Our Team

Coaching Team

Our coaches are are hard-wired to help. They're great humans who understand the theory and practice of exercise. Most importantly, they're experienced in collaborating with you to shape a uniquely individual path. They are here to learn about you — and the kinds of workouts that will have you feeling and performing at your best.

Experience working with some of the best personal trainers in Toronto through one-on-one training, Group Personal Training (GPT), and small group classes.

Mike Hoang

Msc. Pharmacology; BJJ purple belt

Mike is an experienced coach, powerlifter, and BJJ competitor. He leverages his academic background, performance experience, and uncanny strength to lead our operations and keep things on the right track.

Miles Suing

BKin; PN Level II Nutrition Coach; competitive weightlifter; salsa dancer

Miles is all about better living through movement. He is a salsa dancer, Olympic weightlifter, and ice cream aficionado.

 Miles is an expert in helping the gym translate exercise and personal training into real life.

Betty Tadesse

BKin, pursing a Master's in Physiotherapy; competitive Ultimate player

Betty knows movement. She is a a gifted coach with a keen eye and tremendous curiosity.

Betty played Ultimate Frisbee competitively at U of T and continues to work with team members.

"Bang doesn't *feel* like a gym. They have an extremely welcoming atmosphere and push you, but don't grind you down. The experience has been phenomenal. I would highly recommend Bang to anyone looking to start their fitness journey somewhere where the vibes are just so."


— Benjamin Todd

Steve Vrbancic

B. Eng; BA; tough but fair

Steve is an experienced strength coach, a former Queen’s University lineman, and deliverer of truths.

Steve has worked with everyone from new exercisers to pro athletes and has a fiercely loyal following through his 1-1 clients and class attendees.

Shaili Bhatt

Currently pursuing a Master's in biotechnology

Shaili brings a scientific mind, a yoga background and a love of slinging iron to her work at Bang.

She is a certified yoga instructor (Yoga Alliance and India Yoga Association) and personal trainer (ISSA) .

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Therapy Team

Chiropractic

Chris Gouveia D.C.

DC; BSc

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Dr. Chris Gouveia takes a modern, progressive approach to rehabilitation and performance-oriented therapy.

From Active Release Technique (ART) to movement-based approaches, he'll help you manage injuries and pain—and get on track faster.

Physiotherapy

Omid Ebrahami

MScPT; HBSc Kin​

Omid is a physiotherapist and run coach, who integrates a holistic approach in addressing the needs of his patients. He adopts a hybrid treatment style, which is often a mix of manual techniques and active rehab.

Whether he is seeing people in proactive or reactive states, the goal remains the same: individualize treatment and optimize function.

Hi, I'm Geoff Girvitz

I never liked gym culture but I founded a gym. Isn’t that weird?

My own love of exercise came from learning how it impacted my mood, focus, and function. I began by asking what I would need to do to make health and fitness habits lifelong. To do that, however, I had to untangle a lot of what mainstream fitness culture was getting wrong — and how to make the profound benefits of exercise more accessible.

 

In time, I came to learn that people are deeply motivated – no shouting or cajoling necessary. We thrive with the right combination of challenges and support. I opened Bang Personal Training in 2008 with a simple (not easy) aspiration: Your time at Bang should be one of the best long-term investments you'll ever make in yourself.

 

We have come to be leaders in Toronto’s fitness community and have endeavoured to offer a mindful, sustainable approach to fitness through our Group Personal Training, 1-1 personal training and small group classes. With us, you’ll feel comfortable enough to get uncomfortable and build the skills and practices that build lifelong health.

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