About Mary

Mary Elizabeth Cawfield is the owner of BodyMind HealthWorks which she founded in 1989, following her passion for health and fitness. It was in that year that Mary made a life altering decision, leaving the position of Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for a greeting card manufacturer and entering the health and wellness industry.

A former competitive body builder, Mary holds several titles, including the Ontario Master Women's Championship in 1992. She was also one of the hosts on the television program "Flex for Fitness" which aired in 1998.

Mary is a coach, motivator, a total fitness strategist and facilitator. She's a Registered Nurse and a certified Medical Exercise Specialist trained to deal with special medical needs. Mary has been certified by both the International Sports and Science Association and the American Council of Exercise as a top-level trainer. She is also a member of Can-Fit-Pro.

A certified International Yoga Alliance teacher, Mary also gives classes in Integrated Yoga Therapy and Goddess Yoga. She is the founder of Integrated Yoga Therapy in Canada and the first teacher of Goddess Yoga. She was certified and trained in Goddess Yoga by holistic fitness, health and healing trainer Sierra Bender. See the website www.bootcampforgoddesses.com for more information on Sierra Bender. Read more about Mary in the article at "Being Well" magazine.