Speaking

Marie has a gift for creating an environment where people feel safe to ask difficult questions and share personal challenges. Through her openness and honesty about her own journey, Marie is able to facilitate conversations that are both inspirational and transformative for all of those participating in her workshops. People leave the events with a new perspective on the importance of their own wellness and the wellness of the people on their teams.

— Lee Boothe, Director of Business Development, Vet Alliance

Marie is a trailblazer as an educator and coach for individual and team wellness. She is passionate about sharing her extensive knowledge on this timely, crucial topic in order to sustain healthy veterinary caregivers. I’ve had the great pleasure to partake in Marie’s wellness workshops and to listen to her engaging seminars. She is always authentic, inspiring and thought provoking as she delivers valuable tools and perspectives.

— Jayne Takahashi, DVM, MBA, Speaker, Facilitator, and Coach, Communication Leads

I’ve had the pleasure of sitting in on a few of Marie’s wellness workshops, and each time I have been moved by her presentation style, content, and have taken away valuable information and strategies. What can sometimes be a heavy topic; Marie is able to present the information with compassion and her presentation style and approach to the topic often has a profound affect on people in the audience. Marie’s approach to wellbeing should be heard by everyone in the veterinary industry.

— Dean Murphy, AHT, Director of Business Development, Vet Strategy

Dr. Holowaychuk is one of the leading thinkers in our industry. Her lectures are always thorough, thought provoking, and very well researched. She is an articulate and engaging speaker with an abundance of information and wisdom to share with her audience.

— Shane Bateman, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC, Associate Professor (Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Clinical Studies)

Marie brings warmth and sunshine to every group. She combines her incredible intellect with a depth of caring for clients and colleagues. As an academic veterinarian and certified yoga teacher, she has the skills to understand veterinarians and guide them to health and vitality. Marie is truly a gift for Wellness.

— Carol Hutchison, BSc, MD, MEd, FRCS(C), Certified Yoga Teacher Associate Professor, Education Portfolio Director, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery (University of Calgary)

Marie Holowaychuk is an outstanding veterinarian, yoga instructor, wellness advocate, and person. Not only does she go above and beyond to lend a helping hand to educate veterinary students on the importance of health and wellness, but she also donates her time to instruct yoga classes for students. Marie has such a positive impact on the students and professionals she mentors. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for the veterinary profession in the future!

— Carling Matejka, DVM Student, University of Calgary (Class of 2018)

Dr. Marie presented during a seminar series hosted for hospital team members during Mental Health Awareness Month. Based on the post-seminar feedback, her lecture was the fan favorite for our team members. Dr. Marie’s knowledge base is impressive, her desire to effect positive change is infectious, and she leads with evidence-based resources that I would happily share myself.

— Francesca Tocco, MSW, LCSW (Companion Pet Partners)

We were lucky to have Marie speak to our veterinary technician students about self care strategies. Marie spoke with empathy and expertise and created a safe and supportive space for our students and faculty. She shared practical strategies and tools and reminded us that self care is essential for us to continue to provide excellent care to our patients. Marie is an articulate, genuine and compassionate speaker. Marie's presentation was thought provoking and engaging and the students have already started discussing how they can use the strategies for themselves both in and out of the classroom. Thank you, Marie, for being so inspiring!

— Amy Bradbury, RVT, Faculty Instructor, Central Carolina Community College (Veterinary Medical Technology)