UPDATED: Nov.1/2022
DOUG PICKARD (OWNER - FLUID FITNESS)
Doug was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He has always been active and loves to share his love for fitness with his friends and clients. Doug enjoys working with people of all ages , and enjoys the unique challenges presented by people of all different ages. He particularly enjoys working with people with cognitive disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimers. Movement disorders are his specialty.
In his spare time he enjoys Stand Up Paddleboarding, trail running, hiking, and cross-country skiing. As well as being a full-time Personal Trainer, Doug also coaches youth soccer and is the volunteer facilitator for the Oceanside Parkinson's Disease Support Group.
Doug believes in functional movement training. You won't find rows of treadmills and weight machines in his studio. You will engage in effective and mindful activities that will prepare you for the life you live outside the doors of his studio.
Certifications
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer BCRPA
Certified ROCK STEADY BOXING Coach / Affiliate Owner
Certified PWR!Moves Instructor Parkinson Wellness Recovery (Dr. Becky Farley U of Arizona)
Nutrition and Wellness Specialist Can-Fit Pro
Level One Athletics Coach NCCP
JointWorks Certified instructor BC Arthritis Society
In his spare time he enjoys Stand Up Paddleboarding, trail running, hiking, and cross-country skiing. As well as being a full-time Personal Trainer, Doug also coaches youth soccer and is the volunteer facilitator for the Oceanside Parkinson's Disease Support Group.
Doug believes in functional movement training. You won't find rows of treadmills and weight machines in his studio. You will engage in effective and mindful activities that will prepare you for the life you live outside the doors of his studio.
Certifications
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer BCRPA
Certified ROCK STEADY BOXING Coach / Affiliate Owner
Certified PWR!Moves Instructor Parkinson Wellness Recovery (Dr. Becky Farley U of Arizona)
Nutrition and Wellness Specialist Can-Fit Pro
Level One Athletics Coach NCCP
JointWorks Certified instructor BC Arthritis Society
DARLA LARSEN (INSTRUCTOR - FLUID FITNESS)
Darla Larsen grew up on the north end of Vancouver island. She is
passionate about the outdoors and believes in healthy, active living.
Pursuing a career in rehabilitation was a natural fit and in 2002 she
obtained a Physical Therapy Assistant diploma from Grant MacEwan
University. Her commitment to lifelong learning has ensured she
is current and up to date in the most effective approaches for treating
a wide variety of conditions.
Relevant training includes: NDT Bobath (for treating people who have
suffered strokes), LSVT BIG, and PWR (for treating people with
Parkinson's Disease) as well as a variety of in-service training and webinars on the most
effective approaches to working with people who suffer from Multiple
Sclerosis. In addition to this, she has extensive experience working
in the field of neurology in both Physical and Occupational therapy.
Between this experience and her most recent completion of Can Fit
Pro's Personal Training Certification you can rest assured that she
will be offering high quality, effective exercise programs.
passionate about the outdoors and believes in healthy, active living.
Pursuing a career in rehabilitation was a natural fit and in 2002 she
obtained a Physical Therapy Assistant diploma from Grant MacEwan
University. Her commitment to lifelong learning has ensured she
is current and up to date in the most effective approaches for treating
a wide variety of conditions.
Relevant training includes: NDT Bobath (for treating people who have
suffered strokes), LSVT BIG, and PWR (for treating people with
Parkinson's Disease) as well as a variety of in-service training and webinars on the most
effective approaches to working with people who suffer from Multiple
Sclerosis. In addition to this, she has extensive experience working
in the field of neurology in both Physical and Occupational therapy.
Between this experience and her most recent completion of Can Fit
Pro's Personal Training Certification you can rest assured that she
will be offering high quality, effective exercise programs.
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