Dynasty Gym Burnaby recognizes that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples and are grateful to be on this territory to host events such as this.
Dynasty Gym Burnaby is proud to present their health and wellness series once again! Come to our facility in the Burnaby Heights on Saturday April 23rd between 2:00 and 4:00PM as we explore some of the steps we can take to create space for our health after the most unprecedented of times.
*Suggested donations for the event is $10
Opening and Welcome Remarks led by Coach Jon Muller
Overcoming the Top 4 Challenges of Meal Plans led by Dr. Marieta Buse
Meal plans are not easy to resume, or even stick to long term. We often must break old habits in order to build up new resilient rituals around food. Find out more about the top 4 challenges we face in sticking to a meal plan and how to overcome these hurdles.
Returning to Training: The Devil is in the Dosage led by Marcel Wallace
Why is it that after an injury it feels easier to get injured again? Is rest always best? Learn to find the balance between load and capacity as well as things to consider outside of the gym when it comes to getting back to sport.
Overcoming Uncertainty: A Well-Being Approach led by Ashleigh Lowe
Learn the neuroscience approach on how to combat uncertainty, ambiguity and volatility.
The Psychology of Injuries led by Dr. Marieta Buse
Our bodies have a way of saying “No.” Athletes most often injure themselves when they ignore pain and don’t listen to the cues their bodies are telling them. Learn how to read your body’s signs of when to rest and find out if your methods of recovery are working.
Closing Remarks led by Bianca Hayes
Time for mingling
"My trials and failures have taught me how to grow into a resourceful, successful and resilient person. "
In June 2022 Bianca Hayes attempts to break the Guiness World Record for fastest time to complete the Trans-Canada Trail. This journey will take her from the heart of Vancouver and cross through provinces to finish in Halifax on a two week journey to raise awareness and funding for ovarian cancer research. More information on Bianca and her captivating story can be found at www.biancahayes.com
As an avid rock climber, Dr. Marieta Buse works as a naturopath doctor and certified sport nutritionist to help athletes and outdoor enthusiasts achieve new heights. With a passion for sports medicine, she loves working with high-level athletes to optimize performance and treat & prevent injuries. Her unique approach allows her to integrate modern medicine with the foundations of health and performance.
Ashleigh’s passion, genuine kindness, and patient-first philosophy are rooted in the backbone of her practice. She has a unique ability to lead her clients through curated and comprehensive short or long term treatment plans that are supported by in-depth diagnostics and an understanding for her client’s physical, mental, and lifestyle needs.
Her goal-oriented mindset was crafted over her years as a competitive slopestyle skier with the first-hand experience of injury. With her unique skills as a high-level athlete, Ashleigh focuses on both the mental and physical rehabilitation of her patients. Ashleigh also practices preventative care and can apply her high level of knowledge to specific treatment plans aimed at creating a pain-free and holistic approach to her patient care.
Marcel is a physiotherapist and weightlifting coach based in Vancouver, Canada.
He loves to work with strength athletes to help them navigate through the challenges of training and injuries. He is also a devoted Dynasty Gym Burnaby member!