Larissa van As - (Kin)

####Chart Notes **(1) Education** - BSc. Biomedical Physiology (Simon Fraser University) **(2) Certifications** - BCAK - KinesioTaping - BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) - BCRPA Personal Training, Weight Training & Group Fitness - Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR- HCP, and AED **(3) Areas of Expertise** - ICBC Active Rehabilitation - Athletic performance optimization - Personal Training & Group Training - Skating Athletes - Working Professionals - Weekend Warriors **What I bring to the floor** My experience ranges from working with new moms & pregnant women to professional athletes and weekend warriors. My goal is to empower my clients to take back control of their fitness journey. I want to give my clients knowledge of their body anatomy, educate on proper biomechanics and encourage safe exercise through proper warm ups, core stabilization and sweaty circuit training. **A little backstory** Being a true Canadian born & raised in North Vancouver, I spent many mornings in a cold yet freshly zambonied ice rink. I competed at three national figure skating championships and obtained a B.Sc degree in Biomedical Physiology (basically a lot of science about the human body and how it moves). My athletic & academic background inspired my love of teaching proper exercise technique and creating fun yet sweaty workouts. **Outside the clinic** As a nature lover, I feel most at home hiking in the woods and spending time near the ocean. You may also find me hanging upside down dabbling in acroyoga. Except for Sundays, I will be at the farmers market, buying organic and local ingredients.