Maria has earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Kinesiology from UBC. With years of experience working in the clinical, sport and gym arenas, Maria brings both a holistic and evidence-based approach to her clients. Her approach is promised to be in line with current research while ensuring the client’s individual needs and expectations always remain central. As a member of the Canadian National Team for 7 years, Maria understands dedication, perseverance, and discipline and strives to instill these same values with everyone she works with. As a Vancouver local who is passionate about movement, Maria stays active as a long-time member of the beach volleyball community at Kits Beach and Spanish Banks. You can watch her compete in annual tournaments like the Sand Series and KitsFest!

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Since a very young age, Curtis has been intrigued by the “behind the scenes” training and preparation required for sports and athletics. When he was required to undergo his own rehabilitation from a shoulder injury, he was further driven to pursue a career in Kinesiology. He received his Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) from Simon Fraser University in 2013. While at SFU, he also earned his Applied Human Nutrition Certificate and Health & Fitness Certificate.

Prior to joining Symmetrix in 2015, Curtis gained two years of experience working for a lower mainland rehabilitation company as a Kinesiologist. In this role he worked primarily with ICBC clients; conducting assessments, writing reports, designing and delivering active rehab programs and coordinating gradual return to work programs. Curtis also has previous experience leading group active rehab programs, including OR programs. previously Curtis worked at a spinal cord injury clinic providing exercise rehabilitation to para and quadriplegics.

Curtis grew up playing baseball and hockey, pitching at the colligate level. Following his playing career, Curtis worked as a youth baseball coach and also ran instructional clinics.

Outside of work Curtis enjoys a variety of activities including camping, skiing hiking, climbing, rec league basketball and has recently taken up golf.

Curtis’ experience with coaching & sport, along with his own athletic background, combine for a precise, challenging training style. His calm and focused energy is appealing to all clients; whether recovering from injury or working to reach peak athletic performance.

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Pam is currently on mat leave until 2024. We are looking forward to her return.

I have been a practicing kinesiologist since graduating from UBC Kinesiology in 2011. I was drawn to the kinesiology program as a lifelong recreational athlete, enjoying running, volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer in my youth. Born and raised in the lower mainland, I love everything our province has to offer for all levels of skill and competitiveness.

Upon being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in university, I found myself drawn towards helping others with chronic conditions and chronic pain navigate the healthcare system and their best life. The ability to return to recreational activities in a way that feels safe and meaningful is such an important part of our healing journeys.

I have two young children and love helping other parents through their pre and post-natal journey. Our bodies have an innate and remarkable capacity for healing, and helping guide other folks through their process drives me to be the best kinesiologist I can be.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you feel your best!

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Kent is the new co-owner of Symmetrix Exercise & Rehab Specialists. He enters the world of health clinics and personal training with a solid foundation of business management and science. Kent cares deeply about the environment, communities and health.

Kent holds an MSc. from McGill University in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His expertise in earth science brought him around the world: Alaska, Australia and most recently Africa. Kent developed a pension for managing crews, for example a team of samplers at Australia’s largest iron ore mine, and several large field camps in the copper belt of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

After 10 years of mining exploration Kent set his eyes on making an impact in his own country. He scored top of his class in a business program at UVIC, and founded his first business soon after. His business concept came about during a long-haul bicycle tour from Vancouver to Mexico. While cruising down coastal roads with the sprawling beaches and ocean ahead for weeks at a time, Kent was inspired to design better cycling accessories. Upon his return to Vancouver he found a way to manufacture and sell these. In addition to growing his business Kent managed a team of fundraisers for a Vancouver non-profit, and joined the board of a local charity.

Personal growth, as well as physical and mental fitness are deeply ingrained in Kent’s day to day routine. He expresses this in the gym and outdoors, where he believes consistency of practice, variety of activities and seeking out new knowledges are critical to his achievement of fitness goals and enjoyment of life. Skiing, climbing and cycling make the top of his list of activities, and he stays energized by preparing lots of delicious whole foods using ingredients from his urban garden. Because he loves to get active outside, if someone’s complaining about Vancouver’s weather you might hear him affirm “there’s no bad weather, just bad gear”, a flashback to those seasons spent in field camps around the world.

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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.

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Patrik spent most of his time growing up playing different sports including basketball and tennis. He decided to pursue exercise and rehabilitation sciences after he overcame multiple injuries and limiting conditions, and after he discovered his ability and passion in helping others in similar situations. He refers to himself as a piece of the puzzle that he was missing when he needed it the most.

Patrik puts health and well-being among the top priorities in his life and he believes in leading by example. He believes that his role is to be an educator in his clients’ lives and he brings in his authenticity, honesty, empathy and knowledge to grow and improve their lifestyles, rather than putting a bandaid on problems. He holds his clients accountable and strives to create opportunities and communities where they are missing.

Patrik graduated from the University of British Columbia with Bachelors and Masters degree in Kinesiology. He studied topics in clinical kinesiology and high performance coaching through a variety of lenses. Through his time at the UBC he also volunteered with the UBC Performance as a Strength and Conditioning Student Assistant and as a Student Athletic Trainer. He has a diverse experience working with athletes from a variety of teams.

In his free time, Patrik enjoys a variety of activities, especially climbing, snow sports, biking, hiking, water sports, training olympic lifting, kettlebell work, practicing asanas (Yoga), handstands or simply meditating.

Patrik believes that we need to take good care of our bodies to be able to live a long and healthy life, and that we need to explore our physical potential to be able to keep up with anything that comes our way. He uses a holistic, evidence-based, and client-centred approach considering ‘bio-psycho-social’ factors in designing interventions. His values, mindset and experiences make him a strong part of the Symmetrix team.

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