MARIAH MACFARLANE
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
Registered Kinesiologist with a strong foundation in clinical exercise prescription and a focused interest in chronic disease prevention. I seek to expand my expertise in applied research and patient-centred care through doctoral training, with particular emphasis on the use of DEXA technology for advanced body composition assessment. I am passionate about integrating evidence-based assessment tools to enhance health outcomes, facilitate early risk identification, and inform effective long-term disease prevention and management strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Kinesiologist
Curans Heart Centre
01.2024 - Current
- - Lead coordinator of the Motion in Action (MiA) lifestyle program.
- - Instruct weekly exercise and education sessions focused on health metrics and disease prevention.
- - Conduct participant intake assessments and measure baseline data.
- - Perform regular functional assessments to monitor progress.
- - Collaborate with community organizations to promote lifestyle interventions in older adults.
- - Lead developer of Curan’s “Body Shaping Program” focused on body composition and metabolism
Cardiac Stress Lab Technician
- - Operate and monitor cardiac stress testing equipment (treadmill, ECG devices, blood pressure monitors).
- - Administer graded exercise tests using standardized protocols (Bruce / Modified Bruce).
- - Interpret cardiac rhythms and identify abnormal ECG changes.
- - Assess patient symptoms and make critical decisions to ensure safety.
- - Maintain infection control and proper sterilization procedures.
- - Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
Doping Control Chaperone
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
01.2023 - Current
- - Escort and monitor athletes selected for doping control to ensure chain-of-custody compliance.
- - Maintain athlete privacy while adhering to strict anti-doping procedures and ethical standards.
- - Collaborate with Doping Control Officers to facilitate efficient and respectful sample collection.
- - Communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, and event staff to uphold testing integrity.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Russell Peter Clark Medical Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2024
- - Conduct pre-operative and orthopedic assessments (ROM testing, gait observation, pain scoring, special tests).
- - Ensure patients understand pre- and post-operative instructions.
- - Collect detailed patient histories and document accurately in EMRs.
- - Serve as a liaison between the surgeon and patients to support clear communication.
- - Assist with surgical bookings, follow-ups, and operating room scheduling.
Graduate Assistant
Lakehead University
01.2022 - 01.2023
- - Support faculty in grading examinations, assignments
- - Supervise written and lab exams
- - Supervise laboratory sessions
- - Communicate and support students in their learning
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05-2024
Honours Bachelor - Kinesiology
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05-2022
Skills
- - Skilled in exercise prescription for individuals with chronic conditions (eg, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity)
- - Competent in research methodology, data collection, and analysis
- - Proficient in SPSS, Excel, and R for statistical and outcome analysis
- - Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and present health data
- - Effective time management and organizational skills
- - Collaborative team player experienced in interdisciplinary healthcare environments
- - Empathetic, patient-centered approach to care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Affiliations
- - College of Kinesiologists of Ontario – Registered Member
- - Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) – Registered Member
Timeline
Registered Kinesiologist
Curans Heart Centre
01.2024 - Current
Doping Control Chaperone
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Lakehead University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr. Russell Peter Clark Medical Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2024
Cardiac Stress Lab Technician
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Lakehead University
Honours Bachelor - Kinesiology
Lakehead University
BOARD & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Board Member, Northern Hearts Charity
- Board Member, Thunder Bay Rowing Club
Academic Awards
U-Sports Academic All-Canadian
Baziuk Family Sports Medicine Graduate Award Recipient
Lakehead University Entrance Scholarship Recipient