Mohsen Aghdam (Moe) is an Accredited Kinesiologist and Certified Exercise Professional with over 10 years of experience supporting clients through rehabilitation, strength training, and performance development. He brings an evidence-based, goal-oriented, and client-centered approach to every session, whether working with professional athletes or clinical populations. Moe is dedicated to optimizing functional outcomes, improving movement capacity, and helping clients build confidence through structured, individualized programming.
Sam is a high-performance coach with extensive coaching experience who graduated from Dalhousie University’s Kinesiology program with an Honours degree in Biomechanics. He is passionate about applying evidence-based training principles to help clients move better, feel stronger, and perform at their best. Sam has internship and work experience with professional and collegiate athletes (NCAA DI, U-Sport), spending his time at Dalhousie as a strength and conditioning coach assisting the football, basketball, and volleyball teams.
As a former student-athlete, Sam understands the importance of smart, sustainable training, and is dedicated to helping others unlock their fitness potential while maintaining a balanced lifestyle and schedule. Whether you are a competitive athlete looking to level up your game or just starting your fitness journey, Sam is committed to creating personalized programs that support each client’s unique needs and goals
Drew Stratton is the Founder and Owner of Forte Physical Therapy and Forte Performance, serving as Director of Rehab and Performance. A Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Drew uses a human movement–based approach to health, rehabilitation, and performance. He works collaboratively with the Forte team to oversee patient care, guide clinical decision-making, and ensure seamless integration between physiotherapy and performance training.
With advanced training in movement screening, assessment, and strength and conditioning, Drew focuses on whole movement patterns to help people restore function, build strength, and return to activity with confidence. For over two decades, he has worked as an Exercise Physiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with youth, varsity, and elite athletes, as well as active adults at every stage of their journey.
As a former Dalhousie varsity and professional basketball player (Australia and Canada), and a long-time elite basketball coach, Drew understands firsthand the demands of high-level performance and the process of returning from injury. Today, his role blends hands-on clinical care with behind-the-scenes leadership and collaboration, ensuring every client at Forte benefits from a coordinated, evidence-informed approach to rehab and performance.
Whether you are recovering from injury, managing pain, returning to sport, or looking to elevate your strength and resilience, Drew and the Forte team are committed to helping you move forward with clarity and purpose.
