Corey Evans is a leading authority on personal health. Through the application of sound wellness and behavior modification he motivates clients to access their inner strength. As a Vitality consultant Corey has helped thousands of clients who have sought his guidance for preventive health using exercise, natural nutrition and stress management. He is passionate about traditional diets, experienced in organic farming, stress mitigation and preventive means to resolving dysfunction and disease.

Corey uniquely bridges the gap of information between holistic/alternative health and conventional health knowledge. Corey is particularly knowledgeable and passionate about seniors, children and teen development. He has extensive experience through his work with neurologically impaired individuals, corrective exercise for injury and obese children, falls prevention for seniors and advanced testing for neurological conditions and functional muscle strength.  He combines his unique knowledge, education and research to provide compassionate support to people of all ages and abilities.  

Corey is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the BODiWORKS Institute in Mississauga, which has helped thousands of individual adults and children since 1995. He is the President of the Freedom Initiatives Health Corp, a consulting firm currently providing health business, fractional operations and motivation solutions.  

Corey is the creator and founder of the Adapted Gym Program for special needs children, a first in Canada.  He has also founded the BBAIM (Brain-based Autism Intervention and Management) team which is tasked with providing information, supervision of services and professional therapies to families with children within the Autism spectrum.  Over the last few years Corey has been in detailed development of programs to help older adults reduce the affects of sarcopenia and dynapenia. One such endeavour is called Steady Senior.

Corey holds a degree in Biological and Health Sciences with emphasis in Kinesiology / Neurophysiology and a strong continuance of certifications in the exercise, wellness and human behavior fields. He has received inspiration from the Dr.A.Weil Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona through course work studying the link between nutrition and cardiovascular health.  He actively speaks to medical staff, corporations, community organizations, Universities and businesses. Corey also coaches on various topics related to wellness and behavior solutions.

Christian has an Specialized Honours BA in Kinesiology (R.Kin), a degree from Sheridan College in Athletic Therapy (CAT) and a degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Osteopathy.  His love of sport and the desire to help others has led him to become an Athletic Therapist for many years, and now an Osteopath.  Christian has been in clinical practice for 16years and has developed the passion and skill to treat the body as a 'whole' and not just the injured area.  In addition, he works to find the 'cause', whether it is chronic imbalances or injury and treat it.

Christian is here to help and serve each and every client. He is keen to educate himself on the latest techniques and treatments so he can grow and improve his established skills.  Christian believes in a holistic approach to treatment and that the practitioner helps the body achieve balance, it then has the ability to heal itself.  While working as an AT, Christian became very interested in the connection between the body's systems and how to treat them in an orderly manner for optimum healing.  Through his studies in Osteopathy, Christian feels very equipped to work together with other practitioners.  He feels that by providing 'cause related treatment' with a comprehensive caring approach builds a great community. 

Arvind is a graduate from York University with a BA in Kinesiology and Health Science and Proficiency in Spanish. Arvind places  significance upon physical activity and personally believes exercise as a great prescription and remedy for both physical and mental wellbeing.

Arvind is very passionate about physical activity and has dedicated his life mostly around sport playing competitive soccer until university, and had the opportunity of being scouted by pre professional teams in Europe and NCAA. Now he is currently a provincial level tennis player looking to take his game as far as he can.

Arvind has had experience as a strength and conditioning coach for people of all ages, coached running and explosive training, and is also a Tennis Instructor. With his background in Kinesiology and his life in sport, Arvind thoroughly enjoys helping people of all types and ages to stay physically active and helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals. He is now currently working on becoming a Registered Kinesiologist.  He is recently certified as a Bowen Therapist.

Arvind is new to working with individuals with special needs but is thoroughly looking forward to working in this environment and learning more about this field. Arvind enjoys seeing people reach their goals and getting back to their normal and is why he enjoys the field of exercise and care. He is excited and is thoroughly looking forward to being a part of BODIWORKS Institute as he feels he will be able to grow, learn and provide support for individuals to reach their fitness goals and support individuals with special needs. Arvind feels that BODIWORKS offers and provides the field of care that he would like to be a part of and believes in.

Outside the field of Health, Arvind enjoys playing music, golfing, spending time in nature, enjoys cooking, learning new languages, and thoroughly enjoys being social.

Monica holds an Honours Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science, an interdisciplinary field that encompasses neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, anthropology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. This diverse academic foundation has equipped Monica with a deep understanding of the cognitive processes and developmental needs of individuals with special needs.

Currently, Monica is advancing her expertise through enrollment in the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Consultation program, a highly regarded remediation approach for individuals on the autism spectrum. This training complements her personal experience, as Monica comes from a family with members on the autism spectrum, fostering both professional and empathetic insight into the unique challenges and strengths of those with ASD.

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Monica is a passionate advocate for health and wellness. She enjoys swimming, hiking, martial arts, canoeing, yoga, and Pilates, recognizing the therapeutic and developmental benefits of physical activity. Her commitment to lifelong learning includes an ongoing focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental conditions.

Combining her academic background, personal experience, and enthusiasm for fitness, Monica is dedicated to creating inclusive, engaging, and effective fitness programs that empower individuals with special needs to thrive both physically and emotionally.

With over 15 years of experience working with Special Needs  and 10 years  working in exercises with them and rehabilitation through gymnastics. Marcela Lizeca brings a wealth of expertise to our program.  Her background in Physiotherapy and Kinesiology from her home country is a valuable asset to our team.

"I'm deeply passionate about my work, and I’m confident that I can make a significant impact on our clients ."

Krista’s goal as a Holistic Nutritionist is to share, educate and encourage people struggling with mild or chronic health conditions to make the connection between what they eat, how they think and how they feel both mentally and physically and helps them find the right dietary needs for their unique body to minimize or eliminate their symptoms.

Krista works 1 on 1 with clients to provide them with customized nutrition programs that take a root cause approach that addresses both the mind and body and focuses on correcting underlying digestive imbalances - a main contributing factor to chronic disease development.

Krista completed her undergrad at the University of Western Ontario in Urban Development. She worked in the condo development industry in until her personal health came to a crashing halt. Her health issues led her to study nutrition at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition which fueled her true passion to help others transform their health naturally through food, stress reduction and healthy lifestyle changes.

Her passion and interest for helping people in the most natural way possible has inspired her to become a Herbalist. She is currently enrolled at Wild Rose College.

Krista is happy to be furthering her offerings through BODiWORKS and expanding her practice.

Karim is currently enrolled at McMaster University for a Bachelor of Health Sciences. He has been a part of the Red Cross, as well as the Lifesaving Society, as a swimming instructor and lifeguard respectively. Karim enjoys playing sports competitively, as well as for leisure, in order to achieve a balance in life. He is passionate about science, specifically human anatomy, as well as exercise, and hopes to pursue a career in Medicine. He is working on his AMD certification to better his skills as an SNI. His goal is to help others achieve their best and facilitate a healthy lifestyle. Karim is continuously learning and expanding on his skillset, giving clients at the BODiWORKS Institute the best possible care.

Through Karim’s experience with exercise, science, as well as his passion for helping others, he can provide each client with optimal care, delivering BODiWORKS Institute’s goals, prevention, rehabilitation, and education.

Gabriel is a graduate from the University of Waterloo, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology. His studies gave him a strong foundation in human movement, rehabilitation, and exercise science, which he has applied through hands-on experience supporting individuals in recovery and wellness programs.

Gabriel has worked with post-stroke patients, assisting them with cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility training while creating a supportive and encouraging environment for each participant. He has also gained leadership experience as a Summer Camp Counsellor, where he planned and led activities, mentored children, and promoted teamwork and personal growth. These experiences have shown him how meaningful it is to help others regain their abilities, build confidence, and improve their overall well-being.

Gabriel is passionate about supporting individuals with special needs through exercise and wellness programs that promote physical, cognitive, and emotional health. He looks forward to continuing to grow as a Special Needs Instructor while helping clients reach their personal goals, develop confidence, and enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle.

Outside of work, Gabriel enjoys cooking and staying active, with cycling and running being his favourite ways to push himself because he finds them both challenging and rewarding. He also enjoys tutoring high school and college students in his spare time, sharing the knowledge he has gained over the years to help inspire the next generation of STEM learners.

Christoph Lotfy is a passionate and dedicated university student currently pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. He began playing soccer at a very young age and later fostered an interest in playing basketball as well. Christoph has always had a great love for sports and exercising. It is this love together with his appreciation of movement, fitness, and injury prevention which motivates him to have a future career in physiotherapy.

To Christoph, being outdoors and doing sports is as equally enjoyable as strength training at the gym or participating in a team-centered physical activity. He is passionate about helping other people improve their health and performance, a goal he aims to achieve through physiotherapy. Christoph has a natural interpersonal flair, and his willingness to actively work together with other people make him an ‘excellent’ advocate for resolving an active, healthy lifestyle.

Christoph has aspirations to work hands-on at BODiWORKS because of the opportunity it presents in learning from specialists and helping patients achieve their rehabilitation and fitness goals. As someone who envisions themselves in the role of a physiotherapist down the road, Christoph is ready to put in as much effort as possible to learn how to take care of and provide support to everyone in need.

Christoph looks forward to being part of the BODiWORKS team, helping people move, feel, and live better every day.

Chantal Newman is a dedicated Educational Assistant and Special Needs Support Professional with extensive experience supporting children and youth with diverse learning, developmental, behavioural, and physical needs. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering inclusive environments where individuals can develop confidence, independence, and meaningful life skills.

With experience working in both educational and community settings, Chantal has supported students with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, communication challenges, and complex behavioural needs. She is passionate about building positive relationships with children, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to help each individual reach their fullest potential.

Chantal is recognized for her compassionate approach, patience, strong advocacy skills, and ability to connect with children through encouragement, structure, and creativity. She believes every individual deserves opportunities to learn, participate, and succeed in environments that value their unique strengths and abilities.

In addition to her educational experience, Chantal has pursued opportunities that allow her to support individuals with special needs through recreational, social, and life-skills programming. She enjoys creating engaging experiences that promote inclusion, self-confidence, personal growth, and community participation.

Chantal is committed to lifelong learning and continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills within the fields of education, developmental services, and special needs programming. Her goal is to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of the individuals and families she serves while helping to create communities where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.