Darren brings an extensive interdisciplinary background in Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Osteopathy, and Strength & Conditioning along with a deep passion for blending the worlds of manual therapy, fitness, and performance. Originally from Toronto, Darren honed his skill set while working for the Montreal Canadiens’ AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, as their first full time Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Therapist from 2006 to 2012. During almost seven full seasons, Darren was instrumental in building the foundation of the athletic development program for the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects while working to rehabilitate and recondition the organization’s players from injuries, many of whom have now gone on to have successful NHL careers. During Darren’s time with the Bulldogs the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals twice and won a Calder Cup in 2007.
In 2013, Darren was named Director of Performance Conditioning at Fortius Sport and Health, high performance facility in Burnaby, BC. In this capacity, Darren led a Strength and Conditioning staff and trained and reconditioned high performance athletes, including various Olympians, the National Women’s Soccer team, and several NHL players. Since 2014, Darren has consulted with boutique gyms on integrating health and therapy services into their businesses while also helping people from all walks of life overcome pain and movement dysfunction.
Darren earned an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science and a Certificate in Athletic Therapy from York University. Upon graduation, Darren was certified by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) as an Athletic Therapist, and by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition Darren completed the 5 year program at the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice and received his Diploma of Osteopathy Manual Practice
