2025 MedFit Global Virtual Conference

This session we will explore the current wellness trends that are shaping the future of fitness and how we address consumer needs and interests.

Debbie Bellenger | CEO/Owner, DB Fitness and Wellness Solutions LLC, DB Fitness and Wellness Solutions LLC

Traditionally, the use of one’s heart rate(HR) has been used as an indication of health. Recently, Heart rate variability (HRV) has become important. HRV is the subtle change in the amount of time between each heartbeat. It can be a better predictor of health.

Maurice Williams | Owner, Move Well Fitness

Mix fun and fitness like you never thought possible.  When was the last time you had so much fun that you didn’t realize how hard you were working until you stopped?  Experience high-intensity interval exercises to bring you a challenge that you will lose yourself in. This movement break will feel a little like adult recess and ensure your mind and body are energized.

Jonathan Ross | Owner, Funtensity™

The presentation will cover how to utilize foundational fitness to empower cancer patients and survivors.

Aaron Wyant | Program Director/Instructor, Triumph Cancer Foundation

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disease and, to date, there is no known cure. While medication and nutrition slow down Parkinson’s symptoms, when you add exercise to the mix, individuals living with Parkinson’s will experience an extra kick in keeping Parkinson’s symptoms at bay.

Colleen Bridges | Owner/Head Coach, Bridges for Parkinson's

Incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction are NOT part of aging, not a given after childbirth, nor something to tolerate for decades.  It’s preventable and treatable, not just manageable.  Pelvic floor dysfunction is the #1 reason that women reduce their physical activity.  It squelches freedom to GO OUT, to train, travel, dance, pursue sport, recreation, adventure and active hobbies. 

Patricia VanGalen | Owner, Active & Agile

Cognitive health isn’t just the luck of the draw. It’s something you can train, sharpen, and strengthen, just like your body. In this engaging and actionable session, we’ll explore the science behind building a resilient, high-performing brain using non-drug strategies that are accessible to everyone

Thalia Taylor | Brand Ambassador, BEACON40®

Osteoporosis affects over 200 million people worldwide, increasing the risk of serious injury or death from falls. If you train clients at risk—from older adults to those affected by the climacteric period, low energy availability, or overtraining—this session is a must.

Joanne Groves | Course Director, Faster Health and Fitness Ltd

Joint replacements are common and occurring in ever younger patients. Most joint replacements are due to progressive, ongoing movement dysfunction, not acute injury. So once a joint is replaced, is the root cause for getting the replacement being addressed?

Pat Marques | Co-Founder & CEO, NEUROTraining

Grove Higgins | Co-Founder, Neuroathlete

Caregivers are often left out of the wellness conversation—but they’re carrying the heaviest load. This session equips trainers with the tools to nourish, coach, and connect with caregivers through adapted movement, restorative fitness, and emotional support strategies that promote health without piling on guilt or overwhelm. You’ll walk away ready to build meaningful, caregiver-inclusive programs that serve the whole family unit.

Fyonna Vanderwerf | Founder, Bees Knees Wellness Muskoka

The practice of YOGA is for everyone. Accessible YOGA, developed by Jivana Heyman, is a welcoming and inclusive practice for all. In this session, we will briefly explore the philosophy behind Accessible YOGA. We will offer a variety of yoga postures and demonstrate how to teach them on a mat, bed or couch; using a chair or a wall.

Cindy Senk | Owner, Movement for All

Would you change your habits to live a longer, healthier life? Code Blue provides the prescription to do just that. Dr. Stancic's triumphant story will inspire you, and reveal why medicine’s most powerful tool is almost never prescribed.