About Us
Of all the youth and teens who have come through the program since January 2006, all have gained awareness about what it takes to get really fit and change poor eating habits, but not all have succeeded in achieving personal goals.
Successful outcomes occur when there is a commitment on the part of the family and youngster to working hard, when there is parental involvement and attendance is consistent.
We see early patterns for success when families begin to implement change in the home at mealtimes and kids demonstrate awareness and put into practice alternative, healthy food choices.
After two years of research and consultation with leading clinical specialists in the area of obesity, family practitioners, educators and policy makers, MobilizeChange Inc. brought together a network of committed professionals – motivational coaching consultants, certified trainers, and nutritional managers to work together to provide support for families ready for change.
MobilizeChange created the Toronto-based MobilizeYouth program in collaboration with Canadian Olympic Triathlon Coach, Barrie Shepley and the team at Personal Best Health Health & Performance - an integrated health and performance management, coaching and training firm. Each member of the MobilizeYouth team has a passionate commitment to helping youth, combined with motivational and leadership skills set to take on this complex challenge.
MobilizeYouth responds to this issue with an integrated program offering youth and their families consistency, hands-on guidance, knowledge and information. It involves parents who also have the opportunity through this program to reinforce a lifestyle change – key to a successful outcome for their child.
Ultimately, the success of the program is based on incorporating changes into participants’ daily lives. The pre and post evaluation results, strong level of participation and education leads to the ultimate term goal of weight loss.
Founder
Dina Lieberman
Advisors
Dr. Glenn Berall, Canada’s leading specialist on childhood obesity, Chief of Pediatrics, Program Medical Director, North York General Hospital –Toronto.
Barrie Shepley, Head Coach, Canadian Olympic Triathlon Team; President, Personal Best Health & Performance Inc.
George Dickson, BPHE, PFLC is President and founder of Health Enhancement Systems Canada. He has over twenty years of senior management experience with leading organizations in the commercial fitness and corporate wellness sectors.
