MEET THE TEAM

Anna-Marie de Zwager, Practicing Kinesiologist & Rowing Instructor

Anna-Marie de Zwager completed her Kinesiology Co-op degree at the University of Victoria while a member of the Varsity Field Hockey Team.  Prior to starting her own business, she worked in hospital settings, multidisciplinary private rehabilitation clinics and even the Canadian Forces.   

In the midst of building her skills as a health care professional, Anna-Marie got distracted (what’s new…) with the sport of rowing and worked her way onto two Canadian Olympic Teams.  She competed in Athens 2004 (Women’s Eight) and Beijing 2008 (Women’s Quad).  She also experienced quite a bit of success on the indoor rowing machine, winning the Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships twice (2007 & 2008) and the World Indoor Rowing Championships three times (2007, 2017 and 2018).  She figures she’ll wait until she is at the beginning of an age category before trying again.

Since retiring from sport and returning to the field of active rehabilitation, Anna-Marie has found great enjoyment working with middle-aged to older adults.  Whether you are working on standing up safely, negotiating a corner with a walker, achieving a personal best on a 2000m erg piece or getting up and down off the ground to play with your grandchildren, Anna-Marie can help you realize the importance and enjoyment of movement with a special combination of compassion and humour.

Judy Avila, Practicing Kinesiologist

Judy is a highly experienced kinesiologist with over 25 years in the field, specializing in rehabilitation, mobility, and exercise therapy.

Judy is passionate about empowering clients through movement, enhancing quality of life, and fostering long-term wellness.  She especially enjoys working with older adults in their home.  When not working she is busy hiking, cycling or running.  

We are very pleased to welcome Judy to our team!  

Shéann Gaudet, Practicing Kinesiologist

Shéann Gaudet comes to us with a Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership and is a Registered Member of the BC Association of Kinesiologists. Shéann completed her four-year degree and 300+ hours of shadowing and work experience with Amaze!  Over the past several years, Shéann has made a strong mark for herself with Amaze creating and delivering aquatherapy, studio, gym and home based programs.    She will help YOU get the best out of yourself! 

Roz Beddall, Medical Exercise Specialist

Roz completed her Kinesiology degree at the University of Victoria. After a few attractive distractions (hubby, home, kiddos, various other jobs and excitement), she has ventured back into the Kinesiology world. As a Medical Exercise Specialist (MES), Roz is versed in designing safe and effective exercise programs to help maintain or improve over 60 medical conditions from arthritis and hypertension to total joint replacements and low back pain. As part of the MES process, she will communicate with your physician, physiotherapist or other health care practitioner along the way to keep them apprised of your progress and make any necessary adjustments.

Roz understands that exercise can be intimidating. She firmly believes that exercise can be both effective AND fun – it’s all in the approach. Her background in Kinesiology coupled with some significant time alongside yours truly, Roz is well-equipped to help you reach your movement and functional goals. She is passionate about helping people manage their medical conditions by moving their bodies!