Functional Health and Fitness is an organization made up of certified personal trainers, strength coaches, physicians, dietitians and other allied health professionals.
Our belief is that anyone and everyone may improve their health and athletic performance by applying themselves to our scientifically proven program, designed to increase mobility, improve strength, boost cardiovascular fitness and reduce the risk of injury and chronic health conditions.
Functional Health and Fitness programs are completely customized to the needs of the individual, with our health professionals utilizing specific interview, testing and assessment tools to form the basis for each client’s exercise, diet and lifestyle program.
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Dr. Don Wilson is a Canadian-trained family physician of 25 years, living and practising in Ottawa, Ontario. He completed his medical degree at the University of Alberta , then his residency at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal , before establishing his family practice in the Ottawa-Gatineau area in 1986.
In addition to his office practice, Dr. Wilson has had the opportunity to work in local emergency rooms, the ICU as well as numerous walk-in clinics in the area. He has been a registered DAC physician and a physician evaluator for the WSIB in Ontario. Currently, he is a contract physician for several Ottawa Embassies, Parliament Hill and vocational service agencies. He is completely bilingual in French and English and provides medical services for patients residing in both Ontario and Quebec .
With his passion for patient education and preventative medicine, Dr. Wilson helped to establish a national physicians waiting room television network in 2001. He is keenly interested in sports medicine, biomechanics, is FMS certified and a SFMA-1 graduate. He participates in several sports and is a certified competitive coach in hockey, soccer and basketball.
Dr. Wilson founded Functional Health and Fitness in 2009.
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Ashleigh C. Ante is the Business Manager at Functional Health and Fitness
Ashleigh is a recent graduate from George Brown College, located in downtown Toronto, where she studied Career and Work Counselling. Her ability to understand and relate to others allows her to connect with the people around her. Ashleigh also comes fully equipped with a diploma in Marketing and Advertising along with a 10 year background in Accounting.
Throughout her time at George Brown College, Ashleigh implemented, created and managed job fairs, morale boosting workshops, lifestyle management workshops, resume and cover letter building seminars for students as a Career Advisor. She also worked in a large corporate staffing company, where she recruited entry level aspiring Human Resource and Accounting professionals. Ashleigh has special certification in Personality Dimensions, Career and Employment Information Specialist and Common Assessment.
With a genuine and encouraging approach, Ashleigh continues to practice boosting the confidence of others. As the Business Manager at Functional Health and Fitness, she is committed to follow each client throughout their journey to a healthy lifestyle.
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Katharine Bliss has extensive experience with both commercial and corporate fitness/wellness centers with expertise in the management of Health Centers and Personal Training.
She designs and implements workouts that encourage clients to achieve a healthy lifestyle while enjoying their workouts.
As a competitive athlete in Track and Field at the Provincial and National levels, she understands the approach, dedication and knowledge it takes to lead a healthy lifestyle. Understanding and working with clients to reach their personal fitness goals is one of her strengths.
Katharine brings her expertise and knowledge in Group Fitness classes such as Spinning, Core, Circuit Training, and running and walking classes.
> Certified Personal Training Specialist (Can-Fit-Pro)
> Certified Personal Trainer (Sports Performance Institute)
> Certified Spin Instructor (Mad Dogg)
> YMCA Weight Training Instructor
> Pilates Mat Certificate Course (East to West Pilates)
> BOSU Integrated Balance Training Certification (Twist Conditioning)
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As a Registered Dietitian, Hélène Charlebois brings her 20+ years of experience in the Nutrition Counselling field to Functional Health and Fitness, and a fresh perspective on women's health issues. She has special certifications in adult weight management Level 1 & 2 (ADA) to help in the prevention and treatment of Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension and PCOS. She's known by her clients and peers as a mentor / lifestyle coach in the often-confusing world of weight management.
Having graduated from McGill University, Hélène became an entrepreneur, and opened one of the first private nutrition practices in Canada, followed by a tenure as President of the Consulting Dietitians of Canada & Board Member of the Dietitians of Canada (2006-2009)
Along with offering private nutrition counselling to her clients, Hélène has developed and facilitated her one day workshop, Waisting Away(R): Weight Management Strategies for Health Care Professional. Since 2009. Waisting Away(R) has become a National sucess and she has given more than 20 presentations across Canada to over 1000 Allied Health Professionals.
Hélène continues to be a much sought-after speaker throughout Canada with media work extending to television spokesmanships with Quaker Oats and Tropicana Canada. Not to mention being a nutrition expert to radio, magazines, newspapers, podcasts, webletters, and various Government agencies.
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