Growing up Ali participated in a variety of sports including competitive soccer, squash, rafting and volleyball. He was also a personal trainer and kinesiologist for 3 years during his undergraduate studies at UBC. He has worked with variety of clients from professional athletes to older individuals recovering from neurological conditions. Ali also worked for 2 years as student trainer and student physio with UNBC men and women’s soccer teams. Through these athletic endeavors and his own personal injury experience Ali has appreciated the value in proper injury prevention and rehabilitation, which led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. Ali completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology and his Master of Physical Therapy at UBC. Since graduating, Ali has completed Level 1 courses with the Canadian Division of Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy and Level 1 course for Non-Surgical management of ACL injuries by Global physiotherapy clinic in Australia. Ali enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities, integrating soft tissue and manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercise and education to help clints with their rehabilitation journey and help them to reach their individual goals. In his spare time, Ali enjoys recreational sports such as soccer and squash, weightlifting, Biking, camping, hiking, and travelling. Ali welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Ryan decided to pursue a career as a certified athletic therapist after a lifelong involvement in sport, playing basketball and football, and wanted to stay involved in sport after he finished playing. While earning a degree in Kinesiology he found that teaching other athletes how to reduce their risk of injury and help them return to play after an injury is what he was the most passionate about after going through injuries of his own. Ryan has 8 years experience as a therapist in varsity sports with the University of Alberta Golden Bears Football team, and MacEwan University Women’s Hockey. As well as professionally with the Edmonton Elks and most recently Vancouver Whitecaps.

Ryan specializes in soft tissue release, manual therapy, prophylactic bracing and taping, injury prevention and assessment as well as rehabilitation and return to play programming. He holds additional certifications as a corrective exercise specialist and performance exercise specialist. One of Ryan’s goals is to take the rehabilitation and injury prevention process that is available to professional athletes and make it accessible to everyone, No matter if your goal is to keep playing your favourite sport, go hiking on the weekend or just be pain free throughout the week!

When not at work you can find him playing ultimate frisbee and pickup basketball. Or more often than not trying to find anywhere in the lower mainland without concrete, going camping, hiking, or fishing whenever he has the chance. Ryan welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Shannon Day is the driving force behind LIFT Fitness & Physio, where she serves as the in-house Fitness Matchmaker. With a passionate dedication to crafting tailored fitness experiences, Shannon personally ensures that every client finds their perfect fit. From understanding your goals to pairing you with the ideal trainer or physiotherapist, her commitment to exceptional service is unmatched. As a great listener and fitness matchmaker, Shannon guarantees that your journey at LIFT is nothing short of extraordinary. Shannon Welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Kristian graduated from Douglas College with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and Coaching, specializing in Kinesiology, and holds a diploma in Sports Science. Growing up in Coquitlam, Kristian developed a love for sports, especially soccer, which he played with the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club. His fascination with the human body and its mechanics began at a young age, leading him to the gym early in life and ultimately shaping his career path.

After high school, Kristian knew that a career in sports science and kinesiology was the perfect fit. His early start in exercising and working out fueled his passion for fitness and health. This enthusiasm guided him to gain valuable experience working alongside physiotherapists in a clinical setting, where he honed his skills and knowledge.

In his free time, Kristian enjoys staying active through traveling, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and, of course, exercising. His diverse interests and dedication to health and wellness make him a well-rounded and committed kinesiologist, ready to help clients achieve their fitness goals and improve their overall well-being. Kristian welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Megan graduated from the University of British Columbia-Okanagan with a bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics (Kinesiology). Her area of concentration in her studies was Clinical Exercise Physiology, incorporating exercise and clinical skills into human movement and patient rehabilitation. She is a registered kinesiologist with British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists. (BCAK)

Megan’s passion for fitness started at the young age of 5, playing soccer with Port Moody and dedicating 14 years to competitive Irish Dance. Megan has traveled all over the world, competing internationally at numerous World Championships and across North America at many National Irish Dance competitions. Over the years, dance has provided Megan with a strong knowledge foundation, igniting her passion for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals.

Since graduating Megan has gained valuable experience working with physiotherapists in various populations in her community. With a solid understanding in teaching and exercise programming, she is eager to contribute to an individual’s health and fitness goals as part of the team at LIFT!

In her spare time Megan enjoys working out at the gym, spending time with friends and family and going on local hikes with her Irish Setter Reilly! Megan welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Hayley graduated from the University of Victoria with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She was awarded Kinesiology Co-op Student of the Year in 2020 for her successes during her work term placements throughout her degree. Hayley grew up a competitive dancer which sparked her passion for health and wellness in which she loves to share with other people. She is committed to working with clients towards their personal goals and strives to find meaningful and function-based treatment activities to facilitate this. Hayley has previous experience working with Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists in a clinical setting, and is excited to be joining the LIFT team! Outside of work, Hayley is happiest when reading, testing new recipes, or when spending time with family and friends! Hayley welcomes you the the LIFT experience.

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Inspiration to pursue a career in Physiotherapy developed in Tyson as a young athlete who received physiotherapy treatments, education and guidance for sports related injuries.

Tyson comes from an athletic background with a passion for many sports including; golf, soccer, baseball and hockey. Tyson continues to play golf and hockey recreationally, in addition to, running, hiking, biking, skiing and weightlifting. Tyson moved from Manitoba in 2020 to live and work in British Columbia as a Physiotherapist—this move was driven by the desire for the outdoor lifestyle and activities….. and of course, the milder winters.

Tyson graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology. Additionally, Tyson graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2018 with a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy. Since graduating in 2018, Tyson has taken continued education courses in Vestibular Therapy (dizziness and balance), concussion management, sports injury taping, musculoskeletal courses for the neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee and ankle, and Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy level 1.

Tyson enjoys treating individuals of all ages and injury types, with a keen interest on the athletic population and sport related injuries. Tyson believes strong communication, goal setting, collaborative planning, and team work are very important factors in reaching desired physiotherapy outcomes. Tyson uses education, coaching, manual therapy and exercise programming to help clients achieve their goals.

Tyson is looking forward to joining the LIFT team and working with the Port Moody community!

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Shiran is our Certified Personal Trainer. He is currently enrolled at the University of the Fraser Valley and is in his 4th year of Kinesiology. He grew up playing many different sports such as Basketball, Rugby and various Martial arts at the high-performance level. Shiran was a former member of the Canadian National Judo Team and was competing for 4 years going up against the best Judo athletes worldwide. Going through many different injuries and setbacks while competing, he found that entering the Kinesiology field was the perfect fit after highschool in order to learn the biomechanics of the body and further understand how to rehabilitate the body from the particular injuries he was facing.

From beginner, advanced and intermediate levels of training, Shiran has acquired the experience and knowledge on how to utilize various training, stretching and mobility methods along with the study of nutrition to ultimately help his clients reach their goals. His passion is to share his love for fitness and help people reach their goals based on their current level of fitness and lifestyle; while also helping them establish a strong mental health as well. He is very driven to help provide the proper guidance to his clients by teaching fitness with a heavy emphasis on proper form and technique to specifically avoid injury and promote longevity. By using fundamentals to begin with, he will help you establish your fitness journey in order to help you develop and maintain healthy habits that will stay with you forever.

In his spare time, Shiran likes to spend time in the gym, playing basketball, doing Judo and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. Shiran welcome you to the LIFT experience.

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Jericho has always had a passion for physical activity in all its forms growing up. Which led him to the love of the gym. It was here where he understood that to see results, work must be put in. Jericho believes a solid program and adherence to that program will take you farther than just doing whatever you feel for that session. The gym is where Jericho gained a curiosity about strength and conditioning that led him to pursue and complete his degree in Kinesiology. During his time at College Jericho has had plenty of opportunities through field work experiences to grow in knowledge and to share his knowledge and experience with others.

Jericho is a registered Kinesiologist with the BCAK. A moment that sparked his interest to pursue a concentration in Kinesiology was when he was experiencing chronic shoulder discomfort during his early lifting days. The frustration of this led Jericho to learn as much as he could to get his shoulder back to better health. Because of this, he was able to implement the work to recover and improve.

In his spare time Jericho enjoys hiking, soccer, and working out. Jericho is eager to help people on their journey towards their goals! Jericho welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Kathleen is a long-time fitness enthusiast and Lift Fitness workout participant. She is a Certified Personal Fitness and Weight Trainer, registered with BCRPA and certified by Douglas College in 2016. She is a former secondary school teacher, university level instructor, and teacher union president. After retirement from the B.C. Teachers’ Federation in 2015, she decided to fulfill her long-held ambition to certify as a fitness trainer. Kathleen has a particular interest in fitness and resistance training for older adults because she knows firsthand the enormous everyday health benefits that accrue from having improved muscular strength, greater aerobic capacity, and leaner body mass. She wants to help older adults achieve their healthiest, happiest life through progressive training programs adapted to every participant’s unique fitness and lifestyle goals.

In addition to weight training three times a week, Kathleen also runs at least two times a week and takes long daily walks with her greyhound. She loves reading, gardening, art, travel and being out in nature. Kathleen welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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