Dr. Wilbour Kelsick
BSc(kin), DC, FRCCSS(C), FRCCRS(C)Dr. Kelsick has been a dedicated chiropractor for over three decades and a veteran member of the official Canadian National and Olympic teams. He is honoured to be part of a strong team of like-minded professionals who believe in INTEGRATION as the key concept behind MaxFit Movement.
View ProfileCandace Messina
Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates InstructorCandace completed her MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 2011. Prior to that she completed her BSc in Kinesiology with a Certificate in Health & Fitness studies at Simon Fraser University. In addition to her practice of Physiotherapy, Candace is also a Clinical Pilates Instructor having completed training in the rehabilitation stream (Mat and Reformer) in STOTT Pilates, and a pre- and post-natal fitness instructor.
View ProfileMonita Rogers
Office ManagerMonita has been working in healthcare for many years and has recently decided to join the MaxFit team. She obtained her MOA diploma from BCIT and brings her passion and skills for patient care and a well-run clinic to her new role at MaxFit. When not working in the office you may find her travelling, gardening or spending time with her daughter and family. She tries to stay active by hitting the gym, hiking, walking the family dog or chasing after her preschooler. She is excited to join the MaxFit team and we are excited to have her.
Welcome to the team, Monita!
Andrew Volwles, RMT
Registered Massage TherapistAndrew is a British Columbia native with a passion for being physically active, and a particular inclination towards martial arts. Andrew graduated from the West Coast College of Massage 15 years ago and has since been happily assisting clients in their journey to better health.
View ProfileMelanie Soer
PhysiotherapistMelanie received her BSc in Kinesiology, plus certificates in Applied Human Nutrition and Health and Fitness from Simon Fraser University. She has a Masters in Physical Therapy from UBC, is a certified Chan Gunn IMS Practitioner and serves as a clinical assistant professor for the UBC Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program.
View ProfileAzi Modir
Office managerThe first thing you may have noticed about her is her friendliness. You can feel it even when you are not face to face and there is a reason behind it. Azi moved to the Lower Mainland a bit over two decades ago and loved it since. So much so that she thought the job opening at MaxFit was perfectly timed and it was by all means in the perfect location.
Believing deeply in the benefits of exercise (injury-free and regular!), Azi knows she is in the right place to put her beliefs at work with kindness. ‘I hope to make patients’ experience at MaxFit a wonderful one,’ she says. And we know she will.
Ralitza Spassova
Personal Transformational CoachRalitza has a passion for health and wellness, and her medical background allows her the depth to integrate both into a holistic healthcare model that aligns with MaxFit philosophy. Her own life philosophy stems from the quote that she strongly believes in: ‘Life happens for you.’
View ProfileDaniela Ginta
MSc, Nutritionist, GGS-1 Coach, Personal TrainerDaniela is a nutrition consultant, specializing in healthy aging and menopause transition.
View ProfileAlp Ertung
Certified Fascial Manipulation®SpecialistAlp Ertung is Certified Fascial Manipulation®Specialist, Fascial Manipulation®Teacher and Neuromuscular Therapist. He has been practicing as a manual therapist and movement professional since 2011, mostly in orthopedic rehab and post rehab, focusing on myofascial pain and dysfunction.
View ProfileMitra Teimouri
Registered Massage TherapistMitra graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2023 and has since developed a “science-based meets holistic approach”. She listens in order to understand her clients’ goals and then assesses their main complaints. This helps her develop a personalized treatment plan by combining their goals with clinical findings, so together can initiate and/or maintain the healing process.
View ProfileDaniel Fung
Certified Life CoachDaniel specializes in guiding individuals through a spectrum of personal and professional challenges, including creating opportunities, overcoming fear, identifying self-sabotaging behaviors, discovering life's purpose, and much more. He excels in aligning career aspirations with individual personalities.
View ProfileStephanie McCann
Physiotherapist, Clinical Pilates and Scoliosis focusStephanie is a former Olympic athlete and 3-time Bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Games and Pan American Games. She is a Physiotherapist, with a focus on Clinical Pilates and Scoliosis.
View ProfileLyle Povah (Consultant)
Musician, Sound and Wellness PractitionerLyle brings to the MaxFit Movement team a unique approach to wellness and movement. He is a percussionist, singer, guitarist, children¹s entertainer, drum circle facilitator, and teacher with a special interest in African drumming.
View ProfileDebbie Suzuki (Consultant)
Kinesiologist/Personal TrainerDebbie brings to MaxFit Movement clients years of experience in developing personal training programs. Injury rehabilitation, weight management, strength and endurance training, sport specific training, physical preparation programs for Police/Firefighter candidates are some of her specialties.
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