Functional Strength & Therapy

Fantastic experience: Excellent

Fantastic experience: Courtney is amazing! Not only did she manage to provide relief to my very wrecked neck back and shoulders she is very personable. Highly recommend her service to anyone needing a great RMT!!!

Fantastic experience: Today was my first time for an assessment. The facility is nice and bright, clean and well organized. Rich, my personal trainer, spent a lot of time getting to know me and my expectations. No pressure.

Fantastic experience: I would highly reccomend Functional Strenfth & Therapy! Dave's massage improved my range of motion and overall comfort. Not to mention restoring function to a locked up foot. Five Stars!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Victoria West is hands down the best chiropractor I’ve ever been too. I’ve been a high performance athlete since the age of 15 and have gone through many chiropractors in my career and I can say with confidence that Victoria is the most talented, thoughtful, and innovative chiro I’ve been too. She has a wholesome approach to treating, including different modalities in her practice and is so passionate about always learning more about her craft. Her goal is to fix you and give you the tools to maintain good health outside of her office. You’ll also learn so much about yourself at each of your appointments as she takes the time to educate you on your issues. I 110% recommend Dr. Victoria West to anyone seeking a chiropractor!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to a lot of different chiropractors but Dr Victoria is the best!

Fantastic experience: Was referred to FS&T through a friend. Was greeted by their super friendly and knowledgeable staff that helped me book my first appointment with Courtney. Courtney was awesome! She spent the first few minutes asking questions and assessing my situation. From there I received an amazing RMT massage and was given some advice and exercises to do at home. I left there feeling way better and my pain level was significantly reduced. I booked a second session and will definitely return anytime I have a need. 5 stars all the way.!!

Fantastic experience: Very thorough and great easy, approachable manner! She's made a real difference in posture and ease of movement.

Fantastic experience: I have known Dave for over a decade and have been coming to FST since day one. Dave’s depth of knowledge always impresses me. Each session is built around both my immediate and long term needs and is accompanied by at home exercises I can do to target and strengthen areas of need. FST is an excellent gym with an incredible staff led by Dave and his partner. I recommend them to all.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Victoria West is a miracle worker! My arthritic knee had me in pain and unable to do the activities I normally do for weeks. After one session, I hardly have any pain and will resume normal activities right away. She is professional, thorough, and very caring. Highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Courtney is absolutely amazing! I will no longer go anywhere else for therapeutic massage!!

Fantastic experience: I've been attending for a couple of months now. Very knowledgeable and professional staff. They have it all, great massage therapists and personal trainers. Very happy with their encouraging and patient approach.

Fantastic experience: Dave is very personable and professional. Always targets the specific areas that are bothering me. There's a reason I can only book him 6 weeks in advance.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had quite a few visits with Dave and he is an absolute professional and salt of the earth human being. The staff are all very attentive and friendly. Amazing place for massages, training, classes and more.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Vicky West has been my go to chiro for years and is just the best! She is so informative and really dives into the why of what you’re feeling. She gives practical and applicable remedies/solutions to not only make you feel your best after a treatment, but for the long term. Her knowledge of her craft is so impressive and yet, she’s always upgrading her skills to bring her clients the latest & up to date practices. Go see her! You won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: Dr V. West is a gifted practitioner. She has helped me with various issues over the years, and I always improve with the first treatment. She uses various methods and ensures I understand the approach and how to improve involving me actively in my treatment. I highly recommend her as a compassionate and most trustworthy practitioner.

Fantastic experience: I started as a patient of Dave’ s and ended up being slowly sucked into an amazing new routine that has helped both me and my daughter. Andrew and Dave have such an amazing balance of being professional but also making you feel like part of the FST family. The online coaching program we are participating in is so functional and adaptable especially for a busy lifestyle. The gym atmosphere is friendly and less intimidating than those large chain gyms. Overall as a woman returning to fitness in her 50’s this has been life changing.

Fantastic experience: I have had the absolute pleasure of training with Rich at FST for the past few months. As someone who was once hesitant and intimated by the prospect of stepping into a gym, Rich has had a transformative impact on me. He takes the time and patience needed to understand my mindset, goals, physical limitations, and specific fitness needs, and creates a personalized workout program that works for me. Rich has managed to find the balance between pushing me to my limits while still maintaining a positive and encouraging atmosphere. He genuinely cares about my progress – fostering a sense of camaraderie that makes working out that much more enjoyable! His vast knowledge of physiology and nutrition is evident and extends beyond the walls of the gym - He guides me through each exercise with thorough explanations and tips and offers welcomed suggestions on how to improve my overall lifestyle. If you are afraid to put yourself into a gym, Rich is the trainer for you – Thank you Rich for helping me establish the confidence, motivation, and foundation required to kick off what I expect to be a long and rewarding fitness journey!

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of meeting Victoria today. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. She is extremely passionate about her work and helping people. This was evident on my initial interaction with her. I am looking forward to working together on my health journey. I highly recommend her to anyone needing to get their health back on track!!

Fantastic experience: 5 stars as always. Dave is best massage therapist highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Dave is the best massage therapist I’ve been to, and very personable and nice. The gym is well kept and clean, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Jack at the FST Clinic has been a tremendous help in relieving the muscle soreness I was experiencing in my daily life as a result of my exercise routine and work. I highly recommend him for anyone who is in search of a skilled massage therapist!

Fantastic experience: I went to see Jack after having reoccuring issues with my upper chest that caused me to stop progressing in my bench press, and after my first visit I was already seeing significant improvements. After I continued to come every 2-3 weeks, in about 2 months I was able to hit a bench pr pain free. Additionally he was also very suppourtive in answering any questions I had, both during and inbetween sessions. Overall, Jack has helped me significantly in my fitness journey, and I will continue to come here moving forward, I truly cannot reccomend this place enough.

Fantastic experience: All the staff I've dealt with a FST are great - they're welcoming, friendly and professional. I've been seeing Courtney (RMT) for massage therapy and couldn't be happier.

Fantastic experience: Jack Chen is wonderful. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. FST is a great establishment with friendly and very experienced staff.

Fantastic experience: A positive, friendly & positive experience. The staff are personable, competent and pleasant to deal with. *****

Fantastic experience: Facility is fabulous and Dave is hands down, best athletic massage therapist around. He’s knowledgeable, helps heal with professional, expert advice and recommended exercises.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable, friendly, and felt much better after just one visit. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Not only did I have an incredibly professional first visit but Dr. West exceeded the traditional chiropractic assessment and was more attentive and thorough than majority of doctors and orthopedic surgeons I have met! Dr West took her time in listening to my story, taking more notes than a University student, than proceeded to test and check everything head to toe without rushing me out the door. Dr. Wests knowledge and clinical assessment is out of this world and I’m so looking forward to teaming up with her and Team FST on my journey to recovery! Don’t go anywhere else, you will not regret your decision by meeting the folks at FST, I’ve tried 20+ other clinics in GTA and the team at FST is by far the best!

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough about FST overall, and specifically my coach, Rich Beckstead. The early Saturday morning crew at FST are all fantastic! The level of support and encouragement (especially when I'm struggling with a heavy lift) is unmatched! They (Dave, owner, and other members) really help me to dig deeper than I ever could in a commercial gym, and watching everyone else work hard and push themselves only helps to motivate me to work even harder and to never give up. My coach, Rich, is both supportive and motivating - he has always listened to my goals and, as they are reached, helped me to create new ones. I have far surpassed any expectations I ever had for myself, and I am so proud and humbled by how far I've come in my fitness journey. By implementing my likes/dislikes into my personalized training sessions, Rich has helped me discover a passion for lifting that I never knew I had!!! He definitely doesn't use a cookie-cutter approach! Rich always has a positive and encouraging word, and he keeps me working hard by never accepting "good enough". I am so grateful to have found both Rich and FST!

Fantastic experience: Thank you Rich for all your help, I thought my shoulder injury would be one of those that I would live with it forever, I can lift now, hardly any pain. Working with you it’s been a blast, thank you for all the tips, patience and hard work

Fantastic experience: What can I say? I love Dave

Fantastic experience: Dave is skilled and talented massage therapist. His friendly, easygoing nature is an extra bonus. He is worth his weight in gold!

Fantastic experience: I’m so glad I met Dr. Jordan Bennett, he has released my chronic neck and shoulder pain that I’ve had for years. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Dr. West, is so through and explains everything she is doing and the why. She is so personable and educates me every-time I see her. She even pre diagnosed my sons scoliosis. Totally rockstar! Can’t say enough wonderful things about her! Kelly Beck & Family

Fantastic experience: I've been seeing both Dave and Courtney for massage therapy for the last 20 years. They are both excellent practitioners and I can't recommend them enough. I know FST has added more massage therapists to their team and I have no doubt that these folks are equally as good because Dave (owner) wouldn't have it any other way. Everything about FST is client centered and they are big on continuous learning as well as giving back to the community. I would give them a thousand stars if I could. This place is the real deal, full of good people, led by good people.

Fantastic experience: For over ten years, my spouse and I have been going to Dave for massages. He carries a certain enthusiasm for his craft, and a deep level of care for his clientele. With a vast understanding of the body and its needs, he carefully crafts each treatment plan for optimal recovery.

Fantastic experience: Dave is knowledgeable, thorough and professional. He's kept me moving and feeling good for many years and through a few injuries. His expertise and skills set him apart from the rest of his field. The FST Clinic is really one of a kind. Train and feel good!

Fantastic experience: first class

Fantastic experience: Love his aura,very respectful,observant to detail,I felt like a new person after my session. Can't wait for my next visit.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been suffering from lower back pain for weeks and after one fourth five minute session with Dave I’m pain free. Don’t suffer from pain unnecessarily, see Dave and I’m confident his knowledge and expertise will help you too. Thank you Dave!

Fantastic experience: FST has a great facility. But more importantly Dave and the rest of Team FST have created a positive atmosphere and welcoming vibe. As a massage therapist, Dave's depth of knowledge and commitment to the best care he can give each patient is always clearly evident. As a client for many years, I trust him completely!

Fantastic experience: Dr Jorden was professional, spent the time with me to find what’s worked in the past and what didn’t and then came up with a plan to help me out.

Fantastic experience: Dave is an authentic person. He is also very good at what he does. I guess it is of secondary importance, but the clinic is well designed and well decorated. Everyone knows about him in my neighborhood. He’s a professional, but also a real human being.

Fantastic experience: Dave is unlike any other massage therapist. He has a unique ability to find the true root cause of my running pains and is able to fix them to keep me going. Absolutely the best!

Fantastic experience: Courtney was incredible. She easily understood and addressed my areas of concern. Lovely to chat with as well.

Fantastic experience: My favorite place ever The staff is fantastic! Love you all! I’m so happy I can work out here and get therapy done! I highly recommend checking this place out. You will be hooked

Fantastic experience: I felt very comfortable with Courtney , she listened to me without rushing me and made me feel really good about being there . I look forward to future visits with her

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Dave Wilkins for RMT :) He's very knowledgable and knows exactly how to treat your problem areas.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Bennett is very knowledgeable. He asks lots of questions to understand the nature of my pain and discomfort and when he’s done with my treatment, I feel so much better. Highly recommend Dr Bennett.

Fantastic experience: Dave is magical.

Fantastic experience: Courtney is an amazing RMT, highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Exceptional massage and excellent customer service. I go see Jack when I am having shoulder and neck pain related to my job, and I feel so much better afterwards. I’ve tried many massage therapists for my shoulder pain and no one has been as good as Jack and this place. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Lisa (physio) has been amazing, nice staff, very clean facilities.

Fantastic experience: Courtney’s an expert in her craft, her advanced training in fascial work is both rare and essential, and as a RMT myself, she taught me that you don’t have to use force, but calm the nervous system. She’s all the things: experienced, warm, professional and caring.

Fantastic experience: The new facility is amazing. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Dave has been my massage therapist for years and is hands down the best in the business. He is able to help with any injury and make you feel better. Chelsea is an amazing trainer and knows how to help you meet your goals. I will continue to come her for years to come.

Fantastic experience: Best clinic around. Dave is the best RMT hands down. The staff is friendly and personable. If you're looking for RMT, this is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is an amazing trainer she really knows her stuff .. can't thank her enough for bringing me back to life and helping me reach my goals

Fantastic experience: Always taken care of by the FST team. Amazing gym and great and knowledge staff. They're the best.

Fantastic experience: Great place. Massage therapy is second to none. They find all they problems and get them worked out. Exactly what I need. Powerlifting training session.... Lots of challenge, no excuses, encouraging and makes it 'fun'....(is fun a thing when the weight is heavy?)

Fantastic experience: Dave is fantastic, he is incredibly knowledgeable skilled at finding and releasing the tightness and stress while listening to you on how it feels I.e. too much or not strong enough. He is happy to chat away with you or just leave you in silence as you choose. The best RMT around!

Fantastic experience: Dave is the best there is in the massage business. First he listens attentively to his patients needs and then he comes up with a plan to help them. His knowledge and understanding of the human body allow him to focus on the areas that require treatment in order to relieve pain and to fix problems. I come away feeling significantly better every time I am treated by Dave.

Fantastic experience: Always an amazing experience at FST! You are made to feel welcome and safe in everyway. Dave is the best!

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym! It is clean and clearly in the business for all the right reasons.

Fantastic experience: I can’t believe I have yet to write a review yet!! There’s aren’t enough words to express how phenomenal Dave Wilkins and FST is. Dave is the most talented RMT I have been to and has fixed my body more times than I can count. Not to mention, he is a truly wonderful human being. The rest of the FST Team is incredible as well. I have seen multiple practitioners and I even bring my two little humans in too. You can’t help but leave the clinic with a smile on your face. Thank you FST!

Fantastic experience: I drive all the way from Barrie for Dave’s services. He is professional, personal, and by far the most knowledgeable person I have been to see!

Fantastic experience: FST is one of the best facilities if you are looking to get stronger, rehab injuries or just get serious about your fitness. All staff at FST are highly professional, knowledgeable and willing to cater a program specific to your needs. No repeats here..expect to do something different, and targeted every workout. It's a one stop shop for treatment, challenging workouts, and always lots of fun and laughter.

Fantastic experience: This place is AMAZING!!! Love the staff, the environment and love the services they offer!

Fantastic experience: Dave Wilkins is an incredible RMT. His knowledge is endless and he has such a great personality. He is always in great spirits and makes you feel incredibly comfortable during treatment. His attention and focus while he is providing treatment is impeccable. I have been seeing Dave for treatment for the last two and a half years, being treated for different issues and ailments, and I always fee very well treated and taken care of after every session.

Fantastic experience: I am grateful for David’s wealth of education and experience. He has helped me with the challenges of injuries, surgeries and the inevitable chronic problems due to aging. His approach is positive and very helpful when, as is often the case, I wonder if things will ever get better. Thanks and high praise belongs to him always.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Dave for RMT services. He is very accommodating and professional. I've been seeing him for about 10 months, and he always does his best to relieve my pain. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Great service, friendly staff, genuine clinic and gym.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Dr Vic for several years now. Among my many issues, I had problems with my shoulder. No joke one treatment and it's at 90% thanks again your a life saver !!!

Fantastic experience: Dave Wilkins is an incredible RMT. His knowledge is endless and he has such a great personality. He is always in great spirits and makes you feel incredibly comfortable during treatment. His attention and focus while he is providing treatment is impeccable. I have been seeing Dave for treatment for the last two and a half years, being treated for different issues and ailments, and I always fee very well treated and taken care of after every session.

Fantastic experience: This is the type of place everyone wants to be a part of! A place where you feel welcome and accepted for where you are at right now and where you want to go. I have been a member since just after they opened and I wouldn't go anywhere else! Dave and his team are exceptional at supporting their clients health and wellbeing. First and foremost- they care about each individual's success.

Fantastic experience: Dave is the greatest massage therapist on this planet and he’s an amazing person

Fantastic experience: Julien is great! He has me on a program to rehab my back from an injury. I feel stronger and confident in all movements without guarding. I would highly recommend training with him and meeting the rest of the FST Team!

Fantastic experience: Love FST!! Professional and friendly service!! Great personal training with Sarah!!

Fantastic experience: Functional Strength and Therapy is an incredible community, built with the most knowledgeable, talented, and friendly staff. Everyone is supportive and wants to help you do and feel your best. I can't say enough wonderful things about the FST team. Whether you're looking for a gym where you can meet your fitness goals, or just looking for some chiro, physio, or massage, you'll find it all here.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic massage. Dave makes a point of really listening to your concerns, aches, pains and treats them directly. Always feel so much better when I leave.

Fantastic experience: truly the greatest gym in the GTA.

Fantastic experience: Dave and his team deliver high quality service to each of their clients. The gym is by far the cleanest in the Markham Stouffville area. The trainers are very knowledgeable and do everything to assist you in achieving your goals.

Fantastic experience: Love it here! 6am strength and conditioning classes are always the best :)

Fantastic experience: absolutely love the atmosphere there! so clean and organized, love 6am classes with David

Fantastic experience: Dave is the absolute best. I have been going to him for over 16 years and I would not trust any other RMT to work on my body. He is the reason I have relief from my migraines, neck and shoulder tension. I would not trust anyone else with my regular massages and to give me the relief I need.

Fantastic experience: When I see Dr. Victoria West, I always think that I should see her more often. She has a unique skill set and she has managed several serious health issues for me and all have been resolved. She has provided me with shock wave therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc. She is a true healer. I highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Dave is an excellent masseuse ! Friendly, professional and man oh man can he bring you back from the dead! What a gem in stouffville. His fully functional gym is awesome too and offers great value on a monthly membership basis. See you guys again soon!

Fantastic experience: It has been a long time since I received such a deep tissue massage and today's was more than welcome. I had let my shoulders, upper and lower back get tighter and tighter with continued lifting and a meager stretching routine without massage to help. Today reminded me what an important part of body maintenance a massage is and Dave certainly knows what he is doing and is extremely personable. Found my new go to.

Fantastic experience: The faculty is well organized and personnel communicate effectively. Their online communication (session timing and exercises outlines) are easy to access and comprehensive. Lisa is very organized and does her research well and has great interpersonal skills.

Fantastic experience: Personalized service

Fantastic experience: Dave is a wizard! Very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about your health and achieving your goals. My family has been seeing him for years. Highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Best place ever!!

Fantastic experience: Very happy with the result. I was looking for a new type of massage i had never tried (Thai) and could not be happier. I was surprised to see how positively my body reacted once I was fully relaxed and focused on breathing., A++

Fantastic experience: Beautiful facility, with excellent therapists and coaches. Whether you're recovering from an injury, training for your sport, or just want to be a healthier & stronger you, FST is one of the best places in Town to make that happen.

Fantastic experience: Great staff - best massages - genuinely care about your health and well-being.

Fantastic experience: Great place, great service, and a great atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Great space, new machines, and amazing staff. Sarah was an amazing trainer. She was extremely knowledgable and explained the functionality and purpose of all her exercises in detail. She was very accommodating while still trying to get the most out of the session. Would HIGHLY recommend Sarah for anyone that is interested in getting a professional trainer that is well informed and friendly.

Fantastic experience: Dave is a fantastic massage therapist. He always knows just what to do to provide the best healing. He is intuitive, very attentive and offers just the right amount of pressure as needed. He left me feeling great after my massage.

Fantastic experience: I visited FST for the first time today and was really impressed by the place! The staff were truly friendly and welcoming. Chelsea led us through a great workout which was a solid challenge and a lot of fun. They've started to create an awesome environment here!

Fantastic experience: Beautiful facility, professional therapists and trainers. Dave is a highly skilled RMT, if you have a problem he focuses on it and gets results.