Colleen Wandler

MEDICAL EXERCISE SPECIALIST (Medfit)

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM/NCCA)

Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion Certificate (YMCA/CIMPSPA) 

Scolio-Pilates Module 1

Scolio-Pilates Module 2

Childhood & Adolescent Scoliosis (ISSA)

Hypermobility: Exercise as Medicine (Fitpro/CIMSPA)

Listing on Elhers-Danlos Syndrome’s Society’s Health Care Professional Directory

Pain Free Movement Specialist (ACE)

Fitness Trainer e-module (Lung Health Foundation)

Pelvic Floor Workshop Certificate (Body Blueprint Fitness Educator)

Multiple Sclerosis Fitness Specialist (Medifit Classroom / MFEF)

Shift Concussion Management Level 1 and 2

Golf Fitness Specialist (NASM)

Tai Chi Basic Certificate (24 Yang Style Form) (ISSA)

Kickboxing Instructor Certificate (ISSA)

Red Cross Intermediate First Aid

Accurate Automated Blood Pressure Measurement (Pan American Health Organization & Hypertension Canada

About Anam
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Hi, here’s a little about me.

I’m passionate about helping people live fuller, more capable lives through movement and fitness.

I was born and raised in the Fort St. John area and, aside from a few years in Alberta for university, I’ve spent my life here in the North Peace Region.

My approach to fitness is deeply personal. I’ve lived with several conditions that have shaped my journey—one of the most significant being scoliosis with a 51-degree curve and hypermobile joints. For many years, I experienced ongoing pain, at times debilitating. I used to say, “I’d rather be strong and in pain than weak and in pain.” That mindset kept me moving—but it wasn’t until I discovered exercises specific to my conditions that things truly began to change.

Learning how to work with my body instead of against it was a turning point. These approaches didn’t just help me manage pain—they changed how I live.

Accessing this kind of specialized support wasn’t easy. Much of my learning—both for myself and later for my children—required traveling, often to Vancouver. That experience is a big part of why I do what I do today.

Outside of my work, I enjoy golfing, paddleboarding, cross-country skiing, snorkeling, fishing, watching tv, sewing, researching, practicing tai chi, driving, travel, walking my dogs, spending time in nature and with my family and friends, taking photos, and having the physical freedom to go on adventures of my choosing. Being active isn’t just something I teach—it’s a big part of how I live. I do my exercises so I can live my life in less pain and fear of hurting myself.

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I still regularly do my own exercises and movement work. For me, this isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about maintaining function, reducing pain, supporting my body long-term, and being able to continue living an active life. I understand firsthand that consistency can be challenging, especially when symptoms fluctuate, which is part of why I approach clients with patience, flexibility, and realism.

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