A Background in Health, Fitness & Education

Before focusing on Nordic walking instruction in Toronto, I spent many years in the broader health and fitness industry:

  • managed Manulife Financial’s Toronto head office fitness centre, one of Canada’s leading corporate wellness facilities (4 years)

  • taught in the Fitness and Health Promotion program at Seneca College (11 years)

  • served on the Program Advisory Committee for Durham College’s Fitness and Health Promotion program (4 years)

  • taught at George Brown College’s School of Health and Wellness (2 years)

  • travelled to clients’ homes to deliver personalized fitness training for clients of all ages, helping them achieve their health and fitness goals (20+ years)

Health & Fitness Writing

I studied writing at Ryerson University and have worked extensively as a health and fitness writer and editor.

  • editor of Active Woman Canada

  • senior editor of Fitness Business Canada

  • articles for the Toronto Star, Zoomer, and Chatelaine magazineCanadian Diabetes Association, Arthritis Society Canada, Wounds Canada, CARP, etc.

Sharing Knowledge as a Fitness & Nordic Walking Expert in Toronto

I’m passionate about sharing my expertise:

  • presented at health and fitness conferences locally, nationally, and internationally

  • trained group exercise instructors for Fitness Ontario

  • trained Nordic walking instructors for Urban Poling Inc., Canada’s leading Nordic walking company

  • offer some of the best Nordic walking classes in Toronto, in High Park and Mount Pleasant Cemetery