• When you're not seeing results

• You're scared of injuring yourself

• You don't know where to start

• You have a health condition, injury or you're pregnant

• You're training for a sport or event

• You want to be healthier

Hi! Let me introduce myself first. My name is Viviane, most people call me Viv. I am a Personal Trainer/ Kinesiologist based out of downtown Vancouver and I help a special type of clientele. 

• Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology

• Over 23 years experience

• Fully Certified and Insured

• My philosophy is that health is a priority and not a luxury

• Exercise is not about looks, it's  about doing things you love without being in pain

• I don't follow trends, I follow what I was taught in school and understanding how the body works.

• My clients are extremely important to me and I give them the adequate exercise regimen in accordance to their needs.

• I help women, injury recovery clients and beginners build strength safely

• Personal training & injury rehabilitation in downtown Vancouver, with some spots available for online training for those outside of downtown.

• I do primarly injury rehabiliation, working on active recovery with those who had a surgery or car accident in addition to other issues such as Strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Dementia to name a few

• Injury Rehabilitation (pre/post op)

Recovering from surgery, chronic pain, mobility issues, car accidents or orthopaedic injuries

• Prenatal & Postpartum clients

Safe strength, mobility, pelvic/core support, return-to-exercise guidance including those with Diastasis Recti

• Women in perimenopause & menopause

Strength Training, none health, mobility, energy and body composition support

• Older Adults (50+)

Balance, strength, posture, fall prevention, joint-friendly training

• Golfers/active adults

Mobility, core strength, rehab, movement quality, flexibility and performance support

• Special populations

Cancer survivors, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke & Heart Disease

• Beginners who want guidance

Safe, structured coaching if you don’t know where to start or want accountability

• Are you nervous about exercising because of a past injury

• Are you recovering from surgery and want to regain strength safely

• Feel weaker, stiffer, or less mobile than you used to

• Want help during pregnancy or after birth

• Need guidance exercising during perimenopause or menopause

• Want to stay active as you age without flaring up pain

• Need accountability and a plan that's tailored to your body

• Do I need to be fit before starting personal training?

Absolutely not! Personal Training means the guidance is catered to you and your needs and limitations. Everyone's definition of "fit" is different and so are their biomechanics, genetics and fitness levels

• Can you help if I'm recovering from an injury or surgery?

Yes I can! I will work closely with your physiotherapist and other health care provider to ensure the continuation of your recovery. My job is not to replace your doctor or physiotherapist, but to continue where they left off so you can continue to improve.

• Do you train with Older Adults?

Absolutely! Working with older adults is one of my passions. It boosts their confidence, gets their brain working, it helps them socialize and keep them active. My oldest clients up to date: 91 Female, 96 Male. Current average 80s

•  Do you offer prenatal or postnatal training?

Yes I do! As long as your health care provider has cleared you to exercise. I sometimes also provide group fitness classes in community centres

• Do you work with perimenopause and menopause?

Yes I do! Exercise has been shown to  improve symptoms even years after menopause. As our estrogen levels decrease, we get more prone to Osteoporosis, making it extremely important to exercise.

• Can You help me with my golf swing?

Yes I can! Because golf is an unilateral sport, we need to make sure your muscles are well balanced. Flexibility, trunk rotation, hip rotation as well as shoulder flexibility are a huge part of golf. My job is more towards your biomechanics and not so much golf swing analysis but by working on those key aspects we'll be turning those boggies into birdies.

• Where are the sessions held?

They are held at your home, home gym, office gym, online, outdoors and through some gyms in the downtown Vancouver area.

• How often should I train with a personal trainer?

No less than 2 times a week, no more than 3x a week. This ensure that you're building an exercise routine without overtraining or undertraining. Sometimes people focus too much on trying to "save money" by only training once a week but they don't get the results they want and therefore they end up wasting more money than saving. Ideally, most people should exercise most days of the week (4-5x a week). If you're only exercising once a week your body is barely functioning. Personal Training should be an addition to your exercise regimen not a replacement.

• What should I expect in my first session?

Typically on the first session I am looking for your weaknesses and where we need to improve. I'll be checking your postural alignment, your gait, your core strength, balance, any muscle weakness to determine our baseline.

Many times we think that Personal Training is a luxury, when in fact it's an investment on our health. Whether you are recovering from an injury, postpartum or you just want to be more active, having a professional who can safely guide you through various exercises catered to your needs will save you years of pain, injuries and added stress.

Investing in your health will give you a better outcome later in life. As we get older, our balance and mobility changes as well as our internal health. Exercise helps reduce bad cholesterol, stabilize insulin levels, a better kidney function and most importantly, it keeps our brain active.

I can help you discover your best fitness strategy whle taking in consideration any injuries or concerns you might have.

If knowledge is power, I would like to think that I am empowering every single person I train so that they can improve their lifestyle.