My Experience and Training

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Concordia University

I graduated from Concordia University in Leisure and Therapeutic Studies in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  I also took elective classes in the fields of business, Psychology, and Exercise Science at both Concordia and Mc Gill University. I did several internships over the course of my studies, including, The Douglas Hospital, youth centers, and old ages homes.



Exercise Plus and The Fitness Appraisal Center

After graduating from univeristy, I founded "Exercise Plus", a business that offered personal fitness training, group exercise classes, sports nutrition, and fitness assessments.  A year later, I opened 'The Fitness Appraisal Center' located in Monster Gym, in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, where I conducted health and fitness assessments and offered nutritional counselling.  I had a fully booked practice within 1-year.



I obtained my personal training and sport nutrition certification from C.O.R.F.I.T, Les Entreprises Andre Begin, F.I.T.T., and CAN-FIT-PRO.  I am F.I.T.T., and CAN-FIT-PRO certified to lead group exercise classes.  I am certified by The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CPAFLA Certified), to conduct health and fitness assessments and counselling.  I also hold a number of other certifications and workshop certificates in the area of fitness training, bodybuilding, and nutrition that I used to lead my cleints toward an improved lifestyle encompassing nutrition and physical fitness training.



Exercise Plus, Corporate services

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​Early on in my career, reacting to a marketplace driven by the need for corporate health solutions, I started to present seminars and bring fitness classes, personal training, and fitness assessments to companies in and around Montreal area with the help of a small and dedicated team.  My corporate clients have included: Merck Frost, Pfizer, Assanté Financial Services Ltd., ​Cimétiere Notre-Dame, Concordia Sport Medecine, EHEIM North America Inc., Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire, KONE Canada, Le 999 de Maissoneuve Ouest., Maxxam Inc., MBS Technologies Inc., Merck Frosst International, Merrill Lynch Canada, Messagerie Benjamin, Mitech Industries, Montreal Shipping, Pfizer Canada, R.C. Hagen Inc., SJS Technologies, Sony Canada Inc., Steltor Canada, TD Bank Inc., UAP Canada Inc.



L'Institut de Medecine Naturelle, Montreal, Quebec

​After more than 20'000 client hours, and healing from a lifestyle related illness  using the principles of natural medeine and with the help of a Naturopath & Massage Therapist,  I  went back to school to become a licenced Naturopath. I received my training as a Naturopath from L'institut de Medecine Naturelle, Montreal, Quebec,,  A 7-year intensive and life changing program for me.   I continue to take elective courses yearly and regularly attend conferences as to keep up with new research, techniques, as well as to update my skills and learn new ones.  I am licenced by L'Ordre des Naturotherapeutes du Quebec.

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Along the way, I discovered I had a talent and passion for massage therapy.  Today, as a Massage Therapist, I provide a nurturing, centering, healing massage experience aimed at activating all the senses and rejenating the mind, body, and spirit.  Although I am training in therapeutic and deep tissue massage, I prefer to offer a sensory massage experience that ignites all of the senses and rejuvenate the being by bringing balance, nurturing, and a deep sense of relaxation.   Furthermore, I am passionate about the study and practice of lymphatic drainage massage, a healing and cleansing treatment of benefit to all.  

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I received my training in Massage Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Massage from L'Institut de Medecine Naturelle, Montreal, Quebec.  Areas of study included Anatomy, Neuro-Sensory Relaxation Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Relaxation Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Re-education Respiratoire.   I am licenced by L'Ordre des Massotherapeutes et Therapeutes en Drainage Lymphatique du Quebec.



My education and close to 20 years of experince has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, healing body treatments, and preventive health.  Drawing on these skills, knowledge, continuing education, and close to 20 years of experience , I work with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.