
07/08/2025
We are proud to share that another Team Canada Alumni has joined the Elios Health Crew! Welcome to Raquel Tjernagel, physiotherapy graduate!
Raquel combines her strong background in sports, health, and coaching to help people move with confidence and feel their best. She has had the honour of representing Canada in track and field at the World Youth and World Junior Championships, as well as the Pan American Games—experiences that shaped both her discipline and her understanding of performance at the highest level.
Her athletic journey continued in the NCAA Division I system, where she competed on scholarship for both the University of Texas and the University of Washington. While completing her MSc in Physiotherapy in London, Raquel also trained with the Linford Christie Track Academy—an opportunity that further deepened her commitment to movement, recovery, and injury prevention.
Now, as a coach with the Vancouver Thunderbirds and in preparation to become a registered physiotherapist, Raquel combines academic training with lived experience to support individuals in achieving their physical goals. Her work is grounded in empathy, clear communication, and a dedication to lifelong learning. She strives to create a supportive, empowering space for each client—whether they’re working toward peak performance, recovering from training, or simply aiming to move and feel better in their daily lives.
In her free time, Raquel enjoys being with family, hiking, chasing new personal bests in the gym, and unwinding through painting. Folks are currently booking with Raquel for sports massage on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.