Parvin Mayan

Bowen Island Integrated Health

100-510 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G1

Parvin is an internationally educated physiotherapist and **Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist**. She recently completed her *Masters degree in **Physiotherapy** at Oxford Brookes University in the UK*, additionally she has completed her *Bachelor of Science in **Kinesiology** at SFU*. She is currently preparing to write the Canadian physiotherapy board exam. Parvin understands the importance of goal setting and creates a personalized exercise program that combines strength, endurance, power, mobility and cardiovascular fitness for individuals so they can continue doing the activities they love to do. She believes in educating and communicating to clients about their conditions and recovery to achieve positive long-term results. Her passion for health and fitness began playing sports as a kid, especially karate. She has achieved her *Second Degree black belt* and is on the **Canadian National Team for karate**. In addition to being an athlete herself, Parvin has *over 10 years of experience teaching and coaching* karate athletes and recently led strength and conditioning classes for youth athletes and older adults for 2 years while studying in the UK. Outside of work and studying Parvin loves travelling and is always interested in hearing about others travel experiences.