Everfitt Movement

Services

Everfitt Movement guides clients toward a healthier more functional lifestyle focusing on supervised progressions and emphasizing the mind and body connection. Using up to date assessment tools and exercise prescription our team of Kinesiologists work towards achieving the client's goals while developing their confidence through fun and motivational sessions.

Initial Assessment

The first appointment is important for both the client and practitioner. During this initial meeting we discuss your medical history, current physical activities, and overall health status. This information allows us to prescribe exercises based on your needs and cater the exercise routine to what you want to achieve.

What We Do

Everfitt Movement provides rehabilitation and exercise therapy services for many conditions including back and joint pain, chronic illnesses, recovery from motor vehicle accidents and managing pre and/or post-surgery health. In addition, our team members are experienced in balance and mobility training, strength & conditioning, as well as building functional exercise programs for clients of all ages. Everfitt operates out of Cedar Hill Recreation Center in Saanich, B.C. We conduct consultations in our private office, situated in the weight room, and perform exercise sessions in the adjoining fitness space. Our team has access to the cardio and strength machines as well as our own specialized equipment when designing an exercise program for you. An initial assessment with one of our Practicing Kinesiologists will determine an appropriate treatment plan allowing each practitioner to use their background knowledge, experiences, and varying techniques to address the needs of the clients. If you have any lingering questions about what a Kinesiologist is and/or what they do, please give us a call and a team member would be happy to chat with you. There is no obligation to book an appointment—simply find out if a Kinesiologist is right for you!

OUR TEAM

Flo Bongiovanni-Russell

Founder, Kinesiologist, BScPE, MA

Florence (Flo) has been a Practicing Kinesiologist for over 25 years. Exploring and studying human movement for over 45 years Flo brings a variety of ideas and techniques to help you sort out your physical health. She continually keeps up with her studies and constantly increases her tools of the trade. Flo specializes in functional mobility and balance.

Wendi Mitchell

Kinesiology Assistant

Wendi brings two decades of personal training experience to our team as well as over 20 years working in the fitness industry. She is a Seniors Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications.

Katie St John

Kinesiologist

Katie is a Practicing Kinesiologist with the BCAK. She graduated from UVic with a BSc. Kin Co-op in 2017. Katie enjoys educating individuals of any age how they can move better to function most optimally. She uses her experiences with various techniques to suit the needs of each client. Her admiration of the human body leads to sharing knowledge and enabling individuals to learn about themselves even if it is simply a fun fact or two.

Willis Schneider

Kinesiologist

Willis is a BCAK Kinesiologist and a graduate of the kinesiology program at UVic. Willis specializes in spinal health & rehabilitation as well as chronic pain management. He uses a combination of techniques including fascial release, facilitated stretching and sports massage in addition to providing spinal education and functional exercise programs. One of his main goals is to teach people how to take ownership of their health and welfare by providing experience, knowledge and understanding.

Testimonials

After a heart attack in 2002, my doctor recommended an exercise program for my cardiovascular health. I entered the Everfitt Movement program with a bit of apprehension as I have never been in the gym since high school! To my surprise (and immense relief) I have enjoyed the last 20 years at the Cedar Hill Rec Centre. I found Flo and her staff to be a very caring and competent team dedicated to bringing me to a level of fitness that has changed my life. I am impressed by the relevance of the exercises in the program to our everyday living: how to get up from a sitting position, posture and balance, flexibility, etc. In short, I owe my fitness to the Everfitt Movement team. Often people comment on how I look much younger than my 82 years. The team members also take an interest in our personal lives (and injuries) and customize the program for each individual in a very relevant manner. I would heartily recommend this program to all, no matter how young or old, and whether active or not. It’s been instrumental in allowing me to enjoy the later years of my life

John Rowling

Katie was very kind and most helpful helping me to find exercises that would specifically strengthen my muscles between hip replacement surgeries. Her coaching instructions were specific and easy for me to follow. She was also able to motivate me in a manner that most had fallen short of in the past. I am most grateful for the exercise program Katie designed for me. Should I need more instruction, I will not hesitate to reach out to her at Everfitt.

Janice

In 2000 at the age of 55 I bought a lime green mountain bike for early morning exercise. While my doctor supported this aerobic fitness he strongly encouraged me to include weightlifting as a means to counteract beginning symptoms of osteopenia. I was pointed in Flo’s direction in February, 2002. I am now 76 and still with Flo and my husband has also joined our small group. Twice a week, 1 1/2 hours each time, we follow our own individually designed program under the guidance of highly qualified kinesiologists. We are here because we can see and feel the benefit of locking into regular exercise and because it is a fun place to be with such skilled and friendly practitioners, always positive, calm and encouraging. I’m still getting corrected so I’ll keep coming.

Carol