WHERE DO YOU WANT TO START?
I WANT TO TRAIN
CrossFit classes, personal training, and structured programming for all fitness levels — from your first workout to competitive performance.
What to expect:
– Coached group CrossFit classes daily
– 1-on-1 fundamentals for beginners
– Scaled options for every movement
– Two Burnaby locations
I NEED PHYSIOTHERAPY
Sports injuries, ICBC claims, WorkSafeBC, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, and active rehabilitation — one-on-one with a registered physiotherapist.
We treat:
– Sports and training injuries
– Motor vehicle accident rehab (ICBC)
– Post-surgical and orthopedic recovery
– Chronic pain and mobility issues
Direct billing available for most major insurers.
THE DRIFTWOOD ATHLETICS DIFFERENCE
Train hard.
Recover smarter.
Do both.
Most people treat the gym and the clinic as two separate worlds. You get hurt, you stop training, you go to physio, you wait, you come back. The cycle repeats.
At Driftwood, your physiotherapist and your coach are in the same building — and they talk to each other. Your rehab is designed around your training. Your programming is built around your recovery. You don't lose months. You don't start over.
That's not a feature. That's the whole point.
Step 1
Assess
Get a one-on-one physiotherapy assessment. We find what's actually going on.
Step 2
RECOVER + TRAIN
Your physio and coach build a plan together. You stay active while you heal.
Step 3
Perform
Return to full training — stronger, with better movement patterns than before.
Why Do people choose driftwood athletics?
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Reputation: Been in Business for over a decade (founded 2014)
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Official CrossFit Affiliate
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Integrated care: rehab, performance, and fitness services in one system, so clients do not have to bounce between separate clinics, trainers, and gyms.
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One-on-one clinical care: Driftwood publicly emphasizes one-on-one physiotherapy treatment and active rehabilitation.
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Built for active people: The team’s backgrounds include rugby, softball, weightlifting, lacrosse, biking, CrossFit, and strength training, which supports credibility with active adults and athletes.
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Broad expertise: Services span physiotherapy, athletic therapy, kinesiology, massage therapy, nutrition, personal training, and CrossFit, including CrossFit Kids.
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Local and accessible: two Burnaby locations with online booking through Jane App and fitness discovery via Mindbody.
Direct Billing for Physiotherapy & Rehab
At Driftwood Athletics, we offer convenient direct billing for most major extended health insurance providers in British Columbia.
Direct billing is provided at no extra charge, and coverage always depends on your individual benefits plan, claim rules, and remaining limits.
Driftwood Athletics serves clients from Burnaby and New Westminster with two integrated clinic–gym locations, offering CrossFit, physiotherapy, RMT, and performance rehab under one roof.
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Pacific Blue CrossGreen Shield Canada
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Medavie Blue Cross (RCMP, Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans Affairs)
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Canada Life (formerly Great-West Life)
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Sun Life Financial
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Manulife
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Desjardins Insurance
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Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance
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Cowan Insurance Group
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First Canadian Insurance Corporation
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Industrial Alliance
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Johnson Inc.
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Johnston Group Inc.
Are you New
to CrossFit
or a CrossFit Veteran?
If you’re new to CrossFit, you’ll start with three 1-on-1 fundamentals sessions. These will teach you everything you need to know so you feel confident and safe in class.
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If you’re already experienced, you can go straight to booking and get started right away. Choose a class and select "free trial class"
ARE YOU LOOKING TO WORK ON YOUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
At Driftwood Athletics, our one‑on‑one physiotherapy, active rehab, and registered massage therapy programs are designed to reduce pain, speed up injury recovery, and help you move with confidence again. Our rehab team combines manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, corrective exercise, and education so you understand your body and your plan.
OUR LOCATIONS
Our flagship on Hastings is where Driftwood began. It’s a welcoming, tight-knit space where you’ll lift, sweat, laugh, and feel at home. Led by Daniel and Catrina, this location brings the heart of our community together through consistent training, connection, and fun.
Our 6th Street spot in Burnaby is the newest addition to the Driftwood family. With 3,000 sq ft of top-tier equipment and room to move, it's built for CrossFit, personal training, and rehab, right in the neighbourhood.
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