My name is Gracie Matheson and I grew up participating in competitive dance for over 12 years.  Throughout my dance journey I was blessed with the opportunity to meet and spend time with Dr Megan who became a trusted mentor and positive influence in my professional development but more importantly in my health. At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with scoliosis and with the proper care from Megan I was guided in the right direction to overcome all the obstacles it brought while competing in the sport I truly loved, Dance. In high school Village Wellness gave me the chance to be part of their team working and learning about the benefits of healthy living and caring for your body and now I’m pursuing a career in kinesiology at Dalhousie to continue on this path. 

I believe a key to staying healthy is pay attention to your body and if something isn’t feeling right, don’t ignore it, make sure you get it checked out by a health professional and ensure proper steps are taken to fix and maintain your body.