Meet the Team:
Clayton Smith
Owner
BKIN, Exercise Science and Kinesiology; C.S.C.S; F.M.S; S.T.R; P.P.T; I.A.S.T.M (c)
As part of the integrated team at Prime' Sport Performance & Therapy, certified Kinesiologist and Performance Specialist Clayton Smith brings his experience in the world of high performance, and combines it with a passion for the prevention and management of injury and disease.
Owner of Prime’ Sport Performance & Therapy, Clay has had the privilege to work with some of the top athletes and organizations, including the N.H.L, C.F.L, N.C.A.A, C.I.S, Red Bull racing, Canadian Alpine ski team, and the Devinci downhill mountain bike race team. Locally Clay works as the performance specialist with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers, Nanaimo Junior "B" Buccaneers, members of the Vancouver Island University Basketball Team, Vancouver Island Baseball Institute, Nanaimo Pirates Baseball organization, and the RUSH soccer academy.
As a performance specialist, Clay works with athletes and clients on strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation and recovery, as well as athletic monitoring and testing. He is committed to working with his clients on creating and reaching optimal performance and understands the biomechanics and physical demands of athletes. His sport background and interest in physiology as it relates to high performance makes him a valuable member of the Prime' team.
Education
Athletic History
Client CV
Owner
BKIN, Exercise Science and Kinesiology; C.S.C.S; F.M.S; S.T.R; P.P.T; I.A.S.T.M (c)
As part of the integrated team at Prime' Sport Performance & Therapy, certified Kinesiologist and Performance Specialist Clayton Smith brings his experience in the world of high performance, and combines it with a passion for the prevention and management of injury and disease.
Owner of Prime’ Sport Performance & Therapy, Clay has had the privilege to work with some of the top athletes and organizations, including the N.H.L, C.F.L, N.C.A.A, C.I.S, Red Bull racing, Canadian Alpine ski team, and the Devinci downhill mountain bike race team. Locally Clay works as the performance specialist with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers, Nanaimo Junior "B" Buccaneers, members of the Vancouver Island University Basketball Team, Vancouver Island Baseball Institute, Nanaimo Pirates Baseball organization, and the RUSH soccer academy.
As a performance specialist, Clay works with athletes and clients on strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation and recovery, as well as athletic monitoring and testing. He is committed to working with his clients on creating and reaching optimal performance and understands the biomechanics and physical demands of athletes. His sport background and interest in physiology as it relates to high performance makes him a valuable member of the Prime' team.
Education
- Bachelor of Kinesiology (honours), University of British Columbia
- Soft Tissue Release Certificate
- Performance Therapy Certificate
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Functional Movement Systems Certified (F.M.S)
- Myofascial Release in Sports Medicine
- Twist Sport Conditioning Coach
Athletic History
- Member of the Nanaimo Clippers Junior ‘A’ hockey organization (BCHL)
- Member of the Nanaimo Pirates baseball organization (BCPBL)
- Member of Team B.C (Hockey and Baseball)
Client CV
- Hockey Canada
- Nanaimo Clippers Junior 'A' hockey organization
- Nanaimo Buccaneers Junior 'B' hockey organization
- Vancouver Island University: Baseball, Basketball
- U.C.I Mountain Biking (Redbull/Devinci bikes)
- R.U.S.H Soccer Academy
- Canadian Alpine Ski Team
- World Athletic Centre (ALTIS): Run/Throw/Jump
Dr. Mark Erickson
Doctor of Chiropractic
B.Sc. M.Sc.(Hon) D.C. CCSP®*
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation
Dr. Erickson uses a patient centered evidence-based approach to chiropractic care, utilizing his skills in diagnosing, soft tissue work, manual adjusting, exercise prescription and sports performance to guide his scope of practice. A Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) and receiving a Master’s in Sports and Exercise Science (MS), Dr. Erickson specializes in sports injuries and manages these conditions with a functional and sport/lifestyle specific approach to eliminate pain, improve performance and prevent re-injury. Dr. Erickson focuses his energy towards patients with active lifestyles, acute injuries, chronic injuries, over-use muscle pain and works on getting them back moving - doing the things they love.
Dr. Erickson started his path to becoming a sports physician by leaving his home in Alberta, Canada to study in Chicago and play NCAA baseball. Having undergone multiple elbow surgeries during his baseball career, he is familiar with the mental and physical rehabilitation process from both a doctor and patient standpoint which has increased his desire to help athletes and eliminate pain from people’s lives. He continued his studies at the University of Western States (UWS) in Portland where he received his Doctorate, Masters and an additional bachelor’s degree in human biology. Dr. Erickson has spent time teaching at UWS, working as a team physician/trainer with the Oregon Sports Rugby Union and has been involved as medical staff for the BC summer Games, Portland Marathon, Seaside Volleyball Tournament, Multiple-Sclerosis Ride and the Nike Tennis Championships of Oregon to name a few.
Since moving to Vancouver Island, he has remained involved working with a wide range amateur and university sports such as baseball, hockey, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse and weight-lifting.
Techniques:
Doctor of Chiropractic
B.Sc. M.Sc.(Hon) D.C. CCSP®*
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation
Dr. Erickson uses a patient centered evidence-based approach to chiropractic care, utilizing his skills in diagnosing, soft tissue work, manual adjusting, exercise prescription and sports performance to guide his scope of practice. A Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) and receiving a Master’s in Sports and Exercise Science (MS), Dr. Erickson specializes in sports injuries and manages these conditions with a functional and sport/lifestyle specific approach to eliminate pain, improve performance and prevent re-injury. Dr. Erickson focuses his energy towards patients with active lifestyles, acute injuries, chronic injuries, over-use muscle pain and works on getting them back moving - doing the things they love.
Dr. Erickson started his path to becoming a sports physician by leaving his home in Alberta, Canada to study in Chicago and play NCAA baseball. Having undergone multiple elbow surgeries during his baseball career, he is familiar with the mental and physical rehabilitation process from both a doctor and patient standpoint which has increased his desire to help athletes and eliminate pain from people’s lives. He continued his studies at the University of Western States (UWS) in Portland where he received his Doctorate, Masters and an additional bachelor’s degree in human biology. Dr. Erickson has spent time teaching at UWS, working as a team physician/trainer with the Oregon Sports Rugby Union and has been involved as medical staff for the BC summer Games, Portland Marathon, Seaside Volleyball Tournament, Multiple-Sclerosis Ride and the Nike Tennis Championships of Oregon to name a few.
Since moving to Vancouver Island, he has remained involved working with a wide range amateur and university sports such as baseball, hockey, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse and weight-lifting.
Techniques:
- Diversified Chiropractic Adjusting
- Graston (instrument assisted soft tissue massage)
- Soft Tissue / Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Release
Jalin Couper
Certified Athletic Therapist
Jalin Couper joins the Prime’ Sport Performance & Therapy team as an Athletic Therapist. She has a Degree in Athletic Therapy from Camosun College in Victoria, a Bachelors of Science Human Kinetics Degree from the St Francis Xavier University and is a Certified Athletic Therapist with the Canadian Athletic Therapists’ Association. From an early age, Jalin spent a lot of time watching sports with her family, which led her to develop her passion to become part of a team. Now she is bringing this passion to the sidelines and into the treatment room.
Jalin has worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings as an Athletic Therapist and has worked with athletes at all levels of sport. She specializes in performance-driven rehabilitation and has had, and continues to have the opportunity to travel internationally while working with world class athletes. This has given her the opportunity to further her knowledge and she now works with multiple teams, often finding herself on the field with Rugby, Football and Soccer, or at the rink with Lacrosse and Hockey teams. She enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds and abilities to collaboratively improve everyday function, empowering them to guide their own health and well being into resuming their healthy lifestyle.
Jalin’s own history with sports was quite varied. To name a few, she has played ringette, hockey, volleyball and field hockey, and it was a rare night that she was not at a rink, pitch or court. To this day not much has changed and now instead of wearing a jersey, she’s there caring for and ensuring that athletes of all levels have access to the medical care they require.
Jalin is looking forward to working closely with the rest of the Prime Team in order to provide the highest standard of care. Her goal is to not only treat and rehabilitate injuries, but to also help the patient prevent further injuries, ultimately helping them optimize their performance.
Jalin has worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings as an Athletic Therapist and has worked with athletes at all levels of sport. She specializes in performance-driven rehabilitation and has had, and continues to have the opportunity to travel internationally while working with world class athletes. This has given her the opportunity to further her knowledge and she now works with multiple teams, often finding herself on the field with Rugby, Football and Soccer, or at the rink with Lacrosse and Hockey teams. She enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds and abilities to collaboratively improve everyday function, empowering them to guide their own health and well being into resuming their healthy lifestyle.
Jalin’s own history with sports was quite varied. To name a few, she has played ringette, hockey, volleyball and field hockey, and it was a rare night that she was not at a rink, pitch or court. To this day not much has changed and now instead of wearing a jersey, she’s there caring for and ensuring that athletes of all levels have access to the medical care they require.
Jalin is looking forward to working closely with the rest of the Prime Team in order to provide the highest standard of care. Her goal is to not only treat and rehabilitate injuries, but to also help the patient prevent further injuries, ultimately helping them optimize their performance.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Human Kinetics, Saint Francis Xavier University
- Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy, Camosun College
- Certified Athletic Therapist
- Emergency First Responder Certified
- World Rugby Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby Certified
Athletic History
- Calgary Women’s Minor Hockey Association
- St. Franics Xavier Field Hockey
- Rugby Canada
- BC Rugby
- James Bay Athletic Association Premier and Reserves Club Rugby
- Nanaimo Timbermen Sr. B Lacrosse organization
- St. Francis Xavier Mens Club Rugby Team
- Belmont Football
- Headcheck Health
Noah Kavanagh
Registered Massage Therapist
Diploma in Health Science, cupping massage certified, F.M.S; G.T.S; C.F.T
Noah joins the team all the way from Newfoundland and Labrador. He is a registered massage therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. He has a Diploma in Health Sciences (Registered Massage Therapy) and is additionally certified in advanced Graston techniques, cupping massage, Functional Movement Screening and Functional Capacity Screening. Noah uses these modalities along with manual hands on assessment, manipulation and mobilization to change how the tissues within the body move and ultimately improves the way it moves, feels and heals.
Noah is a big believer in collaborative practice, having seen the benefits while working and training with other massage therapists, chiropractors, kinesiologists and physiotherapists to improve patient outcomes. Having experienced various sports injuries in the past, he also understands the importance of holistic and goal-focused rehabilitation for recovery.
Noah is also a certified fitness trainer with the International Sport Science Association, and has been working in the fitness industry on the east coast all the way through college. He developed personal training programs for individual clients as well as taught group strength/conditioning classes.
Noah has always enjoyed an outdoor lifestyle, competitive hockey, biking, snowboarding. He is excited to call Nanaimo his new home and is looking forward to enjoying all that the island has to offer. And of course he is extremely proud to be working with the amazing team at Prime to provide top notch health care.
Registered Massage Therapist
Diploma in Health Science, cupping massage certified, F.M.S; G.T.S; C.F.T
Noah joins the team all the way from Newfoundland and Labrador. He is a registered massage therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. He has a Diploma in Health Sciences (Registered Massage Therapy) and is additionally certified in advanced Graston techniques, cupping massage, Functional Movement Screening and Functional Capacity Screening. Noah uses these modalities along with manual hands on assessment, manipulation and mobilization to change how the tissues within the body move and ultimately improves the way it moves, feels and heals.
Noah is a big believer in collaborative practice, having seen the benefits while working and training with other massage therapists, chiropractors, kinesiologists and physiotherapists to improve patient outcomes. Having experienced various sports injuries in the past, he also understands the importance of holistic and goal-focused rehabilitation for recovery.
Noah is also a certified fitness trainer with the International Sport Science Association, and has been working in the fitness industry on the east coast all the way through college. He developed personal training programs for individual clients as well as taught group strength/conditioning classes.
Noah has always enjoyed an outdoor lifestyle, competitive hockey, biking, snowboarding. He is excited to call Nanaimo his new home and is looking forward to enjoying all that the island has to offer. And of course he is extremely proud to be working with the amazing team at Prime to provide top notch health care.
Seamus Egan-Elliot
BA, Kinesiology and Health Science; CSCS
Born and raised in Toronto, Seamus is new to Vancouver Island. Having tons of family on the West Coast, he has always considered BC his second home. He spent his youth competing in hockey and track and field, then went on to compete in track at the University level with York University in Toronto, where he graduated with a BA in Kinesiology and Health Science. At an early age, Seamus fell in love with strength training and energy system development, but it was not until he learned the scientific principles of exercise physiology, while completing his Kinesiology degree, that he fully appreciated the need to not only train hard, but to train smart, in order reach peak athletic performance. This, along with a string of his own athletic injuries, from knees to Achilles tendon, is what persuaded Seamus to dedicate himself to learn and teach the best methods to stay healthy while training at a high level.
After graduating in 2012, Seamus quickly became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Since that time, he has gained a wealth of experience working with athletes from a variety of sports. Having spent a year working with Gary Roberts in his renowned off-season program for hockey players, Seamus learned from some of the best coaches and had the opportunity to work with some of the best athletes in the world (NHL, NCAA, OHL). In addition to working with hockey players, Seamus has worked to help prevent injuries and improve performance for professional, college, and youth athletes in sports such as basketball (NBA, NCAA, CIS), soccer (NCAA, CIS), lacrosse (NLL, NCAA, JR), tennis, and track & field.
Education
Athletic History
CV
BA, Kinesiology and Health Science; CSCS
Born and raised in Toronto, Seamus is new to Vancouver Island. Having tons of family on the West Coast, he has always considered BC his second home. He spent his youth competing in hockey and track and field, then went on to compete in track at the University level with York University in Toronto, where he graduated with a BA in Kinesiology and Health Science. At an early age, Seamus fell in love with strength training and energy system development, but it was not until he learned the scientific principles of exercise physiology, while completing his Kinesiology degree, that he fully appreciated the need to not only train hard, but to train smart, in order reach peak athletic performance. This, along with a string of his own athletic injuries, from knees to Achilles tendon, is what persuaded Seamus to dedicate himself to learn and teach the best methods to stay healthy while training at a high level.
After graduating in 2012, Seamus quickly became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Since that time, he has gained a wealth of experience working with athletes from a variety of sports. Having spent a year working with Gary Roberts in his renowned off-season program for hockey players, Seamus learned from some of the best coaches and had the opportunity to work with some of the best athletes in the world (NHL, NCAA, OHL). In addition to working with hockey players, Seamus has worked to help prevent injuries and improve performance for professional, college, and youth athletes in sports such as basketball (NBA, NCAA, CIS), soccer (NCAA, CIS), lacrosse (NLL, NCAA, JR), tennis, and track & field.
Education
- Bachelors (Honors) in Kinesiology and Health Science, York University
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
Athletic History
- Played Minor Hockey in GTHL (Greater Toronto Hockey League)
- University of Toronto Track Club (High School)
- York University Track Team
- TDSB (Toronto District School Board) Track & Field City Championships – 10x Medallist
- OTFA (Ontario Track and Field Association) Provincial Relay Championships – Silver Medal
CV
- Hockey Canada
- Canada Basketball
- Raptors 905 (NBA G League)
- NHL
- Harvard Women’s Hockey
- Mississauga Reps AAA Hockey Club (GTHL)
- Boardwalk Track Club
- The Hill Academy (Lacrosse)
Luke Atsiaris
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Majoring in Exercise Physiology; Diploma in Health Science; F.M.S
Luke joins us from Melbourne, Australia. Graduating from Deakin University with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Majoring in Exercise Physiology. Always looking to expand his knowledge Luke has taken courses such as Functional Movement Screening to benefit his clients. During his degree, Luke was able to gain experience as a high-performance coach/strength and conditioning coach with the Australian Football League Umpires. Through this he was able to work with top athletes and learn from very knowledgeable coaches.
Luke also spent 2 years working as a strength coach for his local EFL club, where he was able to collaborate with qualified physiotherapists and fellow strength and conditioning coaches.
Luke’s sporting background was in soccer, falling in love with the sport from a young age. He played at a semi-professional level from 2013-2015; winning the State League 2 Championship in 2014. He also has a passion for long distance running and was able to
complete his first marathon in 2015.
As a new coach in the field, Luke is excited to be part of the team at prime to not only further his knowledge in the field but to help athletes reach their goals.
Education
Athletic History
Client CV
Luke also spent 2 years working as a strength coach for his local EFL club, where he was able to collaborate with qualified physiotherapists and fellow strength and conditioning coaches.
Luke’s sporting background was in soccer, falling in love with the sport from a young age. He played at a semi-professional level from 2013-2015; winning the State League 2 Championship in 2014. He also has a passion for long distance running and was able to
complete his first marathon in 2015.
As a new coach in the field, Luke is excited to be part of the team at prime to not only further his knowledge in the field but to help athletes reach their goals.
Education
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science; Majoring in Physiology, Deakin University
- Diploma of Health Science, Deakin College
- Functional Movement Systems Certified (F.M.S)
Athletic History
- Knox City Soccer Club - Juniors
- Frankston Pines FC - Seniors
- Run for the kids 16km marathon
Client CV
- AFL Umpires Association – High Performance Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Wantirna South FC – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Carmela de Gracia
BSc.Kin(c); Performance Coach; Soft Tissue Release Certified
Carmela is a recent graduate from the University of Victoria. She has always had passion for human physiology and how it contributes to healthy movement, which ultimately lead her to pursue a degree in kinesiology. At university Carmela took a particular interest in motor-learning and patterning within the brain, and further extended her education to include a minor in neuropsychology. Alongside her undergraduate studies Carmela worked within the UVic Concussion laboratory collecting baseline and post-injury performance data to contribute to a province-wide study. Amongst her laboratory work Carmela also conducted her own research investigating the effects of Virtual Optic-flow as a balance training tool. Ultimately, Carmela hopes to further her education and earn a subsequent Doctor of Medicine degree.
Carmela’s own history of physical activity is diverse. Keeping busy she was involved in multiple sports such as basketball and wrestling, and played competitively in volleyball, dance and swim. Branching out Carmela played for the UVic Water-polo team for 2 years during university.
Her passion to promote good movement has enabled Carmela to work with individuals of all ages and abilities. Growing up she spent much time mentoring local youth within the Sea Cadet program, leading them through regular physical activity as the Physical Education Instructor. More recent experiences have allowed Carmela to work as a specialized Fitness Coach for adults ages 55+ requiring strength, conditioning or post-surgical rehabilitation in order to carry out activities of daily living.
Returning to her home town, Carmela hopes to apply her knowledge as practicing Kinesiologist and develop her skills as a performance coach. She believes that building a strong foundation for proper movement is what ultimately allows for lifelong physical activity and optimal performance. Whether it be acute/chronic rehabilitation or improving sport specific skills, Carmela will use her knowledge in biomechanics and movement foundation to help those individuals reach their movement goals.
Education
Team CV
BSc.Kin(c); Performance Coach; Soft Tissue Release Certified
Carmela is a recent graduate from the University of Victoria. She has always had passion for human physiology and how it contributes to healthy movement, which ultimately lead her to pursue a degree in kinesiology. At university Carmela took a particular interest in motor-learning and patterning within the brain, and further extended her education to include a minor in neuropsychology. Alongside her undergraduate studies Carmela worked within the UVic Concussion laboratory collecting baseline and post-injury performance data to contribute to a province-wide study. Amongst her laboratory work Carmela also conducted her own research investigating the effects of Virtual Optic-flow as a balance training tool. Ultimately, Carmela hopes to further her education and earn a subsequent Doctor of Medicine degree.
Carmela’s own history of physical activity is diverse. Keeping busy she was involved in multiple sports such as basketball and wrestling, and played competitively in volleyball, dance and swim. Branching out Carmela played for the UVic Water-polo team for 2 years during university.
Her passion to promote good movement has enabled Carmela to work with individuals of all ages and abilities. Growing up she spent much time mentoring local youth within the Sea Cadet program, leading them through regular physical activity as the Physical Education Instructor. More recent experiences have allowed Carmela to work as a specialized Fitness Coach for adults ages 55+ requiring strength, conditioning or post-surgical rehabilitation in order to carry out activities of daily living.
Returning to her home town, Carmela hopes to apply her knowledge as practicing Kinesiologist and develop her skills as a performance coach. She believes that building a strong foundation for proper movement is what ultimately allows for lifelong physical activity and optimal performance. Whether it be acute/chronic rehabilitation or improving sport specific skills, Carmela will use her knowledge in biomechanics and movement foundation to help those individuals reach their movement goals.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology & Minor in Neuropsychology
- Sportsmed BC Certificate
- NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills (Age 6 – 9)
Team CV
- Vike’s Men’s Rowing Team - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Castaway Wanderer’s Premier Women’s Rugby - Athletic Trainer
Kylee Watchel
BHK, Practicing Kinesiologist, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Joga Certified
I am a kinesiologist, personal trainer, coach, former athlete, and passionate of all things fitness, health, wellness, sport, and nutrition related. I love working with clients and helping them become stronger, perform at their best, have more confidence in the gym, increase their mobility & flexibility and supporting healthy lifestyle habits. I love helping people reach that next level in their physical fitness, as well as helping with the translation from the gym into improved performance in elite sport or recreational activities.
Participating in sports myself growing up, as well as always having a interest in fitness, health and wellness, I decided to study Kinesiology at Red Deer College. While I was there I worked with both their Queens Basketball & Kings Hockey as a student under the athletic therapist. Finishing up my two years there I moved to a rural town to work for Alberta Health Services as a therapy assistant for a year and a half and then moving to Kelowna to finish my degree. While in Kelowna I worked with Crash Conditioning for a summer, working under a strength and conditioning coach with elite hockey players. Working in fitness throughout my degree I eventually graduated from University of British Columbia Okanagan with my Bachelor of Human Kinetics and specializing in the Clinical Exercise Physiology stream in 2018. Since graduating I have been doing a number of things including working as a exercise specialist in cardiac rehabilitation, coaching “CrossFit” type classes & bootcamps, and training hockey teams before deciding to move to Nanaimo to work for CBI as a kinesiologist. Along the way I have also got certifications in JOGA, which is a athletic yoga, as well as Fascial Stretch Therapy.
Using my knowledge and my practical background I help clients get stronger, move well, recover from injury, and help to improve overall health. Most importantly finding ways to make fitness enjoyable, attainable and realistic for someone looking to add these healthy habits in their lives and take their fitness to the next level. I am passionate about strength and conditioning and not only helping athletes get stronger but to recover and aid in mobility and flexibility improvement to help with performance. I am excited to join the Prime team and continue working with athletes & people looking to take their fitness to the next level!
Education
Participating in sports myself growing up, as well as always having a interest in fitness, health and wellness, I decided to study Kinesiology at Red Deer College. While I was there I worked with both their Queens Basketball & Kings Hockey as a student under the athletic therapist. Finishing up my two years there I moved to a rural town to work for Alberta Health Services as a therapy assistant for a year and a half and then moving to Kelowna to finish my degree. While in Kelowna I worked with Crash Conditioning for a summer, working under a strength and conditioning coach with elite hockey players. Working in fitness throughout my degree I eventually graduated from University of British Columbia Okanagan with my Bachelor of Human Kinetics and specializing in the Clinical Exercise Physiology stream in 2018. Since graduating I have been doing a number of things including working as a exercise specialist in cardiac rehabilitation, coaching “CrossFit” type classes & bootcamps, and training hockey teams before deciding to move to Nanaimo to work for CBI as a kinesiologist. Along the way I have also got certifications in JOGA, which is a athletic yoga, as well as Fascial Stretch Therapy.
Using my knowledge and my practical background I help clients get stronger, move well, recover from injury, and help to improve overall health. Most importantly finding ways to make fitness enjoyable, attainable and realistic for someone looking to add these healthy habits in their lives and take their fitness to the next level. I am passionate about strength and conditioning and not only helping athletes get stronger but to recover and aid in mobility and flexibility improvement to help with performance. I am excited to join the Prime team and continue working with athletes & people looking to take their fitness to the next level!
Education
- Red Deer College
- University of British Columbia Okanagan
- Queens Basketball
- Kings Hockey
Elyse Cordery
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Aerial Yoga Certifications
Elyse first discovered Yoga in 2008 after undergoing surgery, her doctor recommended Yoga as a form of physical activity to help her body recover. After 3 months she fell in love with not only the physical benefits of Yoga but the emotional effects introducing her to new perspectives and new confidence to try new things.
In 2014 she decided to travel to India to obtain her 200 hr YTT certificate at the Himalayan Yoga Valley Ashram, not intending to become a teacher but for personal development. While traveling she became connected to Clayton Smith owner of Prime Sports Performance & Therapy who was looking for a yoga teacher to help with the development of his athletes. Feeling excited about this connection she decided to give Yoga teaching a go and fell in love with it after her first class. A few years into her teaching career she traveled to Hawaii and obtained her Aerial Yoga Certification. She then began studying the healing techniques of Lomi Lomi massage and began offering massages from her home. Elyse teaches a combination of a vigorous vinyasa flow, and a gentle yin/yang flow with creative sequencing, intention, uplifting music and calming energy. She helps her students to create more space internally allowing for healing and creativity to enter.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Aerial Yoga Certifications
Elyse first discovered Yoga in 2008 after undergoing surgery, her doctor recommended Yoga as a form of physical activity to help her body recover. After 3 months she fell in love with not only the physical benefits of Yoga but the emotional effects introducing her to new perspectives and new confidence to try new things.
In 2014 she decided to travel to India to obtain her 200 hr YTT certificate at the Himalayan Yoga Valley Ashram, not intending to become a teacher but for personal development. While traveling she became connected to Clayton Smith owner of Prime Sports Performance & Therapy who was looking for a yoga teacher to help with the development of his athletes. Feeling excited about this connection she decided to give Yoga teaching a go and fell in love with it after her first class. A few years into her teaching career she traveled to Hawaii and obtained her Aerial Yoga Certification. She then began studying the healing techniques of Lomi Lomi massage and began offering massages from her home. Elyse teaches a combination of a vigorous vinyasa flow, and a gentle yin/yang flow with creative sequencing, intention, uplifting music and calming energy. She helps her students to create more space internally allowing for healing and creativity to enter.