The Foundation – The Urban Ladies
My three daughters 11, 15 and 18 have been incredibly supportive and patient over the 10 years! I could not ask, wish or hope for better support – they are the best!
Meet Our Support Team
Dr. Shane Journeay Team Medical Doctor
A native of Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Journeay is a recognized expert on the toxicological aspects of nanomaterials. Journeay received his BSc and Masters Degrees at the University of Ottawa and earned his Ph.D. in Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan. He was also awarded a Certificate in Space Studies from the International Space University. His M.D. was completed at Dalhousie Medical School. He is a graduate of Harvard University, with a Master of Public Health, concentrating on occupational and environmental medicine and completed the Harvard Occupational & Medicine clinical program. He has over 30 peer reviewed publications and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology.In 2017 Dr. Journeay was selected as a top runner up (top 100) in the Space Canada’s Astronaut Selection Program.
Dr. Vietta Sue Wilson Mental Performance Coach Team Spokesperson
Dr. Vietta ‘Sue’ Wilson is a renowned sports Psychologist at the 2005 Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) which has emerged as the largest applied sport, exercise, and health psychology organization in the world. Vietta E. Wilson, Ph.D., has taught at York University, in Toronto, for over 30 years. She has worked since 1971 in sports (Olympic performers from archery to yachting), education (elementary to university), medicine and business. She has taught sport psychology, counseling and biofeedback assisted self-regulation courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Her current research is psychophysiological profiling and EEG brain mapping of elite performers.She is a co-author of Learned Self Regulation, Owners Manual for the Brain and Body and the author of the “Optimal Health and Performance Suite” for BioGraph Infiniti.
Mark Giffin Team Coach
Head coach and trainer for the last 10 years, Mark is responsible for all my foundation work and getting me in world record shape. Mark is President of the Canadian Powerlifting Union. Mark was an exceptional lifter for Canada, but due to an elbow injury recently retire. Mark was a member of the 2011 Canadian Masters Powerlifting Team. Additionally, Mark is a World Masters Powerlifting Champion, Pan-American Championships: 2x Silver medalist, Commonwealth Championships: Silver Medalist, former bench press world record holder, multi-time National Champion, Personal Training Specialist (P.T.S) and owns Mark Giffin Powerlifting Club in Guelph Ontario Canada.
Dr Aras Kavedres Medical Physio – Active Release
Dr Kvedaras is an expert in the treatment of elite athletes (powerlifting, Olympic lifting, triathletes, marathoners, ultra-marathoners, track and field, football, basketball, soccer, field hockey, golf), as well as experience treating all ages and fitness levels. Aras has a BSc (1992) University of Toronto (microbiology) DC (1996) New York Chiropractic College (magna cum laude) Past department head of pathology, and remedial exercise (Canadian Therapeutic College).
Dr. Michelle Turner Chiropractor
Dr. Turner received a Bachelor of Science (Hon.) degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph in 2000. She continued her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where she completed her Doctor of Chiropractic designation with clinic honors in 2004 Dr. Turner’s approach to treatment focuses on the principle that optimal joint function is dependent on proper soft tissue function, and vice versa. Dr. Turner has found ART® to complement her chiropractic approach, especially for long-standing or recurring problems where significant muscle or other soft tissue involvement is present. Emphasis is also placed on rehabilitative exercises to improve strength and flexibility. It is Dr. Turner’s primary goal to help you achieve optimal function in sports, work and everyday life. In her approach, it is also equally important that you understand the mechanics of your injury in order to prevent future recurrence.