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Jennifer Nourse

Oakville,ON

Summary

Over 15 years combined work experience in mental health and personal fitness training and coaching. Diverse training in concurrent disorders, facilitating various psychoeducational groups related to trauma, addictions and chronic health conditions. Certified Emotional Health Practitioner, candidate for MEB-EAT facilitator/educator and Women's Health and Nutrition Coach (NAPT)

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Individual Case Worker

Halton Healthcare Services
11.2019 - Current

Received referrals from other clinical staff for case management services

Met 1:1 with patients to conduct psychosocial needs assessments and plans of care

Short term intervention-4-6 sessions with patients to navigate needs and provide support and referrals as required

Assisted Older Adults Program with supportive counselling sessions

Facilitated groups in Adult Day Program

Co-facilitated trauma and addictions support groups within adult program

Certified Personal Trainer and Small Group Coach

Metabolic Care Clinics
05.2014 - 11.2019

Responsible for weekly fitness program design and delivery to individual and small group training sessions

Liaison with allied Physiotherapists to ensure exercise programs are rehabilitative in nature.

Small class sizes ensure individual attention and correction are always provided

Targeted goals and treatment plans were reviewed frequently and modified or changed as necessary


Jennifer Nourse Personal Training

Myself
01.2012 - 11.2019

Founded and developed in home and studio based personal training programs for men, women and teenagers

Organized and maintained a moderate client load with individualized personal training and coaching

Facilitated outdoor boot camps with Lululemon and Kids Run Club with Iviva

Taught weekly boot camps at local private schools for staff

Trained competitive dancers for strength and conditioning outside of dance lessons

Residential Supervisor

Support and Housing Halton
02.2001 - 09.2005
  • Supervised daily operations of residential programs, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.
  • Developed individualized support plans in collaboration with residents and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Trained and mentored staff on effective communication strategies and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Community Outreach included weekly home visits with adults living in community housing programs
  • Supervised on call crisis staff during after hours and took monthly shifts on call

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Windsor
Windsor

Advanced Counselling Techniques - Psychology

George Brown College
Toronto

No Degree - Personal Training Specialist

Can Fit Pro

No Degree - Concurrent Disorders Certificate

University of Toronto
Toronto

No Degree - Emotional Health Practitioner Certification

Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario
04-2025

Skills

    I am equipped with strong problem solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills Having worked primarily with clients in a supportive counselling session or individual fitness coaching session my true passion lies in front line work I focus but am not limited to helping people with challenges related to anxiety, depression and disordered eating behaviours I am intuitive, compassionate and hold a safe space for individuals to open up about their current life challenges

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Individual Case Worker

Halton Healthcare Services
11.2019 - Current

Certified Personal Trainer and Small Group Coach

Metabolic Care Clinics
05.2014 - 11.2019

Jennifer Nourse Personal Training

Myself
01.2012 - 11.2019

Residential Supervisor

Support and Housing Halton
02.2001 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Windsor

Advanced Counselling Techniques - Psychology

George Brown College

No Degree - Personal Training Specialist

Can Fit Pro

No Degree - Concurrent Disorders Certificate

University of Toronto

No Degree - Emotional Health Practitioner Certification

Trent University
Jennifer Nourse