About
I am a BCRPA certified Personal Trainer with a Master’s Degree in Coaching Studies from the University of Victoria, and years of natural physique competition experience including first place finishes at the BC Cup, the WNBF Kelowna, the Vancity Natural, and a third place finish in the Master’s Division at the Natural Nationals in Toronto in both 2021 and 2022. Above all of that, though, I’m a husband to an amazing woman and proud Dad to some fun-loving boys.
From the time I was a kid reading Archie comics with Charles Atlas promos, and watching cartoons like Hercules and He-Man and witnessing Arnold transform himself via the Wheel of Woe in Conan the Barbarian, I was captivated by weight training and building muscle. My company, Sweat Equity Aesthetics, was born from that lifelong passion for training and a sincere desire to assist others, in their fitness related goals.
Like most people, there are times that I have not liked the look of my body and have felt uncomfortable when taking off my shirt to go swimming with my kids, or to the beach, or on vacation. I also understand the challenges of time and energy that most people and parents experience managing work and day to day activities like getting kids to and from school and
their activities, grocery shopping, household chores, etc… and how easy and convenient it is to
eat poorly and not exercise. Trust me, I’ve been there. However, I also know what it’s like on the other end of that spectrum, where I do feel better about the way that I look and how that feeling gives me more energy and more confidence. The clothes I wear just seem to fit better and the day to day activities suddenly seem that much easier and the outlook that much brighter. And when a person has had a taste of that good feeling, it’s much easier to find the time and energy to continue to invest in yourself.
By providing a range of “you specific” fully customized exercise and nutritional plans, my company, can assist committed individuals, of any training experience and ability, make that positive Sweat Equity change that I’m confident will lead to greater happiness, vitality, and quality of life… and, of course, one heck of a before and after transformation!