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 20 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:
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.
- 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.