Marnie Slater is a strength and nutrition coach who believes that training is about far more than muscles and movement - it’s about the nervous system, compassion, and the unique realities of each individual. Her passion for inclusion and accessibility is rooted in her own lived experience. After sustaining multiple head injuries and living with PTSD, she knows firsthand how a nervous system in crisis can hold you back from doing the things you feel you “should” be able to do. This understanding has become the foundation of her coaching philosophy: to meet people where they are, honour their capacity in the moment, and create space for sustainable growth.

Marnie’s academic background in Behavioural Neuroscience, combined with certifications in Adaptive & Inclusive Training, Pre & Post-Partum Coaching, Behaviour Change, Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutrition, Applied Neurology, and more, reflect her lifelong drive to explore the brain-body connection. Through her extensive education and clear communication strategies, she thrives on translating complex science into practical, compassionate strategies that help people feel stronger, safer, and more confident in their own skin.

Through her work with the Adaptive Strength Association of BC, Marnie continues to build programs that remove barriers to fitness for people with disabilities and mobility challenges. Her projects are fuelled by curiosity, a deep respect for lived experience, and the belief that true strength is found in adapting, learning, and connecting.

Outside of her coaching and nonprofit work, Marnie is guided by the same values of compassion and inclusivity in her personal life. A committed vegan with a lifelong love of animals, she dreams of one day creating a sanctuary where rescued animals can live freely and peacefully. It is this blend of scientific curiosity, lived experience, and heart-driven vision that defines Marnie’s approach - one where strength is never about perfection, but about creating lasting change, both in the gym and in the world.

Ash is a coach who brings both lived experience and technical expertise to their practice, working at the intersection of neurodiversity, hypermobility, health, and movement. After discovering CrossFit in 2018, Ash quickly fell in love with the technical side of training, particularly Olympic lifting, and went on to compete in both CrossFit and Olympic lifting competitions while living in Nanaimo.

When underlying hypermobility and past injuries led to major health setbacks in 2022, Ash shifted their focus from competition to curiosity. They dove into understanding their condition, adapting training and movement strategies to meet rehabilitation needs physically, mentally, and neurologically. This journey not only allowed Ash to return to lifting with balance and moderation but also shaped the inclusive, adaptive approach they bring to coaching today.

As a coach, Ash is committed to making fitness a safe, accessible, and enjoyable space for all bodies. Their holistic perspective, dedication to ongoing education, and breadth of lived experience as an athlete navigating diverse challenges continue to inform their practice and inspire those they work with.

Amy Rowes (B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A., RCC) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with more than 16 years of experience supporting adults, children, and families. As both a professional and a parent to two neurodivergent teens, she brings a deep understanding of ADHD and the realities of living in a neurodiverse world.

Her practice blends clinical expertise with lived experience. Amy is a certified ADHD Clinical Professional and holds advanced training in Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, DBT, EMDR, and more. Her background in education, with a specialization in working with students with disabilities, adds another layer of insight to her work.

Amy is passionate about helping people better understand their neurobiology, strengthen emotional regulation, and create tools that work for their lives. She supports clients through challenges such as executive functioning, nervous system dysregulation, communication struggles, disordered eating, addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, and low self-esteem. At the core of her approach is the belief that people deserve to dismantle ableist barriers, build healthier relationships, and live authentically on their own terms.