Meet Stephen, Professional Athlete & Head Coach
Stephen Daniele, MA, CFSS, ELDOA
Stephen founded Team Youphoric in 2004. He is a Professional Athlete, an IDFA Pro Bodybuilding Champion, IDFA Pro Men's Physique Athlete, and an award-winning Holistic Health & Performance Coach based in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. He has coached and treated world champions, national champions, gold medalists, professional athletes, Olympians, award-winning action stars, and cover models, and has been treating patient's and lecturing on Holistic Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Program Design since 2010. 2010 is also the year Stephen started treating patient's and, in 2013, he began working as a Physiotherapist's Assistant which inspired him to open Youphoric Physiotherapy in 2019. Stephen also taught, and certified, personal trainers for one of Canada's top personal training certification companies in 2018 and left to start his own school, the International Strength Coaching Academy in 2020.
Stephen has over 6,000 hours of formal, and continuing, education and has extensive training in the areas of nutrition science, exercise physiology, program design, psychology, and assessment and treatment. He also has over 12,000 hours of coaching experience and has coached a wide variety of people ranging from people with severe physical pain and limitations to professional athletes. He has coached members of the Canadian Olympic Team, NHL, NBA, UFC, CFL, PGA, IFBB, IBF, WBA, and NCC - among other organizations - and has treated patients with various injuries, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, autoimmune diseases, and postural dysfunctions.
Stephen has studied at:
Institute of Complimentary and Alternative Therapies
A 2,200 hour Massage Therapy program, Stephen received his diploma in Massage Therapy. His hours of study included:
- 610 hours Assessment and Treatment
- 500 hours Physiology and Pathology
- 350 hours Anatomy
- 220 hours Massage Theory Theory and Techniques
- 200 hours Clinical Practice
- 100 hours Remedial Exercise and Kinesiology
- 60 hours Professional Development
- 50 hours Hydrotherapy
- 50 hours Research and Nutrition
- 35 hours Practice Management
- 25 hours Pharmacology
SomaTraining Institute
Stephen is a SomaTrainer and ELDOA Practitioner. He graduated and received his SomaTraining diploma from the SomaTraining Institute in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The SomaTraining program is an intensive, three year SomaTherapy training program. Each year, students attend 5 seminars lasting 3-6 days, with examinations at the end of the second and third years.
Based off of the work of world-renowned French osteopath, Guy Voyer, D.O., the SomaTraining Institute aims to provide a holistic view of exercise and training.
The workshops Stephen has attended include:
- ELDOA 1 with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- ELDOA 2 with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- ELDOA 3 with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Specific ELDOA with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Managing Back Pain with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Back Pain Prevention Workshop with Guy Voyer, D.O.
- Analytical and Segmental Strengthening and Reinforcement of the Abdominal Muscles and Thoracic Diaphragm with Guy Voyer, D.O.
- Analytical and Segmental Strengthening of the Lower Limbs with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Analytical and Segmental Strengthening of the Upper Limbs and Trunk with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Transverse of the Abdomen with Guy Voyer, D.O.
- Squat and Posture with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Myofascial Stretching with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Proprioception and Awareness with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Circulatory and Respiratory Exercises with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Global Postural Stretching with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Orthopedic Strapping with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Clinical Applications and Periodization with Lisa-Marie Farley, D.O.
- Cardiorespiratory, Sauna, and Essential Oils with Lisa-Marie Farley, DO
C.H.E.K. Academy
Stephen was part of the first graduating class from the prestigious CHEK Academy in San Diego, California, USA. A 3-year training and development program created by world-renowned Holistic Health Practitioner, Paul Chek, and run by his global certification company, the C.H.E.K. Institute, the CHEK Academy takes a holistic approach to treating the individual. Stephen has attended over 400 hours of live workshops, completed a mentorship program, and his main areas of study include:
- Holistic Nutrition
- Program Design
- Advanced Program Design
- Healing Fungal and Parasite Infections
- Training Considerations for Females
- Scientific Back Training
- Scientific Shoulder Training
- Scientific Core Conditioning
- Advanced Swiss Ball Training
- Dynamic Medicine Ball Training
His certifications include:
- C.H.E.K. Practitioner - Level 2
- CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Level 2
- CHEK 4 Quadrant Coach
- CHEK Exercise Coach
- CHEK Golf Performance Specialist
Stretch to Win Institute
Stephen has graduated from the Stretch to Win Institute in Chandler, Arizona, USA, and has achieved the highest level possible, being designated as a Level 3 Medical Fascial Stretch Specialist and holding a Sport-Specific FST certification. Founded by Ann and Chris Frederick, authors of the best selling books "Stretch to Win" and "Fascial Stretch Therapy," Fascial Stretch Therapy is world class stretching system used by members of the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, among other organizations.
Having adequate mobility is the foundation to a healthy body. Using this phenomenal stretching system, Stephen has helped many people improve their performance, eliminate pain, and regain their mobility. His areas of study include:
- Anatomy of the Fascial Body
- Physiology of Fascial Tissues
- Flexibility for Sport Performance
- Matrix Stretching Techniques
- Fascia-related Disorders
- Diagnostic Procedures for Fascial Elasticity
- Fascia-oriented Therapies
- Fascial Release for Structural Balance
- Structural Integration
- Fascia and Biomechanical Regulation
- BodyReading
His certifications include:
- Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist - Level 3 Medical
- Sport Specific Fascial Stretch Therapy
- LifeStretch Certified Instructor
International College of Applied Nutrition and Strength
To determine a client's area of improvement to reach their health goals, a variety of different factors needs to be considered. The International College of Applied Nutrition and Strength teaches its students the five NMP assessments to determine a client's profile to start getting rapid results. The assessments include:
- Client Questionnaire
- Body Composition Markers (body fat, lean body mass, waist to hip ratio)
- Blood Glucose
- Non-invasive Physical Examination
- Client Interview
The assessments will help determine the client's area of opportunity in one of these profiles:
- Adrenal/Thyroid
- Blood Sugar
- Detoxification
- Gut
- Special Consideration
Stephen's areas of study include:
- Upper and Lower Body Structural Balance Assessment
- Foundations of Periodization and Program Design
- Advanced Program Design
- Lab Assessments for Optimal Performance
- Fundamentals of Designing Hypertrophy Training Programs
- Fundamentals of Designing Relative Strength Training Programs
- Developing Explosive Strength Using Plyometrics
Stephen is certified as a:
- Nutritional Medicine Profiler