Coach Donovan | Personal Trainer & Health Coach - Campbell River, British Columbia

Ashley Reid

I highly recommend working with Coach Donovan.

After feeling my muscles deteriorate in my late 30s and with my knee pain preventing me from enjoying the outdoors fully, I made some health goals in spring 2024…and knew it was time to ask for help.

I contacted Coach Donovan with the goal of being ready for a hike by my 40th birthday that fall. I needed to focus on strength training (for the first time in my life), and that meant conquering my fear of the gym.

He listened to my concerns about healthy aging and my lack of comfort in the gym environment. Donovan was extremely sensitive to my fears, nerves, triggers, and psychological hang ups. He worked with me and my needs for gentle coaching to help me overcome so many of those issues, and to see the gym as a welcoming place where I belong.

Over the past eight months, I’ve gained muscle, strength, and importantly, the confidence to walk into the gym on my own. Most important of all, I feel like I have the knowledge to maintain physical function and independence as I age. With Donovan’s guidance and support, I’ve built a life-long habit that will see me reach many more mountain tops as I get older snd stronger.

Thank you, Coach Donovan. I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved thanks to you.

Brandi Fick

My absolute most favourite thing about Coach Donovan is his passion for helping others and regaining their life back. He is so incredibly knowledgeable not only with fitness, coaching and supplements but also with your diet and how your mental health plays a huge part in healing. A full rounded coach that sees the importance of it all! Coach Donovan has been such a positive impact to me and my community and truly recommend if you are looking for someone to hold you accountable, make you laugh w and help you achieve goals you thought you couldn’t. A gem on the island without a doubt.

Blanchard Security

I’ve been under Coach Donovan’s personal training for close to 2 years now. Prior to meeting him I was super busy running my security business and neglecting my health. Eating fast food was a regular occurrence and I drank loads of coffee on a daily basis. Before meeting Donovan I used YouTube as my coach and went on an aggressive diet, lost 35lbs of body fat but I was not strong, not healthy, and i was not happy with my body.

On our first meeting together we had a full 1 hour consultation totally free of charge. He asked me questions about my diet, lifestyle, and my goals. I was impressed with his vast knowledge on physical training, diet, and nutrition, but what stood out to me most was I could see that he genuinely cared! It’s rare in today’s world that you get to work with people that are experts in their fields and do it in a way with real passion and purpose.

Today I get compliments all the time from my peers in both my personal and professional life on how good I look. I love it when someone I haven’t seen in a while runs into me and says… Marc? One friend of mine told me I looked “jacked”

Coach Donovan took an unhealthy guy like me in his late 40s and helped me transform my body and lifestyle. I just turned 50 and have never felt and looked better! He did it for me, and I’m confident he could do it for you.

Marc Blanchard
Owner of Blanchard Security

Jenna B

I have nothing but amazing things to say about my experience working with Coach Donovan!

I came to Coach Donovan earlier this year with the goal of learning how to safely and effectively lift weights in the gym for the first time in my life. I wanted to feel comfortable going to my university gym so I could prioritize fitness throughout my studies. I used to feel really intimidated and uncomfortable in a gym setting because I didn't know what I was doing, and I didn't want to hurt myself lifting heavy weights. Coach Donovan wrote a tailored plan that was specific to my goals. He took the time to break things down for me so I understood the purpose behind each exercise I was doing. His explanations were specifically helpful as someone who was new to lifting weights. He also has a system to track progress so I could celebrate my accomplishments after each session.

Coach Donovan truly made working out enjoyable! He was encouraging and consistently pushed me towards my goals in the most considerate and kind way. It was an all around positive experience, and I highly recommend training with him!

A big thank-you to you, Coach Donovan!

Passage Marine

I've been training with Donovan and have seen great results. He taught me a solid routine and proper techniques that have significantly improved my strength and overall health. I highly recommend Donovan for anyone looking to make real progress in their health fitness.

Carla Valentine

I started training with coach Donovan two months ago, on recommendation from my daughter Chloe, to improve my strength and nutrition. As a triathlete, I had never done weights before, but now I feel so confident and strong. Donovan is a great coach and I highly recommend him.

Ferris Stirling

Great to work along side Coach Donovan! Very client focused, and looks at all aspects of what you are doing, from healthy living, eating, and great workouts! He uses sources and information from all around the world for the best advice, regardless of what local talking heads or government departments have no clue about. If you want honest feedback and work with someone who has the freedom to give you the best advice for you, he is your guy!

Sarah Reynhoudt

Nothing but a positive experience here.

Coach Donovan is extremely knowledgeable and patient. He has a way of pushing you but in a kind way. He will write workouts specific to you and ask about your goals.

He has a deep knowledge of nutrition and can answer almost any question you throw at him.

I came into the gym quite intimidated but he made me feel comfortable and accepted in the atmosphere.

I have gotten stronger than I ever thought I would be. He has helped me be accountable and not quit, like many exercise ventures in the past.

I am grateful to be able to train with him.