I became a personal trainer because I wish I had one when I was younger. The things I know now about how the body works, how to train intelligently, how to build strength without getting hurt, what I would have done everything differently. My goal is to give my clients that knowledge so they do not have to figure it out the hard way.

I have been coaching for over 10 years and have worked with clients ranging from competitive powerlifters to adults in their 80s training for the first time. Before running Square One Academy independently, I worked at a major commercial gym where I realized most people with real goals needed more individual attention than a big gym environment could provide.

Today I train clients one-on-one at two Ottawa gym facilities — Dunamis Strength & Fitness (1980 Ogilvie Road) and the Personalized Health Centre (1183 Cecil Avenue) — and I offer a private training service inside condo building fitness rooms for clients who prefer to train closer to home. I also work with clients online across Canada and the world.

My particular focus is adults 45 and older, people who want to stay strong, stay independent, and keep doing the things they love. Whether you are managing a bad knee, coming back from injury, or realizing that now is the time to take your strength seriously, I build programs that meet you exactly where you are.

CREDENTIALS:

  • CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist

  • Exercise Therapy Assessment — Upper Body & Lower Body

  • Pre-Script Assessment & Preparation Coach

  • Precision Nutrition Coach (Level 1)

  • Applied Women's Physiology and Training

  • Agatsu Strength and Speed

  • DTS Conditioning Coaching

  • Advanced Training System Level 1

  • Phil Daru Mentorship Program (UFC & pro athlete trainer) — current

  • Powerlifting competitor and coach — Ontario Provincials

  • 10+ years coaching experience

If anything here resonates, or if you have questions before committing to anything, book a free 15-minute call. We will figure out together if this is the right fit.