About the President and Founder, Visma Mesley
LIFE IS A JOURNEY OF CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS
Vital Self-Management was founded by Visma Mesley in June 2009.
Through life experience and study, we know that to succeed in life our most powerful assets are a positive attitude, sound physical health and harmony in our relationships.
We have very busy lives often taking us away from our family and friends. Wouldn’t it be great to find ways to reconnect through activities that we enjoy with people who have common interests.
It is my interest to offer an online membership group as a way to stay connected and to share my knowledge in fitness and health.
I would like to share with you a little about me, to understand a little about who I am and why my experiences and expertise can help you achieve health, balance and wellness.
I am a Fitness and Wellness Educator with a life long passion of various sports and fitness pursuits.
In my younger years I excelled in sports such as competitive gymnastics, cheerleading, skiing and swimming. Earning the award of the Female Athlete of the Year in high school was a milestone that lead me to the obtain a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Kinesiology is the study human movement and incorporates the social, the psychological and physiological aspects of human health.
It was not until after graduating from University that I discovered a passion for dance. I studied at Le Ballet Jazz Toronto and Randolph Dance Academy for over 10 years. I practiced Yoga at various studios to gain personal knowledge of its benefits, along with the study of Mindfulness Practice at the Cambridge Mind/Body Institute.
I have a passion for skiing and snowboarding. I participated in competitive ski racing and became a certified ski instructor at the age of 16 years and have taught for over 14 years. At the age of 40, I decided to try snowboarding with my son and daughter and with the encouragement of the ski school’s director, I decided to become a certified snowboard instructor.
I have always enjoyed being creative and would love to share my passions with others with the use of new technologies and the power of social connection.
My Training and Education
I had the wonderful opportunity to manage the “Health Center” at four large fitness centers in Ontario, serving women’s fitness and nutritional needs.
My Certification
Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo,
Personal Training Certification, Can Fit Pro
Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Level 2 certified
Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 certified
My Interests and Community Involvement Through:
Executive Member, Canadian Federation of University Women, Cambridge
Executive Member, The Galt Horticultural Society, Cambridge
Toastmaster Member, Toastmasters International, Waterloo Chapter
My Vision
It my vision to share my knowledge of sports and the love of being in nature with special small group events and one-on-one counseling.
Life is a journey and a work in progress. Love life and share it with those you love!
This dedicated to all my family and friends who have shared my journey and the new neighbours and friends in the future.
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE
A very special thank you to Mike, my dear husband.
