PPSC, Precision Nutrition Level 1) with twelve years of coaching experience, including seven at a high-end studio in West Vancouver. I now coach from my private studio in Deep Cove, specializing in functional strength & conditioning, mobility, and pain management - kettlebells, steel mace, and rope-flow included.