My name is Etienne Asselin, I've been serving the Ottawa region since 2009.

I believe in taking a collaborative approach to your wellness, rehabilitative, and fitness goals.

I'll never shove a program down your throat. But I will work with you to create solutions that are tailor-made to you.

Hi there,

My Education & Experience:

Founder & Head Instructor of The Exercise Mechanic

Owner & Head Instructor of the Cadaver Exploration Workshop

Resistance Training Specialist, Mastery Designation with honors

Z-Health Performance Solutions: R-Phase

Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science, Greg Lehman

Numerous Cadaver Workshops in the US & Canada

Scientific Core Conditioning, Chek Institute

Advanced Program Design, Chek Institute

And many more.

Client Testimonials

Matt

Past client (shoulder pain)

After only a couple sessions, I started getting back to swimming laps at the pool and playing longer sessions of guitar. If you’re living with chronic pain following an injury, I strongly recommend reaching out to Étienne! You won’t regret it.

Vanessa

Past client (foot pain)

Etienne is very knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients. I am forever grateful for his help. Without him, I would still be in serious pain. Thanks to his advice, I have been able to start weightlifting again without having to suffer the consequences the next day.

Greg

Active client (knee pain)

In May  2022 I injured myself quite badly in a mountain biking accident.  I am a very active person who typically trains(run, bike, ski, climb, hike)  3+ times per week.  For months I was seeing a physiotherapist several times a week, and I just was not improving.  Through a friend I got Etienne's contact info.  From our initial phone conversation, I was very optimistic, he mentioned he specializes in physiotherapy resistant cases, which definitely resonated with me.

Within a couple of training sessions I saw dramatic improvements.  A month later I am 95% of my pre accident condition and I have no doubts that in another month or two I will be strong than I was before the injury and more injury resistant. 

Amy

Past client (back pain)

Before Etienne, I spent almost a full year in the hospital with complex medical issues that left me in constant pain and with doctors telling me that I likely needed a back brace.

Etienne quickly proved himself adept at more than just superficial training – through his thorough knowledge of anatomy he was able to isolate and strengthen my core and supporting muscles, and improve my balance.

Because of Etienne not only have I avoided the back brace, but I have gone from needing strong painkillers daily to not needing any at all. On top of this he is friendly, understanding, and infectiously enthusiastic – I truly look forward to every session. I am lucky to have such a caring and knowledgeable partner in living my healthiest life.

Curious?

If you would like to schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions, drop your information to the right and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
No obligation required.

Talk soon!

Etienne.