About Lisa

MA, BPE, CSEP-CEP, PKin, C-IAYT, 
​RYT-200, 500 hr Level YAA

Lisa has been active in the exercise profession for over 25 years as a clinical exercise physiologist, fitness centre manager, fitness writer and presenter, and group exercise instructor. She is the creator of the website, whyimove.com, which has a mission to answer the question of why you move, one person at a time.

Lisa's primary passion is physical activity and exercise, and the promotion of both passions in health care. She believes physical activity is a main pillar of health for preventive medicine or chronic disease management; and, her experience in medical fitness spans many medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, and a range of other health ailments. Lisa attends various conferences and workshops for continuing education as she strives to grow as an exercise and health care professional.
In addition to being certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP), Lisa is:
  • a International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) Yoga Therapist
  • an accredited AKA/CKA Professional Kinesiologist 
  • a Good Life with osteoArthritis Denmark (known as GLA:D) Canada Therapist
  • a Fitness Alberta Group Exercise Leader and Trainer/Educator of Leaders, 
  • a Can-Fit-Pro Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist, 
  • an Urban Poling and Excel Nordic Walking Instructor, 
  • a Yoga Association of Alberta's teacher of Hatha Yoga (500 hour level; RYT-200)

She enjoys instructing group exercise classes such as indoor cycle, and is thrilled to 'pay it forward' through training Alberta’s new fitness leaders and instructors.

Professional Awards and Recognition

  • One of Edmonton’s ‘Top 40 under 40’ by Avenue Magazine in 2016, 
  • awarded recognition as a Global Personal Trainer to Watch Top Ten Finalist by worldwide leader, Life Fitness in 2015.
  • 2012 Alberta Certified Exercise Physiologist Recognition Award,
  • and, 2010-2011 University of Alberta's Campus Recreation Building Block Award.

Current Associations

  • Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, member;
  • Exercise is Medicine Canada, member;
  • Alberta Kinesiology Association, member;
  • American College of Sports Medicine, member; 
  • IDEA Health and Fitness Association, member; 
  • Can-Fit-Pro, member; 
  • Edmonton Emerging Health Leaders, member;
  • and, Yoga Alliance, member.

Previous Associations

  • Alberta Centre for Active Living WellSpring publication, Editorial Advisory Board Member,
  • Alberta Centre for Active Living, Research Advisory Committee, 
  • Nourish Move Thrive, Advisory Group member,
  • and, contributing writer for the AFLCA's Pre-Postnatal Manual.
Over her professional career, Lisa has also made TV appearances and has been quoted for her research in academic health and clinical exercise publications. View all of her Media & Publications.
How does Lisa move? Lisa is an avid Nordic pole walker, yogi, and cyclist- and when she is on her active adventures with her family, she likes to practice her other passion: photography. Feel free to check out some of her photographs here!