Urban Poling In The Community

We want to do things a little differently by getting out there and working with our community. We’re here for a purpose: to inspire and empower individuals and to add value to the communities that we live in.

In short, we’re committed to making a positive change in our world.

Co-director, Mandy Shintani (an occupational therapist) and Barb Gormley (fitness walking expert) regularly conducts professional health and fitness presentations to community groups, schools, businesses and other organizations at no charge.

Recent Events:

Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Rehab Department, Toronto
Arthritis Department, Mary Pack Centre– Vancouver
BCSOT Special Interest Group, “Journey of An Assistive Device ” – Vancouver
Can-Fit-Pro International Conference “Walking for Balance” – Toronto
Capilano College Rehab Assistant Program “Workshop” -North Vancouver
Dunbar Community Centre – Vancouver
Keep Well Program – Vancouver
Kerrisdale Community Centre – Vancouver
MS Society, Self Help Group –Richmond
Ontarians Walking Now – Blind River, Ottawa, Markham, Sarnia
Osteoporosis Society -North Vancouver
Physical Activity Symposium (more info)
South Granville Seniors Centre – Vancouver
Vancouver Sun Run – Official Training Centre
VGH Rehabilitation Centre – Vancouver
Canadian Volkssport Federation (Demonstration at Annual General Meeting)
Weinberg Residents (Assisted Living) – Vancouver
Squamish General Hospital Rehabilitation Department-Squamish
Vancouver Coastal Health Physiotherapy Department
Official Training Centre for SportMedBC Sun Run Nordic Walking InTraining Clinics
Six Nation of the Grand River, Ohsweken, Ontario

Donations:

5% of sales of our New Adventures Series will be donated to Right To Play
5% of sales of our 4Life poles will be donated to Breast Cancer Research
Arthritis Society Mary Pack Centre – Vancouver
“Busting Out” Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team – Ottawa
Canadian Cancer Society- Reach for Recovery Support Group-Red Deer
World Vision
Diabetic Support Groups-Toronto
“Joints in Motion”
Goat Canucks Goat – donated goats for Africa
HSCL Networking Conference (Developmental Disabled)
International Fitness Network Association (Partnership with Heart and Stroke Foundation)
Lion’s Gate Hospital – North Vancouver, British Columbia
North Vancouver Community Health Centre
Red Cross Canada-Haiti
“Sistership” Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team – Calgary
Sponsor of Ontarians Walking Now
YMCA
VGH Rehabilitation Department – Vancouver
Veteran’s Affairs Department – British Columbia
Community Rehab Forum
Weekend to End Breast Cancer Website
Women’s College Hospital – Osteoporosis Program-Toronto
White Rock Community Health Centre – White Rock
Handsworth High School (Dry Grad)
Breast Cancer Weekend to End Breast Cancer

Are you looking for an inspirational speaker?
If you’re interested in having Mandy Shintani, Barb Gormley or one of our 600 certified instructors across Canada speak to your organization or conference about the health benefits of urban poling , please call us at 1-877-499-7999.

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Rave Reviews for Urban Poling!

"At age 51, I had to accept the fact that I had Parkinson’s. Rigidity on my right side and balance issues forced me to give up running, a sport that I dearly enjoyed. I had tried to keep running, but after falling a few times it was no longer safe. A couple friends invited me to attend a Nordic walking demonstration and I reluctantly went.

One marathon and four half-marathons later I am truly grateful for this new sport. Nordic walking helps me with my balance and gives me a safe feeling from falling. But most important is the sense of freedom I experience. Over the last year I’ve added music to my training walks and that has helped greatly with my stride. I believe Urban poling has the best designed poles on the market.

In my running days, there was a great feeling I use to experience when I crossed the finish line. Thanks to Nordic walking, I’ve experience that feeling again.

I would encourage anyone with Parkinson’s or any other chronic illness to consult with their doctor to see if they could try Nordic Walking. If anyone with Parkinson’s or other illness would like to touch base with me, please give them my email address."

Bill Trewin, marathoner - Moncton, NB

"Nordic Walking is now truly on the move within the Sun Run InTraining Leadership Community, with Urban Poling Inc. as the official training centre. I’ve known it was only a matter of time before it would be like an incredible steam engine that would gain momentum and never stop for walkers and runners alike!"

Lynn Kanuka Olympic, Olympic bronze medalist and SportmedBC walk/run coach - Vancouver
SportMedBC and co-founder of Every WOMEN Events

“I include Urban poling in my high school phys. ed. program as a fun and easier alternative to running. The kids commented they were lucky to have a phys. ed teacher who introduced them to new activities!"

Justine Gadouchis, secondary school teacher - Toronto