IRON 97

Overview: Overall, an amazing place! I started coming here 1 year ago [April 2025] & I have completed 75 strength training small group classes so far. Iron97 is only a little over 2 years old. Although Jesse & Kristina (the owners) are not technically a "mom & pop", I describe it to friends & family as a local boutique "mom & pop" type place. The best part is the welcoming & "family feel" atmosphere that Jesse & Kristina have created. Services - mainly Physio, Strength Training & RMT: Iron97 has a variety of services & looks at each client in their entirety as a whole. Jesse & Kristina complement each other's skill sets, which include but are not limited to physiotherapy, kinesiology (scientific study of human movement), fitness training, etc. For example, even if I'm only dealing with Jesse, Kristina will still be aware of my overall situation & behind the scenes, both of them can have input into the game plan to make me better & stronger. This also happens vice versa, so if I'm only dealing with Kristina, Jesse can also have input. Where Iron97 positively differs from other clinics is that they promote movement & building strength to get better, instead of the traditional guidance of rest, ice and/or anti-inflammatory medicine. Of course, for the times when those are needed, they aren't against it. For strength training, they offer 1:1 & group training classes [max 6 people]. Also, in terms of services, within the last year, they have brought in Lisa, a licensed RMT for Massage Therapy (currently, as of Apr.'26, only available on Tuesdays). Lisa's massage is good & she can also work on children, which my 10-year-old son appreciated. There are 2 bathrooms available, but no shower. Other good things I discovered during my Journey: +Not Money Hungry = In April'25, I first came to Iron97 due to a free Physio Consultation promotion from Facebook. After I received my report from the Consultation, I appreciated their honesty, saying that I didn't need a full Physio Assessment (currently, as of Apr.'26, priced at $130), so I could save some money, especially since I would have had to pay out of pocket. They do issue physiotherapy receipts, but I was out of physio insurance coverage at that time. +No exercises to be done at home = For my issues, Jesse recommended strength training with the long metal bar, which is different from all the other physiotherapy that I have done. It is great, as I hate having to do exercises at home, as inevitably I fall off the wagon. I had done my own workouts at home (very sporadically) & group classes at commercial gyms (>a decade ago), but I had never trained with the long metal bar, so I was a little nervous. I appreciated how they taught me how to use it properly. +Individual Attention = Although I have only done the small group classes, I still get individual attention to tweak things since each person's body proportions are slightly different. Even as I do reps, they will guide me as I go & provide cues so that I can correct. I appreciate that, as it makes me less worried about hurting myself. The group classes have 4 main exercises (we only do 3 per class) & those are squats, bench press, overhead press, & deadlifts. I like how it is sprinkled with other exercises as Jesse & Kristina see fit. Even though it is a group class, there may be someone doing deadlifts, but for that day, Jesse/Kristina may decide that lat pulldowns are better for me. +Education = I like how nothing is pushed down your throat, but if you want to learn more & get a better understanding of why certain exercises are being done, they will verbally explain it, along with drawing diagrams on a whiteboard, which makes it easier to visualize & grasp the concept for people like me without a fitness background. +Quality Equipment = I like how all the main equipment comes from another local company, Bells of Steel, that only sells high-quality equipment. Iron97 provides accessories like weightlifting belts & chalk to use free of charge so clients don't need to spend extra $ or bring large gym bags of stuff.

Elwin Leung

I highly recommend Iron 97! This place has been a real game-changer for me. I saw Jesse for a lower back pain issue that I’ve had for a long time. I appreciate that he didn’t use cookie cutter solutions and he really worked to make sure the solution was customized to my issue specifically. My results were amazing. I’ve gone from avoiding putting strain on my back to squatting and deadlifting more weight than I ever thought I could handle. I have also done numerous group exercises led by Kristina who is an amazing personal trainer who brings an awesome energy to her classes. She really knows her stuff and is always happy to answer questions. I’ve been doing classes with both Kristina and Jesse now for several months now and I’m in the best shape of my life. On top of all of this, they are genuinely nice people who care about what they do. This place is a gem!

Sean Dunnigan

I started seeing Iron 97 for physiotherapy after a flaring up a back injury playing sports. Their hands-on, strength-based approach to recovery has helped me resolve those issues, improving my confidence and capability to engage in recreational sports and every day life pain-free. They take the time to teach you how to lift correctly, explain the logic and science behind it all, and keep you on track to see results. Since transitioning to strength training with them I've felt stronger and more durable than ever. Kristina and Jesse have been incredibly supportive and I would recommend them to anyone!

Ravi Bhagwandin

I saw Iron 97 on Instagram. Did some research and gave them a call. Jesse answered the phone asked him a couple of questions and booked a consultation. Explained my situation and started last week with Iron 97. Let me tell you Jesse and Kristina know there stuff WOW. About me I had reconstructive hip replacement June 2025 and am still going to physiotherapy. Still having pain in my hip and lower back. Went there for the second time this week and let me tell you I can get up from a chair or sofa without any pain. I can't believe it. Jese gives me guidance on my squatting and deadlifting to strengthepn my hips and back. Thank you guys for what you guys do.

John Roppo

I have been atttending sessions with the Iron 97 team for a few weeks now. From the moment I walk in I feel welcome all my questions are always addressed throughly. I have used the services of the massage therapist Lisa who is excellent as well as attended several strenght and rehabilitation sessions with Jesse. I was looking for a way back into fitness after an injury and Iron 97 team provided me with the missing piece. They addresses not only my aches and pains but showed me the way and guided me to build strength through fitness. The sessions are quick and intensive and they have the advantage of one on one personal training. This was very important to me because the last thing that I wanted when I got back into fitness was another injury. I am a woman in my 50s and my fitness and strenght have become a priority to me as I age. The team at Iron 97 is instrumental in helping me achieve my health and fitness goals. Highly recommend them!

Kamila Kuzmicka