COME JOIN US IN SUNNYBROOK PARK FOR OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP Starting again APRIL 2012 Email Nanci for times.
SERVICE TO THE MEDIA - Nanci is available for written/live interviews, TV appearances, commercials, seminars, marketing projects and more.... please call / email for more info
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Nanci is the new Team Dietitian for the Women's National Field Hockey Team
Watch this team as the compete internationally, improve their performance through state-of-the art training techniques and dietary strategies to maximize performance. And hopefully we gain a spot to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.
2010 OLYMPICS CONSULTANT / ATHLETE'S VILLAGE SUPERVISING DIETITIAN
Nanci Guest was the supervising dietitian in the Vancouver Athlete's Village cafeteria / medical center at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Over 4 years, Nanci had the official position as Head Sports Nutrition Consultant for preparation and service to Canadian and foreign athletes prior to and during the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics held in Vancouver / Whistler. She also co-authored the latest IOC Athlete's Nutrition Guide, as part of the IOC Nutrition Working Group, which will be distributed to all of the coaching staff and athlete's attending the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Nanci also attended the October, 2010 consensus meeting for nutrition and athletic performance at the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. She joined the world's top researchers from over ten different countries to discuss the latest in sport nutrition - proceedings of this meeting will be published in the Journal of Sport Science spring 2011.
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING / DIETARY ANALYSIS / RELATED SERVICES
Nutrition Services from a qualified professional – Nanci is a Registered Dietitian and is a member of Dieittians of Canada, the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Nutritional consulting, dietary analyses, seminars and grocery store tours offered to individuals, families, team mates, school / sport team groups and more. Nanci aids clients of all ages in optimizing their nutritional profile to prevent disease, lose body fat, gain muscle, improve work productivity and much more. She has a special interest in nutrition for athletic performance and has worked with a wide spectrum of athletes from children to national level and professional athletes.
PERSONAL TRAINING / STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHING
In addition to nutrition-related services, personal training services are also provided to the general public, as well as more advanced strength and conditioning programs for recreational and competitive athletes. These services are provided at fitness facilities in the GTA, or in the privacy of your home, office or residence gym. OUTDOOR (Park/Beach) training next available SPRING/SUMMER 2011 in Leaside/Danforth/Beaches. All equipment is provided for in-home training. Toronto locations are state of the art facilities that include "Pure Fitness" in Leaside.
ARTICLES, SEMINARS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MEDIA SERVICES AND MORE...
Nanci provides seminar presentations, research services and consulting for the development of sports nutrition foods and products. Nanci was the creator of OptimumTM ReboundTM Post-Exercise cereal by Nature’s Path (winner of 2006 healthy innovation “Canadian Grand Prix New Products” reward). Nanci has written over 100 articles on health, fitness and nutrition - see publications below.
In addition, she frequently presents seminars and educational workshops locally and across Canada at:
Nanci has a special interest in nutrition and athletic performance. She has also presented to various amateur and NHL hockey players at summer and rookie camps through her former affiliation with Twist Conditioning Inc. www.sport-specific.com (owned by Peter Twist - former Vancouver Canucks Strength & Conditioning Coach). Nanci also serves as the on call nutritionist for various fitness clubs, running clubs and private institutions in Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC.
UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR
o School of Human Kinetics – University of British Columbia
HKIN 489 (Sports Nutrition)
o Kinesiology and Physical Education Department – University College of the Fraser Valley
KPE 260 (Introductory Nutrition)
KPE 460 (Disease & Nutrition; Sports Nutrition)
PUBLICATIONS
2009: For the 2010 OLYMPICS Nanci will be authoring "Nutrition Guidelines for Winter Olympic Sports" to be distributed to athletes, coaches and support staff attending 2010 and available for the years to follow.
2005: Master of Science Thesis: Dietary Restraint and Stress Fractures in Women Runners. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Volume 15 (2), page 147-159.
1997-Present:
Monthly Column: Fitness Trainer Canada, Fitness Business Canada, Vancouver View
Frequent Articles: Oxygen, Chatelaine, Shape, REPS, National newspapers, local publications, newsletters and various health and sport websites
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University of British Columbia (UBC)
o Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) -- 1995
o Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) -- 1999
o Master of Science (Human Nutrition) -- 2004
o 2 years (2000-2002) of undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Kinetics (exercise physiology/ athletic performance/ training injuries/ bioenergetics)
o Completion of dietetic internship and dietetic competencies in Vancouver and Toronto 2005-2007
o Registered Dietitian with membership to the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
o Over the past 17 years Nanci has attended over 150 local and international workshops and conferences, in the areas of nutrition, health, fitness and advanced sport nutrition and athletic conditioning.
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Personal Training / Athletic Conditioning Certifications:
o American Council on Exercise (ACE)
o British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
o Canadian Fitness Professionals Association (CANFITPRO)
o CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist designation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (USA) in order to work with more advanced athletes.
