Marla is a versatile and spirited presenter who thrives on entertaining,
educating and empowering people through the imaginative fusion of
fitness and Yoga.  She was recognized as Canadian Fitness Presenter of
the Year in 2002 by the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals,
and won this award for again  August of 2007.  Marla combines
knowledge, a practical attitude, creative flair, enthusiasm and a warm,
expressive nature to command the respect she has earned on the
international presenting scene.  In the fitness realm, she is creatively
pioneering the mind-body movement while honouring the ancient practices
of yoga and meditation.  In her role as a yoga teacher her classes reflect
the principles of functional fitness and her background in health science is
evident.  Marla teaches and shares her experience with a creative and
passionate spirit.  She maintains a clinical exercise rehabilitation therapy
practice, teaches Yoga and fitness in Ottawa, and travels extensively
presenting and training fitness professionals.  Marla is on the advisory
committee for Can Fit Pro, a professional member of IDEA and manages
her career through Empower M.E. Lifestyles based in Ottawa, CANADA.

Career Highlights:
  • Contributing author to the new Can-Fit-Pro Mind-Body Specialist and Fitness Instructor Specialist Certification Manuals
  • Can-Fit-Pro "Delegates Choice" Canadian Presenter of the Year 2007
  • Rehabilitation Director for the Broadview Spine & Health Centre in Ottawa, Canada
  • Nominated Ottawa's Businesswoman of the Year in the entrepreneur category for 2006
  • Creator and star of “Tranquility for the Fitness Soul: Yoga Inspired Functional Fitness” DVD – available NOW!
  • Author of Developing Complex Choreography Skills: Advanced Group Fitness Training Manual; Can-Fit-Pro / Human Kinetics 2004
  • Can-Fit-Pro "Delegates Choice" Canadian Presenter of the Year 2002
  • Represented Canada at the World Aerobic Championships as Canadian National Champion in 1991 and 1992
  • Member of the advisory council for the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals
  • Contributing author for Can-Fit-Pro Magazine, IDEA Today, Canadian Fitness Business and Canadian Fitness Trainer, Glow and Oxygen
  • 2000 – 2004 Master of Ceremonies for the Can-Fit-Pro Toronto conference’s keynote address and awards ceremonies
2002 & 2007 Delegates Choice
Canadian Presenter of the Year!