the real you Team

NUTRITION TEAM

DR JACLYN SMITH
(Naturopathic Doctor, the real you Nutrition Director)

Dr. Jaclyn Smith is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. On a series of academic scholarships, she completed seven years of post-secondary education - first receiving her Bachelor of Science from The University of Western Ontario, followed by a Diploma of Naturopathic Medicine from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is registered with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BDDT-N), and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).

Dr. Smith's thirst for knowledge has paved the way to becoming an ND. Growing up in a family afflicted with autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, scleroderma), she eventually refuted the belief that there was no cure and began to question the underlying cause. Through her search for treatments, she stumbled across naturopathic medicine, a science rooted in the principle "Tolle Causam" meaning "Treat the Cause". The rest is history. With the support of naturopathic medicine, her family saw a reduction in medications and a reversal of symptoms - Dr. Smith saw an inspiring career.

Throughout the years, Dr. Smith has pursued further training in pain management, detoxification, sports medicine and myofascial release, naturopathic oncology, naturopathic rheumatology, and has recently become a certified Healthy & Active metabolic weight loss consultant. As a dedicated general practitioner, all of these credentials have fortified Dr. Jaclyn's practice, where her focus remains providing patients with an education on the many benefits of, as well as how to achieve, preventative health. These objectives are attained through the safe and effective use of clinical nutrition, Asian medicine and acupuncture, botanical medicine, detoxification and lifestyle counselling.

DR SARAH VADEBONCOEUR
(Naturopathic Doctor)

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a bilingual licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at the University of Waterloo prior to completing the 4-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Sarah enjoys empowering others by teaching them to be active participants in their health care. She has spoken with many groups, including Members of Provincial Parliament, on the importance and benefits of Naturopathic Medicine. She also served a 1-year term as a board member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Dr. Sarah has an avid interest in furthering research to support the use of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). She is currently involved in research investigating the safety and efficacy of natural health products.

Dr. Sarah loves discovering new healthy foods and believes that healthy eating can be fun, easy, and delicious! She also works to maintain a balanced life that includes volleyball, running, yoga, reading and quality time spent with friends and family.

FITNESS TEAM

KATIE IRELAND
(Physiotherapist, the real you Fitness Director)

Katie Ireland's involvement in the world of fitness training spans two decades. As a competitive athlete and dedicated professional, Katie has focused on hard work, sharing her passion with others and always keeping in touch with the latest trends in fitness.

Katie holds a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto as well as a bachelor's degree in Physical and Health Education from Queen's University. Throughout her career, Katie has had the opportunity to work in the areas of fitness training, sports therapy, health and wellness, weight management, and pre- and post-natal fitness and rehabilitation.

Katie currently runs and operates her own business that provides rehabilitative services and fitness training to clients in their home. This fall, she successfully added a "Boot Camp" fitness program to her services that provides group fitness training outdoors to women in her community.

Katie strongly believes that fitness and proper nutrition should be a part of everyone's life. Her goal is to empower everyone with the tools and knowledge to be able to follow their own healthy lifestyle. Throughout her everyday life, Katie demonstrates her belief that a healthy lifestyle is a cure for all things. Katie has personally used fitness throughout her life to address post-partum depression, stress, sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, post-natal weight loss as well as sports specific training.

When she is not working, you can find Katie at home in Ottawa exemplifying an active lifestyle with her family and three young children. Katie is very passionate about the world of fitness and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and passion with clients of the real you.

BEVERLEY D. BURDEYNEY
(Fitness & Media Relations Consultant)

Beverley was the first declared Personal Exercise Coach in Toronto. Since 1985 she has been working one-on-one with professionals and business individuals creating and implementing individually designed fitness programs for both men and women. Her main focus and technique has always been on the "pelvic girdle stability and structure governs function". She continues to utilize her 30+ years of experience to restore, rejuvenate and restructure bodies.

Beverley has been a contributing fitness writer for various publications (including Financial Post, Canadian Woman Golf Magazine, Canadian Jewish News, 50Plus.com and CARP Action), a presenter / facilitator for many health seminars, and has appeared on TSN World of Golf by Acura and CITY-TV Breakfast Television.

She has been featured in various newspapers, magazines and publications including The Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Canadian Jews News, Ontario Medicine, Today's Health, Flare, Toronto Life, Toronto Fashion, Toronto Magazine, Country Estate & Women & Business.

More recently Beverley was featured as Woman of the Week in Women's Post (Sept 2009) and in the Baycrest Foundation Bulletin / Canadian Jewish News as Woman of Baycrest Wants to "Make A Difference" (March 2011).

Beverley and Dr Neda forged an immediate connection the first time they met in November 2004. They both knew and agreed right away that they could make a difference in the lives of Canadians by creating a health awareness program that the average person could benefit from. Beverley has been an active supporter of the real you since then, as they say, the rest is history. Beverley believes that the "first of all liberties is health" and "In Health There is Freedom". To her, the real you program is not only a key to preventing illness but most helpful for those facing the hurdles of existing diseases and disorders allowing them to moving into a better and healthier domain - and what could be better than that!

CHANTAL GONEAU
(Physiotherapist & Certified Personal Trainer Specialist)

Chantal is a bilingual registered physiotherapist and Can-fit-Pro certified personal trainer specialist.

Chantal graduated from Ottawa University in 1993 as a physiotherapist. She has worked in Louisiana and Texas for a total of five years and since her return to Ottawa, has worked in private clinics, in clients' homes and at the Ottawa General Hospital Civic Campus. Chantal has also worked with the Ottawa Lacrosse teams as a physiotherapist and has also offered her services at rugby, gymnastics and soccer tournaments in Ottawa.

Chantal is continuously seeking to fill her tool box of skills by taking yearly courses in physiotherapy and personal training. Among others, she has taken the orthopaedic manipulative therapy courses L1 and L2, Mulligan courses for upper and lower quadrants, Mckenzie courses Level A and B, online courses with Educata, Twist Conditioning Sport Strength and Balance L1, Sahrman course L1, Soft Tissue Release course and several courses with APTEI. Since 2007, Chantal has attended the Can-Fit-Pro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show in Toronto.

In 2007, Chantal joined the real you to assist individuals in improving their physical condition, health and quality of life. Chantal was also the principal physiotherapist/fitness trainer working with 25 OPS members in the first Real You OPS pilot in 2007-2008. Monitoring all the positive health changes of the participants of the real you program is extremely gratifying for Chantal and she particularly enjoys designing exercise programs for those who are interested in losing body fat, toning their muscles, reducing stress, increasing their energy, increasing their flexibility, normalizing their blood pressure and avoiding joint pain. She is determined to provide her clients with exceptional client-centered service and is always striving for excellence in her work. Chantal knows that she is doing her job well when she hears her clients moan and groan!!

Chantal is personally committed to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle and enjoys all outdoor activities and volleyball. She has been a member of community fitness centres for over 15 years.

Chantal's favourite personal quote is "Take control of your health".

GILBERT LEGAULT
(Physiotherapist)

Gilbert Legault is a bilingual physiotherapist who received his master's degree in physiotherapy in 2010 and bachelor's degrees in Education (2001) and in Human Kinetics (2000).

Gilbert has worked for 4 1/2 years as a teacher in various high schools throughout Eastern Ontario before refocusing his career and becoming a personal trainer. After working with various well-known fitness centres and seeing the overall amount of injuries, Gilbert decided to further his education and entered the physiotherapy program at the University of Ottawa.

Gilbert's approach is really simple but seems long forgotten: the body, if given proper food and exercise, has the capacity and all the tools necessary to heal itself. Gilbert facilitates the empowering process in people to make regular exercise part of their daily routine, no matter how busy one can be. Gilbert prefers a technical, thoughtful approach to training over an all-out, no pain, no gain, style. Continuous education and learning is an integral part of Gilbert's plan, and fitness courses include FUNctional Training and Program Design (CHEK Institute).

Gilbert has experience working with a whole range of fitness levels, from beginners to athletes. Gilbert joined the real you program because he loves to teach and wants to help participants reach their goals. Gilbert hopes to have all of his participants balance their lives, increase their energy, and reconnect with their bodies. "If you erase conditions in which humans can live, they won't. Therefore, erase conditions in which diseases can live and they won't."

JACQUIE GOLDSTEIN
(Physiotherapist)

Jacquie graduated first from Queen's with a Life Sciences degree, then from McGill with a Physical Therapy degree, following which she moved to Ottawa to work at several private clinics around the city. Her focus has been on orthopaedic rehabilitation which has also involved some aquatic therapy. Jacquie recently completed her Can-Fit-Pro personal trainer certification and is also continually trying to improve her skill set by taking courses like acupuncture, trigger point dry needling, manual therapy levels 1 and 2, as well as having participated in the Toronto Can-Fit-Pro conference for the past 2 years.

Jacquie was late into getting interested in the fitness world but she has now made physical activity a large part of her life. This mainly started in her last year of high school then continued by playing varsity badminton for both Queen's and McGill. Badminton remains an important part of Jacquie's life. Although she only plays recreationally these days, she coaches the sport in her spare time. Jacquie has also trained in the Israeli self defense system Krav Maga and plays floor hockey regularly to help stay active. Jacquie is looking forward to passing on her enjoyment of fitness to others through the real you and to let people know that it is never too late to start becoming active.

YVONNE MERY
(Physiotherapist)

Yvonne is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from McGill University in 1992. She currently works at the Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre and the South Carleton Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. Yvonne's experience is concentrated in orthopaedic / sports rehabilitation, including work with high-level athletic teams. Most notably, Yvonne was the Head Athletic Therapist for the McGill University varsity men's hockey team in addition to the Carleton University varsity men's soccer team.

Yvonne has focused her recent professional development on obtaining her Can- Fit- Pro Personal Training Specialist Certification in the areas of manual therapy, acupuncture and kinesiotaping. While serving in various community volunteer activities, Yvonne also maintains her interests in sports through running, circuit/weight training, hockey, skiing and cycling.

PSYCHOLOGY

DR RON FREY
(Psychologist)

Dr. Ron Frey is a registered psychologist in private practice. A former chief psychologist with the RCMP, Dr. Frey has provided consultation services to police officers, military personnel, and the courts. Currently a senior partner with the Human Factor and Incident Investigation Institute, Dr. Frey provides expertise in organizational effectiveness, risk management, and peak performance training.

As a forensic and clinical psychologist, Dr. Frey has spent over a decade providing consulting services to police organizations and the criminal and family courts. Aside from assisting police officers and their families through significant life and career transitions, Dr. Frey has a particular interest in developing and maintaining psychological resiliency. Dr. Frey's police-related professional presentations and workshops have covered a wide variety of topics including: policing in extreme environments, sex crimes, emergency response and international policing.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

STEPHANIE PRINCE

Stephanie Prince graduated from the University of Ottawa with a double major in Sociology and Public Administration in 2010. Within her university career, she developed strong experience in program development and assisting in the creation of new policies and regulations. She hopes to continue on such a path, complimenting her previous work experience and future career goals.

Stephanie was also active in the workforce during university, taking on administrative functions in a variety of organizations. In 2006, she worked with the Ontario Catholic School Board, followed by Family and Children Services in 2007. In the summer of 2009, she also worked with a Property Management firm in Ottawa.

Following graduation, Stephanie began a government contract with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario where she obtained the role of a policy analyst, further developing her strong interest for program/policy development.

Stephanie attended Bishop Catholic High School in Pembroke where she was an active participant in the school's athletics. She played on numerous sports teams, along with coaching volleyball in her senior year. She maintained a strong connection with the community, enrolling in sports teams, volunteering, and working. She won the award of top athlete in her senior year, along with most valuable player for her soccer team.

Stephanie wears the heart of the real you team in her smile and feels "truly blessed" to be a part of the real you OPS Wellness pilot.