I’ve been a personal trainer and health coach for over 13 years. I left my full time office job to pursue to my passion because I love helping people find ways to integrate a healthy lifestyle into their life. My soul fills when I see the little smirk of satisfaction when a client lifts way more weight then they ever thought they could. When a client realizes that the number on scale actually isn’t that important and defines other health goals, my heart skips a beat. Hearing from clients how improving their health has rippled into other areas of their lives is a story-time I could sit through for hours on end.

If it’s not clear, I’m passionate about this stuff :)



What sets me apart is my holistic 5 Pillar Whole Health Approach to health & wellness. I understand that physical fitness, mental well-being, proper nutrition, stress management and putting your energy into impactful work or opportunities are all interconnected and essential for a fulfilling life. I acknowledge that every person has a unique and busy life, and a cookie-cutter just won’t work long term. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them find the path, habits, & structure that aligns with them, and their goals.

As a corporate coach, I understand the importance of employee well-being and its impact on productivity and success in the workplace. I collaborate with companies to develop customized wellness programs that promote physical fitness, stress management, and overall mental well-being. Through workshops, seminars, and personalized coaching sessions, I empower individuals to reach their full potential both professionally and personally.

Accreditation

International Coaching Federation Certificate

Associate Certified Coach

BCRPA Weight Trainer

BCRPA Personal Trainer

BCRPA Older Adult Instructor

BCRPA Yoga Fitness Instructor

Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach

HardStyle Kettlebell Instructor

Cancer & Exercise Training for Fitness & Health Professionals

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Hiring a trainer or a coach is a big decision. There are so many options and each coach has their own unique style, and personality. it’s important to find the right coach that meshes with you!

Book a free call so we can chat and avoid 18 emails back and forth. This call is an opportunity for me to learn about you and your goals, and for me to share my coaching style and options, and for us both to see if we’re a good fit to work together.

  • "She is organized, dependable, thoughtful, patient and clearly very skilled in her craft. I appreciate that she is able to design a program that is suitable for my abilities, challenging me but never pushing me beyond what I can safely do."

    Susan

  • "Working with Marisa has been like a slow but steady revolution. I needed to learn how to heal my relationship with food & meal prep, and I wanted to get healthier. And using her resourcefulness, versatility, and excellent coaching skills Marisa was able to get me on the right road. She teaches you how to use your own resources to reach your goals at a pace you can sustain. I was worried I wouldn't get a great workout, but I can feel the burn!"

    Rana

  • "I’ve been able to change my whole perception around food and making healthy balanced choices. Your add in habits are simple and easy to consider and implement. I’ve upped my overall daily steps, weekly workouts, amount of veggies I get daily, I feel more confident and was able to start doing things I love again in all different facets of my life. I’ve lost weight, I’m happier, I feel stronger, I feel less stressed and I have a better over all balance in my life again. Most importantly, I have started creating a positive relationship with food and am able to work through all the food guilt I was carrying around in my life."

    Jessica

  • "While I had been consistent with regular exercise, I was frustrated with my poor eating habits and looking for support. Marisa's approach is not prescriptive or restrictive. Implementing small changes and building on successes from week to week are some of the strategies that have made the biggest difference for me. Marisa's sensible guidance can give you tools to nourish yourself so you can do the things you want to do."

    Jill

  • "Marisa designs work out regimes that are customized on what my needs are in the moment but also focused on my fitness goals. So, if I’ve come off a long run, she adapts my training to account for tired legs or any specific problem areas I’m experiencing. Her enthusiasm and energy makes it fun and exciting and helps challenge me. Her holistic approach integrates strength training, cardio, yoga and nutrition. There’s nothing more motivating than reaching my goals and Marisa has been an integral part of my journey."

    Cindy

  • "My recent goals were to learn to use my condo gym equipment safely and properly in order to make this a regular addition to my exercise program. I now feel more fit, stronger, happier and equipped to take this on. I highly recommend Marisa, she is able to work with you on the goals that are important to you and make it fun at the same time!"

    Karen

  • "I’m so proud that all that my hard work might be helpful to other people! It’s a great testament to you – truly an appropriate vignette to use to introduce people to your highly effective and compassionate approach to personal training."

    Mary

  • "A friend and I did a 5 session pack with Marisa and we both loved it! The exercises were challenging but fun, varied, and tailored to our goals and abilities. Marisa was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible with training times. Months later, I am still using a lot of the skills I learned from Marisa in my workouts."

    Amy

  • "I had never been able to do a squat as it hurt my knees too much. Through our training you got me to squat down low enough that I am able to read my putts when I golf. Even with this new found ability I still miss most of them."

    Casey

  • "Since I started working with Marisa I haven't had to go to my (previously) regularly needed chiro + physio appointments. The regular aches and pains that I had have gone away and I am enjoying life without the regular flare ups!"

    Andrea