With over 25 years in physical conditioning, Kevin has trained everyone from general population clients to professional athletes in major North American sports leagues. A former Canadian Military Pentathlon Team member, he brings elite-level expertise to every certification course.

Sarah has been working as a Personal Trainer for over 10 years in a commercial gym setting and has been combining FST with her clients since she took her Level 1 in 2012. Transforming her business from strictly personal training to mainly FST, she has worked with a variety of clients from athletes, general population and fitness competitors, showing people the value of mobility and how well it complements any type of strength and conditioning program.

Finding FST and combining it with functional fitness and movement sparked a passion to show other trainers in the industry how they can help more people reach their goals. A part of the Instructor team since 2018, she has had the privilege of teaching many students how they can implement FST into their practice and design programs with mobility and stability incorporated. Teaching people the how and why to take care of their bodies is something Sarah is deeply passionate about.

Robert is a registered massage therapist, fascial stretch therapist, and movement educator that is not like any other manual therapist. He promotes tissue health with proper assessment, positioning and movement. The body needs to learn how to function through arranged movement patterns. People are quickly forgetting what it means to move without pain or to have range of motion without muscle tension.

Robert uses his knowledge of combining fascial stretch therapy, neurological tests, muscle tests, vision training, functional movement, and manual therapy to unlock the very threat and pain responses that prevent people from moving better, feeling better, and thinking clearly with more energy. His experience has widely ranged from young children, all athletes (soccer, basketball, tennis, CrossFit, golf, baseball) both amateur to Olympic, a variety of neurological challenges (CP, MS, Parkinson's, Concussions, Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Dystonia), to basically anyone that wants to feel like themselves again so they can add play to their lives and family.

Alex has been involved in the health and fitness industry for nearly two decades. Originally a movement coach, fitness professional and martial arts instructor, Alex has since transitioned into a multidisciplinary clinical practice. For the last 8 years he has blended his background in kinesiology, fascial stretch therapy, clinical massage therapy and osteopathic manual therapy to help people from all walks of life regain and enhance their health and wellbeing.

Alex holds a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Kinesiology (University of Guelph), diplomas in Fitness and Lifestyle Management (George Brown College), Massage Therapy (Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic) and a Master of Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (Canadian Academy of Osteopathy). His philosophy is that the human body is a dynamic unit of interrelated structure and function that has the capacity to regulate and heal itself when afforded the opportunity. His core belief is that teaching is his opportunity to empower other health and fitness professionals to improve the quality of life of each and every human being they touch.

Steve became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2001 and began treating people by helping them discover their ability to move more effortlessly and freely. To achieve this, he used his movement background of swimming, distance running and Martial Arts to understand how the body moves and what can go wrong. Since then his passion has only become stronger, allowing him to dive into personal training in 2010, giving him the chance to work with a client roster ranging from the youngest to the wisest.

Now practicing many different modalities, including Fascial Stretch Therapy, Scar Release Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and LifeStretch, Steve has advanced his approach to help his clients regain and build their strength, move more freely and discover the body's full potential. Steve's goal is to make everyone feel strong and healthy while decreasing pain and eliminating restrictions holding us back. His personal goal is to keep up with his two kids at home and stay as active as they are. Steve truly believes that you need to Move to Heal!

Karla has more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She is a manual therapist combining her skills as a Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist. Her experience includes both on-field application and clinical practice. She has worked with all types of athletes including music theater performers, Olympians, and amateur and professional dancers and athletes.

Karla's career highlights include being the on-site therapist for the films Chicago and Music Man, as well as two seasons as a traveling therapist with Stars On Ice. She has held leadership roles with the Provincial and National governing bodies of Athletic Therapy in Canada and values the opportunity to be a part of the Stretch To Win teaching team. She holds a diploma in Sports Injury Management, Massage Therapy, as well as a doctorate of Acupuncture. When not teaching, you'll find her in her clinic, 2B Free Therapies. Karla is grateful for the gift of being able to help people through touch, therapy and movement, built on the core belief that everyone should have the chance to live a fulfilling life, free of pain or restrictions.

Compassionate, with a natural creativity, Lisa fits the role of Institute Administrator for the Canadian Division to perfection. Prior to joining STWI in 2013, Lisa worked as Senior Marketing Director for one of the top movie theater chains in Canada, Famous Players, and later Paramount Pictures. With two very active children at home, Lisa is the master of organization and balancing work and home life. As a previous entrepreneur of a wedding planning business, Lisa has an innate sense of quality customer service. She is your "go to" at STWI Canada.