Kinesiologist Serving Surrey, BC
For People Who Need Real Answers, Not More Guesswork
If you live in Surrey and you're done with the clinical phase of care or you've been told to “stay active” but don't know how, kinesiology is often the next step. Our BCAK-registered kinesiologists work one-on-one, by appointment only, at our private studio in Port Kells just east of the Surrey-Langley border at 196 St, a few minutes off Highway 1. We assess how you move today and build a progressive plan to help you get back to the things you care about.
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- Since 2018
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What Is Kinesiology?
For many of our Surrey clients, kinesiology is the bridge between “I finished physio” and “I actually trust my body again.”
Physiotherapy and kinesiology often work together. Physiotherapists may provide assessment and treatment, while kinesiologists focus on movement assessment and progressive exercise programming. Together, these services can support your return to daily life, work, sport, or training.
Our kinesiologists hold university degrees in kinesiology, human kinetics, or exercise science, depending on their program, and are registered with BCAK. Before we write a single exercise, we assess how you actually move: where you compensate, what's limiting you, and what your body is ready for.
Kinesiology holds up well on its own, and it works even better paired with your physiotherapist, chiropractor, or family doctor. Some people come to us after their clinical care wraps up, looking for a structured plan to keep improving. Others work with a kinesiologist alongside their physiotherapist, chiropractor, or doctor. For more on how the two roles differ: Kinesiology vs. Physiotherapy: What's the Difference?
- Real movement assessment before any program gets written
- Exercise program built around your specific limitation, not a generic template
- Guided, exercise-based rehab with practical work you can use between sessions
- Built to run alongside your doctor, physio, or chiropractor, not instead of them
- Works for rehab, chronic conditions, injury prevention, and performance goals alike
Who Is Kinesiology for Surrey Clients?
Kinesiology is a good fit if any of these sound like you:
Injury Recovery: You finished physio but still don't feel right
Your physio, doctor, or surgeon signed off, but that doesn't always mean you feel like yourself again. This is the gap kinesiology is built for: a structured, progressive program for people in Surrey who are past the crisis stage but not back to full strength.
Chronic Pain: You have been managing a condition and are nervous to push yourself
Back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis: you know the feeling of wanting to move more but not trusting what's safe. We start by assessing where your body is at today, then build up carefully from there.
Post Surgical Rehabilitation: You had surgery and need more than the basic exercises
The handout of exercises you got at discharge is a starting point, not a finish line. Whether it's a joint replacement, an ACL, a rotator cuff, or spinal surgery, we build the guided, progressive program that takes you from cleared to move toward the things you actually care about doing again.
ICBC and Motor Vehicle Accidents: You were in a car accident
ICBC clients: we're an approved provider. ICBC may cover up to 12 active rehabilitation sessions during the first 12 weeks after your accident, and we can explain what applies to your claim during the consult. We handle the claim paperwork so your energy goes toward recovering, not filing forms.
Seniors and Older Adults: You want to stay strong and independent as you age
Staying independent as you age comes down to a short list: balance, leg strength, and confidence moving. That's what we build, at a pace that respects where you're starting from, for Surrey clients who want to keep doing life on their own terms.
Athletes and Active Individuals: You are active and keep running into the same injuries
If the same tweak or strain keeps coming back in a different form, it's worth a closer look. Repeated strains can have several contributing factors. We assess how you move and build a plan around what we find.
Ready to Work with a Registered Kinesiologist?
Book a free consult. We’ll assess your situation, talk through your goals, and tell you honestly what kinesiology can do for you.
How Our Kinesiology Program Works for Surrey Clients
Most Surrey clients pair their sessions with a Highway 1 or Fraser Highway commute they're already making. Wherever you start from, the program runs the same proven arc:
Step 1: Free Consultation
No paperwork, no commitment. Just a conversation about where you're at, what you've already tried, and what getting back to normal actually looks like for you. If we're not the right people to help, we'll say so.
Step 2: Comprehensive Movement Assessment
This is the part that actually matters. Your kinesiologist looks at how you move, not just where it hurts: range of motion, strength, posture, balance. It's common to find that what's contributing to your main complaint isn't where you'd expect.
Step 3: Your Personalized Program
Your assessment becomes your program. Every exercise earns its place for a specific reason tied to what we found. Nothing generic, nothing copy-pasted from another client's plan.
Step 4: One-on-One Sessions with Progress Tracking
Every session is one-on-one with your kinesiologist: guided coaching, form correction, and regular re-checks so the program keeps pace with how you're actually progressing. You'll also get a home program to keep the momentum between visits.
What Your First Month Looks Like
Here is exactly what happens from the moment you book to the end of your first month.
Week 1: Your Assessment
Your first visit is entirely assessment: how you move, where you're compensating, your strength and range of motion. We ask about your history and what you want to get back to. We listen and test before we prescribe anything.
Weeks 1-2: Building the Foundation
Your program starts. For a lot of clients, the early weeks are about unlearning the movement habits that contributed to the problem. Sessions typically run once or twice a week, depending on what you're working through.
Weeks 3-4: Progress Starts Showing
By the end of month one, we reassess your movement, strength, and confidence so we can see what has changed and decide what comes next.
After Month 1: The Long Game
From here, your program keeps evolving with you. Some clients reach their original goal and move to training independently. Others keep building toward something bigger. No upfront commitment to a fixed length.
What You Get With Kinesiology at Kenaz
Every kinesiology client at Kenaz gets:
- Initial movement assessment: a real look at how you move, done by a BCAK-registered kinesiologist, before anything gets prescribed
- Personalized exercise program: built from your assessment, your goals, and your health history, not a template
- 1-on-1 supervised sessions: in our private, appointment-only Langley studio, every time
- Home exercise plan: work you can actually do between sessions without buying equipment
- Trainerize app access: your program, your workout log, and a direct line to message your kinesiologist between visits
- Regular reassessment: we check what's actually changed and adjust your program accordingly
- Coordination with your care team: when it's useful, we loop in your physio, doctor, or specialist so nothing gets lost between providers
Book your free consult to see exactly what this would look like for you →
Who We Help with Kinesiology
Most of our Surrey kinesiology clients come to us with one of these problems:
Back & Neck Pain
Herniated discs, sciatica, cervical pain, chronic low back pain, and postural issues from a desk job: we build back strength and stability through core work and progressive loading, matched to what's actually driving your pain.
Shoulder Injuries
Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, impingement, and post-surgical shoulders: we work on restoring range of motion, then rebuilding the strength around it.
Knee & Hip Conditions
ACL and MCL injuries, meniscus tears, patellofemoral pain, hip bursitis, joint replacements: evidence-based, progressive lower-body work to rebuild stability and strength.
Arthritis and Joint Conditions
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other degenerative joint conditions can be supported by the right kind of movement. We work within what your joints can handle and build from there, alongside your medical care.
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
Whiplash, soft tissue injuries, post-concussion symptoms: our ICBC-approved active rehab programs rebuild strength and function. Eligibility and coverage depend on your claim — we'll explain what applies during your consult.
Workplace & Repetitive Strain Injuries
Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, chronic low back strain from the demands of your job: we build a program around what your work actually requires so you can return to it safely.
Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
Persistent pain needs a careful, paced approach, not a one-size program. Graded exercise, matched to what your body can handle, is a common approach to improving day-to-day function.
Neurological Conditions
Stroke recovery, MS, Parkinson's, and other neurological conditions: exercise can help improve mobility, coordination, and balance, coordinated with your medical team.
Sports Injuries
Sprains, strains, tendinopathies, overuse injuries: we rehab the injury itself and address the movement pattern that contributed to it.
What Our Clients Say
“Nicole is an exceptional kinesiologist and personal trainer. She quickly identified that specific muscle tightness was contributing to my pain and explained that addressing those restrictions was essential before focusing on proper muscle activation and exercise form. … She is also highly organized, taking detailed notes and referring to them at each session to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.”
“I wanted to get back into training again after a long break but did not feel like going to regular gym. So I started training at Kenaz. I am training with Nicole. She is the best. She understood my struggles perfectly and designed my workouts accordingly.”
“I did a couple sessions with Christina at Kenaz for posture and back pain since I have a very sedentary job. She is very knowledgeable and gave me a personalized routine with goals to work towards. I'm already feeling relief from doing the exercises and stretches she introduced to me.”
“Ask for Nicole! She is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. She explains things clearly and pushes me - which I appreciate. I've been going for the past few months and have seen noticeable improvement.”
“Nicole has been incredible throughout my recovery journey. From the very beginning, she has been supportive, attentive, and genuinely invested in helping me improve. She is extremely detail-oriented and always takes the time to listen, adjust, and explain things in a way that makes you feel comfortable and cared for.”
“My mobility and flexibility was very limited after spinal fusion and decompression surgery. Nicole was able to help me adjust and improve my workouts and push a little further using the proper techniques. After 10 weeks, I was confident enough to go back to my regular gym and start golfing again.”
Related Services
Kinesiology is the foundation. Depending on what you're working through, one of these pages may also be a good fit:
- Injury Rehabilitation in Langley: structured recovery for musculoskeletal injuries
- ICBC Active Rehab in Langley: car accident recovery, often covered with no out-of-pocket cost
- Chronic Pain Management: graded exercise for persistent pain conditions
- Seniors Fitness: strength, balance, and independence for older adults
- Performance Training: movement quality and athleticism for active people
- Online Coaching: kinesiology-informed programming you can do from home
Getting Here from Surrey
We are at Unit 109, 9295 198 St, Langley, BC V1M 3J9 in Port Kells, just east of 196 St on the Surrey-Langley border. Take Highway 1 to the 200 St or 176 St exits, or come up Fraser Highway through Cloverdale. Cloverdale and Clayton are usually under 10 minutes; Fleetwood about 12; Guildford about 15; Newton around 20.
We regularly work with clients from North Surrey, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Guildford, and the surrounding areas. A short drive for one-on-one kinesiology in a private, appointment-only facility.
Kinesiology: Frequently Asked Questions
At our private studio in Port Kells (Unit 109, 9295 198 St, Langley), just east of the Surrey-Langley border at 196 St. Cloverdale and Clayton are usually under 10 minutes away, Fleetwood about 12, Guildford about 15 via Highway 1, Newton around 20. Free parking on site, and because we're appointment-only there's no waiting when you arrive.
Our registered kinesiologists are BCAK members, and we provide receipts you can submit. Coverage varies by plan, so check your policy or ask us at the free consult.
No referral is needed to book with us privately. If you're coming from physiotherapy or working with a doctor, bringing their notes or program helps us build on the work you've already done, but it's not a requirement to get started.
It can be a straightforward next step. Your physio got you through the clinical phase; a kinesiologist builds the progressive exercise program that takes you the rest of the way: more strength, more capacity, back to sport or work or life. With your consent, we can coordinate with your Surrey physiotherapist, chiropractor, or doctor so the exercise plan builds on the care you have already received.
If you have an active ICBC claim, our ICBC Active Rehab for Surrey clients page is the better starting point. ICBC may cover an initial block of active rehab sessions, and we can explain the process and approved direct billing during your consult. This page is for non-ICBC kinesiology, including chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, injury rehab, and returning to training.
Your first visit starts with a conversation about your history, goals, and what you want to get back to. Your kinesiologist then looks at your movement, strength, range of motion, and balance before building your program. You leave with a clear next step, not a generic handout.
What You Can Expect Working With Us
- No pressure. The free consult is a conversation, not a sales pitch. If we are not the right fit or we believe another provider is a better starting point, we will tell you.
- No generic programs. Every plan is built from a proper movement assessment, not a template. Two people with the same diagnosis get different programs.
- Clear explanations. Your kinesiologist will explain every exercise, why you are doing it, and what to expect as you progress. You are never left guessing.
- Adjustments when needed. If something is not working or your condition changes, we adapt. You are not locked into a plan that no longer fits.
- Coordination with your care team. We work alongside your physiotherapist, physician, or specialist, not in isolation. Your full picture matters.
If your first session is not what you expected, tell us and we will make it right by adjusting your plan, clarifying expectations, or helping you find a better-fit option. We have been doing this work for over a decade and we stand behind the care we provide.
Kinesiology for Surrey and the Lower Mainland
Our Langley facility is a short drive from Surrey and the surrounding communities. We also serve clients from Langley and offer ICBC active rehab for Surrey clients.
Ready to Move Better?
Book a free consultation with a registered kinesiologist. We'll assess what's going on, answer your questions, and tell you honestly what we think will help. Whether you work with us or not, we'll give you a clear picture of what your next step should be. And if we're not the right fit, we'll point you toward someone who is. If you're in Surrey and willing to drive a few minutes for one-on-one care with a registered kinesiologist, we'd be happy to see if we're a fit.