a fresh approach to fitness
Here at Primal Athletics we do things a bit differently and we love it. You won’t find a ton of intimidating machines like you would at most gyms, what you will find is a nice big open space with simple but effective equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, medicine balls, plyo boxes, cardio equipment and racks for weightlifting. We combine strength training, cardio, bodyweight exercises, gymnastic movements and mobility all in a fun group fitness format that is for anyone and everyone. Our Coaches are highly trained and passionate about fitness and are here to support you through each class/session.
We also offer a variety of other services such as Bootcamp classes, Personal Training, Kids Training programs, Team Training programs, Workshops and Specialty Programs. Our space is also available for private rentals.
STACEY ROSSE | Coach & Owner
Qualifications: CF-L1
▸ Hockey/baseball mom of two boys
▸ Snorkelling in tropical places is her favourite place to be
▸ Wanted to be a sports broadcaster when she grew up
Adam Sharpe | Head Coach
Qualifications: CF-L2
▸ Plant-based athlete
▸ Sports enthusiast
▸ Campbell River lifer
Classes taught: Group Crossfit, Powerlifting
MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the rest of the coaches you’ll be hanging out with when you visit Primal
SARAH NOGA | Coach
Qualifications: CFL1, Precision Nutrition Coach PN-1
▸ Loves being active and enjoys running, spinning and walking her dog Xena
▸ Lung burning workouts are her jam - bring on the thrusters, wall balls and double unders
▸ She won’t say no to a good strong coffee
Classes taught: Group Crossfit, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching
Jordan Rauser | COACH
Qualifications: Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), BA Degree
▸ Played hockey at University of Central Oklahoma, Selkirk College, and Vancouver Island University
▸ Captain of the 2015 Western Canadian Champion Campbell River Storm
▸ Current Associate Head Coach for the CR Storm
Classes taught: Personal Training, Hockey and Baseball S&C
Max Vaclav | COACH
Qualifications: Registered Kinesiologist, TPI Certified F2
▸ Graduated from Lakehead University’s Kinesiology program in 2016
▸ Grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario
▸ Passion for all things golf and has been playing for the past 10 years
Classes taught: Fit Fore Golf & Personal Training
IAIN HARRINGTON | COACH
Qualifications: Bachelors of Health Science, Doctor of Chiropractic
▸ Something he would love to get rich by doing full-time is eating sushi
▸ Completing an ultra marathon is on his bucket list
▸ If he could make anything happen for someone it would be empowering them to fall in love with physical activity
Classes taught: Group Crossfit & Personal Training
Krista Boulding | Certified Personal Trainer
▸ 300hr Yoga Teacher
▸ Corrective Exercise Specialist
▸ Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist
Krista has been teaching movement for 10+ years. Despite failing high school gym, she was able to write a paper to pass and ended up falling in love with fitness as a career.
LANDON WALTERS | Coach
Qualifications: CF-L2, NCCP lvl 1 Olympic Weightlifting
▸ Favourite Crossfit WOD is “DT”
▸ Sushi lover
▸ Favourite movie is Lone Survivor
Classes taught: Crossfit, Intro Sessions, Team Training
Rebecca Folster | COACH
▸ I have two amazing kiddos
▸ Love lifting heavy, biking and golfing
▸ Always up for a new adventure
▸ Experience with pre/post natal programming
Tara Bodie | Coach
Qualifications: CF-L2, Precision Nutrition Coach PN-1
▸ Instagram enthusiast
▸ Lover of Frenchies and Plants
▸ Mountain Biker for life
Classes taught: Group Crossfit, Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching
JOHN Stevenson | BOOTCAMP INSTRUCTOR
Qualifications: Certified Personal trainer (NCSF), Fitness and Nutrition (NCSF), TRX certified instructor (TRX)
▸ Competed at the BC Winter Games in Table Tennis
▸ Started my entire fitness journey because he got sick of losing to his brother at arm wrestling
▸ 2019 Vancouver Island Hare Scramble Series Champion (off road motorcycle enduro racing)
Classes taught: Bootcamp, Kids Training Programs, Personal Training
Megan Ecker | Office Manager
▸ Passionate about scuba diving
▸ Loves to hunt and fish
▸ Happiest on a boat
Dayna Stevenson | Bootcamp Instructor
▸ She graduated from VIU in June 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree is Tourism Management, Major in Recreation, Minor in Event Management
▸ She is the middle child of 5, John may or may not be her brother
▸ She loves to brew kombucha
Classes taught: Bootcamp
Amber Wilson | coach
▸ Super mom of two kids, a teenager, a toddler and a golden retriever pup
▸ Passionate about CrossFit/Fitness
▸ Primal Athlete of the year in 2022
▸ Loves travelling to new places
▸ Will always fit in a walk with a friend
Larry Samson | Coach
Qualifications: Certified through the National Coaching Certification Program
▸ Triathlons got him hooked on personal fitness
▸ Currently hols record for completing 129 consecutive Elevate Bootcamps
▸ Greatest enjoyment is from being his granchildren’s biggest fan
Classes taught: Bootcamp
Lindsay stevenson | coach
Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Science & Nursing, Certified in ACLS/BLS
▸ OR/ambulatory care nurse since 2007
▸ Mom of 3 girls
▸ Exercise/Fitness Enthusiast
▸ Played in the BC games for both female hockey and softball
Classes taught: Bootcamp
Dom Kolbeins | coach
▸ Played collegiate hockey at Lindenwood University and University of Central Oklahoma
▸ Favourite sports to play are softball, hockey, and spikeball
▸ Aspires to coach hockey at the junior/pro level
