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Hi, I’m Shahrzad.

I hold over 15 years of experience in exercise therapy, corrective exercise, biomechanics, rehabilitation, swimming instruction, aquatic therapy, and movement assessment across academic, clinical, and fitness settings.

I am a biomechanics and corrective exercise specialist with a strong background in rehabilitation, movement analysis, and therapeutic exercise. My approach combines science-based training with individualized care to help clients move better, reduce pain, improve confidence, and build long-term physical function.

I work with a wide range of populations including older adults, individuals recovering from injuries, people with musculoskeletal conditions, children and adults with special needs, beginners starting their fitness journey, and athletes looking to improve movement quality and performance.

My services include functional training, corrective exercise, aquatic therapy, mobility and balance training, posture correction, strength development, and personalized rehabilitation-focused exercise programs both in water and on land.

My credentials:

  • PhD in Physical Education & Sport Sciences (Sports Injuries & Corrective Exercise)

  • Lecturer in Sport Medicine & Biomechanics

  • Certified Swim Instructor

  • National Lifeguard Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP for CRP-C) Certification

  • Registered Kinesiologist (Ontario) – In Process

My training focus and specialty

  • Corrective Exercise & Functional Training

  • Aquatic Therapy & Hydrotherapy

  • Rehabilitation-Focused Exercise Programs

  • Senior Fitness & Fall Prevention

  • Strength & Mobility Training

  • Posture, Core Stability & Movement Assessment

  • Exercise for Individuals with Disabilities or Special Needs

  • Sports Injury Prevention & Return-to-Activity Programs

A little more about myself

Some of my accomplishments

  • Lecturer and researcher in Sport Medicine & Biomechanics

  • Published multiple scientific articles in biomechanics, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and movement analysis

  • Led a biomechanics and corrective exercise laboratory using EMG, motion analysis, and movement assessment technologies

  • Experience teaching university courses in rehabilitation, corrective exercise, and sports injury prevention

  • Worked with clients across clinical, aquatic therapy, rehabilitation, fitness, and adaptive exercise settings

Fun facts

I combine biomechanics science with aquatic therapy and movement coaching — so whether we’re training in the gym or in the pool, I love helping people discover that exercise can actually feel enjoyable, empowering, and confidence-building.