Meet Your Coaches
Rich Thaw
Founder & Head Coach
Certifications
Concordia University, Exercise Science
McGill Personal Trainer Certification
Functional Movement Screen Level 1
Precision Nutrition Certification: The Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Postural Restoration Institute
Integration for Fitness and Movement
Postural Respiration
Impingement & Instability
Myokinematic Restoration
Pelvic Restoration
Mandibular Restoration
When I started EMPWR, the goal was simple: to create a third space – a place where you feel looked after, supported, and truly empowered-a place built on a foundation deeper than...
Gabriele Paccione
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
BSc Exercise Science, Concordia University (In Progress)
Gabriele coached at the Valencia CF Academy (High-Level Soccer) before bringing that same standard to EMPWR.He specializes in training young athletes, and adults who want to feel...
Small Groups. Huge Results.
Sports Performance
Small Group Personal Training
Off-Ice Hockey Training
programs
The Process
Behind the Progress
1
Book Your Trial
Book a trial with us and experience the camaraderie and support of small group training, with the attention to detail of a 1-on-1 session.
2
Identify Your Goals
We identify and assess your strengths and limitations by chatting about what's getting in the way of progress. Then, we will personalize your plan of attack from day one.
3
See the Change. Feel the Difference.
We don't just build bodies-we build a team around you. Your goals are our goals. Your setbacks matter. Your wins? We celebrate them like they're our own. Chasing performance, reclaiming your edge, or pursuing a scary, new challenge-we've got you.
We focus on the details,
so you can focus
on what’s important.
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