Team Freedom
Brian Rudd
Owner and Certified Personal Trainer
Brian was born and raised on the North Shore and has grown up around sports and fitness for most of his life, playing AAA hockey for 10 years and competing in other sports such as kick boxing, football, and soccer. In his spare time you can catch him at the golf course, skiing, or lifting weights. Brian is a BCRPA certified personal trainer with additional certifications in myofascial release as well as exercise rehab of the knee, shoulder, and lumbar spine. He is level 1 certified by the Titleist Performance Institute, giving him the ability to evaluate a golfer for physical limitations which can inhibit swing efficiency, durability and, ultimately, enjoyment of the game. Brian is able to combine many different techniques to create an individualized program to help you reach your desired level of fitness and health. Focus on form and technique is his top priority, while his easy-going and fun approach will help motivate you to be your best!
Briar Davis
Certified Personal Trainer
Growing up on the trails and mountains of the North Shore, fitness has always been an important component of Briar's life. During her many years of playing volleyball, soccer, softball and more, Briar made the decision to turn her passion for fitness into a career. Today, Briar is a BCRPA certified personal trainer, a Youth Fitness Specialist, and a Fitness Kickboxing Leader. She believes that by having a strong work ethic and a positive attitude anyone can reach their fitness goals, and she finds nothing more fulfilling than helping someone get there.
Lucas Putnam-Rea
Certified Personal Trainer
Lucas is a North Shore local, coming to us from beautiful Deep Cove! Being born into an athletic family, he was thrust into a lifestyle of sport and outdoor activity. At the age of 5 he started his cross country skiing career. After dominating the provincial youth circuit, Lucas went on to win a national sprint championship at the age of 18! After high school Lucas changed directions and was recruited by Capilano University, where he was able to utilize his size on the basketball court. Moving on from competitive sports, he is now an ACE certified personal trainer. His focus is to inspire others to achieve their physical and mental goals, just as he has done. With the experience of competition at a high level, Lucas has the ability to accommodate any fitness goals. Whether it's competing at a national level, or getting your “summer body” in shape, he has got you covered!
Ashley Jukes
Certified Personal Trainer
Ashley is an ACE certified personal trainer, who loves spending time in the gym and being active outdoors. She was diagnosed with Diabetes at the age of 17 which kick started her passion for health and fitness. She learned to manage her Diabetes through exercise and healthy eating; within a couple of years she lost 80lbs! Ashley then fell in love with strength training and competed in bodybuilding competitions. Her own fitness journey motivated her to pursue a career in the fitness industry. She loves to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle, and to help others achieve their own fitness goals!
Gianmarco Pensato
Certified Personal Trainer
Sports have always played a central role in Gianmarco’s life. Soccer being the true passion allowed him to experience life in a different country and culture having played professionally in Italy’s 4th division. His lifetime in and around sport has honed his training pedagogy into one built around having fun while blending elements from his time playing high level sports, and functional exercises for everyday life. His goals to which he extends to his clients are to train the body to be better prepared for the random hurdles, bumps, rocks, divots, long flights, and slippery driveways life throws your way. Gianmarco hopes that choosing to live an active lifestyle allows him and his clients to keep avoiding elevators well into their 90’s.
Ellen Rosenfeld
Kinesioligist and Yoga Instructor
Fitness has always played a huge role in Ellen's life. From a small age she loved playing sports and staying active. This led her to a degree in Human Kinetics, which grew into a passion for helping others realize the power that exercise can have for them. Now a certified personal trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists (CSEP), she has also recently completed a 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training and is a certified yoga instructor through the Yoga Alliance. She is extremely passionate about sharing her knowledge with anyone wanting to learn.