A coach who
gets to know you.

Jarid Vaughan is the founder and owner of Vaughan's Fitness and operates the Gym at High Point. A former Olympic-level athlete and former NCAA Division 1 competitor at the University of Texas Arlington, Jarid knows what it takes to lead you to your fitness goals. As an NCAA competitor, Jarid won many awards and victories while ranking 3rd in the NCAA Division 1 in the 200m sprint in 2009.

Jarid's love for sport and fitness led him to get his BSc Degree in Exercise Science. While getting his degree in Texas, Jarid also helped coach the University track team for 2 years. Working on building speed, strength and power with elite NCAA and Olympian track athletes, Jarid helped them improve their athleticism and performances.

Jarid also has years of experience with the general public, helping people lose weight, lose body fat, improve cardio, strength and all areas of fitness, while improving posture and muscular imbalances. Jarid's friendly approach takes all intimidation out of personal training, and lets customers have a fun time while being led to their personal goals.

Marissa was born and raised in Langley and has always been involved in sports and the outdoors. From a young age summer was spent exploring parks, bicycling, swimming and hiking and the transition to the winter was no problem because that meant ski season was just around the corner. Between playing club soccer, basketball and every school sport offered, living an active lifestyle is engrained in her core.

Throughout her undergrad degree at Trinity Western University, Marissa worked as an athletic therapist with the men's soccer team and women's basketball team. With a passion for working with athletes in their recovery periods and a willingness to expand her area of expertise, she was rewarded the top student athletic therapist in 2017. Working alongside the head coach of the women's team and the strength and conditioning coaches at TWU, Marissa's passion for functional and athletic performance continues to motivate her to provide a unique training environment for her clients as a Kinesiologist.

As life presents more opportunities, Marissa is looking to find new ways to get people out and active. The gym is a great place to start, but there is so much more to explore.

Growing up, Jorell's passion for sports was honed at an early age. He had his first taste of sporting competition sprinting at a tender age of 10 and competed all through High School. Despite this, his love for Badminton always took precedence which led him to compete at a high level. He participated in many sports throughout his school years learning to play other sports such as Basketball and Volleyball. Eventually, his affinity for sports and recreation led him to complete his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta.

The desire to help people through Kinesiology came from his own experience with debilitating injuries. This shifted his focus from recreation to the rehabilitation sector and paved his way towards becoming a rehabilitation professional through personal training. He enjoys educating people on the way the body moves and believes that understanding biomechanics is a lifelong undertaking. Jorell is dedicated to helping clients understand the process of their training and active rehabilitation here at Vaughan's Fitness while guiding them on the path of their health and fitness goals.

During his free time, Jorell enjoys exploring different cuisines stemming from different cultures. His love for food is unmatched second only to his love for sports and fitness. Jorell also plays guitar as a hobby and delights in watching and reading self-help and DIY articles online. His favourite form of exercise is Rucking (walking with a weighted backpack).

Marisa grew up in Langley City and was always involved in competitive sports from a very young age. She started with gymnastics, rep A fastpitch and soon fell in love with combat sports. She traveled the United States competing in Jiu Jitsu tournaments and eventually began coaching others both locally and in Australia while traveling abroad. This led her to discover her passion not only for health and wellness, but more importantly helping others. She then went on to complete a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.

During her time at university, Marisa took a specific interest in exploring how the body responds to extreme environments during physical activity. This was largely sparked by her passion for long distance hiking, outdoor rock climbing and endurance races such as the Spartan race and the West Coast trail. These experiences have taught her how to challenge the mind in order to overcome obstacles.

Marisa enjoys educating others about the physiological aspects of exercise alongside rehabilitation and optimizing athletic performance. Consistency and lifelong health is a priority with each and everyone of her clients while pushing them to challenge themselves and reach their individualized goals.

Jasmin grew up in Richmond and has always been a sports enthusiast, participating in soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, taekwondo, and various other activities. Beyond sports, she enjoys bike rides, long walks, yoga, and hikes with her family and friends. It was in high school where she was introduced to the gym environment and encountered a wide array of exercise machines and equipment to try out. This eventually led her to sign up for a gym membership and dive into the world of weightlifting. Over the years, through trial and error, she continued to build her knowledge and experience in weightlifting because of the great mental and physical benefits she gained from this active lifestyle.

Jasmin holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Exercise Science, from UFV. Her strong belief in the transformative power of exercise led her to want to share this knowledge with others and pursue this career path. In addition to her academic career, Jasmin actively contributed to her community by volunteering at local clinics like Bioped and Neuromotion Rehabilitation. These experiences allowed her to gain hands-on insights into orthotics, gait analysis, and rehabilitation, enhancing her understanding of the mechanics of the human body.

At Vaughan's Fitness, Jasmin's mission is to enhance the quality of life for her clients while minimizing the risk of injuries. She is passionate about promoting physical activity and wellness, and she is committed to utilizing her knowledge and experience to support and motivate individuals on their unique health and fitness journeys.

Maddison earned her Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Kinesiology) in 2018 from Trinity Western University, and spent her first few years after in a more clinically supervised exercise setting. Her extensive experience working with individuals with various acute and chronic health conditions (including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, weight-management, and more) not only allow her to prescribe exercise programs that foster physical fitness, but also promote a deeper sense of health and well-being that sometimes get left out.

In more recent years, Maddison worked in a multidisciplinary clinic, diversifying her experience and expanding her knowledge base. There, she learned how to better program for injury and post-surgical rehab, as well as found a new passion for working with pre-natal and postpartum populations. Maddison learned much from her time working alongside Physiotherapists specializing in pelvic floor health, and has taken several courses and certifications focusing on exercise prescription during both pregnancy and postpartum phases.

Maddison has also trained and been certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy. Her training in Fascial Stretch Therapy allows her to offer targeted, effective treatments designed to improve flexibility, reduce pain or stress, and enhance overall functional performance.

Maddison appreciates that her role as a Kinesiologist allows her to work in different settings and paces. Whether 1-on-1, in duos, or in groups, she recognizes that each person is different from the next, and that this should also apply to the way Kinesiologists assess, goal-set, encourage, and work with each individual.

Jade Davies is a recently graduated kinesiologist who completed her degree with an exercise science specialization at the University of the Fraser Valley. During her time at UFV, Jade gained hands-on experience as a student trainer for the women's volleyball team, collaborating closely with the athletic therapy department to assist in injury assessment and rehabilitation. This role not only developed her skills in working with various soft tissue injuries such as ACL ruptures, ankle sprains, and concussions, but also reinforced the importance of building a healthy relationship with exercise that is able to withstand both physical and psychological challenges.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Jade's athletic background includes soccer, basketball, track, and volleyball, and in 2014 she decided to shift her focus to weight training. These experiences helped to shape her understanding of the unique physical demands different sports and styles of weight training impose on the body. In her personal life, Jade is committed to maintaining her own wellness through activities like hiking, yoga, and weightlifting, with a particular focus on building muscle, strength, and mobility.

Jade chose kinesiology as her profession in order to guide others toward a positive and sustainable relationship with exercise. She envisions fitness as an inclusive experience that not only helps to increase performance and mitigate the development of chronic disease, but also serves as a social and psychological outlet. As a new employee at Vaughan's Fitness Langley, Jade is excited to empower clients of all backgrounds to find joy in movement and achieve their health and wellness goals in a supportive and safe environment.

Born and raised in Langley, Jenna is a passionate performance coach with a strong background in basketball, fitness and kinesiology. She played NCAA Division I basketball in Washington, Texas and Utah before continuing her professional career overseas in Albania.

Jenna earned her degree in Kinesiology from Tarleton State University and a Certificate in Business Management from Utah Valley University. Her specialties include basketball skill development, strength and conditioning, and recovery. She combines her academic knowledge with first-hand athletic experience to help clients perform at their best.

Known for her supportive, technical and motivating coaching style, Jenna has worked extensively with athletes aged 11–18, helping them build confidence and develop their skills. She brings the same kind, thoughtful and client-centred approach to each person she coaches, tailoring training to their comfort, performance goals and preferences.

Maya is a former NCAA Division I and II track and field and cross-country student-athlete at the University of Idaho and Colorado Mesa University. Her collegiate career included a Big Sky Conference title in the 3,000-metre steeplechase, a cross-country bronze medal and two appearances at the NCAA Division I National Championships.

Maya earned her Master of Science in Kinesiology and Honours Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Idaho, and further developed her business knowledge through her education at Colorado Mesa University. After her NCAA career, she became an assistant coach with CMU’s track and field team, supporting 112 student-athletes across 21 events.

Growing up in South Surrey, Maya trained with Ocean Athletics and represented British Columbia at national competitions, earning podium finishes at Canadian cross-country and track and field championships. She also played competitive soccer with Coastal FC, volleyball with Seaside Volleyball Club and basketball at Southridge School.

Outside the gym, Maya enjoys cycling, hiking, paddleboarding, pickleball, tennis and watching professional sports—especially the Canucks. Her adventures include Vancouver’s Triple Crown ride over Seymour, Grouse and Cypress, and hiking the West Coast Trail.

Maya brings that enthusiasm for movement and healthy living to her coaching. She is passionate about empowering clients to improve their quality of life and work towards their own goals.