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Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Cassandra has been active throughout her life. She started exploring the BC mountains through Scouting as a youth, and later played field hockey with the Vancouver Hawks Women’s League throughout high school and university. Her interest in health and fitness led her to pursue a degree in Kinesiology.

Her credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and a certificate in Active Health and Rehabilitation. With experience in both chronic and acute injury rehabilitation, Cassandra uses evidence-based exercise prescription to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. She is passionate about learning and teaching new ways to help others live their most active and functional lives. She believes in creating a fun, creative, and positive environment for exercise with the end goal of enhancing quality of life.

Cassandra has worked with all ages, from youth to seniors. Cassandra particularly enjoys working with youth-tapping on multiple years of experience as a Scout Leader and youth mentor to incorporate games and challenges into exercises sessions.

Cassandra’s favorite place to be active is outdoors. You can find her riding her bike throughout the city, in the mountains where she enjoys backpacking and climbing, and on the water racing sailing keelboats.

Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Cassandra has been active throughout her life. She started expl... Read More

Victor Fan, he/him English/Cantonese

Victor has always loved being active. He was first involved in rehab while training for a half marathon. He sustained a bad foot injury after his race; through active rehabilitation, he learned about the importance of taking care of his body to prevent future injuries. This experience inspired him to be a leader so that he can educate, and empower others to move confidently. Victor completed his BKin at the University of British Columbia. During this time, he volunteered with older individuals experiencing chronic pain, which strengthened his passion for working with chronic pain and he hopes to continue providing care as a Kinesiologist. When he is not working, you can find him climbing, running, hiking in the mountains, or taking his dogs on long walks across the city. He is also a foodie and is always looking to try new food!

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Dasha, the new co-owner of Symmetrix Exercise & Rehab Specialists, is a kinesiologist with 9 years of clinical, sport and gym experience. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and a Health and Fitness Certificate. Dasha currently specializes in aquatic therapy in the pool, and active rehabilitation and personal training in the gym. She has experience working with athletes on lacrosse and hockey teams, chronic pain clients, cardiac rehabilitation clients and everyone in-between.

in 2021 Dasha was awarded Kinesiologist of the Year in Canada by the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.

Dasha has a mind-body approach to training; she understands that motivation, building healthy habits, and goal setting are just as important as routine training sessions in the gym. She is passionate about helping people improve their function, movement and strength. Dasha loves to see others achieve their goals and deeply cares about her clients’ success. She has a passion for growing and nurturing her community and she likes to learn new things and take on new challenges.

As a creative inventor, Dasha makes functional accessories for outdoors activities, most often using recycled materials. For three years, she has had her own Etsy Store, selling bicycle bags, rock climbing gear, and other leisure accessories.

Dasha is an outdoor enthusiast. While not at work you can find her in the mountains backcountry skiing, bicycle touring, multi-day hiking, or rock climbing. She takes her outdoor activities seriously: she has completed Avalanche Safety Training level one, and once set out on a two day hike over the Howe Sound Crest Trail to arrive at her friends’ wedding in Porteau Cove. Dasha has completed a number of long-haul bicycle trips, the first a cross-Canada trip and another from Vancouver to Baja Sur, Mexico. Dasha loves to bake, preserve, and ferment food. She is always looking for a better way to eat healthier and more nutritious whole foods to fuel her active lifestyle.

Dasha, the new co-owner of Symmetrix Exercise & Rehab Specialists, is a kinesiologist with 9 ... Read More