Instructor: Personal trainer, group trainer,First Aid, CPR, Aquafit, seniors land classes, Nordic pole-walking, YogaVolunteer Instructor: Yoga classes to mentally/physically challenged adults.Pro-trainer: WaterART, Canfitpro and NordixxPresenter: Heart & StrokeSubscribe to numerous wellness sourcesMember: Society for Nutrition Education & Behavior (SNEB)40 years professional teaching Canada, Germany, Poland: elementary & secondary panels - most subject areas15 years community volunteering St John's Ambulance Therapy Dog program in seniors homes, including time as organization coordinator20+ years playing music professionally and voluntarily Certifications across land, aqua, pole-walking and yoga helped me separate fad fitness from the real thing - balanced attention to exercise, nutrition and lifestyle tweakingHealth crisis channeled me to appreciate time and not to waste other people's time either. Channeling yoga training, I learned to appreciate the mind-body connection, mental & physical health and functional training. Fitness was an outlet for my energy, and teaching experience gave me skills to be able to share my fitness training effectively. Exploring different perspectives: land, aqua, mind-body, nutrition, and counseling helped to discover productive lifestyle habits. My own health challenges motivated me to find workable strategies for myself and others.Specializing in seniors and challenged individuals provided unique experience outside the ordinary well. My observations of real-life stories shaped my current approach..