Happy Clients

PERSONAL TRAINING

I thoroughly enjoy the workout routine Barb has developed for me. In a  few months, my balance, my strength and overall coordination have noticeably improved and I am more physically energetic in my daily activities. Barb continually tailors the routine to meet my needs by modifying exercises so that they are more effective. Best of all is the “I’m ready to take on the world” feeling I have at the end of a workout.

Monica


After being out of the fitness loop for a couple years, Barb faced a daunting task: to get this once-active person out of the doldrums and back on track. She did it with encouraging words, a workout with increments that I could handle and a positive energy that made me feel that I could do anything. She helped me prepare for my first try-a-tri which I completed in a perfectly respectable time. Thanks Barb. You're the best!

Sylvia

After trying several other personal trainers, a friend told me about Barb. We have worked together now for four months, and I couldn't be happier. I have never been so motivated, energized and excited with my fitness program. Barb respects my physical limitations and preferences but also challenges me to continuously push myself. She really keeps the exercise plan and sessions from becoming a boring exercise routine. She is a pleasure to work with: easy going, relaxed and fun, and always in a positive space.

Vicente

My workout routine in the morning gives me energy and mental clarity to handle whatever comes my way for the rest of the day. It has helped me manage my stressful work life and busy home life in a calm manner. I have even received compliments from my colleagues about how well I handle project deadlines and work issues. When I come home from work, I can focus on having a fun evening with my husband and my young son. Barb tailors the exercises to suit my needs and shows me how to do them right.

Thanh

I never dreamed I would finish a 5 km run - then we started working out and I added a successful 5 km run, 10 km run and 50 km bike event to my list of accomplishments. Without your encouragement and confidence in my abilities, I would never have made it!

Heather

Following three pregnancies and a herniated disc that sidelined me from sports for five years, I wanted to get back into shape and enjoy an active life with my children. I never envisioned that by working with Barb, I would find myself power walking half-marathons and distances up to 35 km. In addition to these ananticipated personal accomplishments, my back pain has improved significantly, and I am back playing a variety of sports on a regular basis. Due to your enthusiasm, professionalism and sense of humour, fitness now plays an important role in my everyday life!

Jill

URBAN POLING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE

Thank you so much for coming such a long way to teach us Nordic
walking. I enjoyed it so much. I am an avid walker, so this is a good
variation for myself and to teach to participants who love the
outdoors. The energy and the muscles that you use are incredible. What
a workout!

Ann, Ottawa

Thanks for running such a great certification course on
Saturday. I came away totally pumped. The more I walk the more excited
I get!

Carole, Barrie

Suggestions for improvement? The course was excellent. Changing it would make it different...but hard to make it better!

Katherine, Toronto

Great job Barb. I totally benefited from and love your teaching style. You're an amazing instructor!

Susan, London

WRITING AND EDITING

Barb, as a freelancer you are an editor's dream: great ideas and
great delivery!

Fiona Hendry
former editor
Diabetes Dialogue (Canadian Diabetes Association)

After 15 years of English classes followed by 30 years of club industry managing and consulting, I can still write jargon-filled, run-on sentences with the best of them. Fortunately, I now have Barb to edit them before they're published. Thanks for making me look good Barb!

Mike McPhee
Owner
Club TeamWorks

Our editorial team is constantly amazed at the depth of Barb’s fitness and walking knowledge and at the number of great story ideas she continues to produce. Her articles are concise, extremely well-written and fun to read. They are also continually among the most popular features on our site, which averages 350,000 unique visitors per month.

Jen O'Brien
Assistant Editorial Producer
Chatelaine.com

Barb is clearly one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished writers in our business. Over the past six years, we’ve counted on her for thoroughly researched and creative stories that are well-written and delivered on time. I highly recommend Barb to other editors and business owners.

Don Longwell
Editor
Fitness Business Canada

PRESENTATIONS

Thank you so much for yesterday. I very much appreciated your professionalism and thoughtful preparation. You met and exceeded all of the expectations I had for the course. I can't believe you had our staff doing drills!!!! I will certainly be in touch again when we need more Nordic walking training.

Jenny Davis
Learning Coordinator
Mountain Equipment Co-op

We were so thrilled to have you lead our 250 participants in power walks throughout our three-day event. Your expertise, enthusiasm and true caring make you one of the most popular exercise professionals at our event. We hope you’ll be back at our 9th Annual Health and Fitness Weekend – and keep coming back year after year. You are one popular girl!

Cindy Berg
Co-Chair Manitou Health and Fitness Weekend

On behalf of the Feel The Power Feel Fit committee, thank you for your stimulating keynote presentation. We loved having you as our guest speaker and so did the participants! You inspired the inactive women in the audience and also motivated those who already lead active lifestyles – including me!

Gail Dowling,
Physical Activity Specialist
City of Hamilton, Public Health & Community Services Department YWCA