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, has always been on the move! In high school, she was a “gym and water rat,” which has followed her through her entire life. At the University of Toronto, she focused on competitive volleyball. On the side,…
Rehab Team
Physiotherapy
Lindsay Jonkman
Lindsay completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY after obtaining her Bachelor of Science with an Honors in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph. Upon graduating, Lindsay spent a year in the USA doing…
Drew Murray
Drew obtained his Masters degree in Physiotherapy at University College Dublin and his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Drew strongly believes in treating the whole body and not just a single injury/pain. Drew has worked…
Gavin Parsons
Gavin is from Ottawa and completed his Master's in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. He also holds a Bachelors of Science degree (Hon.) in Biomedical Science from the University of Ottawa. Gavin believes strongly in helping his patients…
Jessica Buffam
Jess completed her Master in Science in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland after attending Queen's University where she obtained a Bachelor in Science specializing in Biology and Psychology. Jess is a Physiotherapist who believes it is important to…
Brendan Hickey
Brendan started his career as a physiotherapist after completing his Bachelors of Science (Physical Therapy) at the University of Western Ontario. After spending a few years working in hospital, private clinic and university sports therapy environments, he moved overseas to…
Alya Jaffer
Alya completed her Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa. She received her Bachelors of Science degree (Hon.) in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University where she was a member of her university’s rowing team. Alya focuses on…
Kinesiology
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…
Jon Casey
Jon Casey B.Sc Kinesiology, PVT (Vision Therapist) Jon completed his Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology at Memorial University in Newfoundland. He has since gained wide experience in the healthcare field, working as a physiotherapy assistant, physical rehab…
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, has always been on the move! In high school, she was a “gym and water rat,” which has followed her through her entire life. At the 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…
Registered Massage Therapy
Doug Alexander
Doug is a Massage Therapist, Educator and Personal Trainer. A 22-year veteran Professor of the Massage Therapy Program at Algonquin College, Doug helped hundreds of students learn anatomy, physiology, therapeutic exercise, and massage therapy before retiring in January of 2023.…
Front Office Team
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…
Catherine Yurack
Catherine is a recent graduate from the University of Ottawa with a BSc (Hon.) in Health Sciences. She has played competitive soccer since a young age and has spent the past few summers coaching children the various soccer skills and…
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.
Lynette O’Brien
Lynette is a Health Services Administration student at Algonquin College. As a mother of 2 teens, she continues to work on her own fitness goals while walking in the Greenbelt and renewing her love of photography. She is proud to service…
Specialists
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…
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…
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…
Lynette O’Brien
Lynette is a Health Services Administration student at Algonquin College. As a mother of 2 teens, she continues to work on her own fitness goals while walking in the Greenbelt and renewing her love of photography. She is proud to service…
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