Welcome! Return to Form is a home based business. We have a young and active family and love to share it with everyone. Kids are often around so please make sure the gate to the back yard is closed behind you and interruptions may occur. Any questions please contact us at info@returntoform.ca or 250-618-7853

Kinesiology

"Kinesiologists provide unique and valuable services contributing to your health care and treatment. They work closely with you to prevent and treat illness or injury; improve your physical performance; manage the delivery of your individual health care plan; and provide support in rehabilitation and wellness management. They also provide ‘a bridge’ in care from clinic-based assessment and tre... Read More

"Kinesiologists provide unique and valuable services contributing to your health care and treatment. They work closely with you to prevent and treat illness or injury; improve your physical performance; manage the delivery of your individual health care plan; and provide support in rehabilitation and wellness management. They also provide ‘a bridge’ in care from clinic-based assessment and treatment to home, community and work re-integration" - BCAK

​Kinesiology Services Include:
- Injury rehabilitation
- Implementation of a therapy program
- Creation and execution of an exercise program
- Integrating back into community activities after rehab
- Sport performance training
- Overall health & fitness goals


Personal Training

Training for a big event? Trying to lose a few pounds? Working on improving your overall strength and conditioning? Return to Form Kinesiology & Pilates provides personalized training and conditioning plans designed with you in mind. Achieve all of your fitness goals – whether they are weight-loss based, rehabilitation-oriented, sports-driven, health-related or otherwise. Return to Form Kine... Read More

Training for a big event? Trying to lose a few pounds? Working on improving your overall strength and conditioning? Return to Form Kinesiology & Pilates provides personalized training and conditioning plans designed with you in mind.

Achieve all of your fitness goals – whether they are weight-loss based, rehabilitation-oriented, sports-driven, health-related or otherwise. Return to Form Kinesiology & Pilates provides custom one-on-one and small group training designed with you in mind – tailored to help you achieve your fitness goals, and adapted to your individual needs. Personal training and conditioning sessions are available at the Return to Form in-home gym and studio. Group training is ideal for small groups of three to four people. Workouts will be tailored to your group’s goals, preferences and abilities. Sessions may include:

- Weight and strength training
- Balance
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Guidance in healthy eating and nutrition plans


Pilates

Pilates is an innovative system of low-impact aerobic exercise that can be performed either on a floor mat or on licensed Reformer equipment at our Nanaimo Pilates studio. Pilates is widely considered to be one of the best abdominal and core workouts and it can greatly improve your flexibility and balance. It’s renowned for dramatically transforming how your body looks, feels and performs; r... Read More

Pilates is an innovative system of low-impact aerobic exercise that can be performed either on a floor mat or on licensed Reformer equipment at our Nanaimo Pilates studio.

Pilates is widely considered to be one of the best abdominal and core workouts and it can greatly improve your flexibility and balance. It’s renowned for dramatically transforming how your body looks, feels and performs; regular Pilates practice can improve flexibility and agility, alleviate pain, increase mental focus and promote economy of motion.

Much like yoga or ballet, Pilates helps foster body awareness, improve your posture and develop graceful movements. It’s commonly associated with promoting weight loss, increased flexibility, sharpened mental focus and toning a leaner figure.

Pilates is of particular benefit to seniors and anyone with injuries or mobility issues.


Classes

Small Group Classes
Our classes are set to a capacity of 6 people. This allows for for affordable prices while each client can still get the correction and attention required.
We do suggest that each client have an assessment prior to entering classes to reassure that the class level is appropriate for them.


Core Align

CoreAlign® emphasize an upright posture and are designed to improve posture, balance and functional movement. Developed by physical therapist Jonathan Hoffman, CoreAlign exercises facilitate musculoskeletal rehabilitation by stimulating core stability muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, very deep stretches and core-controlled aerobic training. Also great fo... Read More

CoreAlign® emphasize an upright posture and are designed to improve posture, balance and functional movement. Developed by physical therapist Jonathan Hoffman, CoreAlign exercises facilitate musculoskeletal rehabilitation by stimulating core stability muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, very deep stretches and core-controlled aerobic training. Also great for performance enhancement and as a regular exercise regimen for a healthy lifestyle.

Avrielle Koch is a Flight Attendant with WestJet and Personal Trainer in Nanaimo. In 2010 she received her Can Fit Pro Personal Training certificate. Since then she has started teaching Pilates at the Fine Balance Pilates studio. She has also instructed for Return to Form Kinesiology and Ballistic Strength, Nanaimo. Avrielle is a member of the Nanaimo Kettlebell Club where she competes. She is finishing her 15-year career at WestJet in December to focus on personal training. She has a passion for health and fitness and wants to help others meet their health and fitness goals. Avrielle lives on a farm in central Nanaimo with her husband Nick and their cat Gilly. She enjoys gardening and running a farm produce stand. You can reach her at loveave@live.ca

Avrielle Koch is a Flight Attendant with WestJet and Personal Trainer in Nanaimo. In 2010 she rec... Read More

For more than a decade, Rachel has used her extensive knowledge of human kinetics and functional anatomy to help others overcome their physical limitations. Fusing the science of kinesiology and the artistry of Pilates, she acts as the go-between for clients recovering from injuries – specializing in facilitating the transition between the physiotherapist and the return to regular work, play and physical activity.

Rachel completed her Kinesiology degree in 2009 at the University of Western Ontario. While attending school she worked part-time at Pilateez.com Pilates studio where she began full-time work following graduation.

In 2009 she became a member of the Ontario Kinesiology Association, and has since then been recognized by both the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists.

Rachel has an athletic background in figure skating (Canskate – 6 years coaching), and coaching basketball (NCCP L1 & L2) and currently spends most of her time teaching Pilates, Personal Training and working with those who are recovering from an injury through exercise. Rachel represented Team Canada for the World Kettlebell Championships in Dublin, Ireland in 2015 and in Seoul, South Korea in 2017. Rachel won Gold in 16kg Snatch and Gold in 24kg One Arm Longcycle in 2017. In 2018, Rachel won Nanaimo’s Female Athlete of the Year and was a finalist for Vancouver Island’s Top 20 Under 40 Business and Community Awards.

As Rachel says, “anyone can do it” – and she’s here to make sure you can, too!

For more than a decade, Rachel has used her extensive knowledge of human kinetics and functional ... Read More

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Located at: 11 Giggleswick Place, Nanaimo
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