Testimonials
Paperny Family JCC
Paperny Family JCC
Calgary, AB
I would recommend Ray Strand without hesitation to any fitness facility seeking a dependable, skilled, and proactive fitness equipment repair technician.
Ray consistently responds promptly and follows through on all commitments, minimizing equipment downtime in a busy fitness centre environment. He has a strong understanding of both cardio and strength equipment and is skilled at diagnosing and resolving issues efficiently and accurately.
In addition to repairs, he offers valuable guidance on fitness centre layout, including equipment placement, spacing, and traffic flow to support safety and functionality. He also provides clear, practical advice on preventative maintenance, helping extend the life of equipment and reduce long-term repair costs.
Diane Thuna, BSc., MSc.(A) | Fitness and Recreation Manager, Paperny Family JCC
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Trico CentreCalgary, AB
As Fitness Director of Trico Centre, I would like to take an opportunity to offer a formal recommendation for Ray Strand and his Fitness Equipment Repair Business.
Ray has been maintaining and repairing our equipment exclusively for the past seven years. Trico Centre is a Community owned and operated recreation centre with a 13,000 ft. fitness centre. It includes over 70 pieces of cardio and 80 pieces of strength equipment.
His knowledge and technical skill to effectively and efficiently repair equipment is outstanding. He is always looking out for his customers, researching the most costeffective options.
Ray is a great communicator, never leaving the facility without a full detailed report of findings and confirming repairs. He assists with safety equipment checks and also performs monthly preventative maintenance on our equipment.
Ray responds to repair calls immediately and is usually in our facility for the repair within the first 24-48 hours of the call. In the past we had a flood on a Sunday and I called him at 8:30pm and he came rushing to help us move and secure our equipment. He goes above and beyond with his customers.
Sincerely,
Michelle Mariani
Fitness Director
Trico Centre for Family Wellness
tricocentre.ca
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Natural High Fitness(Okotoks Recreational Center)
Okotoks, AB
We have been serviced by Ray for nearly 8 years. In that time we have come to completely trust his judgement and recommendations. Our equipment is in good repair because of his preventative approach. His ability to source parts and to find creative solutions to difficult situations is unparalleled. We would recommend Ray without reservation to any fitness facility and feel continually fortunate to have him as a part of our Natural High Fitness family.
Andrew Gustafson.
Owner - Natural High Fitness and Natural High CrossFit
Okotoks, AB
naturalhigh.ca
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Bow Valley Athletic ClubCalgary, AB
Not only was Ray helpful with the calibration and set up of our gym equipment but his experience goes much further than that. He provided us with insight on gym layout, which equipment we should look at adding and eliminating in our space and a road map with equipment we should look at in the future. He really is a one stop shop! Highly recommend him!
Dean Brown
CEO, Managing Partner
Bow Valley Athletic Club
www.bowvalleyathleticclub.com
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Motion FitnessOkotoks and Red Deer, Alberta
We at Motion Fitness have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Ray. He is very knowledgeable in his skill set and gets his work done in a very efficient manner. He will always recommend the best path forward and try to save the company from spending unnecessary resources. We look forward to many years of continued work
Hussain Akbar
Motion Fitness
COO
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One Wellness, Recovery Zone
Canmore, AB
Ray is a true Genius regarding his knowledge, experience, and understanding of all things fitness equipment related. He performs all of One Wellness's preventative maintenance on our machines and quickly fixes equipment that sounds off. I highly recommend Ray for any preventative maintenance, diagnosing and fixing of fitness equipment. If you are in the market for refurbished equipment Ray has an excellent selection of equipment that more than meets the needs of commercial gyms.
Hugh Simson, CEO and Founder, One Wellness
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Holly Park Condominiums
Calgary, AB
Ray did an excellent job at finding and restoring two commercial grade treadmills for our condominium. He took his time to restore and upgrade the treadmills, while keeping us well informed along the way. Some places we contacted were going to sell us worn equipment with a basic spit shine, whereas Ray took the time to deliver us restored well priced machines that will serve us for a long time. I look forward to dealing with him in the future!
Jonathan H, Condominium Board Member, Holly Park Condominiums
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Fairmont Banff SpringsFitness CenterBanff, AB
We have always appreciated the care and work Ray puts into maintaining our fitness equipment. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and he always ensures our equipment is running to it’s optimum.
PAM OUELLET
DIRECTOR, WILLOW STREAM SPA
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta
Canada, T1L 1J4
fairmont.com/banffsprings
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Crush CampCalgary, AB
"Ray is a reliable, skilled technician, and is always able to help you find a solution. Beyond the standard equipment maintenance, he’s helped me with trade shows, packing and moving equipment, and selling used equipment. Definitely the guy you want in your corner."
