Owners
Karen Snyder
Karen Snyder was born to bring a unique facility like LiquidGym from vision to reality. She has a strong background in physical education, entrepreneurship and adapted aquatics, plus a passion for sports and wellness. Karen’s skills and interests combine to…
Irene Hammerich
LiquidGym co-founder Irene Hammerich has always been on the move! In high school, she was a “gym rat,” involved in many sports, including badminton, basketball and high jump. At University of Toronto, she focused on competitive volleyball. On the side,…
Rehab Team
Physiotherapy
Lindsay Jonkman
Lindsay has worked in private practice, hospital settings and long-term care. Lindsay believes in the importance of individualized treatment for her patients in order to achieve their goals and optimize their quality of life. Lindsay has continued her education by…
Drew Murray
Drew is a Registered Physiotherapist who strongly believes in treating the whole body and not just a single injury/pain. Drew obtained his Masters degree in Physiotherapy at University College Dublin and his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology at Wilfrid…
Gavin Parsons
Gavin is a Registered Physiotherapist from Ottawa who completed his Master's in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. He also holds a BSc. (Hon.) in Biomedical Science from the University of Ottawa. Gavin believes strongly in helping his patients…
Jessica Buffam
Jess is a Physiotherapy Resident who believes it is important to give her patients the tools and support they require to live their best lives. She completed her MSc in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland after attending Queen's…
Alya Jaffer
Alya is a physiotherapy resident who completed her Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa. She received her BSc (Hon.) in human kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University where she was a member of her university’s rowing team. Alya…
Kinesiology
Samuel Dick
Samuel Dick HBK, R.Kin Sam is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. He completed his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Sam has a passion for travel and spent 3 years…
Kristen Sarlo
Kristen Sarlo B.A.H.Sc (Athletic Therapy), CAT (C), R.Kin Kristen earned her degree in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College where she gained valuable experience working with a wide range of individuals. From young athletes to the weekend warriors, she has the…
Athletic Therapy
Kristen Sarlo
Kristen Sarlo B.A.H.Sc (Athletic Therapy), CAT (C), R.Kin Kristen earned her degree in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College where she gained valuable experience working with a wide range of individuals. From young athletes to the weekend warriors, she has the…
Training/Coaching Team
Irene Hammerich
LiquidGym co-founder Irene Hammerich has always been on the move! In high school, she was a “gym rat,” involved in many sports, including badminton, basketball and high jump. At University of Toronto, she focused on competitive volleyball. On the side,…
Simon Jones
Simon gained his degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and spent many years working in the IT field as both a systems administrator and customer service manager. Throughout his life he has always had a passion for sports with many…
Dan Burns
Dan graduated from the University of Ottawa in Leisure Studies and was a member of the varsity competitive swim team. He is an advanced instructor-trainer with certification in NLS, NLS Surf, CPR and First Aid. Dan has also competed and…
Sherry Carson
Sherry graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Sherry is a CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer as well as having her Functional Movement System Certification and Heart Wise Exercise Training Certification. She has obtained her Level 1…
Front Office Team
Jaydon Sheridan
Jaydon is a second year BSc Human Kinetics student at the University of Ottawa. She has been playing rugby with the Ottawa Ospreys Women's team for the last 3 years. She enjoys camping and kayaking with her friends and family.
Christy Zavitske
Christy has a diploma in Recreation from Loyalist College. She has been working in the high tech sector for the past 20 years in finance and administration. Christy is a busy mom of 4 kids. She enjoys horseback riding, walks…
Dan Burns
Dan graduated from the University of Ottawa in Leisure Studies and was a member of the varsity competitive swim team. He is an advanced instructor-trainer with certification in NLS, NLS Surf, CPR and First Aid. Dan has also competed and…
Sherry Carson
Sherry graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Sherry is a CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer as well as having her Functional Movement System Certification and Heart Wise Exercise Training Certification. She has obtained her Level 1…
Aquatics
Dan Burns
Dan graduated from the University of Ottawa in Leisure Studies and was a member of the varsity competitive swim team. He is an advanced instructor-trainer with certification in NLS, NLS Surf, CPR and First Aid. Dan has also competed and…
Specialists
Simon Jones
Simon gained his degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and spent many years working in the IT field as both a systems administrator and customer service manager. Throughout his life he has always had a passion for sports with many…
Natasha Hurst
Natasha graduated from Algonquin College in Ottawa with an Office Administration Diploma. She has worked in an office setting for over 15 years. She has an interest in fitness, proper nutrition, and overall wellness. As a mother of two children,…
Christy Zavitske
Christy has a diploma in Recreation from Loyalist College. She has been working in the high tech sector for the past 20 years in finance and administration. Christy is a busy mom of 4 kids. She enjoys horseback riding, walks…
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