Raffy Guda
Legacies Health Centre
12080 Nordel Way, 143, Surrey, BC, V3W 1P6
####Professional Development and Certifications Raffy takes a scientific, evidence-based and empathic approach to training/rehabilitation, and believes in building a solid biomechanical foundation before progression. He is a competitive powerlifter and former varsity football player who has extensive personal experience with strength training, weight loss, rehabilitation and postural correction. Raffy graduated from UBC in 2017 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, along with a Minor in Psychology. He also completed his NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) in 2019. In his 5+ years of experience Raffy has worked with: - ICBC Kinesiology patients - Numerous Personal Training clients of varying goals - Powerlifters - Cardiac Rehabilitation as an instructor at the YMCA Healthy Heart Program - Varsity football players - Major Midget Hockey players as an athletic trainer for the Vancouver NW Giants - Concussion protocol - SCI (spinal cord injury) research at the Blusson spinal cord centre ####Outside the Clinic In his free time, Raffy loves being a "foodie" trying new restaurants, working out, mountain biking, or cheering on our local sports teams!
- Functional movement assessment and biomechanical analysis for strength training.
- Exercise prescription and active rehabilitation for postural correction.
- Return-to-activity planning after concussion and sports injury.
- Exercise therapy and functional capacity evaluation for cardiac rehab.
- Injury prevention and progressive loading programs for powerlifters.
