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Alex Nurse is a Strength and Athletic Development Coach, and the Co-Founder of AXIS. With certifications in Nutrition and Neuro-Kinetic Therapy, he designs programs to improve movement quality and to potentiate the ability of athletes to perform in their sport. He works with individuals of all ages and with athletes from the youth to the…

Carol Is a Health Coach at Covino Fitness  Her passion for fitness has enabled to get the most out of her clients, helping them  transform their lives and bodies. Carol has been active her entire life,  a competitive runner who discovered the benefits of lifting weights later in her fitness journey. She entered her first bodybuilding competition at the…

David Hutchison is a Regional Life Sales Manager at Equitable Life of Canada. He began his career in the industry in October of 2009 joining a carrier in the Policy Owner Services Dept. After a year of learning the ropes, his affinity for working directly with people led him to the sales team where he…

Dr. Cassidy Preston is the founder of Consistent Elite Performance and is a full-time High-Performance Coach helping elite athletes, teams, and businesses increase their performance and well-being. As a former OHL & PRO hockey player, Cassidy combines his personal experiences with the current research in Sport & Performance Psychology to create relatable and practical strategies…

Dr. Joel Seedman has established himself as one of the foremost names in the performance, fitness, and health industries. With well over 15 years of personal and team training, strength coaching, and nutritional counseling experience, Dr. Joel Seedman works with a wide variety of clientele–from amateur to professional athletes, from adolescent to elderly individuals, and…

Dr. Scott Schreiber is the only certified rehabilitation specialist and Double certified Chiropractic Physician in the state of Delaware, and while many people claim to be passionate about what they do and helping others, they can’t hold a candle to Dr. Schreiber. He has dedicated his professional life to advancing the fields of nutrition, chiropractic…

Gokhale’s book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, has sold over 200,000 copies and has been translated into ten languages. In 2010, Gokhale hosted the nationally-televised program Back Pain: The Primal Posture™ Solution (available on DVD and streaming). The Gokhale Method continues to grow as dozens of qualified teachers, each personally trained by Gokhale, now…

Igor Klibanov is the author of 7 books on exercise and nutrition, including STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now and The Mental Health Prescription. He was selected as one of the top 5 personal trainers in Toronto by the Metro News newspaper, and is one of Toronto’s most sought-after wellness speakers, having…

As your life changes, so do your insurance needs. Jane is an independent life insurance broker licensed in Ontario, BC, and Alberta with a demonstrated history of providing clients with the best solutions for their life insurance needs. Her passion is helping clients ensure they are protected in the event of an unexpected crisis, and…

After more than a decade as a fitness coach, Justin completed his Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) in 2016 and his Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) in 2018. He is currently (2024) Life and Accident/Sickness licensed in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, & Saskatchewan.

Karen Cutler is The Chief Underwriter for Individual Insurance at Manulife. She currently leads a team of 250 highly motivated underwriting and claims professionals and medical staff at Manulife including a team responsible for research and development in mortality, morbidity and technical underwriting and claims management. This team underwrites and adjudicates claims for Life, CI,…

Kathleen Trotter is a fitness expert, media personality, personal trainer, writer, life coach, and overall health enthusiast. She is the author of Finding Your Fit. A Compassionate Trainer’s Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit. Kathleen’s passion is motivating others to “find their fit.” Kathleen does this through writing, regular TV and media appearances, working…

Leslie Gottlieb is the founder and senior financial advisor at Family Wealth Protection.  Leslie works closely with her clients to give straightforward and impartial advice on financial, investment, and insurance planning. Before starting her own company, she worked with clients in an advisory capacity at BMO Wealth Management and RBC Dominion Securities. Hear what her…

After decades of working as individual forces in fitness and functional movement (David) and wellness-based business development (Lisa), they founded The Akira Concept Inc. and coined the term “Wellness Intelligence”. They have fused their unique skill sets to create and champion Immersive Wellness Solutions … ones that work.   Their radically different approach to wellness…

My passion for fitness began in 1981, when my father, Larry Marr, bought me my first Weider weight set. Hearing the clanking of those weights and, more importantly, wanting to get buff to impress my buddies, created an obsession that has lasted a lifetime.  Staying active and following a health minded diet and lifestyle has allowed…

Mathieu LeBlanc, is a dedicated professional with an unwavering passion for all things underwriting and insurance. He brings with him a distinguished track record in the insurance and reinsurance industry. In his early years as an underwriter he completed the FALU, FLMI, FLHC, CLU, CHS, PCS and ARA designations and has never looked back since….

Matt Ross has been practicing Taekwondo for the past 25 years. He is a 9-time Canadian National Medalist in Taekwondo (sparring), and a 2-time podium finisher in the international circuit.  He has  been a Canadian national team coach for Taekwondo three times and produced gold medalists in all age categories within Canada at the high performance…

Mohammed is an independent life insurance broker with a long history in healthcare, medical administration, finance, and technology. He enjoys helping clients protect their financial well-being by matching them with the best insurance policies for their needs.

Certified Nutritional Consultant and President of Nutrition Forever Inc. Founded Nutrition Forever Inc. to help people adopt healthier eating strategies and lifestyle choices.  

Paul Morra is a Senior Business Development Manager with BMO Insurance. He has extensive leadership expertise in the Financial Services and Insurance Industries, with a proven track record in the delivery of strong business results.

Philip Setter is an insurance and investment professional based out of Calgary, Alberta. He is also the founder and managing partner of Business Critical – a multi-discipline advisory firm focused on corporate tax strategies. Working with Philip as your business advisor and tax strategist will give you a clear overview and direction for your business….

Philippa Cowie is an energetic and experienced sales professional committed to helping Canadians, their families and their businesses protect their financial interests, now and for generations to come! How? By delivering the most effective life and living benefits insurance solutions in a way that removes the fear and stigma surrounding insurance. She absolutely loves working…

Robby Robinson, AKA The Black Prince and Mr. Lifestyle, is a former professional bodybuilder that has been able to keep himself in tremendous shape. Robby was born in Damascus, Georgia and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. He used his naturally athletic build to dominate in football and track and field. However, his true passion was working…

Health and wellness enthusiast. I am a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert who is passionate about teaching people that nutritious can be simple and delicious.

Shane McLean is the founder of Balance Guy Training who used exercise to turn his life around. He once lived a life of excess until he realized there’s more to exercise than just looking good in front of a mirror. When he’s not lifting, he trains people at Outback Performance, in Bossier Parish Louisiana, writes…

CEO of Motiv8nU an Author and Motivational Speaker Master of Fitness Sciences ISSA Owner of Motiv8nu, INC. Award winning published author 12 year Navy Hospital Corpsman Veteran 30 year Fitness Professional 13 year NPC Bikini Competitor and Coach