Caring and professional coaching with a Finnish twist

Hey! My name is Rebekka. I'm here to help you with over 15 years of work experience in the fields of well-being, fitness and health and physical education. 

I hold a

- Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology

- Multidisciplinary Intermediate Studies in Health Education

- Intermediate Studies in Psychology

- Advanced Studies in Health Science Teacher Education

I’m a certified Positive Psychology Practitioner, group exercise instructor and a Personal trainer.

Before moving to Canada with my husband and two sons in 2022, I worked 10 years at a Finnish Sports Institute as a full-time Teacher of Health Sciences teaching future personal trainers, wellness coaches, sports coaches and group exercise instructors. As a side hustle, I designed and coached Well-being in the means of positive psychology courses. I have years of experience as a personal trainer and a group exercise instructor.

I also know how it feels when you lose balance in your life and find yourself almost constantly wired and tired, with a thousand thoughts spinning in your head, day and night. During this time, my hormonal balance was disrupted, my nervous system was consistently over-stimulated, and I struggled with bloating even though I exercised a lot and ate healthy. I often lost my temper over trivial things at home and didn’t feel good in my body. This "on-edge" state lasted for years and gradually became my new normal, making it even harder to recognize and address the imbalance. 

With this personal experience, along with my work history and education, I have developed the Mindfully Active Coaching approach to help you take care of your well-being, feel comfortable in your body, and embrace a life of balance. 

And yes, I'm a Finn and pretty new to Canada. In Finland we have many health supporting practices such us eating handpicked forest berries, clean food, sauna with cold plunges, walking to the grocery store and enjoying outdoor activities regardless of the weather. So maybe I can broaden your perspective of well-being with new insights from my culture as well!