Break free from the cycle of pain.

Movement Coaching with Nick Del Bianco

Are you tired of chronic pain sabotaging your workouts, hindering your goals, and diminishing your quality of life?

It's time to break free from the cycle of pain and discover a lasting solution. As a movement coach, I am here to help you address the root cause of your pain and reclaim control over your body. Through a movement-centric approach grounded in the science of movement evolution, movement science and developmental kinesiology, I offer a unique path to eliminating pain and achieving your fitness aspirations. Don't let chronic pain hold you back any longer. Invest in yourself, unlock your full potential, and experience a life of pain-free movement, enhanced productivity, and limitless possibilities.

Whether it’s a few sessions to curb your pain or ongoing support to make sure it doesn’t come back, I help my clients break free from the cycle of pain.

About Nick

I am a former professional and Canadian National Team volleyball player. In my varsity career I was named to the First Team All-Canadian 3 times and I was the Player of the Year in 2015. My team at Trinity Wester University also won 2 national golds and one national silver medal and a few years after my career I was inducted into the University Sports Hall of Fame. After university I went on to play professionally in Germany, France, Switzerland and India.

I was extremely fortunate to have some very influential coaches throughout my career. One of them was Mischa Harris, the other co-founder of AWA, he introduced me to a different approach to training, one that wasn’t and still isn’t very popular. It wasn’t about grinding harder, but turning my limitations into strengths, staying healthy, and creating more balance throughout my body and life.

He inspired me to be unique in my approach and I strongly believe that I was not “luck” that I never had a serious injury in my career but because of the approach I took with my body. This is now where my passion lies, ever since retiring in 2018 I’ve been on a knowledge hunt trying to uncover the little intricacies of movement. I’ve been working with athletes from youth to the olympic and professional level as well as members at Archetype to help make their aches, pains and injuries a thing of the past.

Movement Coach
Evolved Coach (Apiros)
Sleep and Recovery Specialist
Mobility Specialist
DNS, FST, FMS, ELDOA Certified

Testimonials

Archetype Member (Neurological Issues)

“When I started working with Nick, I was having issues with balance and strength due to some neurological issues and past sports injuries.
In our first session, Nick took the time to understand my issues and assess my movement issues using video. Nick using video not only helped him assess me but it also showed me where some of my issues were.
Within 6-8 weeks of working with Nick, my balance and strength improved dramatically that my physician asked if she could refer other patients to Nick.

Nick’s ability to understand movement patterns and the neurological side has benefited me. Our workouts are both physically and mentally challenging. His ability to change our workouts mid stream if the movements are not working or the body is not responding has allowed me to improve and not get injured.
I would recommend Nick to others without hesitation. ”
Virtual Client (Back Pain)

“Two and a half years ago when I was 19, I suffered a severe back injury that forced me to have to quit college volleyball and all other sports. I was in severe pain in my daily life with simple tasks like putting my shoes on, walking up stairs, or getting out of bed felt difficult and sometimes impossible. I tried countless physios, chiropractors, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and rehab programs with little to no progress. Everyone had a different diagnosis and I felt like I had no clear path to recovery. I felt at the age of 21 that I’d never have a normal body again.
I heard about Nick from other athletes and decided to contact him about his rehab program. He guided me through multiple movements that no one had done before and figured out my weak areas that needed to be worked on. It was the first comprehensive program that made me feel like I had a clear path to recovery. I’ve made more progress in 2 months than I have in the past 2 years. I’m pain free in my daily life and I was able to play in my first volleyball match since my injury without pain.”
Virtual and In-Person Client (Back Pain)

“After nearly 10 years of on & off back pain and L5-S1 disc surgery in May 2019, I found myself in the middle of another really bad flare up. For the next few weeks I was hardly able to sleep, sit, stand or walk because of the pain and figured I might be headed for another surgery. I decided to reach out to Nick to see if he could do something.

A few months later and I’ve seen incredible progress. In the first month I was able to go from hardly walking to 10k steps a day, and in the months since then I’ve be able to live life pain free while getting back into an intense lifting routine.

Working with Nick has truly been the first time I’ve felt any consistent progress from any strength or mobility training. What I’ve appreciated most is Nick’s ability to work with and around my pain, modify exercises where necessary, and set out slow and tangible goals in each block. Nick has saved me from another surgery and I couldn’t be happier that we’ve worked together.”
Archetype Member (Shoulder Injury)

“I came to Nick because I could no longer be physically active without pain. Working with Nick has changed me from someone with chronic pain and very little mobility to somebody who can now get into the gym and do the sports I love. From the start he gave me manageable workouts and routines which set me up for success.

Nick was able to help me solve long term issues that have been a problem from almost a decade. I’ve flown around the world to find seek out the best help I could get around my shoulder and little did I know I would find it at home in Edmonton.

Nick has a great attitude towards fitness and wellbeing and helped me to turn my own around.”
Archetype Member (Hip Surgery)

“I started working with Nick in the months leading up to my hip surgery. He was able to develop strength and mobility in all my joints through his focus on connecting breathing and core stability.

After my surgery I was able to progress through my rehab much faster than the norm because of the work I did before with Nick.

Nick has got me to a level of strength and mobility that I have never had before, and back to playing professionally pain free after 3-months post-operation. I am very thankful for all the work that Nick has done for me!”
Archetype Member (Runner)

I have been working with Nick for over 5 years. In the beginning the focus was finding a trainer who could help me find the right balance between my marathon training and weight training. I knew both could be complementary but wasn’t sure how to achieve the balance. In the early days it was easier to put in the miles and do the speed work and forgo the time in the gym but I soon learned that wasn’t a sustainable path as my body would break down.
Nick’s focus on movement and functional training shifted my approach to focus on a long term, sustainable approach that would still help me become faster. The result was healthier and more balanced ensuring my body wasn’t suffering.
Nick was an important part of the team that helped me hit a personal best time of 3:45:15 at the 2019 Berlin Marathon.
Since that milestone, Nick was a huge support in helping me overcome some challenges with anxiety and mental wellness during the covid 19 pandemic. Not only is his approach well informed and scientific and systematic but he cares about his clients. He is invested in my goals and my progress. He has been such a great partner in my physical well being and someone I am really grateful for.