Physical activity has always been a part of my life and comes quite naturally to me.  I successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in October 2007.  On the last day of this adventure of a lifetime, I gained an even greater appreciation for my body,  resolving to continue to take utmost care of it. In the spring of 2009, my daughter invited me to a Nia class that Martha Randall came to teach in Ottawa. This experience was like love at first sight.  I was smitten with the freedom to be in my body and enjoy moving in a way that I remember moving as a little girl, so so long ago. I also felt a sense of regret and loss for not discovering Nia much earlier in my life. A few short months later,  I jumped at the opportunity to attend the White Belt training with my daughter. Suddenly, an entirely new world opened up for me. When  a local Nia teacher was desperate for someone to sub for her, I nervously accepted the challenge and began teaching in January of 2010.  In April of 2011, I received my Green Belt Certification in Toronto and also trained with Debbie Rosas on Nia  52 moves. I am so grateful to have discovered Nia, and I feel priviledged to  share Nia’s many healing benefits with others and to inspire them to enjoy a lifestyle of health and wellness.