As a former nurse, health & wellness has been a major focus throughout most of my life.   Having enjoyed exercise and health education, teaching fitness has been a logical progression for me.  As a nurturer of people, I enjoy being able to share with others my own passion for fitness & a healthy lifestyle! 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with Distinction)
• AFLCA (Alberta Fitness Leadership Certified Association)
• BCRPA  Group Fitness
• BCRPA Personal Trainer
• CPR ‘C’ First Aid/CPR
• Okanagan Sport Leadership Conference annual attendee
• Advanced Exercise Nutrition – Human Kinetics Course
• CAN FIT PRO Attendee

• Mom to two daughters
• Former public health nurse
• Group Fitness Instructor since 1996
• Personal Trainer since 2007
• Interior Fitness Conference Presenter (2009 – 2011)
• Creator of Body By Balic Group/Personal Trainining
• Self starter non profit community outdoor Boot Camps, 100% of proceeds go to 'Free The Children' charity
• ABBA (Alberta Bodybuilding Association) Lightweight 3^rd place finisher (2006)
• Melissa’s 10Km road race, Banff, Alberta
• Bloomsday 10km road race, Spokane, Washington
• Numerous 10km recreational runs (Terry Fox)
• Okanagan Interior Fitness Conference Presenter annually since 2009
• SaskFit Fitness Conference Presenter 2012

• Personal and Group fitness trainining

• Motivation & Energy recruitment

• Putting the FUN back into your workout!

• Continue to explore my new passions, tennis, golf  & yoga

• LAUGH every day! 

Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and soon you’re doing the impossible.