Takoda is a Registered Kinesiologist with the British-Columbia Association of Kinesiology. He attended Vancouver Island University’s Kinesiology program where he graduated with distinction for his academic pursuits. He is also a certified Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist. With a passion for biomechanics, human physiology, and human performance, Takoda believes that everyone has the ability to live and perform in their daily lives no matter their age.
Takoda has a wide range of experience from competing in top level mountain biking competition, strength and conditioning coaching for athletes in various sport disciplines, and working with individuals to rehabilitate injuries and joint replacements. Takoda believes that no matter what stage of life you are in, the key to living a full and joyful life is movement.
Using evidence-based practices he is committed to helping others live stronger and healthier lifestyles. Takoda works with private and semi-private clients, as well as ICBC clients, to provide well rounded training programs to optimize strength, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness to get you feeling strong, moving well, and living confidently.
Stephanie is a Registered Acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. She completed Pacific Rim College’s 3-year Diploma of Acupuncture program with over 500 hours of clinic training. She is also trained in Orthopedic Acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese Massage), Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Electro-Stimulation and Auricular Acupuncture. She has taken supplementary workshops in Acupuncture for Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum, Women’s Health, Fertility and Paediatric Acupuncture. She uses these additional treatment modalities to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality treatment possible. These holistic therapies help to strengthen the immune system, prevent disease, control pain, and improve quality of life.
