Body Design

02/14/2026

Living with someone with Parkinson’s disease is not for the faint of heart!

02/11/2026

One of the ways I give back is by serving on the Toronto Western Hospital's Movement Disorders Patient Advisory Committee.

I work alongside hospital staff, neurolgists and fellow patients to help shape policies that enhance the patient experience. I'm part of the Communications and Social Work committees where lived experience helps inform better care.

I'm grateful to have a voice at the table - and be a part of work that truly matters. 💙

02/04/2026

Botox injections update 💉

01/26/2026

Exercise is a non-negotiable for me. I workout 5 - 6 days per week - training online, yoga, Small Group Training, and She Shed classes.

I do it to slow the progression of my Parkinson's, and because I feel better physically and mentally, and my symptoms are always better on days I move.

And honestly? I like staying in shape and keeping up with the much younger crowd at the She Shed 😉

Movement keeps me strong, steady and smiling!


shedfitness

11/14/2025

When Covid hit, I had to move my fitness business online.
When my Parkinson's disease got bad, I had to give up my most personal training clients.
When life gives us lemons. You make lemonade.
I now run my business very part-time, and I channel most of my energies into volunteer work.
Volunteering is my new purpose and source of gratification.
If in some way I can make something easier or better for those just diagnosed or have had Parkinson’s for a while, then my efforts are worth it!

11/09/2025

11/08/2025

Yesterday I attended the Hot Topics in Movement Disorders conference in Toronto.
The best Neurologists and clinicians from across Canada were in attendance to network and share in the newest advancements in Movement Disorders.
I was honored to be in attendance as one of the representatives from the Toronto Western Hospital's Movement Disorder Clinic Patient Advisory Board.

11/03/2025

I had the privilege and honor to be the guest speaker at the Hope for Parkinson’s fundraising dinner and dance on Saturday evening.
Such a great event with 220 attendees all supporting a worthy cause .
Well done, and congratulations to !

11/01/2025

Often, I speed up the exercise videos I post because I know viewers have a short attention span. But today, I did not.
This video is my "real" exercise speed. I'm slow. That's called bradykinesia. It's a Parkinson's symptom. Movements become slower and more challenging, which makes everyday tasks harder.
But I keep going. I may not be the fastest, but I still get the job done.

10/24/2025

I posted this video 2 years ago. I explain how I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

10/23/2025

This was me 2 years ago today.
I had lost approximately 15lbs from the protein restricted diet (protein inhibits the absorption of my meds) and the dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) that I experienced throughout my day.
Thank goodness for my DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) surgery in January 2024.
It took away the dyskinesia, and I don't have to follow the protein restricted eating plan for now.
However, my Parkinson's is still progressing in the background.
And I still fight every day to keep this beast at bay!