BARB MORRIS ~ EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
A recent arrival to the Comox Valley, Barb believes in health & fitness for life as a continuum, through the many stages and ages – using exercise, movement, and lifestyle to optimize our quality of life. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the area of cardiac rehabilitation and is developing a new cardiac rehabilitation program at Comox Physiotherapy Clinic. This program is designed for people who have experienced a cardiac event or procedure, as well as those at risk of coronary artery disease or other metabolic disease. She is an advocate for enhancing health & physical well-being with specific exercise.
Barb has been a member of the road cycling community for many years – racing for local teams, and medaling at both the National and International level. Barb has NCCP Club Coach status and has been coaching teams & individuals for almost 20 years. She loves riding here and around the world!
Education and Training
Prior to moving to Vancouver Island, Barb provided both Cardiac Rehabilitation programs and Clinical Exercise Testing in North Vancouver for many years following a career in Cardiology Technology at Lions Gate Hospital.
In addition to studying kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, Barb pursued training in Functional Movement Systems – screening to assess movement patterns that can lead to lack of mobility and injury. She is a Clinical Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.
