Anthony Sedlak

To say that Chef Anthony Sedlak is a precocious talent is an understatement.

At just 13 he traded a shift in a cafe atop Grouse Mountain ski resort in Vancouver, Canada for a snow boarding pass, and discovered a love of food and the restaurant experience that would rapidly shape his future. By 19 he completed both a Culinary Arts Program and his four-year apprenticeship and quickly emerged a leader in The Observatory, Grouse Mountain's flagship dining room.

Knowing European kitchen experience would be critical to his development as a star Chef; the teenager spent almost two years at La Trompette, a southern French, and Michelin Star restaurant in London, England. As Sedlak worked up the line from his entry level role to, eventually executive Sous chef, he learned how a hardcore professional kitchen team works, refined his French culinary techniques and adopted La Trompette's hard-bitten, uncompromising commitment to excellence.

At 23, Sedlak represented Canada at the Hans Bueschken World Junior Chef Challenge in Auckland, New Zealand, returning home with silver. Later that year Anthony competed in, and won Food Network's Superstar Chef Challenge. He has since hosted four seasons of his own show on Food Network Canada called The Main. The Main is a stylish half-hour of mouth-watering, visually appetizing dishes. In each episode Anthony prepares a main course featuring one main ingredient. The food is rustic, the ingredients readily available and the recipes simple to follow - leaving the viewer inspired to recreate each main at home. Anthony went onto write a cookbook based on the series and just 9 months on the shelf sales have made Sedlak a Canadian Best Selling Author.

"I am devoted to simple classics and top-shelf ingredients," says Sedlak. "I'm passionate about simple flavors and flawless technique and want to wow the connoisseurs looking for a whole story behind the dishes I present. Trends come and go, classics are forever"

The Main is seen weekdays on Food Network Canada.

Anthony is a Vancouver Power of Movement Ambassador and will be attending the event on March 4th, 2012. Join one of Canada's best known chef's and local Vancouver favourite as he showcases that ANYONE CAN DO YOGA!

David Paetkau

David Paetkau, currently starring in the television series Flashpoint, started acting in Vancouver in 1998. Some of his film and television credits include; the Emmy Award winning series Dexter, CSI: Miami, LAX, and Whistler, along with the films, Final Destination 2 and Snow Day.

David started practicing yoga in 2002 as a compliment to playing hockey and working out at the gym. In Vancouver he studied Vijnana with Tracy Groshak, in Los Angeles Vinyasa Flow with Andrea Marcum, and in Toronto he's currently enjoying Hot Yoga.

David's family has a long history with arthritis. His grandfather suffered in his hands and legs with constant joint aches and, unfortunately, his mom has the same conditions. David believes, without a doubt, that practicing yoga improves joint alignment, increases strength and flexibility, and is an ideal form of exercise to prevent the onset of arthritis as well as helping to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.

Farah Nasser

Farah Nasser anchors CP24's Live at 5 and Live at 5:30, bringing Toronto a look at their city and the day's events. Farah has reported in the GTA since she was 18 years old and more than a decade later she feels lucky to work as a journalist calling it "a front row seat to history" both in our local Toronto communities and events taking place around the world. In February 2010, Farah joined the CP24 team. Off-air Farah spends considerable time volunteering in her community. She sits on the York Regional Police's Crime Prevention council and often acts as emcee for the force's events. Farah helps raise awareness and funds for the University Health Network's Arthritis and Autoimmune Research Centre Foundation (AARC). She dedicates time to the Aga Khan Foundation, a charity that provides sustainable solutions for the underprivileged in Asia and Africa. Farah was the emcee for the 2010 Power of Movement, in Toronto and is excited about joining us again for the 2011 event. Farah lives in the GTA with her husband. On a day off what she enjoys most is just exploring her city, trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

Melissa Ramos, CNP. (Hons.), D.Ac.

As a Nutritionist, Chinese Medical Practitioner and creator of Sexy Food Therapy, Melissa Ramos wears quite a few hats. Whether she's out speaking at corporate or charitable events, providing consults, writing her column or developing her next online program, her main goal is to provide a fun and attainable approach regarding health to the masses and help them feel sexy from the inside out. Through her unique East meets West approach, she helps people find balance in a voice that people can finally relate to in a sometimes intimidating health industry.

Her weekly column in t.o.night newspaper is based on her the popular Sexy Food Therapy blog which gets read by evening commuters across the city of Toronto and she is currently working with her agents in NYC to further develop her concept for TV. In addition, Melissa has also has been featured as Woman of the Week by Women's Post Magazine and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows including The Roger, Darren and Marilyn show.

Lastly she has developed a weekly newsletter, The Red Couch Confessions which has caught on like wildfire. Here, she provide thousands of people with an unconventional but engaging way to connect with her and in doing so, she provides them with health, sexiness, freebies and high-valued monthly incentives.

Melissa is excited about being a Power of Movement Ambassador and providing a high-heeled approach to health that finally appeals to the masses.

Nicole Bouchard Boles

Nicole Bouchard Boles, an expert in no- and low-cost philanthropy, consults with companies and individuals on the best ways to incorporate giving into their everyday lives.

Nicole is the author of How to Be an Everyday Philanthropist (Workman, 2009), offering more than 300 ideas for low and no-cost ways to make a difference in your home, community, and world. (An Amazon.com bestseller)

She has been featured in Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times and heard on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Breakfast TV & CBC
Radio 1.

Nicole's work has received accolades from President Jimmy Carter and Mary J. Blige. Nicole is currently publishing a children's book.

Philanthropy means way more than just writing a cheque to your local charity once a year. It encompasses everything from donating your talents (be it hairdressing, cooking, bookkeeping or anything else) to an organization that needs them, to donating your old eyeglasses or sleeping bags to third world countries, to shopping in a socially conscious way, to volunteering, social activism, virtual activism and of course, taking part in the Power of Movement. Most of us lead busy, hectic lives, but these are ways we can give back, within our normal activities of daily life.

Nicole Bouchard Boles

In her illustrious 20 year stage career, Ms. Goh was a much sought-after international guest artist and has appeared with numerous companies throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. In 2005, Ms. Goh received the New Pioneers Arts Award for her contributions to dance in Canada. Her autobiography Beyond the Dance, A Ballerina's Life was a finalist nominee for the 2003 Norma Fleck Award and the 2005 Rocky Mountain Book Award. Ms. Goh is the founder of PRINCIPAL by Chan Hon Goh Inc. a manufacturer and distributor of ballet footwear. PRINCIPAL received the ACCE Innovation Award for the Diamond Pointe Shoes. www.principalshoes.com and www.chanhongoh.com

On May 31st 2009, Ms Goh danced her farewell performance as Giselle to a sold out house at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario.

Most recently, Ms. Goh received the 2010 Mandarin Profile Female Entrepreneur Award and became the only Canadian Recipient of the National Association of Asian American Professionals 100 award (NAAAP) for her tireless contributions and commitment to a multitude of projects benefiting the Arts communities. She has also been honoured with the 2010 FMA Vancouver Art Achievement Award for her contributions towards enhancing the identity of Canadian Art and Dance. And also, in October 2010, the Vancouver Sun named Ms Goh as British Columbia's 100 of Influence.

Currently, Ms. Goh directs all aspects of operations for the Goh Ballet. She also will play a key role as Executive Director for the Goh Ballet's critically acclaimed The Nutcracker.

Ms. Goh has been an Honourary Patron of the Arthritis Research Foundation since 2001 and she is excited about becoming an Ambassador for the Power of Movement as the issues surrounding arthritis and musculoskeletal health remain significantly important.

Beth Shaw

Beth Shaw, E-RYT, BS, CMT, is the president and founder of YogaFit Training Systems Inc. The leader in mind-body education, YogaFit has trained more than 100,000 fitness instructors on six continents. Shaw is an internationally known fitness expert and the author of Beth Shaw's YogaFit (Human Kinetics, 2009, $17.95) and the publisher of Angles magazine, which is distributed to yoga fitness enthusiasts and instructors. Shaw and her company have been showcased in numerous fitness magazines as well as Oprah's O magazine, Time, More, Entrepreneur, Yoga Journal, Glamour, Self and USA Today. She has also been featured on CNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, E Style, Channel, Showtime, and Donny Deutsch's Big Idea.

Ms. Shaw is the innovative educator, entrepreneur, and visionary responsible for YogaFit as well as YogaButt, YogaStrength, YogaCore, YogaLean, and countless other yoga fitness combinations. She has more than 30 DVDs and CDs on the market and is widely recognized as the premier yoga fitness trainer in the industry.

She is also known for her community service initiatives. As an animal rights activist, Shaw serves on the National Council for the Humane Society and is involved in Animal Alliance, Downtown Dog Rescue and supports Spay/Neuter initiatives. Her nonprofit organization, Visionary Women in Fitness, awards scholarships and grants women in need. She is extremely excited about adding Power of Movement to her list of Philanthropic endeavors!

Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus is a fitness icon, TV personality and entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the top sports entertainment athletes in the world through her achievements as a seven-time WWE Women's Champion. Over the last decade, Stratus has dedicated her life to health and fitness, and has parlayed her success and passion into a recognized lifestyle brand. Stratusphere was officially launched with the opening of her yoga studio, the largest in Canada. Stratusphere Living, a yoga fitness product line created by Trish launched nationally fall 2011 with the release of her first workout DVD 'Stratusphere Yoga' all of which reflect her core philosophy of achieving wellness through balanced living. Trish is excited about being involved with Power of Movement. For more information please visit www.trishstratus.com or follow @trishstratuscom