I started my training journey at Enhanced Performance in 2016, first as a trainee, then a mentee and a coach. This was a pivotal change in my life to realize that strength training could be actually fun!

My approach to movement and fitness for private clients starts with a conversation and an assessment. During that time, we will get to know each other and plan on ways I can assist you on your journey, whatever that journey may be. I’ve helped clients prepare for multi-day hikes, programmed exercises to compliment a new hobby (be it golf or pickleball), helped clients bridge the transition between private and group training and worked with painful or limited movement through curious exploration of available motions.

I came to Vancouver as a teenager from the city of Krasnoyarsk in Siberia, Russia. I got a degree in Cell Biology and Genetics and a minor in German Studies. I worked in academia researching Food Sciences While working as a chemist, analyzing food and drugs, I challenged myself through regular and consistent strength training and sticking long enough to learn how life changing that could be. I’m inspired to help people like me to find the benefits of consistent strength training.

I really like the concept of “pushing the needle” and live it by challenging myself on multi-day hikes, exploring circular movements using steel maces and studying asymmetrical biomechanics combining strength training and PRI correctives (Postural Restoration Institute).

I’m an immigrant that lives, trains and moves on the unceded lands of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations (Vancouver, BC, Canada). I identify as Queer, I believe in body neutrality; I’m working on unlearning bias (conscious and unconscious) especially when it comes to race, I would like to see radical business ideas come to life, I’m working on understanding trauma informed strength training.

BSc, CanFitPro, FMS 1/2

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