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Hi, I’m Courtney Parson.

I’m a Personal Trainer and Fascial Stretch Therapist with 7 years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and stay out of pain.

I specialize in training with a strong emphasis on health, longevity & pain free movement , with a focus on hypermobility, rehab-informed training, and functional performance. My approach blends intelligent strength training with mobility and stability work so clients don’t just feel better temporarily—they build resilience that lasts.

I primarily work with people who:

  • Train with hypermobility

  • Deal with chronic pain, recurring injuries, or discomfort

  • Want to improve stability, posture, flexibility, and strength

  • Care about long-term performance and joint health

I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, including those with chronic medical conditions and injuries, as well as athletes such as runners, football and rugby players, gymnasts, dancers, and figure skaters.

My goal is simple:
help you move confidently, train safely, and perform at your best—without pain holding you back.

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My Approach

Your body isn’t a problem to fix — it’s something to understand, support, and strengthen.

I blend:

  • strength training that protects your joints

  • mobility work that actually improves control

  • programs rooted in how your body feels

  • fascial stretch therapy for better movement comfort

    No cookie-cutter plans — every program is tailored to you.

My Training Approach

  • Periodized programs grounded in research and science with an emphasis on building a strong foundation

  • Informed by experience working with 500+ clients

  • Built around strong coach–client relationships

  • Time spent understanding your goals, needs, personality, and past experiences

  • Fully customized programs designed to fit your body and your life

  • Training you enjoy, feel confident in, and stay consistent with

  • Focused on sustainable progress and long-term results

Specialties

  • Movement & Mobility Training

  • Hypermobility & EDS Training

  • Pain-Free Strength & Performance

  • Rehab-Informed Coaching

  • Posture, Stability & Injury Prevention

  • Athletic & Functional Performance

  • Bridging the gap between Physio & Training

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I started my career as a trainer in commercial fitness, won many awards, including Top Personal Trainer in the Company (2023), and started Training With Courtney in August 2024 to better serve my clients and continue to evolve my coaching business.

Throughout my career I dealt with many injuries, saw lots of physios who couldn’t figure out my injuries, got diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and learned a lot about how differently hypermobile bodies move and respond to training and have different training requirements than non hypermobile joints.

Now I work with a lot of EDS/Hypermobile clients and people with injuries or chronic pain to help reduce pain, get back to doing things they love, feel stronger and more competent in their bodies with rehab-aware strength training.

When I'm not working I enjoy hanging out with my Aussie, Trooper, lifting weights, running, cycling and being outdoors as much as possible.

I love learning and taking courses. I have taken many fitness courses, and I love to read books and listen to podcasts.

Certifications

  • Stretch To Win Fascial Stretch Therapy

  • ELDOA (Level 1 & 2)

  • Pain-Free Performance Specialist (Levels 1 & 2)

  • PPSC Functional Kettlebell

  • PPSC Masters

  • PPSC Programming

  • PPSC Business

  • Girls Gone Strong Women’s Coaching Certification

  • Precision Nutrition

  • Christian Thibaudeau Neurotyping 2.0

  • Bulgarian Bag Certification

  • Functional Training (Levels 1 & 2)

  • Bodyweight Strength & Mobility

  • TRX Suspension & RIP Trainer

  • Somatic Senses Kettlebell Science

  • Barbell Strength

  • Therapeutic Fascial Mobility

  • Trigger Point Multi-Tool Mobility

  • Hypervolt Certification

  • Rehab Shoulders

  • Pre & Post Natal Training (BCRPA)

  • DotFit Nutrition Coaching

  • PTA Global CPT

  • BC Personal Training Institute CPT