Health Services

Try something new! Talk to your insurance provider if these services are covered under your benefits.

Members can book on our YWCA Health + Fitness Centre mobile app under "Schedule/Health Services". Non-members please call Member Services at 604-895-5777. These services are bookable up to 30 days in advance. 24 hours notice required for all health services or the session will be charged in full. Read our Registration Policy for more information on account credits for cancellations outside the 24 hours.

Explore Programs

Stretch with Brano

NEW for 2025! Join YWCA Trainer and Osteopath Brano Zadubenec for a one to one 30 minute assisted stretch session.

Assisted stretching is a hands-on approach that helps to alleviate muscle restrictions, reduce joint stiffness and improve mobility. It's a great addition to help improve your fitness level, enhance proper posture and elevate your daily physical activity efficiency.

Schedule

Mondays
9:00AM to 12:00PM

Instructor

Brano

Location

Health Services Room (3rd Floor)

Fee

Member $50 per session | Non-member $58 per session

Body Composition Assessment

We offer a body composition assessment with the InBody 570 analyzer. Our expert staff will guide you through the InBody test and explain the results in detail. The InBody test is fast and accurate, taking less than 15 minutes! You'll simply stand on the device and hold the hand electrodes to test. Using only impedance, it measures fat, muscle and more. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to optimize your training regimen for your unique body, achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more about why you need to know your body composition.

Important: Follow the InBody Protocol before you test

Schedule

Mornings Monday thru Sunday.
Afternoons Sunday and Monday.

Instructor

Health + Fitness Team Member

Location

Member Services (1st Floor)

Fee

Member $25 per assessment | Non-member $50 per assessment

Physiotherapy with Amanda

Join YWCA Physiotherapist Amanda Rnic for a one to one 30 minute Physiotherapy session. Physiotherapy is a form of treatment used to help people manage their injuries and symptoms, returning them to their regular activities while minimizing risk of re-injury. This service can be used to treat a wide range of conditions such as repetitive overuse, arthritis, and whiplash.

Please note: we are not able to provide physiotherapy treatment to WorksafeBC clients.

Schedule

Wednesdays
9:30AM to 1:45PM

Instructor

Amanda

Location

Health Services Room (3rd Floor)

Fee

Member $95 per session | Non-member $101 per session
Extended health receipt provided via email after session

Shiatsu with Cameron

Join YWCA Kinesiologist + Advanced Shiatsu Practitioner Cameron Hunt for a one to one 60 minute Shiatsu session. Shiatsu is a 2000 year old Japanese massage technique that combines gentle traction and finger point acupressure to help the body find balance. This relaxing method works with the body’s myofascia helping improve posture, and facilitating tight muscles and joints to alleviate pain and improve function.

Schedule

Thursdays *NEW extended times for 2025*
9:00AM, 10:00AM, and 11:00AM

Instructor

Cameron

Location

Studio 2

Fee

Member $110 per session | Non-member $118 per session

Trainers

Amanda Rnic, Physiotherapist, MScPT, BSc, CGIMS, CAFCI (she/her)

Amanda completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in 2010 and has since completed extensive post-graduate training in needling techniques (IMS and Acupuncture) and Manual Therapy. She also has additional training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, concussion and

Areas of Expertise

Sports injury management
Repetitive overuse conditions
Pre- and post-natal conditions
Arthritis management
Neuropathic dysfunction management
Concussion, vestibular and dizziness issues

Brano Zadubenec, BSc. DOMP, CPT (he/him)

Brano is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life using a holistic approach. He believes a positive impact can be made through education on the importance of active, healthy lifestyles. He obtained a bachelor's degree of Sport Science in Slovakia, and moved to Canada to further

Areas of Expertise

NeuroKinetic therapy (compensatory movement pattern, motor control center cerebellum, muscle dysfunction)
Osteopathy (flexibility, myofascial release, MET technique, joint manipulation, soft tissue release, strain-counter strain technique etc.)
Muscle imbalances assessment
Manual muscle testing...

Cameron Hunt, BHK (he/him)

Cameron loves being a kinesiologist, and has been a practicing member of the British Columbian Association of Kinesiologist's since 2007. What makes Cameron unique is his ability to offer a multimodal approach to physical activity. He combines his expertise as a strength training coach, with his

Areas of Expertise

Strength and fitness coaching
Active Rehabilitation and Injury Management
Fitness program design for wellness and durability
Myofascial Stretching, Shiatsu and Fingerprint Acupressure
Functional Capacity Evaluation - Fitness benchmark testing