about US
Our Mission
To foster a love for health and fitness in our community, while supporting people to achieve their goals, take ownership for their wellbeing, and become the best version of themselves.
Our Beliefs
We believe health is like a circle: all aspects interconnected – body, mind, & well being. In order to achieve maximum health, you need to work on each of these components.
Who We Are
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.
meet the coaches
Wade Dickinson
Wade has always been a multi-sport athlete; growing up he played soccer, hockey, and rugby. 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.
Going The Distance
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.
Giving Back
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
- POSE Method Running Technique Coach
- NAAFSP Marathon Coach
- Certified Conditioning Coach
- FMS Level 1
- Twist Conditioning Level 1
- EMR First Aid
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.
Passion For Fitness
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.
Journey To Better Health
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
Michaela Bentley
As both a Personal Trainer and a Certified Meditation teacher, Michaela believes in a holistic approach to wellness. She has a pronounced passion for fitness and running that has spanned over two decades. Having grown up in North Vancouver, she has spent countless hours on the North Shore trails, horseback riding, hiking and running since the age of ten.
As a Personal Trainer her greatest passion is to help people not only to get and stay fit, but more importantly to avoid injury by improving their functional strength as well as their fitness and performance. She is currently pursuing a Specialist Certification in Sports Performance and Fitness Nutrition.
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Meditation Coach
- Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Emily Enright
Emily Enright is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP), Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Herbalist and candidate for an Ayurvedic Practitioner (AP).
She graduated with her Masters in Public Policy and Global Affairs in 2020 from the University of British Columbia. During her years of study, she focused on healthcare policy, human rights, global development and ethics. After graduation, she realized her work style was people-oriented with the aim of empowering people to live healthier lives.
Emily graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN) Vancouver in 2021 and went on to pursue herbal medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. She also holds her certification as an herbalist, a master reiki practitioner, breathwork facilitator, an iridologist, and has over 10 years of experience teaching cardio kickboxing and martial arts (Tae Kwon Do). She comes from a family of black belts, and is herself, a 2nd degree blackbelt.
Emily’s hobbies include camping, reading, studying integrative health and astrology, foraging, exercising, hiking and enjoying life!
In her private practice, she focuses on constitutional analysis and holistic assessment, creating individualized protocols that combine energetic, physical and mental aspects together.
- BA in Global Development & Political Science
- Diploma in Not For Profit Management
- Certified Iridologist
- Certified Reiki Master
- Masters in Public Policy & Global Affairs
- Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP)
- Certified Breathwork Facilitator
