is a worldwide leader in the field of self-discovery and personal transformation. From a tough beginning—sexual abuse, moving on her own at 15, battling health scares and a huge weight gain, then a difficult divorce that left her almost bankrupt to becoming a single mother to her two young daughters—she has subsequently risen to become a best-selling author, international motivational speaker, women’s health advocate, fitness expert, and the nutritionist on the international hit TV show (seen in over 15 countries).
Her first book was a blockbuster success in 2005, coming in at number 14 as the Reader’s Choice at Chapters, Indigo, and Coles across Canada.
Her second book, was another huge personal success that cracked open Crystal’s speaking and television calling. First seen weekly on CTV's , she was then hired as the Life Coach and Nutritionist on the hit show, , seen on Slice in Canada, Discovery Health in the US, SBS Belgium (in Flemish!), SBS Netherlands (in Dutch), Television New Zealand, Foxtel Australia, British Sky Broadcasting (UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands).
Her third book, (to be released March 1, 2010) has already been hailed as next year’s “must-reads”. Dr. Christiane Northrup says it is “A complete guide to creating the life of your dreams” and Debbie Ford claims “If you are ready to become the hero of your own life, this book will get you there!”
Touring with and the Hay House Events has allowed Crystal to share the stage with some of the most influential people of our time—Dr. Phil, Barbara Walters, Louise Hay, Debbie Ford, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Cheryl Richardson, Suze Orman, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Sarah Ferguson - the Duchess of York, among many others.
Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, she is the CEO and founder of —a company dedicated to creating health & healing products, CDs, DVDs, retreats, and telecourses. She is the founder of —a long-distance “empowerment coaching” school; she is creator of —her private fitness facility.
She lives in a grand old farmhouse, in a tiny town in southern Ontario, with her husband, children, four dogs, cats, hamster, and a flock of singing canaries! |