Our Team

We are a team of professionals with extensive experiences in fitness and training.

We love helping people get healthier and stronger both mentally and physically. We have diverse backgrounds and each with an unique style (as you will quickly discover), but rest assured we are all dedicated to provide you with the best experiences possible and there is nothing that will make us happier than seeing you achieve your goals.

Profiles

Get to know each of us a little better here.

Lindsay Jurkowski, Personal Trainer/Managing Partner

I am a Personal Trainer and managing partner of Advantage Conditioning Ltd. who believes every person is motivated in different ways to reach their fitness goals. I love helping people make healthy lifestyle changes that they can share with family and friends.

Little known fact: I absolutely hate chocolate.

Chelsea White, Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)/Managing Partner (She/Her)

I graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy in 2010 and began working with Advantage Conditioning in 2011. Over the years, I have continued to follow my passion for rehabilitation by furthering my education and being certified in Function Movement Screening, Soft Tissue Release, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, The Mulligan Technique (Upper and Lower Body), and most recently, Shift Concussion.

Being passionate about sports myself, I understand firsthand what it takes to manage and recover from an injury while meeting life’s demands or participating in the activities I love. I use my expertise to resolve my patients’ injuries, aches and pains through rehabilitative exercises and functional correction. I help them manage their injury so that they could continue following their passion. 

Little known fact: I absolutely love chocolate

Ashley Phommarath, Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)/Personal Trainer (She/Her)

I graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a BSc. Kinesiology (Athletic Therapy) in February 2018. I joined Advantage Conditioning as a practicum student in 2015 but now have expanded my role in the team as a personal trainer/group fitness instructor. I was certified as an athletic therapist in November 2018.

Growing up, I was heavily involved in the dance community; specifically ballet and tap. But I enjoy all forms of physical activity and sports. I believe in teaching my patients/clients' how their bodies should functionally move by correcting muscle imbalances and educating them on these topics.

Little known fact: I love Europe

Laurie Zonneveld, Personal Trainer

I have always been an active person, playing multiple sports growing up and “adventuring” outdoors. My first degree is in Psychology. I worked as a corporate sales representative for four years, during which time I was diagnosed with depression. Using exercise as a tool to combat my depression, I found that the concept of “exercise as medicine” was something I wanted to pursue, and eventually earned my second degree in Exercise Science at the University of Winnipeg.

I love helping clients set goals and watch them progress to achieve them. Everyone is different and everyone is going to choose what the best health plan is for them, but if I can educate and inform my clients so they make choices that promote a happy, healthy and balanced lifestyle, then I know I’ve done my job.

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Kaitlin Kucharski, Personal Trainer

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Jordan Warren, Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)

I graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy. I started at Advantage Conditioning as a student and am now a proud member of the team. I have been passionate about getting into the rehab realm since I was in grade 7. That’s when the injuries started to pile up but it sparked a curiosity that lead me down a path of lifelong learning. A big part of what we do is working on the sideline of sports events. I am also in the process of completing my Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) training/certification. The reason is that I want to be in the process of when they are first injured, the rehab process, their return, and also their training. I truly believe it builds a better trust and understanding of the work they put in and overall team goals.

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Rebecca Friesen, Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)/Personal Trainer

I graduated from the University of Winnipeg in February of 2021 and certified as an athletic therapist in December of 2021. I started working at Advantage Conditioning through my practicums, stayed on as an athletic therapist and personal trainer. I am passionate about helping people get pain free through movement and exercise and showing them they are capable of getting strong and living a more active lifestyle.

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Manny Candaele, Personal Trainer

I am currently working toward my Bachelor of Science Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy. I started at Advantage Conditioning as Chelsea's practicum student and am now continuing to learn while working as a personal trainer. Growing up, my mom was a personal trainer and she taught me how to work out and exercise properly with a heavy focus on good form. That led me down a path of wanting to help people reach their physical potential. I started training, competing and now coaching Muay Thai as a result as well as currently coaching group fitness classes. I am excited to further my experience and begin a career in Athletic Therapy as well to help improve people's quality of life by ridding themselves of pain and becoming the absolute best they can be physically.

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Cassie White, Registered Acupuncturist/Certified Reflexologist

I graduated from Hua Xia Acupuncture, Massage and Herb College in 2020 and started working at Advantage Conditioning that year.

I have expanded my knowledge by completing FSN acupuncture technique, prenatal, fertility and gynaecological Chinese medicine courses. I keep a diverse practice by using 2 needling techniques. This allow me to help manage pain, sleep, stress, digestive/urinary and women’s health conditions.

In 2022, I became certified in reflexology to further my journey in holistic healing. Through acupuncture and reflexology, I focus on balancing the body and encouraging it to embrace it natural healing abilities.