who we are
The Founders
Wade and Mary Dickinson are the founders of Fusion Fitness & Nutrition. Having never previously met, they both decided to quit their jobs in 2013 to pursue their passion of personal training. Shortly thereafter, they bonded over their love for fitness while working at the same gym. This friendship turned into a relationship, and eventually a marriage in 2018!
Both Wade and Mary grew up playing team sports and strength training from a young age. They developed a passion for endurance sports, and more specifically, running, during their time working at the gym. They have completed ultra-marathons, multiple marathons, triathlons, fondos, as well as adventure tourism around the world.
In 2018 they decided to take their entrepreneurial skills to the next level by opening up their own personal training business based out of North Vancouver. Wade and Mary both have over eight years of experience in the fitness industry, and a plethora of knowledge when it comes to functional training with a wide range of clientele. They offer strength training, run coaching, as well as nutrition coaching.
Wade Dickinson
Wade has always been a multi-sport athlete; growing up he played soccer, hockey, rugby and an avid boxer as well. He loves the competitive nature, collective effort, and challenge of team sports. From a young age, he has always had a passion for weight training, which helped with the intense physical nature of the sports he played. Into his early 20’s, he focused on playing division 1 rugby and competed at the provincial level several times.
In addition to weight training, Wade has found a passion in distance running. Wade has completed two ultra-marathons, several full marathons, an Olympic triathlon, the Penticton GranFondo, and many half marathons and trail races. He also trains at a high level of boxing.
While Wade enjoys physical fitness, his number one focus will always be on how to give back to his community. He has volunteered with different organizations, such as the Langley Rugby Club, MEC, Salvation Army, the United Way, Sierra Club, Terry Fox runs, Children’s Hospital, and high school sports teams.
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Conditioning Coach
- Tactical Conditioning Coach
- POSE Method Running Technique Coach
- NAAFSP Marathon Coach
- FMS Level 1
- Twist Conditioning Level 1
- EMR First Aid
- ISSA Body Building Specialist
Mary Dickinson
Mary is a North Vancouver born and raised Holistic Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. Her passions are rooted in competitive sports, strength training, trail running, nutrition, and her love of helping others succeed.
The Coach Foundation has identified Mary as one of the premier nutrition coaches in the industry.
Mary grew up playing competitive ice hockey, inline hockey, and track and field. She played varsity hockey during her first year of studies (BSc) at the University of Guelph, and naturally launched her personal training career shortly after graduating in 2013. Her passion for fitness pairs well with her love of everything nutrition.
After years of struggling with her own health issues, she decided to continue her studies at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, and became a Certified Nutritional Practitioner in 2019. Mary helps her clients optimize their health using a truly holistic framework of nutritional coaching, lifestyle tune ups, and movement. Her unrivalled care, influential optimism, and dedication to her clients exudes from the inside out!
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Nutritional Practitioner
- First Aid Level 1 And CPR-C
- Fundamentals of Structural Assessment Certification
Afeef Khanzada
Afeef wasn’t the most athletic kid growing up, but he started doing martial arts around age 12, and learned to enjoy it. Around 15, he decided to embark on a weight loss journey. He fell in love with the grit of training. By the time he was 19, he was quite fit, but his body was tight and stiff.
He discovered yoga, dancing, acrobatics and free movement in his early 20’s, and this subsequently paved the way towards greater flexibility and health.
After a brief stint in the circus, he dove into the self development field and took many programs in coaching, health, mindset, emotional development, men’s well being, breathwork, and more – all while learning about the body and mind, and how they work synergistically. Since then he has dedicated himself towards living his best life, and helping others along the way.
What Afeef loves most about training is seeing the joy on people’s faces as they discover what they’re capable of, sometimes for the first time.
He specializes in strength training, flexibility, rehab, nervous system regulation, and general performance. His work with youth and adults cross-informs each other, and his mission lies in supporting individuals and communities in living a life of vitality and freedom through the beauty of physical development.
- NASM CPT
- Movement Flow L1
- RYT200
- Yin40
- TRX Group Training
- Precision Nutrition L1
- FMS L1+L2
- Certified Feel Health Clinical Breathwork Practitioner
- Breathmasters Certified Breath Coach
- Mens Wisdom Work Certified Men's Coach
Heather Pereira
Heather Pereira, based in Chilliwack BC, is a dedicated wife and mother of 3 children. With over 20 years experience as a hairstylist and more than a decade of owning a successful salon, Heather has built a reputation for excellence in her field. However, her passion for health and wellness led her to attend the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and became a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.
Heather’s lifelong commitment to health is evident in her diverse background. Growing up, she was a competitive dancer for 16 years and later channeled her dedication and discipline into competing in fitness competitions. This deep seated passion for physical well-being naturally extended to her professional interests in holistic nutrition.
In her current practice, Heather is devoted to helping her clients uncover and address the root causes of her clients health issues. Her ultimate goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to make impactful nutritional and lifestyle changes, ensuring sustained success in their health journeys. Her holistic approach combines her extensive experience, personal passion, and professional training, making her a trusted practitioner in the journey towards better health and well-being.
- Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP)
- Applied Kinesiology
Kashtin de souza
When his 4-year journey as a 2x national champion volleyball athlete with Red Deer College and UBC concluded, Kashtin entered the corporate business world, spending 5 years as an executive assistant and executive recruitment consultant for global organizations. After a crisis of meaning coupled with the demands of the corporate world resulted in hitting rock bottom, he recommitted to his wellbeing, affirming an ongoing inquiry into the holistic lifestyle he now lives by.
Kashtin’s greatest joy is in partnering with those looking to reclaim and express their vitality. Clients are brought into a holistic approach encompassing wellbeing, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle factors. He infuses his beginnings as a competitive athlete, inspiring personal excellence to extend through training into one’s life, career and community relations.
Kashtin is in an ongoing mentorship with Paul Chek and the CHEK Institute while also improving his craft by working closely with other renowned institutions that align with and extend his values. His interests extend widely into lifestyle design, hunting, and spiritual healing.
- Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1, Level 2 (in progress)
- Scientific Back Training
- Primal Pattern Movements
- CPR A, First Aid, AED
- PAL and CORE - Firearms and Hunting License
- Kambo International Self-Application Training
- B.A. Psychology (almost), University of British Columbia
- Program Design
- CanFitPro - Certified Personal Trainer
Yoona hosseini
When her 5-year journey as a competitive gymnast, track athlete, and volleyball player concluded, Yoona shifted her passion for movement and performance into the gym, where she discovered a deep love for weight training.
By 2020, she had committed herself fully to bodybuilding, and in July 2025, she proudly stepped on stage for her first bikini competition.
Alongside her athletic pursuits, Yoona works at a Pilates and rehabilitation studio, where she supports kinesiology clients and gains hands-on experience in injury prevention and recovery.
Her approach blends the discipline of sport with a scientific understanding of health, recognizing that sustainable progress comes from both physical training and mindful recovery.
Yoona’s mission is to help others achieve their goals in the gym while guiding them toward long-term health and balance.
With her background as a competitive athlete and her ongoing academic studies, she infuses both practical and evidence-based strategies into her coaching.
She is currently completing her Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Psychology, and holds a NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential while working toward her NASM Nutrition Certification.
Her long-term vision is to bridge fitness, rehabilitation, and psychology into a holistic approach to health and human performance.
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Nutrition Certification (in progress)
- B.Sc. (in progress), with a Minor in Psychology
- Pilates / Rehabilitation Studio Experience
