Hello, I’m Gabriel.

In 2019, I completely burnt out. I was extra-full time in my kinesiology degree, managing a martial arts and yoga studio and starting my private practice, while simultaneously recovering from a meniscus tear – not to mention juggling a failing relationship and serving as a volunteer paramedic in my “spare time”.

Having practiced tai chi, qigong and meditation for over 20 years, I’ve been blessed with excellent tools to cope with anxiety and overwhelm. But coping only gets you so far before the emotional energy starts revealing itself as physical pain or injury.

Now I can see my pain was a gift. It was the start of a journey of reconnecting to myself, releasing old wounds and discovering my soul’s purpose. Along the way I learned a lot about healing and psycho-spiritual integration.

Now I use my understanding of coaching, kinesiology and tai chi/qigong to help others who are in pain and overwhelmed to move stuck energy so you can heal, find balance mentally, physically and spiritually so you can show up as the best version of yourself.

When I’m not at work, you can find me dancing, trail running, practicing martial arts and honouring the Coast Salish Territory of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ first nations. (and don’t worry about my meniscus – I ran a 100km trail race in September and it’s doing fine!)

Start transforming pain and overwhelm into ease and freedom with my free introductory course, Heal From Inside Out.

Education

  • Integral Unfoldment Coach
  • Psychedelic Integration Coach
  • B.Sc. Kinesiology (BCAK)
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist
  • Motivational Interviewing certified
  • Yang Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
    (level 2)
  • Franklin Method Fascia Trainer
  • Emergency Medical Technician
    (paramedic)
  • Kinetic Link Training
  • Holistic Lifestyle Coach

Achievements

  • Husband and father
  • Finlayson Arm 100k trail race
  • Juan de Fuca 47k trail run
  • Colorado Trail 800k through-hike
  • Sunshine Coast trail 180k through-hike
  • Shaolin Kung Fu black belt

Presentations

  • BC Physicians Wellness Summit (2024)
  • Tai Chi Mountain Retreat (2019, 2022, 2023)
  • National Kinesiology Ambassador (2020)
  • Victoria Yoga Conference (2018, 2020)
  • Island Fitness Conference (2019)

Find Freedom from Pain and Overwhelm

If you’re ready to set down the weight of pain and emotional stress, my free mini-course offers simple, actionable tools for relief and a new path forward.

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