Tina Pham
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Hometown
Vancouver, B.C
Athletic background
Former competitive MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter
50 combined competitions in amateur boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across North America.
Recreational skier, rock climber, winter swimmer, hiker, powerlifter and flag football player
Experience
Personal Trainer at Zazo Strength, Montreal
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu group coach
Boxing coach for athletes
UBC Varsity Performance Team volunteer
Some of my guiding principles
Personal growth and education drive me—I’m always learning, improving, and challenging myself. Discipline and a high-performance mindset are key.
Resilience, both mental and physical, defines me. I face challenges head-on, adapt, and come out stronger.
I value meaningful experiences over surface-level achievements: strength is about moving through life with loved ones, not just increasing lifting numbers.
Causes I care about
Focus on feeling good rather than looking good. When you feel good, you look good!
Strength isn’t about being bulky or less feminine; it’s about power, confidence, and pushing limits.
What my clients can expect
Clients can expect a caring, reliable coach with a no-nonsense, fact-based approach grounded in passion and empathy. Expect hard work, laughter, and sweat—sometimes all at once—as I help you reach your goals. You’ll gain the confidence, knowledge, and mindset to take control of your fitness, move pain-free, and stay strong for life.
Qualifications
ACE-CPT
Certified Functional Strength Coach - CFSC-1
Pre-Script Level 1 - PS1
StrongFirst Kettlebell Level 1 - SFG1