Jacob is a multidisciplinary practitioner offering a variety of modalities and approaches. Over the last 10 years he has been actively involved in the health and fitness industry as an athlete, trainer, practitioner and teacher. Achievements include 1st dan black belt in Shodokan Karate, Provincial Level Rugby and extensive internal martial arts such as Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Russian Systema. Jacob has a practice as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and is a BioSignature Practitioner focusing on hormonal based weight loss and optimized nutrition.

Jacob firmly believes that a healthy psychology and internal awareness are the essential components of any type of training. Over the last 9 years he has participated in the Training in Power Academy, an energy based meditation system. Jacob joined the faculty as a teacher of the foundational program last year and currently studies at an advanced level in multiple programs, including the Master Warrior program. This system focuses on bringing energy and awareness into the physical through strengthening the mind/body connection.

As a personal trainer and strength coach he is experienced and certified to help you obtain your goals in weight loss, structural balance, muscle gain and functional strength. Jacob’s approach is centered on optimizing and sustaining health in all facets of the active individual, bringing confidence and strength into your daily life.
 

Education and Certification

• Poliquin International Certification Program (P.I.C.P.) Level I and II Strength Coach (June 2012), Poliquin Performance
• Upper Body Strength Certification, Ido Portal
• Modified Strongman and Energy Systems Training, Eoin Lacey
• Level 7 Training in Power Practitioner and Teacher, TIP Academy
• Year 7 Master Warriors, TIP Academy
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Dipl.TCM
• BioSignature Practitioner, Poliquin Performance
• Flexibility Highways – Dynamic Myofacial Training System, Chuck Wolf
• Personal Training Specialist, CanFit Pro
• First Aid and CPR certified