I take a holistic, integrative approach when helping my clients, skipping over the fads and gimmicks that have plagued the industry. I use my vast education and 37+ years of experience to inspire, guide and empower you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally so that you can make wise decisions about your health, fitness, wellness as well as your mind-body needs & goals.

 

I am passionate about our mind-body connection and specialize in erasing pain, improving strength & mobility, as well as addressing health issues such as pelvic floor challenges. Whether you’re looking for the warmth and kinship of a small group yoga or mobility class, wellness workshops and mindful retreats or you would prefer individualized, laser-focused one-to-one work, I’m here for you.

 

I will get you hooked on a healthy lifestyle and mindset – all in a safe, fun, and empowering way.

Having been in the fitness and wellness industry since the early 80’s I have seen all the fads, gimmicks and magic pills that promise ‘’quick & drastic results’’. As an educated, seasoned professional I am able to help you understand what really works and what will lead to lasting changes.

My professional experience as a movement and wellness educator progressed through the years beginning with coaching various sports and teaching thousands of fitness, yoga, mobility, exercise classes of all types and coaching a multitude of clients on a one-to-one basis. I regularly host workshops and retreats touching upon topics related to healthy lifestyle, mind-body connection, goal and intention setting, body positivity, pelvic floor health, and so much more.

I was the Physical Education Director at YMCAs in Montreal and Halifax. I then enjoyed being a grade school teacher for well over 6 years before returning to being a Fitness Director at the Ottawa Athletic Club. I was later recruited to take on the challenge of being the Regional Director for the Orleans YMCA-YWCA leading the management team during the time of expansion and renovations. I was then honored to be selected and hired as the Fitness Portfolio Specialist for the City of Ottawa where I received a peer recognition award for outstanding Leadership skills.  I was especially proud of developing high caliber, yearly fitness professional continuing education conferences, recognized by all the top national certifying bodies. I chose to leave my municipal job, with all the benefits and security in 2014, to follow my passion of creating my own business centered around empowering people.