Episode Summary
In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Women’s LEAD host Selena Woo sits down with Dr. Stacy Irvine, co-founder of Totum Life Science and author of “Your Better Instincts”. Stacy co-founded Totum Life Science with her partner Tim Irvine in 1995. They now have multiple locations in Toronto, providing a one-stop shop for all wellness needs and training some of Canada’s highest-performing athletes. Dr. Stacy Irvine shares how she discovered her passion which led her to create Totum, and how everyone can use their instincts to achieve their full potential.
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Guest Bio
Dr. Stacy Irvine
Dr. Stacy Irvine is the co-founder of Totum Life Science. The philosophy and identity of Totum have been greatly influenced by Stacy’s love of athletics and her passionate belief that everyone will benefit from a healthy active lifestyle in their own unique way. Dr. Irvine has worked as a sessional lecturer and research assistant at the University of Toronto and the University of Saskatchewan. During this time, she also published and presented research articles in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Calcified Tissue International.
She has made several appearances as a fitness expert on Canada AM, Global Television Network, City TV, WTN and Balance Television for Living Well. She is frequently quoted as a fitness expert in Flare Magazine, Chatelaine, New Woman Magazine, Glow Magazine, More Magazine, Zoomer, and The Toronto Star.
Before moving to Toronto, Dr. Irvine completed her Bachelor’s of Kinesiology and Masters of Science degree, specializing in Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density. While completing these degrees, she was a member of the Varsity Track Team, competing as a heptathlete and a member of the Varsity swim team. Following this program, she moved to Winnipeg to train and instruct full-time with Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Upon moving to Toronto, Dr. Irvine completed Stott pilates certification, became a certified ART provider and completed her Dr. of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Irvine’s experience in these theoretical and practical environments, along with her extensive work in rehabilitation, is apparent in the diversity and quality of her training methods. She has recently become a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has completed a running biodynamics course. Dr. Irvine’s skills as a healthcare provider are constantly in demand due to her diverse background in high-performance athletics and extensive technical knowledge in exercise research.
Dr. Irvine is a member of Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport, FICS, and has completed her lower body certification for ICSSD International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma.
About The Host - Selena Woo
As Vice President, Advisory Services – Associates & Operations, Selena leads the Wealth Planning Associates with purpose and positive intent to embrace a culture of empathy and excellence.
With over two decades in financial services, Selena brings passion and expert experience to her role at Nicola Wealth. Selena’s experience ranges from working for a mutual fund company servicing brokers and financial advisors to working alongside two Investment Counsellors at a large investment management firm servicing high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, and most recently, working for one of Canada’s largest private investment management firms with a focus on institutional clients. A graduate of The University of Calgary, Selena graduated with her Bachelor of Arts, in Economics. She also holds her Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations.
Selena is involved with Junior Achievement, providing business education to youth. She is also a member of the Nicola Wealth Women’s Speaker Series’ Steering Committee and the Social Committee.
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