Karine Lessard

Heavily invested in the fitness field for now 35 years, I am a sports enthusiast as well as a passionate advocate for health and wellness.

My career path reflects my passion for helping my community achieve their health and well-being goals. As a retired police officer from Montreal Police Department, and having worked 12 years in the Crimes Against Children Investigation Division, I can assure you that my natural incline to help others, show empathy as well as professionalism and integrity make me a highly capable and well-rounded candidate.

I firmly believe that I have contributed to making a real difference in the well-being of many humans both physically and psychologically, and I intend on pursuing this path.
As a certified fitness/yoga instructor and personal trainer , I have gained varied expertise in designing and conducting dynamic and engaging fitness classes, covering a wide range of practices such as indoor cycling, HIIT, aerobic dance, cardio step, cardio kickboxing, muscular endurance, etc. Through these years, I also discovered a true passion for yoga and meditation, which led me to obtain my teacher certification, recognized by Yoga Alliance. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that the pursuit of physical and mental well-being is not just a workout, but an empowering experience through the discovery of what aligns best with each unique individual. My pedagogical approach aims for inclusivity and a stimulating environment, where each and everyone, regardless of their fitness level, feels supported and able to go beyond their limiting beliefs towards discovering the innate pleasure that is physical effort as well as its many physical and psychological benefits. I have a great capacity for adaptation, and I can promptly modify my course structure according to the participants and the environment. My commitment to excellence in the field of fitness and yoga is reinforced by my continuous engagement in trainings and workshops aimed at improving my knowledge as well as integrating the latest advances in the beautiful universe of global health.