Irene Richardson
Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor
Irene fell in love with Nordic Walking at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Maplesoft Center Nordic Walking fundraiser in 2011. In 2012 she was certified as a Nordic Pole Walking Master Instructor by Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck from Nordixx Canada. Since 2011 Irene has been actively working with people in planning, organizing and delivering North Pole Walking presentations, courses, certifications and walks in the Ottawa, Gatineau and Wakefield area.
BSc. Carleton University
Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor
Nordixx Distributor for Nordic Poles
Certified Seniors' Fitness Instructor (Western University) Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and Canfit Pro
Kino Quebec ViActive Instructor
Diploma in Personal and Sports Nutrition
Certified smovey Master Instructor (smoveyCanada) and distributor
Founder of Nordic Fitness Canada
Co-founder and Director, BiR Consulting Inc. www.birconsulting.ca , 35 years of IT
Actively involved in the Wakefield community: Senior Cafe, Nordic Walking, Pickleball, BeActive
Wife, Mom, Grandma to 6 beautiful grandkids!
Irene understands the importance of wellness and fitness to help ensure we live a healthy and happy life.
Greg Bellamy General Manager, Nordixx Canada
Local Nordic Walking Instructors
Ann Marie Diotte Certified Nordic Walking Instructor Certified smovey Instructor
Dianne Hendrick Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Ginette Paré Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Valerie Pelso Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Ashley Hill Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Sandra Nye Saunders Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Doreen Lemieux Certified smovey Instructor
Nordixx Instructors are eligible for 4.0 CEC from Canfitpro and the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC).
Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor
Irene fell in love with Nordic Walking at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Maplesoft Center Nordic Walking fundraiser in 2011. In 2012 she was certified as a Nordic Pole Walking Master Instructor by Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck from Nordixx Canada. Since 2011 Irene has been actively working with people in planning, organizing and delivering North Pole Walking presentations, courses, certifications and walks in the Ottawa, Gatineau and Wakefield area.
BSc. Carleton University
Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor
Nordixx Distributor for Nordic Poles
Certified Seniors' Fitness Instructor (Western University) Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging and Canfit Pro
Kino Quebec ViActive Instructor
Diploma in Personal and Sports Nutrition
Certified smovey Master Instructor (smoveyCanada) and distributor
Founder of Nordic Fitness Canada
Co-founder and Director, BiR Consulting Inc. www.birconsulting.ca , 35 years of IT
Actively involved in the Wakefield community: Senior Cafe, Nordic Walking, Pickleball, BeActive
Wife, Mom, Grandma to 6 beautiful grandkids!
Irene understands the importance of wellness and fitness to help ensure we live a healthy and happy life.
Greg Bellamy General Manager, Nordixx Canada
Local Nordic Walking Instructors
Ann Marie Diotte Certified Nordic Walking Instructor Certified smovey Instructor
Dianne Hendrick Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Ginette Paré Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Valerie Pelso Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Ashley Hill Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Sandra Nye Saunders Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Doreen Lemieux Certified smovey Instructor
Nordixx Instructors are eligible for 4.0 CEC from Canfitpro and the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC).
Former Olympian Gernot Faderbauer
During the rowing off-season, former Olympian and three-time World Rowing Champion Gernot Faderbauer would run up mountains using his Nordic poles to stay in peak physical condition. Now, the Austrian world-class athlete is partnering with Nordixx Pole Walking Canada, a leader in bringing Nordic pole walking to North America.
Born and Raised in Vienna, Austria Gernot has spent most of his life in fitness and athletic training. His favorite sport growing up was rowing and was determined to become a World Champion and Olympic athlete. With hard work and determination Gernot became 3 x World Champion in 1993, 1994 & 1995 and competed in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. “I have known for years that Nordic pole walking is one of the best ways to get and stay in shape. I am now partnering with Nordixx Pole Walking Canada because I’m impressed with its dedication to its customers and its integrity,” Faderbauer said.
Gernot is the founder of the Canadian Nordic Walking Academy, a full time fitness Instructor with over 18 years of experience in Coaching and 32 years in Athletics. He is looking forward to teaching people how to not only Nordic pole Walk but become a Nordic Pole walking/running fitness specialist/enthusiast.
Gernot moved to Canada in 2002, started working as a Personal Trainer, became the founder of the Canadian Nordic Walking Association in 2006, was introduced to the Smovey Vibroswing-System by an Austrian Scientist in 2014, which totally blow his mind and he became the owner and Master Instructor/Therapist of Smovey CANADA.
Anyone can become a Nordic Pole Walker and instantly experience outstanding health and fitness benefits. Individuals interested in learning more about this low impact exercise please contact Nordic Fitness Canada.
During the rowing off-season, former Olympian and three-time World Rowing Champion Gernot Faderbauer would run up mountains using his Nordic poles to stay in peak physical condition. Now, the Austrian world-class athlete is partnering with Nordixx Pole Walking Canada, a leader in bringing Nordic pole walking to North America.
Born and Raised in Vienna, Austria Gernot has spent most of his life in fitness and athletic training. His favorite sport growing up was rowing and was determined to become a World Champion and Olympic athlete. With hard work and determination Gernot became 3 x World Champion in 1993, 1994 & 1995 and competed in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. “I have known for years that Nordic pole walking is one of the best ways to get and stay in shape. I am now partnering with Nordixx Pole Walking Canada because I’m impressed with its dedication to its customers and its integrity,” Faderbauer said.
Gernot is the founder of the Canadian Nordic Walking Academy, a full time fitness Instructor with over 18 years of experience in Coaching and 32 years in Athletics. He is looking forward to teaching people how to not only Nordic pole Walk but become a Nordic Pole walking/running fitness specialist/enthusiast.
Gernot moved to Canada in 2002, started working as a Personal Trainer, became the founder of the Canadian Nordic Walking Association in 2006, was introduced to the Smovey Vibroswing-System by an Austrian Scientist in 2014, which totally blow his mind and he became the owner and Master Instructor/Therapist of Smovey CANADA.
- Smovey CANADA Owner and MASTER-INSTRUCTOR/THERAPIST
- Founder of the Canadian Nordic Walking Association
- Nordic Pole Walking MASTER-INSTRUCTOR
- SMOVEY CANADA
Anyone can become a Nordic Pole Walker and instantly experience outstanding health and fitness benefits. Individuals interested in learning more about this low impact exercise please contact Nordic Fitness Canada.
Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck's Story, the founder of Nordixx
Everybody, at any age or fitness level can Nordic Pole Walk for fitness and fun.
In 2008 he was invited to Canada to teach Nordic Pole Walking at the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre - and the rest is history.
Originally from Berlin, Germany where he spent the past twenty years launching nation-wide health and wellness programs.
During this time, He searched for a physical activity that everybody could perform; especially people who were not used to doing exercise, or didn't like running, joining a gym, cycling, or swimming ... to name a few.
It was during this time that Nordic Pole Walking began in Europe.
This form of exercise intrigued him, and so for the 15 years his wife, Dr. Sabine Schwanbeck (MD) and Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, incorporated Nordic Pole Walking as a physical activity for our patients in our medical office in Berlin, Germany. Nordic Pole Walking was an adaptable activity that supported many different therapy programs - some of which were normally based on medication.
Their patients immediately experienced improvements. They felt physically strong, their endurance improved and their back and neck pain diminished. Others showed positive results with their blood pressure readings and our Diabetic 2 patients showed decreases in their blood sugar levels. These positive results could allow us to reduce medications drastically.
When he came to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto he came with many years of experience in successful health promotions. His scientific background in Sports Medicine along with long years of training experience as a national coach for Germany’s Track & Field team, allowed him to understand the true benefits of this form of exercise. This background, along with all of the clinical studies supporting Nordic Pole Walking, allowed him to initiate an Employee Wellness Program at Sunnybrook Hospital. The news of his Nordic Pole Walking Wellness Program spread and continues to expand to many medical and Health Facilities throughout Toronto, Ontario and throughout Canada.
The Canadian Diabetes Association, numerous walking clubs, health and wellness centres, along with the general public have recognized the great health benefits of this popular outdoor sport in Europe. Today in Europe, there are more than 10 million Nordic Pole Walkers, and was so pleased to see this sport start to grow in popularity in Canada.
With Canadian friends and a team of health and business professionals who recognize the potential of Nordic Pole Walking in North America, we established Nordixx . We are all committed to improve health and fitness for the broadest segment of North America's population.
Nordixx develops holistic health programs, certifies Nordic Pole Walking Instructors, and provides high quality Nordixx-poles and accessories at affordable prices.
Update Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, the founder of Nordixx , passed away on 12/4/2013. Klaus will be greatly missed. He was a dedicated teacher and philanthropist who was on a mission to help North America get fitter. He loved spreading the word about the importance of better fitness. He will be remembered as a man who could motivate and help people achieve a healthier life style. Since coming to Canada from Germany, he has trained thousands of men and women to use Nordic Pole Walking as a way to a healthier and happier life.
Everybody, at any age or fitness level can Nordic Pole Walk for fitness and fun.
In 2008 he was invited to Canada to teach Nordic Pole Walking at the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre - and the rest is history.
Originally from Berlin, Germany where he spent the past twenty years launching nation-wide health and wellness programs.
During this time, He searched for a physical activity that everybody could perform; especially people who were not used to doing exercise, or didn't like running, joining a gym, cycling, or swimming ... to name a few.
It was during this time that Nordic Pole Walking began in Europe.
This form of exercise intrigued him, and so for the 15 years his wife, Dr. Sabine Schwanbeck (MD) and Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, incorporated Nordic Pole Walking as a physical activity for our patients in our medical office in Berlin, Germany. Nordic Pole Walking was an adaptable activity that supported many different therapy programs - some of which were normally based on medication.
Their patients immediately experienced improvements. They felt physically strong, their endurance improved and their back and neck pain diminished. Others showed positive results with their blood pressure readings and our Diabetic 2 patients showed decreases in their blood sugar levels. These positive results could allow us to reduce medications drastically.
When he came to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto he came with many years of experience in successful health promotions. His scientific background in Sports Medicine along with long years of training experience as a national coach for Germany’s Track & Field team, allowed him to understand the true benefits of this form of exercise. This background, along with all of the clinical studies supporting Nordic Pole Walking, allowed him to initiate an Employee Wellness Program at Sunnybrook Hospital. The news of his Nordic Pole Walking Wellness Program spread and continues to expand to many medical and Health Facilities throughout Toronto, Ontario and throughout Canada.
The Canadian Diabetes Association, numerous walking clubs, health and wellness centres, along with the general public have recognized the great health benefits of this popular outdoor sport in Europe. Today in Europe, there are more than 10 million Nordic Pole Walkers, and was so pleased to see this sport start to grow in popularity in Canada.
With Canadian friends and a team of health and business professionals who recognize the potential of Nordic Pole Walking in North America, we established Nordixx . We are all committed to improve health and fitness for the broadest segment of North America's population.
Nordixx develops holistic health programs, certifies Nordic Pole Walking Instructors, and provides high quality Nordixx-poles and accessories at affordable prices.
Update Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, the founder of Nordixx , passed away on 12/4/2013. Klaus will be greatly missed. He was a dedicated teacher and philanthropist who was on a mission to help North America get fitter. He loved spreading the word about the importance of better fitness. He will be remembered as a man who could motivate and help people achieve a healthier life style. Since coming to Canada from Germany, he has trained thousands of men and women to use Nordic Pole Walking as a way to a healthier and happier life.