Diane, a Certified Personal Trainer with a Senior Specialist Trainer Certification, can assist anyone in starting and maintaining an exercise program tailored to their needs.

 

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, and fitness, she understands the challenges seniors face.

 

Diane began her athletic journey at the age of nine as a competitive swimmer. She wanted to secure a spot on Canada's Olympic team. Although she did not meet her Olympic goal, she set four provincial swimming records that stood for 16 years.

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​After completing her first Master's degree, she participated in sprint, Olympic, half-ironman, and Ironman triathlons. Diane won the provincial half-ironman championship and competed in Ironman Canada in Penticton eight weeks later.

 

Finishing in the top 10% of triathletes, she earned a spot at the Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. After completing two Ironman-distance triathlons within six weeks of each other, she hung up her bike and focused on enjoying running and yoga.

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With her academic and athletic background, as well as her ACE certification in personal training, she provides personalized training sessions at clients' homes, a non-profit fitness club, at her own home gym and a community centre in Edmonton's west end.

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

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University of Alberta

1986  BSc. Pharmacy  

1988  MSc. Pharmacy

2004 MSc. Public Health

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ACE University

2025 Personal Trainer Certification

2025 Senior Specialist Trainer

2025 Brain Health Coach

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National Academy of Sport Medicine

2025 Corrective Exercise Specialist ​​

CPR and AED Certified 2025