Marla is a versatile and spirited presenter who thrives on entertaining, educating and empowering people through the imaginative fusion of fitness and Yoga. She was recognized as the Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year in 2002 and again in 2007 by the Canadian Association of Fitness Professionals. Marla is an authentic expression of her diverse and rich experience in the fields of fitness and Yoga. In the fitness realm, she is creatively pioneering the mind-body movement with reverence to the wisdom traditions. As a yoga teacher, her teaching style reflects an appreciation of the principles that govern human performance while encouraging mindful presence.

As a contributing author to the recently launched Mind-Body Specialist and Group Fitness Specialist Certification Manuals for Can-Fit-Pro, she continues to champion career development for fitness professionals nationwide. Marla offers therapeutic yoga and integrative fitness therapy services at Vitallife Centre for Integrative Medicine in Ottawa's west end. She is on the advisory board for Can-Fit-Pro, is a professional member of IDEA and holds a 500-level RYT & E-RYT designation with Yoga Alliance.