Meet Illia
Personal Trainer & Group Instructor
Illia’s expertise as a personal trainer is backed by a wealth of up-to-date education. A kinesiology graduate from UBC, Illia focuses on correcting imbalances and preventing injuries. That said, he also has credentials in rehabilitation and chronic pain management.
Illia says, “There is no perfect exercise or routine that you must do, it all depends on your current capabilities and the cues from your body.” Ilia’s great eye for the fine details is a bonus for his clients.
Outside of the gym, you can find Illia playing football, basketball, volleyball, zooming around the seawall or up in the mountains.
Education/Certifications:
– BSc Kinesiology in Interdisciplinary studies from the University of British Columbia (UBC)
– Completed course in chronic pain management (2022)
– Brookbush Institute: Certified Personal Trainer (2021)
– Brookbush Institute: Certified Human Movement Specialist (2021)
– American Council of Exercise (ACE): Personal Trainer (2018 – current)
– Emergency First Aid CPR & AED (2018 -current)
– Infofit:Postural Assessment and Correction (2019)
– Infofit: Post Rehabilitation of the Shoulder, Wrist, Elbow, Hip, Knee and Ankle (2019)
– Infofit: CSNA (Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor) (2018)
– Infofit: Cardiac Client, Aging population, muscle testing (2018)
– UBC: Beginner Gymnastics, Track & Field, Swimming coach certificate (2016-2017)
– Currently completing a 200-hour Yoga teacher training with Yoga Alliance (will be completed this year)