Lauren Madsen
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Practicing Kinesiologist with BCAK
Lauren is a BCAK Practicing Kinesiologist with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Vancouver Island University. Since graduating in 2023, they've brought a fun, empathetic, and evidence-based approach to working with clients of all ages and abilities.
Growing up in Nanaimo, Lauren played every sport under the sun. Come high school they narrowed their focus to hockey and softball. Inspired by a lifelong love of sports, a fascination with anatomy and movement, and personal experiences with active rehabilitation for injury, Lauren is committed to helping people rediscover their strength and achieve goals they never thought possible.
With extensive experience in trauma-informed practice, Alzheimer's & dementia, and neurodiverse populations, Lauren is passionate about creating inclusive, movement-based experiences for a wide range of individuals—including athletes, youth, neurodiverse clients, older adults, and the general adult population. Their sessions often combine clinical expertise with playfulness and creativity—drawing from their background in Olympic weightlifting and trauma-informed care.
Outside the office, you'll find them playing hockey (year-round on 3 different teams!), training for Olympic weightlifting, exploring the backcountry, working in their garden, or volunteering as a trainer for the Nanaimo Timbermen Senior Women's lacrosse team.
Please welcome Lauren to our team of health care professionals!
Martin Wardowicz
BCAK, British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists
Marty's journey began in Buchholz, a small town in Germany, after his parents left Poland in 1988 in search of new opportunities. When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989 and the political climate in Germany shifted, newcomers like Marty's family were forced to leave. Thankfully, with the help of a Polish church, they found a new home in Canada.
From a young age, Marty had a passion for movement and athletics, involving himself in nearly every sport he could. He found particular success in ice hockey, even earning a tryout with the Kelowna Rockets. His drive for human performance led him to complete his personal training certification through the BCRPA in 2012. Over the years, Marty worked in various gyms, building a strong foundation in strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, sport-specific programming, and even yoga.
Knowing this was more than a job — It was his calling — Marty pursued further education at the University of British Columbia, where he earned his degree in Kinesiology in 2019.
Marty brings a wealth of experience to his practice, including:
- 8 years of personal training experience
- 2 years of clinical kinesiology work in Duncan
- 4 years volunteering at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
His passion for teaching and movement also took him around the globe. He trained surfers in the Dominican Republic, led foot health seminars in Austria, and taught group fitness in Sardinia.
Now back on Vancouver Island with his wife and dog, Marty is ready to put down roots, grow his family, and continue helping others move better and live stronger.
