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