Etienne Asselin - Personal Trainer & Educator - Vanier, Ontario

Aisha C.

I have had the pleasure of working with several excellent trainers over the past 15 years, but it is with Etienne Asselin that I have felt the best both physically and mentally. Etienne's patience, kindness, and unwavering support have been instrumental in helping me achieve my exercise goals. I consider myself incredibly lucky to work with him. Etienne is not only an excellent teacher but also an outstanding coach. I look forward to continuing our journey together for many years to come.

Jagoda K.

I came to Etienne after months of pain, fear, and being told what not to do with my injured knee. I had a stress fracture and was stuck in a loop of caution, doubt, and catastrophic language — which made me scared to move at all.

In just one session, Etienne completely shifted my mindset. He reminded me that pain doesn’t always mean injury and that the body doesn’t always behave by the book — and that’s okay. That insight gave me the confidence to try again.

A month later, I led a four-day women’s cycling tour. No fear, no holding back. I was back to being me. Movement defines me — and Etienne helped me reclaim that. Thank you!

Amy M.

What seems like lifetimes ago, before I knew 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, as well as 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 self!

Deborah D.

I had a wonderful experience with Etienne. I worked with him for several months after not getting help for over a year for a knee injury. I felt a significant difference even after my first session. With his professional guidance, I was able to leave our sessions with more mobility and less pain each time. He is sensitive to your goals, extremely supportive throughout your recovery and strength building, and patient. I would recommend him 100%!

Laura R.

I've been training with Etienne for 6 months and it's made a massive difference in my life. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 21 years, I tried doing various kinds of workouts but could not get myself to stick with them as I'd always end up in a flare. Etienne is extremely knowledgeable about why this happened and how to ease myself out of it and move forward. He's patient, very encouraging and just a pleasure to talk with. My RA now rarely bothers me and I'm able to do a lot more with my husband and 2 young children. I can say without a doubt that I would not be able to function this well without Etienne's help. I look forward to even more improvements in the coming months/years with his help. I highly recommend Etienne as a trainer and just as a great person to have in your corner for your fitness/wellness journey!

Roberto M.

Working with Etienne has taken my fitness and health to a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL!

I’m been training for over a decade, and the progress he’s helped me achieve in just a few short months are the type of gains I’ve been working towards for YEARS.

I can’t recommend him enough🔥

Sylvia's S.

Etienne is an exceptional, knowledgeable trainer who invests himself in your personal recovery journey. His approach and techniques allow you to safely unlock your body and achieve improved mobility that positively impacts the way you live your life. My interactions with Etienne are transformative, and rewarding. Previously, my body did not function in a way that supported natural movement, or an active life without pain. By working with Etienne I have learned how to manage my pain responses and literally unlock my body. This has lead me to improved functionality. I am more physically able and my body is more comfortable with movement than it has been for years.

Jennifer V.

Etienne offers outstanding education workshops, internships and seminars in the fields of fitness and pain science. His leadership is noteworthy among his professional network and clients alike, as he brings his extensive knowledge and experience as a personal trainer, fitness manager and educator into his sessions and interactions.

Etienne’s approach is driven by passion, purpose and practical solutions. He continues to raise the standards for fitness professionals with his Exercise Mechanics initiative.

Highly recommended for both in person and online coaching, trainings, and courses.