FALCAO

Known in the Capoeira circle as Falcao, Kirk McFarlane has been practicing the art of Capoeira since 1998. A Brazilian form of martial arts, Capoeira combines street fighting technique with the rhythms of Brazilian dance and music to create a beautiful, non-contact, choreographed sport.

Falcao’s passion for this beautiful form of physical expression is apparent in his energetic teaching style and dedication to fluidity of movement. Well-known within the community, Falcao has provided numerous demonstrations at venues including: The University of Toronto, Breakfast Television, Toronto Winterfest, The Portuguese Parade, Canada Day celebrations at Queen’s Park, the Harbourfront Jazz Festival, and many other cultural events.

It is his knowledge of the history of Capoeira and agile manipulation of the musical instruments that are essential to the art form that have qualified Falcao as an advanced Capoeira student and skilled instructor. Capoeira is suitable for interested students of all physical abilities, making each class more exciting and challenging. Falcao takes a particular interest in each of his students and works with them to assist them in achieving their personal goals within the art. Falcao’s greatest reward is the opportunity to meet people of varied backgrounds and introducing them to the art he cherishes.

DR. STEVE FARIA

Personal Trainer/ Chiropractor 

Steve has had a passion for athletics since his early days when he used to compete in a variety of sports from football and basketball to volleyball and track and field.  In his senior years of high school Steven focused on playing and weight training for football. These focuses eventually lead to Steven playing linebacker at the varsity level for the York University Lions for 5 seasons. Following his football career, Steven transitioned to training mixed martial arts. For 5 years Steven has been training various martial arts styles including Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and Krav Maga. Not only has Steven been training martial arts but he has also competed in several grappling tournaments and in amateur Thai boxing competitions.

A graduate of York University with an Honors degree in Kinesiology and a graduate at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Steven has garnered much knowledge in the areas of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and injury rehabilitation. Steven is skilled in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with dysfunction of the neuromusculoskeletal system arising from occupational, traumatic, and sports related injuries. Through chiropractic care, acupuncture, and strenghtening and conditioning programs, Dr. Faria can help you get back to and exceed your pre injury status. For more information or to schedule and appointment, please contact 905-832-3331.

The combination of Steven’s education and athletic experiences, both in competition and training, make Steven a unique individual with a different and dynamic view on physical fitness and training. This has translated to a training style that challenges both the cardiovascular system as well as the musculoskeletal system.

RENATA  JURKI

Personal Trainer

 Renata has always been physically active and began her involvement in fitness from the early age of 15 when she won numerous awards in track and field and soccer.

Looking for a change in physical activity and always seeking to challenge herself, during her post secondary years she got involved in many outdoor activities including roller blading, hiking, and volleyball leagues to change her pace of training.

Once Renata began weight training over 10 years ago she realized that she could change her body and the way it performed by manipulating her nutrition and training. And has therefore chosen to use her knowledge of these two fields to help others realize their potential and, provide them with the expertise to achieve it and surpass any of their fitness goals.

“At Pure Motivation Fitness we cater to our clients full needs are provide a service far beyond our competitors. Going above and beyond for our clients is what we believe and practice in!”

Qualifications, Specialties

• Can-Fit-Pro Certified Personal Trainer

• CPR/First Aid Certified

• Health & Safety Training – CCOHS

• Stress & Life Management

Director of Operations

Francesca has been actively involved in fitness and nutrition for the past 10 years. Francesca and Dimitri began PMF in 2002 catering only to a hand full of private clients in condominium residents in G.T.A. Assisting her husband through numerous bodybuilding competitions and competitive sports, Francesca has a well rounded background in training and nutrition. Francesca feels that understanding what clients need in the gym isn’t necessarily as important as assisting clients out of the gym and in the kitchen. Her belief is that 80% of any changes to the human body occur from what you eat and not how hard you train. As the founder of the “Personalized Grocery Shopper”, Francesca felt that gyms and personal training companies lacked the personal attention needed for clients when it came to choosing their foods. “It’s easy to tell someone what to eat, but harder to show them how to choose their foods!” So, she decided on creating our educational and time efficient service called the Personalized Grocery Shopper :where one of our professional staff will meet you at your favorite grocery store and help you make all the right food purchase decisions.

Qualifications, Specialties

• CPTN Certified Personal Trainer

• CPR/First Aid Certified

• Stretching Specialist (P.N.F)

• Healthy Cooking Specialist

• Vice President-Operations Manager