Garick Nelson

Personal Trainer
Fitness Director

Garick began his career in Computer Science after graduating from the Toronto School of Business in 2000. With a swift trajectory shift in his career, Garick decided to follow his passion for personal training. Following his prior 8 years of training in the fitness industry, Garick decided to become a Certified Personal Trainer (Can-Fit-Pro) in 1999.

In 2001, Garick opened Phases Executive Fitness Studio in the Yonge/Sheppard area, a vision where he could cater to the individual fitness goals and unique needs of his clients. Phases Executive Fitness Studio is that vision; a private training studio built on integrity and committed to quality and personalized attention.

During that time, 'Phases' also developed Corporate Wellness Programs and designed fitness centres for several prominent high rise condominiums throughout the GTA. Garick has worked alongside large corporate environments (Standard Life, Sundial Homes, TD Canada Trust, Warner, Pemberton Homes) to build wellness programs on-site, while building a strong clientele at his multi-disciplinary private training studio.

Garick's passion and 30 years experience has produced a unique "Corrective and Functional Personal Training" approach. He has designed his signature personal training program that incorporates active release techniques, facilitated stretching, kinesio-taping as well as specialized functional rehabilitation for special needs. Working with some of the most prominent TV personalities and athletes to the simple fitness goal-seekers, Garick is very confident in training a variety of clients because his approach safely focuses on injury prevention and specializes in exercise modifications, to assist the most challenging and driven clients.

Everyday Garick starts with - PURPOSE. He has completed 7 half Marathons, 2 Tough Mudder's and assisted his client in a wheelchair to fulfill her dream, by completing the Tough Mudder obstacle course in Whistler, BC in 2017. His strong, yet humble nature, has built over 25 years of trust amongst his clients. Through knowledge, effective communication, experience and understanding, Garick is inspired by motivating every one of his clients desires to thrive for what matters most in their life - HEALTH.

In Garick's spare time, he enjoys Netflix, playing basketball, working out, running, travelling and spending time with his close friends and family. Yes, he is as old as you think he is! Laughter is the best medicine and he indulges in that as much as possible.