personal Trainers | Physiotherapists | RMT | Nutritionists
Meet Our Team
We know that there is so much that goes into starting your fitness journey mentally, emotionally, and physically. You may be concerned with how you look or find walking into a big gym intimidating. That’s why we’ve created a safe environment for everyone with positive, motivating, and supportive trainers.
Our diverse team helps you meet specific fitness goals including weight loss, mobility, injury prevention, athletic performance, and more.
Diego Dias
Owner & Head-Coach
Diego holds a Kinesiology diploma from Capilano University and a range of certifications, including Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and CrossFit.
Specializing in weightlifting techniques, Diego empowers clients to enhance their quality of life, from athletes with diverse sports backgrounds to individuals seeking overall well-being.
His passion for strength training, body movement, and recovery has shaped him into a dedicated High-Performance Coach, committed to helping clients achieve their peak potential and become the best versions of themselves.
INDEPENDENT TRAINERS
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INDEPENDENT TRAINERS |
Catrina McCrae
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Catrina is a personal trainer with a mental health-forward, holistic approach to fitness. Since 2016, she has focused on bridging the gap between physical and mental health to create a compassionate and inclusive space for her clients.
Catrina’s methods prioritize movement, nutrition, and sustainable self-care practices. She’s passionate about helping clients of all backgrounds strengthen their bodies, build confidence, and develop habits that support lasting well-being.
As a queer trainer, Catrina is committed to providing affirming care for the 2SLGBTQI+ community and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported.
Mark Arlou
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Mark has an extensive background in active rehabilitation and strength & conditioning. His style of training focuses on functional fitness and a long-term approach to health and injury prevention.
He enjoys working with individuals of all fitness levels and health status. In his spare time he likes to hike and bike on our North Shore trails, and is a reading enthusiast. Mark's considers himself incredibly lucky to be earning his living doing the work he loves so much!
Stephanie Zepedeo
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Stephanie is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Kinesiology graduate with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients achieve balance through personalized training, tailored nutrition plans, and effective stress management.
Her holistic approach focuses on improving gut health, balancing hormones, boosting energy, and building lasting confidence.
Alysha Monk
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Alysha Monk is a Kinesiologist, CSEP Certified Personal Trainer, and Functional Range Conditioning specialist with a love for fitness and the outdoors.
Their 7 years of personal training experience has given them the knowledge to help their clients reach various goals of enhancing mobility, developing functional strength and improving conditioning.
With a strong passion for movement, Alysha's approach to client training is based on sustainable programming aimed at long term health and longevity.
Brooke Fujiama
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Brooke started working in the fitness industry in 2011 teaching Strength and Conditioning, High Intensity Interval Training, Aerobics, Cardio Dance, Ball Fit, Suspension training, and Flexibility/Stretch classes. Her main focus the past 8 years has been working one-on-one with her clients.
Brooke loves getting to know people and feels fortunate to have such an amazing group of clients (friends!) allowing her to be a part of their journey!
Yao xu
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Yao has over 10 years of experience with CrossFit and Personal Training.
His coaching philosophy is centered around functional movement and overall health, designing programs to enhance strength, agility, and endurance, often working with young athletes.
You'll find Yao cycling, hiking, and swimming around the North Shore!
Edward Pimley
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Ed grew up in Australia, where he spent his days surfing. At 16, he began touring the world’s oceans in search of big waves, which sparked his passion for health and fitness. Recognizing an education gap in these industries, Ed became a personal trainer.
In 2010, Ed moved to Vancouver and built a strong client base. Frustrated by misinformation in the health and fitness world, he earned a certification in precision nutrition to enhance his training approach.
With over 15 years of experience, Ed focuses on educating clients and helping them make sustainable lifestyle changes.
Yassmin Kianzad
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Yassmin is a Certified Personal Trainer and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She has over six years of experience in the fitness industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge in strength and conditioning, women’s health and fitness, sports training, and holistic health and nutrition.
Yassmin makes sure to take the time to understand each person’s unique needs, goals, and health considerations to create personalized fitness and wellness plans. She doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather in tailoring programs that work specifically for the individual, and in a holistic manner.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST |
Marcel Miura
In 2009 Marcel received a degree in Physical Therapy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas in Brazil. He has developed vast experience in various manual therapy (hands-on) techniques and completed multiple continued education modules in the US and Canada.
Some of these include therapeutic exercise prescription, dry needling, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, strain-counterstrain techniques, and acupuncture skills.
Marcel also has a special interest in treating sports injuries and lower back and neck pain.
RMT
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RMT |
Michelle Hanley
Michelle is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with a passion for holistic health, serving clients on the North Shore since 2017. After graduating from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, she developed expertise in therapeutic techniques to help clients recover, relax, and improve their overall well-being.
With a background in sports and fitness, Michelle brings a deep understanding of how massage therapy supports injury recovery, muscle relaxation, and movement efficiency. When she's not treating clients, she enjoys outdoor activities with her daughter and working on her first novel.
NUTRITIONISTS
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NUTRITIONISTS |
Chelsea Bresley
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With a decade of valuable experience in the field and 4 different certifications in nutrition science, Chelsea knows that each individual is unique and that their health is influenced by various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environment.
Her approach consists of a holistic perspective that sees the entire body as a system, addressing not only your immediate nutritional needs but also how nutrition and other well-being practices can impact your overall health and performance.
Chelsea invites you to learn more about her services and how she can assist you in achieving your wellness and performance goals.
Stephanie Zepedeo
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Stephanie is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Kinesiology graduate with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in helping clients achieve balance through personalized training, tailored nutrition plans, and effective stress management.
Her holistic approach focuses on improving gut health, balancing hormones, boosting energy, and building lasting confidence.
