About David Gilks Founder of Core Essentials

David Gilks, Master Trainer and Founder of Core Essentials

DAVID GILKS
MES - PFT - Master Personal Trainer

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David and the Core Essentials team have provided guidance to thousands of clients ranging from the high level athlete to the general fitness enthusiast through one on one instruction, group training, lectures and workshops.

David Gilks has been rated as one of Canada’s top personal trainers by his peers, and his strive for excellence and the passion for his work shows in the quality and care all of his clients receive. David first started his journey at the Creative Health Centre in Nanaimo in 1992, where he spent three and half years in an internship, studying alternative health care. During that time he received accreditation as a chartered herbalist, bio-kinesologist and studied other health care modalities such as reflexology, acupressure and educational kinesology.

It wasn’t until David began to further explore and expand his skill in the fitness industry where he found his true talent, helping others to realize their true physical potential regardless of age, gender or disability. In 1997 David found his mentor Dr. Michael Jones, former professor at Berkeley University, and with his guidance David quickly became the most sought trainer in British Columbia, noted for his knowledge, passion and skill as a trainer, educator and role model for the fitness industry.

David presently works with many doctors, physiotherapist, athletic teams and insurance providers. Clients include:

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