Hi, I'm Marilyn, an exercise therapist, personal trainer and owner of MVR Fitness. I'm in my 60's and love life!

Fitness has been a passion of mine since childhood. As a young adult, I enjoyed wilderness canoeing, hiking and camping, but there was no real scheduled fitness. I gained weight as our young family grew. A prescription for blood pressure medication in my early 40s finally made me decide that changes were needed.

I am passionate about aging well - including exercise, strength training, mobility, stability, sleep, managing my stress and eating well.

Before becoming an exercise therapist, I had a successful career as a corporate governance professional. Due to a concussion sustained in a slip and fall while walking my dog, I left my career to focus on health and recovery. An exercise therapist was a key member of the team. It was here that I fell in love with exercise therapy and the impact it has on people. As they say, the rest is history.

I am married to my best friend Kevin. We are a blended family of seven children, eight grandchildren, and our dog. I continue to cycle, walk, kayak, hike, lift heavy, work in the garden, and chase the grandkids in the park.

I don't believe in aging gracefully. Rather I believe in getting dusty, being adventurous, chasing our grandkids and busting biases around aging. You're only as old as you believe.

My Why

I sustained a life-altering concussion after slipping on an icy sidewalk, hitting my head, and injuring my back. During the 14-month recovery period, I developed a profound respect for my body, the power of working within my limitations, and the impact of my mindset. This journey has empowered me, and I want to share this empowerment with others. I want others to receive the same care, determination, education, and commitment my exercise therapist gave me. She was in my corner daily. I promise you nothing less.