Megan Williamson
Adaptive fitness trainer for MS and spinal cord injuries in Vancouver
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
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| Based in | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | BA in Dance, University of California at Irvine; NASM CPT; Functional Movement Screening (FMS); Post Rehab Fitness Specialist; Special Population Training; Pilates for Neurological Conditions course |
| Practice | Ocean Rehab and Fitness |
Megan Williamson is an adaptive fitness trainer in Vancouver who coaches people living with MS, spinal cord injuries and other neuromuscular conditions. She is a former competitive dancer with a BA in Dance. She spent seven years as a Tier 3+ trainer at Equinox in Los Angeles. She later volunteered at the ICORD Physical Activity Research Center at UBC. Her company, Ocean Rehab and Fitness, works to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness.
What Megan helps with
Megan works with people who have neurological disabilities and want to keep training after rehab. She also helps gyms and schools include people of all abilities.
- Building leg strength and balance after a spinal cord injury
- Improving walking and confidence on stairs
- Easing spasms and pain with adaptive stretching
- Fitness for people living with MS
- Post-rehab exercise for neurological conditions
- Custom sport programs for adaptive athletes
- Helping trainers handle wheelchair transfers safely
Who Megan works with
Megan mainly coaches people with neuromuscular conditions, including MS and spinal cord injuries. In the past she also trained clients with arthritis, osteoarthritis and cerebral palsy, and people recovering from surgery or injury. Her past clients ranged from 13 to 82 years old. She also trains staff at gyms, schools and organizations.
How Megan works
Megan brings sessions to the client's chosen location in Vancouver, and also offers virtual sessions. She adds adaptive stretching before workouts and shows clients how to do it daily. She also runs an online membership called Ocean Insider Club. For organizations, she reviews programs, finds accessibility gaps and gives a clear plan. She also runs hands-on staff workshops.
Background and qualifications
Megan grew up on Vancouver Island as a classically trained competitive dancer and taught her own classes by age 14. She earned a BA in Dance at the University of California at Irvine. She then became a personal trainer in Los Angeles and left Equinox as a Tier 3+ trainer after seven years. She also logged over 150 hours as a physical therapist's aid. In 2014 she moved to Vancouver to study Kinesiology at UBC. She volunteered at PARC and took a Spinal Cord Injury and Training course from Spinalis.
Megan Williamson pricing
Programs and services
- In person adaptive training sessions
- Virtual coaching sessions
- Ocean Insider Club online membership
- Adaptive fitness consulting for gyms, schools and organizations
- Staff workshops and training
- Online course for inclusive fitness trainers
Megan Williamson reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines a dance background, seven years at Equinox and hands-on work at a spinal cord research center.
Best for adults with MS or spinal cord injuries in Vancouver who want adaptive training after rehab.
Common questions
How much does Megan Williamson charge?
Coaching with Megan runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Megan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Megan Williamson help with?
Megan Williamson helps with building leg strength and balance after a spinal cord injury, improving walking and confidence on stairs, easing spasms and pain with adaptive stretching and fitness for people living with MS.
Does Megan Williamson coach online?
Megan is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Megan Williamson certified?
Megan Williamson lists: BA in Dance, University of California at Irvine; NASM CPT; Functional Movement Screening (FMS); Post Rehab Fitness Specialist; Special Population Training; Pilates for Neurological Conditions course.
Does Megan work with organizations as well as individuals?
Yes. She offers adaptive fitness consulting and staff training for gyms, schools and other organizations.
How do I contact Megan Williamson?
Send Megan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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