Meet the Warrior Life Team
Our Coaches
Brian Stuart
He was the highest-ranking graduate of his Fitness and Health Promotions program at Durham College and is very passionate about people and their individual pursuits of self-improvement. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the CSEP organization.
Brian began his successful career in the group fitness industry as a Fitness Specialist for the community centre in Whitehorse, Yukon for 5 years. During that time, he grew their group fitness program astronomically primarily through the creation of a month-long program called “Warrior Strength”. It was a great success with rapid growth to over 30 people participating in most of his classes and an extremely high retention rate. Brian competed at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships on 2 separate occasions in 2015 and 2016. He competed in the inaugural “Reckless Raven” 50 mile/80km ultra running marathon in the mountains around Whitehorse. He is also the winner of the 2019 Yukon Artic Snow Marathon. His passion for his clients physical and mental health, strength and well being truly set him and his Group programs apart.
Ashley Martin
Qualifications:
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
- Second Degree Black Belt in karate
- Police Foundations Diploma
- Bachelor of Arts Forensic Psychology Degree
Ashley started training consistently back in 2016 when she was in University, motivated by her career choice. She quickly realized the gym was a great escape and it became a great passion for her. She began coaching CrossFit in 2022 and then moved to Terrace in 2024, where she found a new family to join at Warrior Life. Her greatest passion is to help others and show up for people and support them in the ways they need.
Whether it’s assisting on their form or providing a friendly face and a smile at 6am.
Demetre Darvoudis
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Human Kinetics (BHK)
- Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
- Therapeutic Fascial Mobility (TFM)
- Prepare to Perform (PPSC)
Sports and exercise has always been a great passion for Demetre. He grew up in Terrace, BC and later moved to the lower mainland, where he was able to get formal training/education to hone those skills.
He has over 10 years experience in active rehabilitation, performance, and functional training.
His greatest joy as a trainer is to see members from all fitness backgrounds grow and improve, one repetition at a time.
Melissa Watson
With a wealth of experience in strength training and a commitment to personalized fitness, Melissa empowers clients to surpass their fitness aspirations. Through a dynamic and supportive coaching approach, she inspires individuals to embrace a lifestyle of health and vitality.
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