The Elevated Method.

Goalie Coach
Sonya has been an outstanding mobility coach for my hockey goalies, delivering exceptional results that have truly elevated there performance. Her specialized training programs are meticulously designed to address the unique demands of the goaltending position, focusing on enhancing flexibility, agility, and injury prevention. Sonya’s personalized approach included detailed asseessments and tailored exercises that helped each goalie improve their range of motion, reaction time, and overall mobility. Her ability to integrate mobility training seamlessly with on-ice skills has been instrumental in helping my goalies reach new levels of excellence. The progress has been evident in their improved movement and stability during games. Sonya’s professionalism, in-depth knowledge, and dedication make her an invaluable asset to any team aiming to optimize their goalies’ potential.

Junior Hockey Player
Working with Sonya has been a game-changer for my overall strength and mobility. Her approach goes far beyond just basic training. She emphasizes intentional movement, proper stretching techniques, and injury prevention strategies that have helped me move better, train smarter, and feel stronger every day.

Her knowledge of body mechanics and mobility has especially stood out. Through her tailored programs, I’ve significantly improved hip strength and flexibility, which has translated to better power on the ice, reduced tightness, and noticeable gains. She knew how to strengthen weak and underdeveloped muscles that played a big part in my in season recovery.

A key moment for me was recovering from a knee injury. Sonya introduced red light therapy and combined it with a focused strengthening plan for the surrounding muscles. Thanks to her guidance, I recovered faster than expected and came back with a stronger and more stable knee.

If you’re a serious athlete and care about building a strong foundation, preventing injuries, and enhancing mobility, I can’t recommend Sonya enough.

18U AAA Hockey Player

Throughout the long hockey year there is constant injuries and tweaks that happen and Sonya was able to help with whatever I needed. The ball work to get to deep tissue really is beneficial before games and even band work on my shoulders created a huge difference in my play. Playing hockey and having someone there ready to help work on us whenever and wherever made us play to the best of our ability.

18U AAA Hockey Player

Sonya has really helped me over this past year that I have been working out with her. by giving me way more mobility then I thought could ever have especially in my hips, I have noticed a huge difference in my performance on the ice, I feel way more fluid and flexible when skating and I have become way less injury prone all while still gaining lots of strength. And anytime I did get injured Sonya would always be available ready to do mobility and recovery work like cryotherapy or red light or anything else I needed to be back to 100% as quickly as possible.

Junior Hockey Player

Over the past five months, I struggled with a deep bone bruise (hematoma) in my right thigh after a knee-to-knee collision during a hockey game. The injury kept me out for five games and caused sharp pain, muscle spasms, and a shock-like sensation in my knee whenever I bent it.

I wasn’t skating as hard or moving the way I used to, and I honestly stopped caring about my recovery for a while. That all changed when I started working with Sonya and learned about Cryotherapy and Mobility treatments through Elevate with Sonya.

After my very first Cryotherapy session and mobility roll-out before state playoffs, I noticed a dramatic difference. Within two minutes of freezing my thigh and rolling out, my leg felt light and pain-free — like I could run a marathon.

From that day forward, everything changed. I felt faster, stronger, and more explosive on the ice. Cryotherapy and mobility work helped me get back to my game — and soon after, I scored three goals to help our team reach the state finals.

I highly recommend Cryotherapy and Mobility treatments with Sonya to anyone who wants to recover faster and perform at their best. Her work is the reason I feel 100% back to my game.

Junior Hockey Player

Over the past year Sonya and I have worked on a ton of mobility and recovery stuff. For me we have mainly focused on hip mobility. With this mobility program I have felt way better on the ice being able to use my full strength. It makes a huge difference and helps me play at the top of my game. -Nayan

18U AAA Hockey Goalie

Over the past months, I’ve seen a huge difference in how I move, recover, and feel overall — and it’s all thanks to my mom. Her knowledge of mobility and nutrition has completely changed the way I train and take care of my body.

I didn’t realize how much proper movement and fueling could affect my performance and energy. She’s taught me how to strengthen my body in ways that prevent injuries, move more freely, and recover faster after workouts or games.

On top of that, her approach to nutrition has helped me understand how to actually fuel my body — not just eat — so I feel stronger, more focused, and ready to perform at my best.

She doesn’t just teach this stuff — she lives it, and it shows in how much she cares about helping others become their best selves. I’m really grateful for everything she’s taught me and how much she’s supported me through it all.

18U AAA Hockey Player

Training with Sonya has completely changed my game. She’s pushed me to reach new levels of strength, speed, and confidence on the ice. Her attention to detail and personalized approach made all the difference — she doesn’t just train you physically, she helps you understand how to think and move like an elite athlete. Thanks to Sonya, I’m skating faster, shooting harder, and feeling more prepared than ever. I’m truly grateful for how much she’s helped me grow as both a player and a person.

18U AAA Hockey Player

Working with Sonya Shields this past summer has been an incredible experience. She’s not just an outstanding fitness coach—her expertise in strength training, mobility, and nutrition is unmatched. Sonya helped me improve my strength, flexibility, and overall health, while also guiding me to make smarter nutrition choices that truly supported my training. Her personalized approach, encouragement, and attention to detail made every session productive and motivating. I’ve grown so much under her guidance, and I can honestly say she’s helped me reach goals I didn’t think were possible.

18U AAA Hockey Player

Working with Sonya has been a game changer for me. She’s has helped me rebuild my body and helped me come back from several injuries. I am more flexible now than ever because of Sonya as well. She has helped me over the years a lot with my mental game and really has given me the confidence that I need for myself to be able to be successful in my sport. Overall I’ve grown stronger, more confident, and more balanced both on and off the ice. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and support throughout my season!

Junior Hockey Player

Sonya is fantastic at helping me prepare for games and keeping me healthy—her guidance and support make a real difference in how I perform and feel both on and off the ice. I feel like she has made a big and positive difference in my game!