AUSTIN NORRIS
Registered Massage Therapist
Therapeutic Exercise & Rehab Specialist
Aerial Circus & Strength Coach
A Rehabilitation Journey that Evolved Into a Passion For Helping Others…
By the age of 18, Austin's love for adventure and extreme sports left him with significant physical trauma. He fractured a bone on every limb, suffered from debilitating posture, and struggled daily with chronic pain. Austin's frustration with his physical limitations developed into an obsession with physical rehabilitation. His progress ignited the inspiration to coach others on a similar journey. It’s been 15 years since he recognized rehabilitation as his noble purpose, and his fire is far from burning out. Austin's humble beginnings as a personal trainer have evolved into a daily pursuit to develop a unique & integrated therapeutic approach to treat many human conditions. Over the last 15 years, Austin has pursued 3 academic programs and over 40 continuing education courses in fitness, therapeutic exercise, massage therapy, yoga, functional neuroscience, and osteopathy.
Outside his therapy practice, Austin can be found conditioning as an Aerial Circus Acrobatic, fighting Krav Maga, and training for his service as an Infantry Soldier with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Canada’s only Reservist Paratrooper Regiment.
Career Highlights
Austin is the personal trainer, massage therapist, and physical rehabilitation specialist for the main cast of the Netflix series, Tiny Pretty Things. The main cast is compromised of professional ballet, broadway, and film stars.
Austin has worked with professional circus artists, MMA fighters, ballet dancers, broadway performers, olympic gymnasts, and film celebrities.
Austin offers continuing education workshops for yoga teachers, RMT’s, and movement professionals. His corrective exercise, injury prevention, and posture workshops have been integrated into several Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Austin has also taught in England, Turkey, and Costa Rica.
Austin enjoyed his work as a research assistant for John Griffin (Author of Client Centered Exercise Prescription) for his Functional Mobility Screening in Adults 50-70 Years of Age project. Austin has spent a lot of time since then working with seniors to improve their quality of life through movement and manual therapy.
Education & Qualifications
Academic:
Thompson Rivers University:
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Health Science - TBC 2022
- Final Year of Studies
Sutherland-Chan
School of Massage Therapy:
College Diploma:
Massage Therapy - August 2017
Member of The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Member of the Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario
George Brown College:
Advanced College Diploma:
Fitness & Lifestyle Management – June 2010
– Graduated on Dean’s list with academic achievement awards in: Kinesiology, Muscle Physiology, Exercise Physiology, & Client Centered Exercise Prescription
– Research Assistant for John Griffin (GBC Professor & Author of Client Centered Exercise Prescription) for his Functional Mobility Screening in Adults 50-70 Years of Age project.
Osteopathic Physical Rehabilitation & Conditioning:
Institut de SomaTraining (Montreal) : Class of 2018 – 2022?
ELDOA
ELDOA Level 1 & 2: March 2018
ELDOA Level 3: April 2018
SomaTraining
Segmental and Analytical Strengthening of the Abdominals and Diaphragm
Segmental and Analytical Strengthening of the Lower Limbs
Segmental and Analytical Strengthening of the Upper Limbs and Trunk
Squat & Posture
Myofascial Stretching
Manual Therapy & Functional Neuroscience Therapy:
P-DTR – Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflex :
Foundations: Aug – Nov 2018
Intermediate: April – June 2019
Advanced: Sept – Dec 2019
NKT – NeuroKinetic Therapy:
Level 1: Oct 2014
Level 2: Feb 2015
Level 3: Dec 2017
Functional Integrated Therapy:
Fascial Abrasion Technique: April 2011
Performance Taping – Oct 2010
NeuroFlex Balancing: 2011-2012
Yoga:
The Yoga Sanctuary Education:
250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: May 2013
Arm & Hand Balancing: December 2013
Pre & Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training: November 2013
Experiential Anatomy: September 2013
Movement Therapy & Physical Conditioning:
Can-Fit Pro:
Personal Training Specialist: Aug 2007
Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology:
Certified Personal Trainer: March 2010
Exercise Is Medicine Canada:
EMC Certified: March 2016
Immaculate Dissection - Dr. Kathy Dooley:
Lower Extremity Concepts - Nov 2019
Kettlebell Training Academy:
Kettlebell Training Specialist: Level 1 & 2 – Nov 2008
Applied Posturology:
Paul Gagne – Test It, Fix It: May 2012
Scientific Flexibility Training: PNF Stretching – May 2012
Thomas Myers: Anatomy Trains In Training – May 2013
Current CPR & Standard First Aid – Renewed annually since Oct 2006
Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology:
CHEK Institute Education:
CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach: October 2011
CHEK Exercise Coach: March 2012
Advanced Program Design – 2013
Equal But Not The Same: Considerations For Training Females – 2013
Scientific Shoulder Training: 2011-2012
Scientific Back Training: 2011-2012
Scientific Core Training: 2011-2012
Program Design: 2011-2012