ABOUT

LET US BECOME

STRONGER TOGETHER.

There is a warrior inside each of us,
with our unique own battles and challenges.
I am a Lymphedema Warrior.

Since 2001, I have been battling an incurable condition
known as Lymphedema. Not only was I permanently
disfigured; I was traumatized to learn there was no cure.
For the next few months, I was in denial.

My leg had become so engorged and puffy,
yet I tried my best to ignore it,
not wanting to believe that my life
was about to change drastically.

The pain and discomfort was unbearable,
but the worst part was the shame I felt from
feeling deformed, ugly and weak.

I knew that I needed to make changes.

Living with Lymphedema can pose unique challenges to everybody, and it takes a lot of trial and error to get accustomed to a lifestyle that is both healthy, but sustainable. Through years of trial-and-error, lifestyle changes and unlearning of unhealthy habits, I was able to develop fitness programs that not only takes into account your schedule, your lifestyle, and even any pre-existing condition one may have, but emphasizes the importance of being able to maintain and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

I am now a mom-of-two, a full-time fitness trainer, and a licensed nutritionist. I have dedicated my life and journey to helping people with Lymphedema and other underlying conditions transform their lives by making gradual changes in their lifestyle.

I am passionate about helping people find the warrior in themselves that have often been hidden by diseases. Through my #StrongerTogether campaign, my aim is to help people reclaim their lives from the diseases that have made them feel helpless.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Personal Trainer

NCCPT (National Council for Certified Personal Trainers)

Certified Nutritionist

ISSA (International Sports Science Association)

First Aid and CPR Certification

Heart and Stroke Foundation

AWARDS

5th Place 2019

WNBF Naturals – Women’s Figure

2nd Place 2018

MABBA Naturals Fall Classic – Class D Women’s Figure

MABBA Naturals Fall Classic – Class D Women’s Figure

1st Place 2017

MABBA Naturals Fall Classic- Class D Women’s Figure

3rd Place 2017

MABBA Naturals Fall Classic – Masters 35+ Women’s Figure

AWARDS

1st Place 2021

Van Dijk Classic Womens Figure Masters 35+ B

1st Place 2021

Van Dijk Classic Womens Figure Class F

1st Place 2021

Van Dijk Classic Womens Figure Class D

1st Place 2021

Van Dijk Classic Natural Womens Figure Masters 35+

As Seen On

AMANDA’S CREDENTIALS
2022 to 2023 – President, Lymphedema Association of Manitoba
2021 to 2022 – Vice-President, Lymphedema Association of Manitoba
2021 to Present – Panelist, Lymphedema Roundtable