Elena Muratova

I always love to find out more about where people are coming from since it often shines a light on where they are now. So here are a few words about my family, sports, and myself.

I grew up in a small town in the north of Russia. Both my parents were coaches. Figure skating was my mom's passion, and my dad was in love with downhill skiing. So love and passion for sport, exercise, and movement are in my blood. I started to ski and attend training sessions when I was 3 years old. Since that time, I cannot imagine my life without physical activity. However, being active doesn't come easy. Like everybody else, I need to plan my exercise and overcome barriers to physical activity. 

My sports career led to my participation in the Olympic Games 2014, but also to two knee surgeries and a tremendous amount of stress. I definitely had my ups and downs. After I retired from professional sport, I moved to Canada, got married, and started a new chapter in life. I became a personal trainer and a few years later started to study psychology, and then counselling. 

Today, I focus on helping people with chronic conditions (including autoimmune diseases) and physical injuries to live their best life possible under the conditions they face. I assist them in improving both their physical and mental well-being.