Mark completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 2021. More recently Mark graduated in 2024 from the University of British Columbia – Northern Cohort in Prince George with a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy.

Growing up in the small community of Saltspring Island where sports and outdoor adventures were big part of his upbringing, little injuries and the need for physiotherapy sessions and education were quite common. Intrigued by what he witnessed and learned, Mark decided to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Mark comes from and continues to live an active and athletic lifestyle. From playing soccer, to hiking and back country camping. There truly isn’t an activity he shies away from.

Since graduating in 2024 Mark has settled down in the Tri-Cities as he pursues his career in physiotherapy and enjoys the vast outdoors that the area has to offer. Mark is focused on learning as much as he can in the coming months and years and is looking forward to taking continued education courses to expand his knowledge and skills. Mark 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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Sarah is a graduate of the University of the Fraser Valley with a degree in Kinesiology. With over 20 years of experience playing competitive softball and soccer, her lifelong passion for sports and fitness naturally led her to pursue a career helping others move and feel their best.

For the past decade, Sarah has also been dedicated to coaching both soccer and softball. It was through coaching that her love for Kinesiology truly grew—seeing firsthand how movement, knowledge, and encouragement can transform confidence and performance.

At LIFT, Sarah brings that same energy and commitment to every session. She’s passionate about empowering others through movement and helping each individual reach their goals—whether it’s recovering from injury, building strength, or simply feeling more confident in their body. Sarah Welcomes you to the LIFT experience.

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Marissa’s journey into a career in fitness was rather unassuming. Marissa completed a General Studies program in university and knew that she did not want to pursue a degree. She had always had a passion for yoga and had been practicing for almost a decade at that point, so she decided to take a leap of faith and do my 200 hour yoga teacher training. Marissa found so much salvation in the 200 hour training that she took another 300 hour advanced yoga training (500 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training), and subsequently obtained her Personal Training Certificate, Group Fitness Instructor Certificate, and Nutritionist Certificate with ISSA.

It was through her personal practice and education with yoga which prompted Marissa’s discovery that fitness is a holistic endeavor; physical fitness is only a fraction of overall fitness. Marissa believes that addressing our mental well-being, nutrition, and stimulating our intellect are all key factors to achieving a state of overall wellness. Marissa strives to educate individuals and the broader community about the importance of comprehensive health management. She aims to create a significant impact by advocating for a holistic approach to overall wellness. Using her diverse educational background in hopes to advance the field of athletic therapy by integrating innovative techniques into traditional practices. Marissa welcome you to 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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LIFT Longevity Lounge

Welcome to the LIFT Longevity Lounge your sanctuary for recovery, restoration, and full-body renewal. This is where modern wellness meets luxury, offering intentional rituals that help you reset, recharge, and feel your absolute best.

Choose from two signature experiences:

✨ The Full Experience

A 90-minute self guided wellness ritual featuring sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy. Move through deep heat, invigorating cold, and restorative light for a complete reset of body and mind.

✨ The LITE Experience

A warm, glowing escape featuring sauna and red light therapy only. Perfect for days when you want deep relaxation, cellular recovery, and stress relief without the cold plunge.

Both experiences include robes, towels, eucalyptus face cloths, and a calm, luxurious environment designed for your comfort.

Heal. Restore. Glow. Your reset begins here at the LIFT Longevity Lounge.

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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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Esther graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, where she specialized in Multidisciplinary Science. Her academic background blends exercise physiology, biomechanics, and health sciences—giving her a well-rounded understanding of the body and how it moves. She is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Esther’s passion for movement began through recreational sport and grew into a commitment to helping others feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies. She also serves as an assistant coach with Special Olympics BC, supporting athletes of all abilities in building physical literacy, strength, and community through sport.

She is especially interested in functional training, movement education, and empowering clients to develop lifelong habits that support both physical and mental well-being. Esther takes a personalized, evidence-informed approach to every session, ensuring each client feels supported and challenged in ways that suit their goals.

In her spare time, Esther enjoys playing racquet sports like tennis and badminton, strength training, and spending time outdoors with friends and family. Esther welcomes 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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For 15 years Stuewe has been working within athletics / health and wellness and holds over 27 training and body work certifications. Playing and Coaching a variety of sports such as Dance, Obstacle Course/Endurance Racing, Rugby, Basketball, American Football, Lacrosse, Hockey, Jujitsu and Kickboxing. These experiences grew into his one on one sessions which have attracted a broad client base, from the general public to equestrians and farm hands; professional athletes, Olympians and Elite Emergency Responders.

Through diverse courses, life experience and mentors, he has created a unique training style. Which he has been mentoring and teaching to other personal trainers for 8 years. Based in optimized movement from warm up to cool down ensuring clients can move safely, move beneficially and move repeatably.

In 2017 Chris grew a niche working with physical rehabilitation clients in a variety of injuries. Joints, tendons / ligaments, muscular and Neuro. All of which his laundry list of personal injuries mirrored. His relatability to those with injuries allowed him to work outside the standard box. Working alongside physio’s, chiros, osteopaths, traditional healing practitioners and sports med doctors to help rehab clients. As a foot health specialist with Vivo Barefoot, a former Endurance Race Director and medic for Spartan Race, a former Glacier Guide with the Franz Josef Glacier, professional dancer, stunt performer and singer all of his skills shine through in his sessions. Stuewe 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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