Laura Podruzny (Nee: Barr)
Laura Podruzny (nee: Barr)
Massage Therapist, Personal Fitness Trainer, Massage Business Mentor, Digital Marketing Specialist and Holistic Nutrition Consultant
"When I was in my teens, my Dad had a silent heart attack. Five years later, after a change in diet and walking program, his doctor told him he had an athletic heart. Those words - 'athletic heart' stuck with me all my years, and I credit dear old Dad with my love and appreciation of all things health."
Laura holds her Personal Fitness Trainer diploma from NAIT with CSEP-CPT designation (gold standard in Canada for personal fitness trainers), as well as over 2200 hours of training in clinical massage therapy with a diploma (honors) from MH Vicars school and is registered with the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA). She maintains yearly & biennial re-certification and licensing in both disciplines. 2009 through 2011 she studied holistic nutrition through the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and continues ongoing education in this interesting discipline.
As a successful massage therapy clinic owner for over ten years, Laura has gained the experince they don't teach you in massage school about running a manual therapy clinic. She consults sole proprietor massage therapists and multi therapist clinics all over Canada on running a successful and client focused practice.
*Note: BloomWellness.ca's massage therapy services are fully recognized and reimbursable by all health plans that include massage coverage. Direct billing is also available. If you have questions about this, please do not hesitate to ask.
What Sets Laura Apart from the Rest?
With 13 years experience as a fitness & wellness advisor in a corporate setting within the insurance industry, and 20 plus years experience in the world of manual therapy, Laura is an educated and experienced Therapist who knows how to help manage pain using a variety of modalities. Laura will tailor your treatment & health program to your specific needs. "I care for my clients from the heart, and will ensure they have the support they need to reach their goals."
As a successful and busy clinic owner of 16 plus years, and a graduate candidate of the Google Digital Marketing and ECommerce Program she also knows what it takes to establish, solidify and grow your business whether it is a stand alone home office or multi-therapist clinic.
Business Mentoring Vision: To elevate the industry by empowering massage practitioners with strategic insights, innovative solutions, and personalized guidance.