Alfred Ball
President | Founder | Kinesiologist | Fascial Stretch Therapist | Presenter | Author
Biography
Alfred has enjoyed creating and growing Lifemoves® Health and Rehabilitation since 2007. He been a Practicing Kinesiologist for over 10 years. Alfred has spoken at several conferences and tradeshows. He is a published author, most recently in the July/Aug 2011 issue of Impact Magazine.
Alfred and Lifemoves® have been recognized twice by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. He was finalist for the 2009 Business Excellence Young Entrepreneur Award is nominated in 2010.
He has helped over 1,000 clients improve their quality of life, health and independence with the appropriate physical activity and lifestyle choices.
As a human movement specialist, Alfred's strengths are working with clients with chronic health conditions and musculoskeletal injuries.
He searches for the most current research and best practice methods related to health, rehabilitation, lifestyle and fitness by attending over 20 hours of continuing education per year. He is one of the first four Practicing Kinesiologists in British Columbia to be certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy™ and one of a few Kinesiologists to complete the Diploma in Rehabilitation Management from Simon Fraser University in 2008.
Most recently Alfred learned some hands on soft-tissue techniques to restore mobility and reduce myofascial pain. In 2010 he completed Level II Fascial Stretch Therapy at Stretch To Win.
Alfred has given back to his profession by being on the Board of Directors for the B.C. Association of Kinesiologists 2006 - 2008. He continues to mentor other Kinesiologists and Personal Trainers and speak at conferences, wellness shows and workshops such as Can-Fit Pro Whistler 2009. He also enjoys writing for the three blogs he created for Lifemoves.
Philosophy
"Reconnect your body with your mind to cultivate a strong balanced mind and body. The body is a series of connected links in a chain, which react and talk to each other."
Personal Mission Statement
Create scientific knowledge based programs that allows you thrive with greater strength, vitality and energy and to move with greater ease. Bridge the gap between the fitness and medical communities using open and thorough communication. Empower clients to make lasting lifestyle changes so that they have active lives with fluid movement and vitality.
Education |
| 1999 |
Bachelor of Human Kinetics – University of Guelph
Specializations: Exercise Physiology & Clinical Biomechanics |
| 2008 |
Diploma in Rehabilitation Management – Simon Fraser University |
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Related Professional Certifications |
| 2010 |
Soft-Tissue Release - Hands on Training Workshop
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| 2004 |
British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists
- Practicing Kinesiologist
- Board of Directors – Co-Chair of Continuing Education 2006 - 2008 |
| 2000 |
British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
- Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Supervisor of Fitness Leaders |
| 2000 |
National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist |
| 2004 |
STOTT® Pilates
- Reformer and Mat Level I Pilates |
2009 |
Stretch to Win®
- Certified Flexibility Therapist Level II |
| 2007 |
American Council on Exercise
- Advanced Health and Fitness Certification |
| 2008 |
Can-Fit Pro
- Nutrition and Wellness Specialist |
Athletic Pursuits
Alfred enjoys the mental and physical challenge endurance events. He has completed one marathon and competed for BC in Biathlon.
You can find him on Grouse Grind in the summer and cross country and snowshoeing in the winter. Alfred set a new Personal Record near the last day of the season of 38:04 min in 2010. He continues to improve his own fitness by taking of 22 minutes from his Seek the Peak 2010 (16km, 4100ft from Ambleside Park in West Vancouver to the Peak of Grouse Mountain) time of 2:24:40 by finishing in just over 2:02 hrs in 2011. He continues to train as his goal is to catch the elite Grouse Grinders as well as well as be the fittest he has been in his life. Alfred is exploring the Olympic lifts and how they can be applied to all populations.
In the winter you will find him on the snowshoe trails or cross country skiing.
Alfred was a member of the BC Biathlon Team from 1994 – 1999. He still enjoys cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and running. He unwinds and releases stress by being physically active, using far infrared sauna and participating in Yoga, writing and reading.
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