Testimonials
“At OakPW, the practitioners are committed to your total healing.”
— Jonathan, Former CFL Player
“It is a beautiful facility and everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable.”
— OakPW Client
Goodbye Pain and Hello Gain
“That’s been my experience at Oakville Performance & Wellness in a nutshell.
Before working with Brien, I’d only been able to get temporary pain relief in my shoulders from traditional physiotherapy. Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) was the breakthrough experience that finally addressed the actual problems with my shoulders and has restored my full range of motion. Brien’s outstanding FST capabilities, patience and caring attitude were the right combination that I needed to recover. Next, Brien successfully combined FST with other techniques to create a set of exercises that have dramatically reduced the carpel tunnel symptoms in my hands. After working on posture, flexibility, and hand strength my second set of EMG test results had improved to the point where my neurosurgeon no longer needed to operate.
Finally, personal training is something else that Brien excels at. Improved mobility, posture, balance, and significantly increased strength are some of the direct results that my personal training sessions have delivered in the last few months. BTW, the equipment is great and the facility is always clean."
— Katherine
Experience makes the difference
"I came to Oakville Performance & Wellness eight months ago to begin working out again following a back injury. I was looking for a gym where the trainers were experienced in dealing with injuries. I wanted to work with someone who knew how the body functioned and how to overcome pain. At OAKPW I found that and so much more! Over the past eight months, I have gained strength, confidence and am now able to move through my day pain free. A year ago, I wondered if that would ever be possible again. The staff at OAKPW are experienced, thoughtful, kind and truly want the best for their clients."
— Kathleen
One session made so much more of a difference than a year’s worth of physiotherapy
“I recommend this place to everyone I know! Brien and his staff are amazing and they make your time there very personable. I have been doing sports all my life and was dealing with a deep pain down my right leg for a whole year. Traditional physiotherapy wasn't working for me, so I decided to try out his fascial stretch therapy. One session with him made so much more of a difference than the year's worth of physiotherapy I did. Now I can't even remember the pain I was feeling before because it's no longer there! Thank you so much for helping me get back to living my day to day life without any pain!”
— Jasmin
Safe and effective training post knee surgery
“Oakville Performance & Wellness was recommended to me as I was looking for strength training a year plus post-op from major knee surgery. They were just what I needed and was looking for! From working with Jeroen I have finally started to make major progress in strengthening my legs, improving my mobility, re-learning how to activate certain muscles and proper form. Their approach is specific to each clients’ needs, goals and restrictions. I would highly recommend training here for anyone, especially if you are recovering from an injury and are looking to safely and effectively train. I cannot be more thankful for the strength and mobility they have helped me to regain!”
— Lauren
I have never felt more confident, strong and overall in tune with my body
“I have been a client at OakPW for just under a year now. I decided to join OakPW after doing tons of research on local gyms in the Oakville area. I wanted a personal trainer that went above and beyond the typical trainer. After my first consultation with Brien, I signed up on the spot! I decided to look into person training as I had a goal to get in the best shape I could before my wedding. I have always had a healthy and active lifestyle, but I wanted to take that to the next level and look the best I can for my big day! I must say, not only did I achieve that goal, but I over achieved my goal! I have never felt more confident, strong and overall in tune with my body. OakPW went above and beyond to support my goals. They were supportive, kept me motivated and OakPW became like a second home. From Dre's support with nutrition and overall check in's to briens workout plans and mental support,
I truly could not have done it without them! I am looking forward to continuing working with them as workout days with OakPW have become the days I look forward to most!”
— Darra
“Proper coaching has made a world of difference for me, as has FST.”
— OakPW Client
“From my first visit my pain diminished, and my mobility improved.”
— OakPW Client
“Super professional, great employees and really helpful/insightful.”
— OakPW Client
Stronger and fitter than I was 10 years ago
"I just wanted to let you know that I had an amazing race on Sunday. Better than I had anticipated for sure. I felt stronger and fitter than I did 10 years ago which I attribute to both changes to my diet and training at Oakville Performance & Wellness. I was fourth of 70 women in my age category. Thank you for getting me to the start."
— Averil
Fast marathon and triathlon without any pain in my knees.
“Super happy with my experience at Oakville Performance & Wellness. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve fitness or mobility.
I am a 56 year old age group runner and triathlete. I started training with Brien last year after a year-off competition to rest chronically sore knees. I worried my competitive running and triathlon days might be behind me. Hiring Brien for training and FST has been a huge success for me. For the past year we worked two days a week on strength, posture, and flexibility to improve my running and cycling form and reduce the strain on my knees.
Last year I could not run a 1/2 marathon without walking, and pushing big gears on the bike was painful. This fall I ran a fast marathon and completed my second Ironman triathlon in August without any pain in my knees. I owe a huge thank you to Brien for making me stronger and more flexible and getting me back in my happy zone!
I completed my annual health assessment at Medcan last week. The doctor was impressed my weight, my cholesterol, and my PSA's are down and fitness levels are up. Just goes to show it’s still possible to improve when you are over 50.
Thanks Brien for all the poking, prodding, stretching and listening, and for being a stickler on form and technique while keeping it fun and positive. P.S. love the animal flow workouts. It makes me feel like a kid again!”
— Andy
My work with the team at OPW has allowed me to re-engage in all of the activities that I live for!
“OPW has kept me in the strike zone for going on 4 years. Recovering from old injuries while improving movement and building strength. My work with the team at OPW has allowed me to re-engage in all of the activities that I live for! Part of my success comes from the relationship between OPW and imove - together they have released me from many of my old habits and introduced me to how my body was made to work. I am surprised by how well I can move sometimes and I am looking forward to that being everyday!
Motivation has never been my problem. I went to the gym for decades on my own. What I didn’t understand was how to make best use of that gym time. OPW helps me find a balance between movement and strength and has taught me that without a breathing practice I was wasting my time!”
— Joe
“I would highly recommend the amazing staff at this facility for anyone looking to improve their movement patterns and/or general fitness.”
— OakPW Client
“I came here originally to rehab an injury as I had heard good things about the trainers. That was almost 1.5 years ago now. I continue to come twice a week because of the benefits to my health and strength. Could not recommend more.”
— Janice
“I was referred to Oakville Performance & Wellness by a friend as a way to get me motivated to work out again following COVID shutdowns.
When I first started I was waking up with a sore back everyday along with knee pain. It wasn’t long before all the pain was gone through Andrew’s 1:1 coaching and attention to proper form. His positive energy is contagious! The other staff and clients are all friendly and the facility is bright and clean.”
— Shaun
OPW has delivered beyond my expectations
“The two of you (Brien and Dre) are outstanding individuals and grateful for the relationship. OPW has delivered beyond my expectations and would like to acknowledge Jane in particular. You’ve obviously trained her well and I have great confidence in her ... she’s a gem!”
— Margaret
My neck has been feeling great since!
“I've had neck problems for years and it recently got very bad. I was hardly able to move my neck without pain which was affecting my every day life. With one session, Brien helped to eliminate my neck pain and determined the underlying cause. Turns out my back (which I injured years ago) was not stabilizing properly and my neck was trying to compensate. I was given specific stretches and exercises to help keep my neck loose and my back firing. My neck has been feeling great since!”
— Emilee
After two sessions I had improved immensely
“This place is amazing. Brien really helped me get my Turkish Getup form on point so I could exercise at home safely with my kettlebells. After two sessions I had improved immensely.
I was also given a thorough FMS assessment where my weaknesses were found. I was given tailored exercises to improve my two biggest weaknesses.
I would highly recommend the amazing staff at this facility for anyone looking to improve their movement patterns and/or general fitness.”
— Rebecca
I am so very impressed and thankful for their knowledge of NKT
“I never write a review due to the fact that I am rarely extremely surprised or impressed with a service.
I have been going to Oakville Performance & Wellness for about 10 months. Over the last several weeks I have had a pain in my left arm. This week I went to the gym and I could not exercise due to my arm being in so much pain. After talking to my trainer Andrew, he told me he was going to perform NKT, in order to help relieve some pain in my arm. He started testing different areas to see what could be causing the pain. Andrew then engaged Jeroen (another trainer) and the gym owner, Brien to try figure out what was going on with my arm. After testing several muscle groups Brien asked if I have any jaw problems. I then told him that I have TMJ. Once they knew of my TMJ issues, Brien advised Andrew and Jeroen how to help relieve the pain in my arm.
The fact that these guys cared enough about me, to figure out what was causing my pain and then alleviated the pain was amazing. I am so very impressed and thankful for their knowledge of NKT. When you find a business with this kind of care, integrity and customer service, you just have to share the experience. I am 61 years old and hate exercising, but even though I dislike it, I find that the encouragement and care that Oakville Performance & Wellness provides its clients is what keeps me going.
Thank you, Oakville Performance & Wellness for caring.”
— OakPW Client