Deanna-Kaye Barrett is a University of Western Ontario graduate with a degree in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is strongly interested in sports performance assessments and aims to help athletes achieve their physical and career goals through physical fitness. During her 4th year at university, Deanna-Kaye completed her practicum experience with the Western Mustangs Women’s Basketball and Rugby teams as one of their Strength and Conditioning coaches and is presently working with various high schools as a sports medic. Deanna-Kaye also has been teaching swimming for the past 7 years, helping individuals improve their skills for both recreational and competitive swimming. She is persuing of her Registered Kinesiologist license with the College of Kinesiology of Ontario and plans to take her Strength and Conditioning Coach certification in the future. She believes that having a good mentor can facilitate good performance and works hard to do her best for the clientele at Movefit Lab.
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Joseph - Registered Massage Therapist
With over 7 years of experience in clinical and athletic settings, Joseph has dedicated his career to enhancing wellness, recovery, and performance. He has collaborated with a diverse team of healthcare and fitness professionals, including Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Strength and Conditioning and Sports Performance Coaches, and Athletic Therapists, to provide comprehensive care for athletes and individuals alike.
Joseph has played a key role in supporting the recovery and well-being of athletes across various levels, as well as helping individuals maintain their overall health. His community involvement includes contributing to basketball training camps, serving on the recovery team for JR. NBA tournaments, and volunteering at the Jr. NBA Under Armour Combine.
Joseph’s approach to Massage Therapy is rooted in the belief that posture and movement are deeply interconnected systems. By utilizing principles of structural integration, he focuses on rebalancing the body to improve posture, enhance movement efficiency, and promote overall functionality and wellbeing. His treatment methods include a combination of Fascial-line based assessments, manual therapy, and trigger point therapy, tailored to help athletes progress from recovery to return-to-play.
Committed to empowering his clients, Joseph strives to help them move better, feel better, and perform at their best. Whether working with elite athletes or individuals seeking to improve their quality of life, Joseph’s holistic approach ensures personalized care for every client.
Joseph - Registered Massage Therapist
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Shon is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an RMT that focuses on facilitating efficient movement strategies - specifically change of direction ability. He goes through detailed questioning and utilizes evidence-informed movement analysis to help identify strength and weaknesses in athletes.
He believes that in the pursuit of effective movement strategies, an athlete will be able to better control and mitigate injuries; and in doing so, enhance performance.
He has and is currently working with athletes of all disciplines such as, basketball players, NHL/OHL players, CFL players, and MMA athletes. He believes that people who are injured has created a bodily system through habit, that cannot match his/her sport demands.
He has spent the past decade diligently learning about the science of movement and is continuing to pursue his goal of understanding injury prevention strategies.
Apart from pursuing his Masters in Sport Science and Rehabilitation, he also shares his insights in his workshops and seminars held internationally for Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Medical Doctors, and Personal Trainers.
Education:
Masters Student in Sports Science and Rehabilitation
Honours Bachelors of Science (University of Toronto)
Registered Massage Therapy
Medical Acupuncture (CAMA)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA level 2)
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT Level 3)
Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (PDTR)
In his personal time
Shon loves to explore different movements and would love to continue playing basketball for as long as he can. Other than that, he loves to read spiritual and inspirational books and LOVES exploring all aspects of life with his family
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Victor began his fitness career in the commercial gym setting, working with the general public. However, his passion for performance and sports science led him to pursue dedicated studies in these fields. Using his own body as a test subject, Victor explored and applied advanced training techniques, allowing him to gain a deeper and more in-depth understanding of performance optimization.
Through his personal experience, Victor unlocked his true calling in the performance and sports science realm. This realization motivated him to shift his focus from general fitness to a more data-driven, goal-oriented approach. His journey has led him to Movefit Lab, where he intends to leverage his past experience working with a broad clientele and focus on achieving measurable, high-performance results for athletes and goal-focused individuals.
Victor’s commitment to understanding human performance is backed by both hands-on experience and a passion for helping clients maximize their potential. Whether working with athletes or those pursuing specific fitness goals, he combines his knowledge with cutting-edge techniques to create personalized, results-driven programs
Victor began his fitness career in the commercial gym setting, working with the general public. H...
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Dan is a performance coach with a strong interest in sport science that aims to foster a conducive training environment for growth. He approaches each workout with the aim to assist others in their journey towards self improvement in any way possible. Dan believes this is a collaborative process, where his role entails helping athlete’s manage pain and perform better. He has experience working with athletes from diverse sporting backgrounds and hopes to continue expanding his depth of knowledge. Dan is on the verge of completing his undergraduate degree and aspires to pursue graduate studies within the near future. He believes that learning is a lifelong commitment believing each experience in life offers an opportunity to learn and grow. The power of mentorship is valuable, which is why he is happy and excited to be part of the MoveFitLab team!
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