Derick graduated from the Fitness and Health Promotion Program at Fanshawe College where he became a Certified Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society of Exercises Physiology. He then went on to become a Registered Massage Therapist through the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
Derick has an extensive background in playing competitive hockey. He currently serves as team trainer for the Thamesford Trojans Jr. C Hockey Club where he uses his skills in sports specific training and massage therapy to carry out effective warm up/cool downs; as well as, manual techniques and mobility work for the team before and after games.
He is currently working at Think Fitness as a Fitness Coach using a performance based training style acquired from 4 years working with many different clients from all sports and fitness levels to help them reach their true potential. His philosophy is that everyone should train like an athlete. Derick is determined to continually learn and expand his skills as a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist. He is highly motivated to help his clients meet their individualized goals.
