Els Van Hierden
Coaldale,AB
Summary
I am a dedicated entrepreneur and health coach, with a passion to see people reach their individualized health targets. I am a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, and base my approach to health and wellness on their principles. Through the focus on root causes of dysfunctions of body, soul, and spirit - in collaboration with other professionals - I seek to implement lasting change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CA for UCP Taber Warner Constituency
Grant Hunter
01.2022 - Current
Board Member - attend monthly meetings and volunteer for events.
Independent Business Owner
Vantage Trailer Sales
10.2009 - Current
Dealer Principle: inventory management, manufacturer and customer relations, warranty liaison
Independent Business Owner
Green Meadows Equestrian Centre
01.2002 - 04.2011
Customer relations, employee management, lesson and clinic instruction, including anatomy, dissection, and biomechanics of movement classes
Equine Anatomy and Dissection Clinics
Green Meadows Equestrian Centre
01.2007 - 06.2009
Organized clinics for anatomy and dissection, biomechanics, and locomotion
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Training- EAGALA
Streets Alive Mission
10.2004 - 06.2009
Worked with various individuals on a volunteer basis to facilitate equine assisted psychotherapy sessions
Equinology Level II Certified Therapist
Equinology Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2009
Equine massage therapy and acupressure
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition Functional Medicine
University Western States
Portland12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg 05.2016
Diploma - Equine Therapy
B.C. College of Equine Therapy
Vernon, BC06.2005
Diploma - Laboratory Procedures/Animal Health Technology
SAIT/Olds College
Calgary, AB03.1990
Skills
- Dietary Planning for Weight Optimization
- Laboratory Data Analysis
- Anthropometric Assessments and Energy Calculations
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Business Organizational Skills and Management
Timeline
CA for UCP Taber Warner Constituency
Grant Hunter
01.2022 - Current
Independent Business Owner
Vantage Trailer Sales
10.2009 - Current
Equine Anatomy and Dissection Clinics
Green Meadows Equestrian Centre
01.2007 - 06.2009
Equinology Level II Certified Therapist
Equinology Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2009
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Training- EAGALA
Streets Alive Mission
10.2004 - 06.2009
Independent Business Owner
Green Meadows Equestrian Centre
01.2002 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Human Nutrition Functional Medicine
University Western States
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Diploma - Equine Therapy
B.C. College of Equine Therapy
Diploma - Laboratory Procedures/Animal Health Technology
SAIT/Olds College
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