The Gold Standard in Fascia Stretch Therapy.

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Bertrand (B-Train) Berry

With B-Train joining our teaching team it is truly the story of a special relationship coming full circle. As a former NFL defensive end who has been a client of Ann Frederick’s for the past over 17 years. He attributes FST saving the last couple of years of his professional career. He brings an unmatched level of love, laughter and giant hugs into our workshops.

Early on he played college ball for Notre Dame, while receiving a degree in communications. B-train was then drafted by the Colts and went on to play for the Bronco’s; eventually ending up as a free agent playing for 6 years with the Arizona Cardinals. He’s won a Pro Bowl and went to the Super Bowl with his team, before retiring in 2010. Bertrand has stayed involved with football to share his love for the game and to help others improve their skills. While traveling with Under Armor to assist with training camps, he discovered a passion for coaching youth, and helps kids learn the skills they need to get to the next level in football. B-Train is a Level 4 Fascia Stretch Therapy Specialist and offers 1:1 football coaching in Phoenix to help young athletes move up the ranks, as well as professional players to up their game.

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Jim Bose

Jim is extremely passionate about having a positive impact on each individual he meets and works with. He began his journey as an athlete which led him to become a Strength and Conditioning Coach in Professional Baseball. After a career in Professional Baseball, Jim went on to attend Clinical Massage Therapy School and then the Stretch To Win Institute. His experience and knowledge allows him to bridge the gaps from training and recovery to develop successful programs for his athletes and clients; improving their athletic ability and quality of life. He continues to further his education by attending regular courses and seminars from the leading health and fitness professionals around the globe. When not training or working, Jim is out enjoying good food and time with friends and family.

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Troy Cammack

Troy joins our teaching team with true spirit of bring acts of service. With over 25 years as a dedicated Fire Engineer and certified Paramedic, he has provided crucial support in emergency situations. Recognizing the impact of a calming presence, a smile, and kind words, he has found fulfillment in helping others during challenging times.

Currently, Troy is expanding his expertise by diving into the world of Fascia Stretch Therapy and Fascial Counter-strain technique. His journey reflects his commitment to continuous learning and enhancing his skills to contribute positively to the well-being of those he serves.

As a Level 4 Fascia Stretch Specialist and STW teacher, Troy is excited to use his background and skills to help create a learning environment that is both safe and fun for our students.

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Jean Honsaker

Jeanne joins our teaching team after 20 years in corporate senior management. Her career change was a leap of faith, completing three  levels of her FST training in 9 months while opening her own fascia stretch therapy practice. Jeanne is a former dancer and passionate about fitness. She was a Jazzercise franchise instructor for 27 years, active in Crossfit for several years, placing 135th in the world and 102^nd in the U.S. in the 2019 Crossfit Open in her age division, and she became a Crossfit L1 Trainer in 2019. Jeanne has found a deep fulfillment in helping her clients though FST and enjoys sharing the techniques and her experiences as a practitioner with STWI students. When not practicing or teaching, you will more than likely find Jeanne with her husband, 4 kids, and 11 grandchildren.

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Jena Schroeder

Jena brings her unique medical background of being a licensed occupational therapist for the past 13 years to our teaching team. She has worked with clients who have lived with chronic pain and illness, which have impacted their ability to have a fulfilling quality of life. Once she began her training in FST, it completely changed her perspective of what Fascia Stretch can do to help her clients. She has also spent the past 10 years researching and studying quality of life through human behaviors; including stress management, physical movement, sleep habits, nutrition, and spirituality. Jena is a Level 4 Fascia Stretch Specialist and has certifications as a Functional Medicine Health Coach and Myofascial Decompression Provider.

When asked to provide 3 words to describe her values, her utmost priorities are faith, family, and health. When Jena is not working in her practice or teaching for our Institute, you will find her caddying for her 8-year-old son, lifting weights, golfing, or enjoying a nerdy book. A few fun facts about Jena: She hikes rim to rim of the Grand Canyon every year, plays competitive cornhole, grew up on a farm in North Dakota, and has been a resident of Arizona since 2011.

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Kevin Darby

Kevin is the founder of DTS Fitness Education and co-owner of Stretch to Win Canada. He has been involved in structured physical conditioning programs for over 25 years. He was a multi-sport athlete and represented Canada internationally as a member of the Canadian Military Pentathlon Team. He has had a long and successful career as a leader in the fitness industry. He has been a head coach, personal trainer, wellness team leader for a 7500+ member police service and has developed multiple successful education programs. He has worked with general population clients, amateur, Olympic and professional athletes in major sports leagues across North America. He holds a B.Ed. degree, was a member of an award winning research team lead by Dr. Stuart McGill and was the canfitpro World Fitness Expo - Canadian Fitness Presenter of the year in 2014. His core belief is knowledge is not power, it is the ability to apply knowledge that makes it powerful.

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Steve Thurston

Steve became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2001 and began treating people by helping them discover their ability to move more effortlessly and freely. To achieve this, he used his movement background of swimming, distance running and Martial Arts to understand how the body moves and what can go wrong. Since then his passion has only become stronger allowing him to dive into personal training in 2010. This has given him the chance to work with a client roster ranging from the youngest to the wisest. Now practicing many different modalities, including Fascial Stretch Therapy, Scar release therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and LifeStretch, Steve has advanced his approach to be able to help his clients regain/build their strength, move more freely and discover the body’s full potential. Steve’s goal is to make everyone feel strong and healthy while decreasing pain and eliminating restrictions holding us back. His personal goal is to be able to keep up with his two kids at home and stay as active as they are. Steve truly believes that you need to Move to Heal!

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Robert Glean

Robert is a registered massage therapist, fascial stretch therapist, and movement educator that is not like any other manual therapist. He promotes tissue health with proper assessment, positioning and movement. Essentially, the body needs to learn how to function through arranged movement patterns. People are quickly forgetting what it means to move without pain or to have range of motion without muscle tension. Robert uses his knowledge of combining fascial stretch therapy, neurological tests, muscle tests, vision training, functional movement, and manual therapy to unlock the very threat and pain responses that prevent people from moving better, feeling better, and thinking clearly with more energy. Robert’s experience with integrating this approach of therapies has widely ranged from young children, all athletes (in sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, CrossFit, golf, baseball) both amateur to Olympic, a variety of neurological challenges within people with CP, MS, Parkinson’s, Concussions, Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Dystonia, Clippers, etc.), to basically anyone that wants to feel like themselves again so that they can add play to their lives and family.

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Alex Marion

Alex has been involved in the health and fitness industry for nearly two decades. Originally a movement coach, fitness professional and martial arts instructor, Alex has since transitioned into a multidisciplinary clinical practice. For the last 8 years he has blended his background in kinesiology, fascial stretch therapy, clinical massage therapy and osteopathic manual therapy to help people from all walks of life regain and enhance their health and wellbeing. Alex holds a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Kinesiology (University of Guelph), as well as diplomas in Fitness and Lifestyle Management (George Brown College), Massage Therapy (Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic) and lastly a Master of Practice Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (Canadian Academy of Osteopathy). Alex’s philosophy is that the human body is a dynamic unit of interrelated structure and function that it has the capacity to regulate and heal itself when afforded the opportunity. His core belief is that the medium of teaching is his opportunity to empower other health and fitness professionals to improve the quality of life of each and every human being they touch.

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Karla McConnell

Karla has more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She is a manual therapist combining her skills as a Certified Athletic Therapist, and Registered Massage Therapist. Her experience includes both on-field application and clinical practice. She has worked with all types of athletes including music theater performers, Olympians, and amateur and professional dancers and athletes. Karla’s career highlights include being the on-site therapist for the films Chicago and Music Man, as well as her two seasons as a traveling therapist with Stars On Ice. Karla has held leadership roles with the Provincial and National governing bodies of Athletic Therapy in Canada and values the opportunity to be a part of the Stretch To Win teaching team. She holds a diploma in Sports Injury Management, Massage Therapy, as well as a doctorate of Acupuncture. When Karla is not teaching, you will find her in her clinic, 2B Free Therapies. Karla is grateful for the gift of being able to help people through touch, therapy and movement. She has built her practice on the core belief that everyone should have the chance to live a fulfilling life; free of pain or restrictions.

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Jessica Walesch

Jess has a background in Kinesiology and discovered Facial Stretch Therapy (FST) in 2016. This experience reshaped how she viewed movement, recovery, and human connection. After taking her first formal course in 2017, Jessica integrated FST as one of her primary services and has practiced it ever since. Her approach is rooted in a “rent it, to own it” philosophy by using stretch therapy not just as a treatment, but as a bridge to movement re-education, rehabilitation, and long-term body awareness. She is passionate about blending hands-on techniques with active learning so clients leave not only feeling better, but understanding their bodies on a deeper level to aid in their independence. What Jessica loves most about FST is the unique space it creates for connection, allowing her to work with people in a way that goes beyond traditional manual or active therapy to foster trust, relaxation, and meaningful transformation in both body and mind.

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Gui Spiteri

With 20 years of experience in personal training, Gui Spiteri’s view of fitness shifted profoundly in 2019 when he discovered Fascial Stretch Therapy. By integrating the nervous system with myofascial health, Gui treats the body as a complete, unified system. This comprehensive approach ensures his clients don't just feel better—they perform better. Whether recovering from injury, wanting to play with their grandchildren or perform better on the pitch, Gui’s mission is to restore the natural flow of movement for lasting results.

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Sarah Horbaczyk

Sarah has been working as a Personal Trainer for over 10 years in a commercial gym setting and has been combining FST with her clients since she took her level 1 in 2012. Transforming her business from strictly PT to mainly FST and Working with a variety of clients from athletes, general population and fitness competitors, she has been able to show people the value of mobility and how well it complements any type of strength and conditioning program. Sarah has always been passionate about health and wellness and how the body moves. Finding FST and combining it with functional fitness and movement sparked a passion with her to show other trainers in the industry how they can help more people reach their goals. Sarah has been a part of the Instructor team since 2018 and has had the privilege of teaching many students how they can implement FST into their practice and design programs with mobility and stability incorporated. Teaching people the how and why to take care of their bodies is something Sarah is very passionate about.

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Troy Morneau

Troy is a Registered Massage Therapist, fascial stretch therapist, and has been in the health and wellness industry for a decade. Combining his experience coaching CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting, as well as manual therapy, he quickly learned not only about the physical benefits of FST, but the mental benefits as well. He brings this concept of overall wellness approach into his practice, and enjoys helping others become healthier individuals. Troy has been able to use his knowledge of massage and FST to help individuals of all backgrounds, from office workers to Olympic champions, and has learned that everyones goals are always to live and feel better however that looks to them. As an instructor, Troy hopes to be able to encourage and empower others to reach their goals and live a happy and healthy life.

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Carrie Doll

Carrie is a kinesiologist and level 2 FST practitioner. She has been practicing since 2011 and started her FST journey in 2016. Carrie joined the Canadian teaching team in 2024. She grew up doing gymnastics and transitioned into coaching in high school. Her gymnastics background has informed how she sees and sometimes teaches movements. In Carrie’s kinesiology practice, she primarily sees those with neurological conditions such as stroke, MS, Parkinsons and spinal cord injury; prescribing and assisting with purposeful, functional movement, goal orientated exercise. She loves seeing and being told her clients wins; both big and tiny! When Carrie is not treating or teaching FST, you might find her on the slow-pitch field, volleyball court, hiking trails or trying something out of the box like bubble soccer!

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Matthew Hoogveld

Matthew studied at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and graduated with distinction from the Canadian School of Osteopathy. With over a decade of experience in Kinesiology, he works with athletes, infants, and individuals navigating complex conditions including chronic pain, digestive concerns, neurological patterns, and recovery from injury.

Matthew integrates FST into his osteopathic practice to restore mobility, decompress joints, and improve fluid movement throughout the body. By working with the fascial system as a connected, three-dimensional network, he treats the body as an entire unit, addressing the cause of dysfunction rather than simply chasing the source of pain.

At the core of his philosophy is a simple motto: be who he needed when he was younger. His care is person-centred, intentional, and rooted in the belief that movement after treatment is essential. Hands-on work opens the door, but conscious movement helps the brain feel safe again. This transition from table to floor to standing reinforces new patterns, builds resilience, and allows clients to return to work, sport, and the activities they love with confidence.

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Sarah Daniel

L2 FST practitioner, RMT, and growth consultant. I love caring for people, building meaningful connections, and supporting humans in their professional and personal evolution. I truly believe human beings are fascinating, powerful, and full of potential!

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Lisa Wong

Compassionate, with a natural creativity, Lisa fits the role of Institute Administrator for our Canadian Division to perfection. Prior to joining STWI in 2013, Lisa worked as Senior Marketing Director for one of the top movie theater chains in Canada, Famous Players, and later Paramount Pictures. With two very active children at home, Lisa is the master of organization and balancing work and home life. As a previous entrepreneur of a wedding planning business Lisa has an innate sense of quality customer service. She is your "go to girl" at STWI Canada.