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Elizabeth H McGowan · Google · 23 Mar 2026
Vanguard Performance
★ 5.0 (1 reviews)Vancouver, BC(236) 427-4283
Extended health plans direct billingGreenShieldICBCSun Life✓ Accepting new patients
Next openingToday · 7:00 AM21 openings free today
Typical price$120–$200half of 78 listed prices, on $25–$800
Care offered6 disciplines85 services · 5 practitioners
Last checked5 hr agoopenings, straight from the clinic’s booking calendar
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We offer direct billing to most insurance providers, including ICBC , GREENSHIELD and SUNLIFE to help minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Once you share your benefit details, we’ll submit your treatment costs directly to your insurer, letting you see exactly what’s covered. Any remaining balance will be your responsibility. If we are not able to submit the claim on your behalf, we will provide a receipt so you can easily submit it through your insurer’s online portal, app, or mail.
PLEASE NOTE - ALL PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF ANY APPLICABLE TAXES & GRATITUDE IS NOT ACCEPTED IN OUR FACILITY
About the clinic
Vanguard Performance is a naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, and acupuncture clinic in Vancouver, offering jaw and cupping services. The catalogue lists 78 bookable treatments with a team of 4 practitioners, open one days a week. The building has an accessible washroom and transit within walking distance. Their front desk direct-bills GreenShield, ICBC, and Sun Life, and submits claims to extended-health plans.Reviews
Ratings are collected by outside services and may be combined — Clinicly rates no one.5.01 review · Google
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Jennifer Musey · Google · 7 Mar 2026
“I’m not going to talk about the equipment or the facility. I’m going to talk to you directly, because I wish someone had talked to me like this sooner. Personal training is more than a person giving you heavy weights and counting reps. It’s even more than someone watching out for you and your safety. It is someone helping you be accountable to yourself. I’m currently training with both Maria and Sarah, and honestly it’s been life changing. There are nice gyms and trainers all over this city, but what Maria and Sarah and the Vanguard team do differently that truly is unique is they show up for you when you don’t want to show up for yourself. Not just spotting you when they make you lift heavy ass weight, and boy do they, but literally push yourself to your limit in ways you could not even imagine. And yes personal training is expensive. But ask yourself two things before you scroll past this review… what is the cost of your health worth? And what will it cost you if you don’t do this now? I am not an athlete, an influencer or a rich CEO executive. Just another girl who gained a bunch of weight during a crappy relationship and gained even more after the breakup. I was embarrassed, I was lost, and I almost talked myself into going to a cheap gym first to lose ten pounds before I felt worthy of a real trainer. That thinking would have been the biggest mistake of my life. I had to finally make the decision to stop spending money on fast food, happy hour drinks, and constantly shopping for bigger clothes and instead use that money instead to invest in myself and my health. I started training with Vanguard in June 2024 and they helped me as well with using GLP1 for the first time along with getting help from my family doctor, so I could do it safely and focus on protein and heavy weight training. And with that my results have been amazing… I’ve lost 44 pounds, waist went from 99cm to 69cm, my body fat dropped from 38% to 28% and my muscle mass even went up from 32% to 34%. I had chronic knee pain for 20 years and when I finally went to a chiropractor who gave me a rehab plan, Maria helped me incorporate it into my training and guided me through because I thought it was just age, just weight gain and just pain I had to live with. But that knee pain is now gone. Not managed. Gone. But the numbers aren’t the real story. My confidence has gone through the roof, in my career, in my relationships, in how I walk into a room. I go shopping for clothes that I actually like not just sweatpants. I show up for myself, hair done, makeup done, feeling good, going after career promotions, learning new hobbies. I treat my body completely differently now and I look at food differently, because you no longer feel like a prisoner in your own body. You have self control and discipline and it will be the most freeing thing you feel ever. If you know, you know. This didn’t just change my body. It genuinely gave me back years of my life that I thought I lost forever because I was too old or too heavy. If you’re reading this and you’re where I was, don’t wait. Don’t go to the cheap gym first. Don’t try and lose ten pounds by yourself before you feel worthy of real help. Don’t let embarrassment stop you because you don’t know how to lift weights. That is exactly why you need a trainer, not a reason to delay. You are worth this right now. Exactly as you are. Do you know how hard and vulnerable it was to write this post AND show my before and after pictures? But I truly believe if it helps just even one person it will be worth it. Oh yeah the one thing I will say about the equipment will be try the leg sleeve circulation things they have as well. :) tell them Jen sent you! I still train with Sarah and Maria so feel free to say hi if you see me!”Read moreShow less
Kristen L · Google · 3 Mar 2026
“This review is utterly candid and contains only a breadth of praise that I could express: In short - I could not do without weekly personal training sessions from Vanguard Performance (VP) since training there from its conception. In the last year of working with Garrett, I have seen so many changes in attaining peak training performance (ie. I ran my fastest half-marathon and this season have been the strongest on the mountains skiing). The personal training sessions are unlike any generic PT sessions in the city - of which I have tried and tested many. For someone that pays careful attention to finer details and savvy about data-driven performance such as VO2 max, thresholds, weekly loads, and performance progression - Garrett can identify these with ease and you see solid results over the weeks. During the active recovery phases, Maria provides a full range of comprehensive mobility expertise. She is able to unlock movement mechanic blockages from overuse and overload - this is essential to opening further pathways to progression. Also, over a span of years, I have faced a multitude of sports injuries including a dislocated shoulder and traumatic ankle ligament tear. Maria has been my rehab coach and regenerated my injuries within weeks - I do not waste time with physio anymore. As for the environment and space at VP: it is beautifully designed. The equipment contains cross-stitched leather that feels like you are never on sweaty equipment but rather sitting on living room furniture! The facilities are clean - having the cold plunge and sauna are also essential. But the privacy and exclusivity you feel whilst the sessions are taking place are probably what contains the biggest (yet unspoken) value at VP. I go there without having to worry about lining up or sharing equipment and can get my session done peacefully. The music system is also state-of-the art which gets you pumped up - My only comment would be if they had an espresso machine for those early morning pushes ! :) With me, Vanguard is not just run of the mill PT - it is having professional, consistent, positive support. I would refer anybody who truly believes in achieving a level of fitness that is beyond any investment on yourself. Having a coach at VP is your body’s best retirement savings plan.”Read moreShow less
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Alece Anderson · Google · 25 Feb 2026
“Vanguard is easily the best gym I’ve trained at. I like to call it my one stop health shop. I can train, cold plunge, hit the red light sauna, and then be able to book in for a massage and other treatments all in the same place. It really makes things easy. But the best part about Vanguard is the staff, every person there is so lovely and really knows what they’re doing. You feel at ease knowing you’re in such good hands.”Read moreShow less
Matt Woodall · Google · 24 Feb 2026
“I’ve trained at a lot of gyms over the years and Vanguard Fitness is on a different level. It’s more of an executive-style open gym with personal training, so you get a serious training environment without the chaos of a big commercial gym. Garrett is an outstanding trainer. He really understands functional strength and overall health, and he programs with purpose. Every session feels intentional and tailored, not random or trendy. The equipment is top tier. Competition plates, high-end machines, and everything you need to train properly. If you care about strength, performance, and longevity, this place delivers. And the sauna and cold plunge included with the membership just put it over the top. Recovery is built right into the experience. Honestly, there’s no place better. Highly recommend.”Read moreShow less
Navi Guraya · Google · 31 Dec 2025
“I joined Vanguard Performance in the summer of 2025, and it’s been an incredible experience so far. As a 46-year-old woman, I feel empowered, capable, and excited about my health journey here. The gym offers impeccable equipment, spotless facilities, and top-notch customer service. But more than that, it’s the positive and supportive community that truly stands out. The experts at Vanguard have helped me focus on my goals, from gaining strength to losing fat, and I leave every session feeling like I can do anything. If you’re looking for a gym that believes in your growth and strength at any age, I highly recommend Vanguard Performance”Read moreShow less
Adam Snider · Google · 18 Nov 2025
“Vanguard Performance is truly one of the nicest gyms I’ve ever been to. The space is spotless and modern, filled with state-of-the-art equipment that makes every workout feel next level. Their amenities are incredible — from the infrared sauna and cold plunge tubs to a world-class recovery area that sets them apart from any other facility. The environment is always welcoming, uplifting, and positive. Garrett, Maria, and all the trainers are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely invested in your progress. If you’re looking for a place that blends top-tier training with an amazing atmosphere, Vanguard Performance is the place to be. Highly recommended!”Read moreShow less
Courtney Lee · Google · 25 Jul 2025
“Vanguard Performance has been such a nice place to workout and get health/wellness treatments. As someone who historically avoids a gym, Vanguard has completely changed my perspective. Finding the right place makes such a difference and Vanguard provides customized work out regimens along with great holistic health offerings (IV drip, massages, infrared sauna, etc.). They are also dog friendly! My dog Coco absolutely LOVES coming to workout with me (look at her happy face!). It's a positive and inclusive space for all! Shoutout to Maria for being so great!”Read moreShow less
Conor Finding · Google · 18 May 2024
“Vanguard Performance is easily the nicest and most state-of-the-art gym in Vancouver! When I first visited Vanguard Performance, I was absolutely blown away by every single aspect of this gym. As soon as you walk into the gym, you feel like you're in a facility that's 20 years into the future! The equipment they have is among the best I have ever used. It's very noticeable that not a single penny was spared when they built this gym, from the bathrooms to the cold tubs, to the layout of the facility! The staff is so welcoming and are clear professionals who are some of the best in the business! I have been working with Garrett, who is extremely knowledgeable and makes achieving my health and fitness goals easy and fun! I highly recommend anyone to sign up with this gym; you will not be disappointed! Conor Finding”Read moreShow less
Aaron C · Google · 14 May 2024
“Garrett's personal training sessions at Vanguard gym are top-notch! He's helped me crush my fitness goals using cutting-edge equipment like the Sherwood Strength Swing Squat and Watson Hack Squat. The gym environment is always electric, and the supportive community keeps me motivated. Garrett's expertise on these specialized machines has taken my workout routine to new heights. 10/10 would recommend for serious fitness enthusiasts!"”Read moreShow less
Clinic details
Location
More in VancouverClosed today
Hours
- Mon – Fri
- Closed
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Free today
21 openingsInfrared Sauna Cold PlungeOtherThis clinic lists no price for other treatments.7:00 AM8:00 AM
Jennie GrahamDieteticsFrom $25 for 10 min — the lowest dietetics price shown for this clinic.1:30 PM1:40 PM
At the clinic
Accessibility
Transit nearbyNo step-free entrance, per GoogleNo wheelchair accessible parking, per GoogleNo wheelchair accessible seating, per GoogleNo wheelchair accessible washroom, per Google
Parking
Paid garage parkingPaid parking lotPaid street parking
On site
Free Wi-FiWashroom on site
Payment
Credit cards acceptedDebit cards accepted
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What this clinic asks of you
Getting seen
Accepting new patients
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