Dale Kirk, Practicing Kinesiologist (BCAK)
Founder, Embrace Discomfort (EmbraceDisco)
Specialization: Metabolic Resilience & Chronic Disease Remission
In a 2026 healthcare landscape where chronic disease costs Canada over $190 billion annually, I provide the "upstream" intervention that turns the tide. As a kinesiologist specializing in metabolic health, I don’t just prescribe exercise—I facilitate the physiological and psychological transformation required to reverse systemic dysfunction.
I am the founder of Embrace Discomfort (EmbraceDisco), a virtual-first health platform currently developing specialized interventions for at-risk individuals facing Canada’s most pressing metabolic challenges: Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease).
My Philosophy: Growth through Friction
Most modern health interventions are either "too clinical"—focusing on data while ignoring the human element—or "too soft"—avoiding the necessary discomfort required for biological change. My approach occupies the critical middle ground. I teach my clients that discomfort is a growth signal. By building distress tolerance, we don't just manage symptoms; we recalibrate the nervous system and restore metabolic flexibility.
Coming Soon: The Metabolic Forge
I am currently developing The Metabolic Forge, a 10-week virtual program designed for anyone who feels "stuck" in a cycle of medication and low energy. This isn't a standard gym plan; it is a guided journey to help you reclaim your health from the inside out. The Forge is engineered to help you:
A 10-week virtual "reset" designed for those tired of managing symptoms and ready to reclaim their health. This program moves beyond the scale to fix your internal engine.
Program Specifics:
Liver Deep-Clean: Targeted movement to help clear out stored liver fat and lower your risk of heart disease.
Pancreas Restart: Specific exercises that clean your cells, allowing your body to start managing its own blood sugar again.
The Metabolic Buffer: Techniques to build the specific type of muscle that acts as a natural safety net against sugar spikes.
Grit Training: Mental tools to help you master the "discomfort" of a new routine until it becomes your greatest strength.
Collaborative Care
As a virtual practitioner, I am dedicated to reaching underserved populations and "primary care deserts" across British Columbia and Canada. I work as an allied health partner to Family Physicians and Primary Care Networks (PCNs), providing data-driven solutions that transition patients from "High Risk" to "Resilient."
If you are ready to stop managing a disease and start forging a resilient body, it’s time to Embrace Discomfort.
Professional Credentials (2026)
Practicing Member: British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
Core Focus: Metabolic Health, Insulin Resistance, and Clinical Exercise Prescription
Service Delivery: Virtual Telehealth (PHIPA/PIPA Compliant)
Insurance: Comprehensive Professional Liability (PROLINK) for National Care Delivery