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Coach Stephen performing a strength training exercise, demonstrating proper lifting technique.

Meet Coach Stephen

Helping You Move Pain-Free & Live Fully

My Journey

From Chronic Pain to Strength & Resilience

In my early 20s, I suffered a severe disc herniation at L5-S1, causing crippling sciatica down my right side. My leg was often numb, and I struggled to stand up straight.

Doctors and chiropractors gave me the usual advice:

Sit up straight.

Avoid lifting heavy things.

Don’t bend forward.

I followed their guidance for over a year… and nothing changed.

I was frustrated, tired of being told what I couldn’t do, and refused to accept that my pain would only get worse as I got older. Instead, I took matters into my own hands.

Coach Stephen engaged in weight training, showcasing movement mechanics and resilience.

The Turning Point

Determined to find real answers, I:

Studied Kinesiology
and
Health Science

Devoured research papers on back pain and injury rehabilitation

Created a science-backed approach to rehab myself

What I learned changed everything.

Instead of avoiding movement, I realized that building strength and mobility was the key to recovery. The traditional “rest and avoid” approach wasn’t solving the problem—it was making it worse.

With the right training, I fully recovered. Now, over a decade later, I’m:

Coach Stephen executing a heavy deadlift in competition, highlighting strength and powerlifting expertise.

A competitive powerlifter (deadlifting 500+ lbs)

Coach Stephen standing after completing a marathon, proving pain-free endurance training.

Running long distances pain-free

Coach Stephen smiling and holding his young daughter, symbolizing strength and mobility for an active family life.

Pain-free and strong for my daughter

A neatly organized weight stack in a gym, representing strength training and resistance exercises.

Why I Started Coaching

Pain isn’t just physical. It steals moments, limits opportunities, and keeps you from living the life you want.

I started this coaching practice because I know what it feels like to fall through the cracks.

To be told that your only option is to "take it easy."

To feel like you’ll never move freely again.

To want more than just a temporary fix.

My goal is simple: help people get out of pain, stay out of pain, and come back stronger than ever.

Who I Help

I work with people who are ready to take back control of their body—especially those over 30 who feel like aches and pains are slowing them down.

You want to stay active without constant pain.

You’ve tried physio, stretches, and quick fixes but nothing lasts.

You want a proven method that helps you get strong, mobile, and pain-free.

If that sounds like you, let's get started.

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401 Alden Road in Markham

(Warden and the 407)

 

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(416) 558-4296

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Servicing clients primarily in the Markham area as well as Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Toronto, Pickering, and Newmarket but also servicing clients all around the world through online coaching

Free Guide:
3 Steps to Back Pain Relief

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