If you’re training without a plan, you’re leaving performance on the table.
At Affinity Wellness, our strength and conditioning program is led by Dr. Sasha Schulz DC, CSCS — one of the only practitioners in Kelowna who holds both a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). That combination of clinical and performance expertise is rare. And it’s what makes this program different.
Every program starts with a thorough performance assessment. From there, Dr. Schulz builds a progressive training plan around your body, your sport, and your goals — whether you’re preparing for a competitive season, returning from injury, or committed to performing at a higher level for years to come.
This is not a general gym program. This is performance training with clinical knowledge behind every decision.
No referral needed. Book your performance assessment today.
Why Kelowna Athletes Train with Dr. Sasha Schulz
- Led by Dr. Sasha Schulz, DC, CSCS — Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
- One of the only practitioners in Kelowna combining elite S&C credentials with clinical chiropractic expertise
- Sport-specific programming built around your body, your discipline, and your season
- On-site access to physiotherapy, massage therapy, and kinesiology in the same building
- Seamless transition from rehabilitation into performance training — no gap, no guesswork
- Dedicated rehabilitation gym space designed for performance and recovery work
- 530+ five-star Google reviews from Kelowna and Okanagan patients
- Affinity Wellness founded 2011 — 15 years serving athletes and active adults in the Okanagan
What Is Strength and Conditioning?
Strength and conditioning is a structured approach to athletic performance training that develops the physical qualities your sport demands — strength, speed, power, endurance, agility, and resilience.
It goes beyond general fitness. Where a standard gym program might focus on aesthetics or general health, strength and conditioning is built around specific performance outcomes. Every exercise, every loading phase, and every training block is chosen because it directly develops a quality that makes you better at your sport and more durable over time.
At Affinity Wellness, Dr. Schulz delivers strength and conditioning within a healthcare-informed model. That means your program is designed with attention to movement quality, injury risk, and long-term durability — not just short-term output. When your training intersects with a clinical need, the right support is already in the same building.
What Your Program Includes
Every program begins with a performance assessment. This gives Dr. Schulz the data needed to build a training plan that is specific to you — not a template adapted from someone else’s goals.
Depending on your sport, your training phase, and your current physical condition, your program may include:
- Strength training for maximum force and power development
- Speed and acceleration mechanics
- Agility and change-of-direction training
- Rotational power and core stability
- Mobility and movement quality work
- Energy system conditioning — aerobic and anaerobic
- Injury prevention and load management strategies
- Return-to-sport progressions for athletes coming back from injury
Programs are periodised — structured in phases that build on each other intelligently, so you peak when it matters most and recover when your body needs it.
Sport-Specific Training in Kelowna
Every sport places different physical demands on the body. A training program that works for a hockey player will not be the right fit for a golfer. A runner’s needs are fundamentally different from a cyclist’s.
Dr. Schulz builds your program around the specific physical requirements of your sport — the movement patterns it demands, the energy systems it relies on, and the injury risks it creates. Sports he commonly programs for include:
- Hockey — acceleration, reactive strength, hip stability, upper body power
- Golf — rotational power, hip and thoracic mobility, single-leg stability, wrist and forearm strength
- Running — single-leg strength, running mechanics, tendon resilience, aerobic conditioning
- Cycling — leg strength, hip mobility, knee tracking, aerobic capacity
- CrossFit — movement quality under fatigue, structural strength, accessory work
- Field and court sports — agility, change of direction, explosive power, conditioning
- Athletes over 30 — performance maintenance, injury prevention, recovery optimisation, longevity
If your sport isn’t listed, get in touch. The principles of performance training apply across disciplines and Dr. Schulz can tell you honestly whether the program is a good fit.
Performance Assessment and Movement Analysis
Every program begins with a comprehensive performance assessment — this is where your coaching starts, not in the gym, but in understanding your body.
Dr. Schulz evaluates:
- Movement patterns and compensations
- Joint mobility and stability at key areas
- Strength imbalances between sides or muscle groups
- Core control and load transfer efficiency
- Power output and speed mechanics
- Injury history and current areas of concern
Because Dr. Schulz holds both clinical and performance credentials, this assessment integrates what a standard S&C coach sees with what a chiropractor recognises. If something shows up that needs clinical attention before it can be loaded safely, it gets addressed — not worked around.
If your assessment also flags a need for physiotherapy or massage therapy input, those disciplines are available in the same building. No referrals required. No coordinating between separate clinics.
Injury Prevention and Return-to-Sport Training
Training hard without structure increases injury risk. Training through injury without a plan prolongs it. Dr. Schulz’s approach is built to prevent both.
Injury Prevention
Injury prevention is woven into every program — not added as an afterthought. Load progression is managed carefully. Movement quality is prioritised before intensity is added. Imbalances are identified at assessment and addressed before they become injuries.
Return-to-Sport Training
No two bodies age the same way. Your training plan is built entirely around your current fitness level, mobility limitations, past injuries, daily activity demands, and personal preferences. It’s not a template — it’s yours.
Return-to-sport training bridges the gap between physiotherapy discharge and full return to competition — a phase that is too often rushed or poorly managed, leading to re-injury. Dr. Schulz builds return-to-sport programs in direct coordination with the clinical team, reintroducing sport-specific loading at a pace that respects your recovery while building toward full performance.
Key focus areas include:
- Joint stability and load tolerance rebuilding
- Muscle balance restoration
- Sport-specific movement reintroduction
- Progressive loading with clear milestones
- Readiness assessment before full return to competition
The Multidisciplinary Advantage — What No Standalone Gym Can Offer
Most performance training facilities are isolated from clinical care. When an athlete gets injured, they leave the gym, find a physio or chiropractor, get treated, then come back weeks later and hope the training doesn’t re-injure them. That gap between clinical care and performance training is where athletes lose time, lose ground, and often get hurt again.
At Affinity Wellness, that gap doesn’t exist.
Dr. Schulz works in the same building as our physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, kinesiologists, and other chiropractors. If something comes up during training — a movement flagging a concern, a joint not responding well, a loading decision needing clinical input — the right people are already there. That day. Without you needing to book a separate appointment or coordinate your own care.
This integrated model is standard in professional sport. At Affinity Wellness, it’s available to Kelowna athletes.
Learn more about physiotherapy at Affinity Wellness →
Off-Season and Pre-Season Conditioning
The off-season is where the biggest performance gains are made. Without the demands of competition, your body can handle higher training volumes, more intensive strength work, and the targeted development that actually moves the needle when the season begins.
Off-Season Programming
- Building maximum strength and power
- Correcting imbalances identified during the previous season
- Developing weaknesses, competition schedules didn’t allow time to address
- Establishing movement quality that holds up under in-season fatigue
Pre-Season Conditioning
- Sport-specific conditioning and energy system sharpening
- Speed and reactive agility development
- Competition readiness progression
- Training load management as game demands increase
This phased approach means you arrive at the start of your season prepared — not just fit.
Who This Program Is For
Strength and conditioning at Affinity Wellness is designed for athletes and active individuals who are serious about improving their physical performance. You don’t need to be a professional or elite athlete — you need a genuine goal and the commitment to work toward it.
This program is a strong fit if you:
- Are preparing for a competitive season and want to enter it stronger and faster
- Are returning from injury and need a structured, clinically supported path back to full performance
- Train consistently, but feel your current approach isn’t translating to sport improvement
- Have recurring injuries interrupting your training and want to address the root cause
- Are you an athlete over 30 looking to maintain performance, stay durable, and extend your active years
- Want a program that is measured, progressive, and adapted as you improve — not a static plan
Strength as the Foundation of Athletic Performance
Strength is the physical quality that underpins everything else in sport. Speed without strength has a ceiling. Power without strength is unreliable. Endurance without strength breaks down under fatigue.
Dr. Schulz builds programs around the principle that a stronger athlete is a better athlete — in almost every sport, at almost every level. Programs use structured periodisation: training blocks that progressively develop maximum strength, explosive power, speed, and endurance capacity in a sequence that allows each quality to build on the last.
This is how high-performance training works. This is what Dr. Schulz brings to Kelowna athletes.
Your Strength and Conditioning Coach — Dr. Sasha Schulz, DC, CSCS
Dr. Sasha Schulz holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) — one of the most respected performance credentials in sport.
The CSCS requires a university degree in a relevant health or exercise science field, successful completion of a rigorous two-part examination, and ongoing continuing education. Practitioners working with professional and high-performance sport teams are typically CSCS-certified.
This combination — clinical chiropractic expertise and elite-level S&C credentials — is rare in a community-based setting. It means Dr. Schulz approaches your performance through both a coaching lens and a clinical one simultaneously, catching things a standard trainer would miss and applying performance knowledge that goes beyond what most clinicians hold.
Dr. Schulz is registered with the College of Complementary Professionals of BC (CCPBC).
Dr. Sasha Schulz
DC, CSCS | Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialis
Credentials:
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
CSCS - National Strength & Conditioning Assosiation (NSCA)
Registration:
College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
Areas of Focus
Sports-specific performance, injury prevention, return-to-sport, golf & hockey conditioning, athletes 30+
The CSCS is the gold standard performance credentials issued by NSCA, typically held by coached working with professional and high performance sport teams. Combined with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree De. Schulz brings a rare combination of clinical and athletic performance expertise to Kelowna athletes.
Serving Kelowna and the Okanagan
Affinity Wellness is located at 1890 Ambrosi Rd, Suite 2 in central Kelowna — easy to reach from HWY 97 or Springfield Rd, with free parking at the front and back of the building.
We serve older adults from across the Okanagan Valley including:
- Kelowna and Central Kelowna
- Glenmore and Kelowna North
- Lower Mission and Okanagan Mission
- Rutland and Kelowna East
- West Kelowna and Westbank
- Lake Country
- Peachland
Insurance and Direct Billing
Strength and conditioning programming is not typically covered by extended health insurance plans as a standalone service. However, if your training is prescribed as part of a chiropractic, kinesiology, or physiotherapy rehabilitation plan, portions of your overall care may be eligible depending on your insurer and plan.
Affinity Wellness offers direct billing for chiropractic care, physiotherapy, kinesiology, and massage therapy to most major extended health plans and ICBC. If you’re managing an injury alongside your performance training, our team can help clarify what your plan may cover.
Strength and Conditioning Kelowna — FAQs
What is strength and conditioning?
Strength and conditioning is a structured approach to athletic performance training that develops the physical qualities sport demands — strength, speed, power, agility, and endurance. Unlike general fitness training, it is built around specific performance outcomes and the demands of your sport. At Affinity Wellness, it is led by Dr. Sasha Schulz DC, CSCS within a multidisciplinary clinical environment with physiotherapy and chiropractic support on-site.
What is a CSCS and why does it matter?
CSCS stands for Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist — the gold standard performance credential issued by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). It requires a university degree in a relevant field, passage of a rigorous two-part examination, and ongoing continuing education. Practitioners working with professional and high-performance sport teams typically hold the CSCS. Dr. Sasha Schulz holds the CSCS alongside his Doctor of Chiropractic degree — a rare combination that brings both clinical and performance expertise to his athletes.
What is the difference between strength training and strength and conditioning?
Strength training focuses primarily on building muscular force — getting stronger. Strength and conditioning includes strength as a foundation but adds speed development, agility, power, energy system conditioning, and movement quality work. It creates a more complete athletic system designed to perform under the specific demands of your sport.
Do I need to be an elite or competitive athlete to benefit?
No. This program is designed for anyone serious about improving their physical performance — competitive athletes, recreational performers, and active adults with specific goals. What matters is a genuine objective and the commitment to work toward it. Dr. Schulz’s assessment at the start of your program establishes your current baseline and builds from there.
What does my first session involve?
Your first session is a performance assessment — not an intense workout. Dr. Schulz evaluates your movement patterns, joint mobility and stability, strength imbalances, core control, and injury history. You leave with a clear picture of where you are, what your program will focus on, and a realistic timeline for your goals.
How often should I train for performance results?
Most athletes benefit from two to four sessions per week, depending on their sport schedule, goals, and recovery capacity. Dr. Schulz will build a schedule that provides enough stimulus to drive improvement without overwhelming your recovery — particularly important if you’re also competing or practicing your sport simultaneously.
Can strength and conditioning help with recurring injuries?
Yes. Recurring injuries often indicate underlying imbalances or movement deficiencies that haven’t been properly addressed. A well-designed program identifies and corrects these issues, building stability and control around vulnerable areas. As a chiropractor and CSCS, Dr. Schulz can also address the clinical dimension of a recurring injury directly — without needing to see a separate provider.
How does return-to-sport training work at Affinity Wellness?
Return-to-sport training bridges the gap between physiotherapy discharge and full return to competition. Dr. Schulz builds a progressive program in coordination with the clinical team, reintroducing sport-specific loading at a pace that respects your recovery while building toward full performance. Because the clinical and coaching team share the same building, communication is direct and consistent.
How is progress tracked over time?
Progress is tracked through repeat assessments, strength benchmarks, movement quality evaluations, and monitoring of how you feel during training and daily activity. Your program is adjusted based on this data — not a fixed schedule — so your training evolves as you improve and addresses plateaus proactively.
How long before I see results?
Many athletes notice improvements in movement quality and energy within the first few weeks. Measurable strength and performance gains typically develop over 6–12 weeks of consistent training. Long-term performance transformation develops across multiple training cycles. Dr. Schulz will set realistic expectations at your assessment based on your starting point and goals.
How do I book a strength and conditioning session with Dr. Schulz in Kelowna?
Book online 24/7 through our online booking system and select Dr. Sasha Schulz, or call us at (778) 478-0548. No referral is required. Our reception team can answer any questions about the program before your first visit.
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Location
Affinity Wellness
1890 Ambrosi Rd Suite 2,
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4R9, Canada
Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:00am – 7:00pm
Friday- 7:00am – 2:30pm
Saturday- 8:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday- Closed
