André has 22 years of leadership experience with 13 years specializing in clinical exercise and post-injury rehabilitation. Co-Owner/Operator of EnerChanges Medical, Health, Wellness and Fitness Clinic, Andre acquired his Master of Science degree at UBC, and instructed in the UBC School of Human Kinetics for 4 years...
He is a certified Clinical Exercise Specialist with the American Council on Exercise (CES) and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Andre is also president of INFOFIT Educators School for Fitness Professionals and BCRPA Trainer of Leaders; he teaches a wide spectrum of certification and continuing education courses for personal trainers, chiropractors, physiotherapists and registered Kinesiologist. Credentials • Co-Owner of EnerChanges Medical, Health and Wellness Clinic 2004 to present www.enerchanges.com • Clinic Exercise Director, EnerChanges Medical, Health and Wellness Clinic 2004 to present www.enerchanges.com • Owner of INFOFIT Educators – School for Fitness Professionals http://www.infofit.net • Instructor at the University of British Columbia in the School of Human Kinetics 1997-2001 • Master of Science in Human Kinetics at University of British Columbia: Cardiac Rehabilitation Research • Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) • Certified Personal Fitness Trainer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE); holds a gold certificate • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) • Registered Trainer of Fitness Leaders for the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) • Developer of the Provincial BCRPA Personal Fitness Trainer Exams - Exams A and B Author of INFOFIT Educators: • Look and Feel Good in Your Genes! A Blueprint for Living Happily • One Minute for Life (October 2006) • Are You Fit For Love? (October 2006) • Fitness Education – Theory and Application Course© • Weight Room Service Instructor Certification Course© • Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course© • Clinical Exercise Specialist and Post-injury Rehabilitation © 2-year Certification Program • Apprenticeship Training and Practicum (ATP) ãProgram Co-author of Productive Fitness: • The Great Dumbbell Handbook • The Great Body Ball Handbook • The Great Stretch Tubing Handbook • The Great Medicine Ball Handbook • The Great Barbell Handbook • The Great Balance and Stability Handbook • The Great Functional Training Handbook (October 2006) • The Great Foam Roller Handbook (October 2006) • The Great Gardening Handbook (October 2006) • The Great Home Gym Handbook International Lecturer of over 30 professional and public education workshops and lectures related to: • Anatomy and Exercise Physiology • Exercise Prescription and Program Design • Kinesiology and Exercise Analysis • Clinical and Post-injury rehabilitation • Back/Neck Care • Postural Assessment, Rebalancing and Conditioning • Physical Conditioning • Sport Conditioning |