We are
The Balanced Collective

TBC is a collective of practitioners, services and environmentally friendly-products designed to facilitate your journey towards wellness, health and balance; whatever that means to you. As a team, TBC is committed to supporting you as you navigate the (sometimes overwhelming) process that is wellness and balance.

What makes TBC special isn’t just that we have an incredible array of advanced and powerful modalities and resources, it’s that we care deeply about our clients and customers and go above and beyond to ensure every individual feels heard, seen and supported.

At TBC, we believe that wellness is a balance of vulnerable and real work, combined with plenty of moments of ease, joy and fun. Health doesn’t have to be hard and serious all the time–we want you to enjoy the journey and have great connections along the way. We are ready to get down to business… and have a few laughs along the way.

The basis of my work is the knowledge and belief that regular movement is a fundamental building block for a healthy and happy life. In our collaboration, we will identify gaps in your movement practice and fill them with smart programming; this often includes supporting my clients in looking at their beliefs, mindsets, and broader habits. Further, I aim to help my clients become more self-sufficient about their health and needs, resulting in creating healthy habits, a regular movement practice, which ultimately leads to enjoying life by moving pain-free and confidently. Bettina speaks Swiss German and German fluently.

• Masters of Health and Exercise Science, University of Basel (Switzerland)
• Bachelors of Science in Sport Science, University of Bern (Switzerland)
• TRX Suspension Training Level 1
• FRC Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
• First Aid and CPR

My treatment approach involves addressing the underlying cause of injury through listening to patients' stories. I believe that having good listening skills will allow me to better understand my patients' lifestyle, their mechanism of injury and how lifestyle modifications can aid in recovery and prevention of future injury. I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, whether it be athletes, office workers or those with chronic injuries. I believe that working together as a team with my patients is the key to having a smooth and successful rehabilitation. Shirin speaks Farsi fluently and Swedish conversationally.

• Level 1 & 2 Concussion Management Workshop
• Level 1 Soft Tissue Release Workshop
• Level 1 Manual Therapy, Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Whether you have experienced a concussion, suffered from an accident or want to achieve your fitness and health goals, you will bring all of the aspects of yourself to the table. I am here to help you find the balance, I believe that holistic wellness includes the mental, emotional and physical aspects of healing. I enjoy working with various age groups, post concussion, rec athletes and anyone who struggles with movement. My previous clientele includes dancers, national competitive figure skaters, CIS athletes (men’s and women’s soccer, hockey, basketball, volleyball) and men’s premiere rugby. I am a Kinesiologist and CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer trained in NCCP sports programming. I am also a dancer, certified group fitness, Zumba and Yoga instructor (300hr+). I conducted research at UVic and published in the Journal of Motor Learning and Control.

• CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer
• Functional Movement Screen level 2
• NeuroKinetic Therapy
• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization