We believe in health for all. Our mission is to provide access to advanced health and fitness assessments for everyone.
At Body Insight, we are dedicated to empowering you to transform your health and fitness. We have established our brand on the principle that true wellness starts with self-awareness and a genuine desire for change.
To embark on a successful transformation, you require a strong motivation (why), well-defined goals (what and when), a strategic plan (how), and a belief in your own abilities (who).
Our range of services is specifically designed to address these fundamental aspects of your transformation journey, covering the who, what, why, when, and how of achieving your goals.
Embrace the empowering journey towards optimal wellness with Body Insight, where your goals become our shared mission.
During your visit, we will dive deep into what optimal wellness means to you, establish realistic and measurable goals, and help you discover your powerful "why."
The initial results from your first visit will ignite your motivation and propel you toward achieving your goals. When you feel the need for additional support, such as fine-tuning your nutrition, addressing lingering injuries, or establishing an effective exercise routine, we have you covered. Our extensive network of preferred partners across the Greater Toronto Area enables us to connect you with the best resources tailored to your unique needs. We take pride in personally vetting these providers, ensuring they align with our high standards, and we never receive compensation for any referrals.
Throughout your journey, we will be there to provide unwavering support, and encouragement, and track your progress every step of the way.
We're here to guide your transformation. Discover areas for improvement, set clear goals, find a path forward, and have a supportive partner to hold you accountable.
Our Core Values
We are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals. We do this by empathetically listening to their unique story and taking a genuine interest in the individual and their goals. We believe the strength of our business can be measured by the strength of our relationships.
Integrity
We prioritize the confidence and trust of our clients by delivering unbiased and accurate test results, offering evidence-based advice, and staying within our areas of expertise.
Humility
While we take pride in our knowledge and achievements, we maintain a humble attitude. We embrace new ideas and viewpoints, constantly seeking opportunities to learn and improve. Honest feedback is always welcome as it helps us grow.
Passionate
Our love for what we do shines through in our work. We are grateful for the opportunity to support our clients on their health journey. Our passion fuels us to engage and motivate them, and we demonstrate this dedication through our daily words and actions.
Inclusive
We recognize that everyone has an equal right to pursue optimal wellness regardless of age, gender, race, or sexual orientation. In our eyes, the goals of an Olympic hopeful are as important as those of an individual struggling to lose weight. We provide everyone with the same level of professionalism, compassion, and care, regardless of where they are on their fitness and health journey.
Our Team
Martin Walker P.Eng
Founder. Lifestyle and Nutrition Coach
In 2018, my strong desire to assist others in achieving their health and fitness goals led me to found Body Insight. Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals, providing guidance, support, and encouragement. Seeing clients achieve their wellness goals fills me with an immense sense of pride, knowing that improving someone’s health is one of the best gifts to give.
Professionally, prior to starting Body Insight, I achieved success in the fields of Engineering and Accounting. These experiences provided me with a versatile skill set and a range of perspectives that I bring to my coaching practice.
Personally, my wellness goals and priorities have shifted over time. In my 20’s I focused on strength training and competed in powerlifting and amateur strongman events. In my 30s, I became a proud father of three children and my priorities changed. My competitive aspirations were put on hold in favour of a more balanced lifestyle – designed to maintain my fitness while affording me more family time. Now, in my 40s, I remain committed to optimizing my fitness and health so that I can enjoy all the benefits of an active lifestyle. While I continue to lift weights, I’ve found a new passion for endurance training and am looking forward to competing in OCR and running events.
My coaching style is centred on the gradual adoption of research-based best practices and habits that empower you to take charge of your eating and activity and help you make healthier choices for life. While it may not be as dramatic as some other approaches, the lasting results this process yields speak for itself. My professional and personal experiences have helped shape my coaching practice and enable me to empathize with the competing priorities and constraints when trying to balance family, work and fitness.
If you’ve been struggling to achieve your goals and would like to learn more about working with me, feel free to call or text me at 647-347-9979
Certifications:
Precision Nutrition L1
CrossFit L1
Precision Nutrition Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery Coaching
“Absolute pleasure. Martin put me at ease with his friendly manner and I got the exact information I was looking for clearly explained to me so I can start my health journey informed. Thanks Martin!”
-Christina K
Matthew Dhanushan M.Sc.
Exercise Physiologist
My passion for health and wellness is the primary driver that motivated me to pursue this profession. Since starting at Body Insight, I have had the pleasure of assisting many people along their fitness journey by helping them set and achieve attainable goals, and providing descriptive in-depth physiological analyses through various evidence-based exercise assessments. One of my main goals relating to health and wellness is to improve the discourse surrounding it by disseminating more complex research and evidence-based practices into digestible, usable information that people can apply in their lives to further improve health and wellness.
My professional background in the fitness industry started with my undergraduate in Kinesiology where I gained experience working as an Exercise Physiologist at York University’s Human Health and Performance Laboratory. Specializing in occupational-related fitness assessments, I have administered many different fitness tests and developed exercise prescriptions for pediatric, varsity athletic, and elderly populations. In addition to my role at Body Insight, I am also a Teaching Assistant at York University for the Kinesiology department. Being a teaching assistant has allowed me to further develop teaching and coaching skills alongside my goal of increasing knowledge accessibility and public dissemination.
Prior to starting at Body Insight, I gained experience working in fields such as Retail, Telecommunications and Banking. These previous employment opportunities provided me with a more interdisciplinary perspective, which I utilize in my current role to achieve success.
Personally, I have always been habitually active and placed a strong emphasis on physical activity. I was a former Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee and Track and field athlete, but I have since transitioned from the performance-centred approach towards general health and wellness. The main focus in my personal development is to emphasize training efficiently and effectively to develop and maintain long-lasting healthy lifestyle behaviours.
Certifications:
Master’s Degree in Exercise Science
Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
“An amazing experience. Matthew, is a super knowledgeable guy who prepped me for my testing and afterwards spent time explaining the data. He really knows his stuff. And it was my first time so I was a bit nervous but he totally put me at ease.”
-David F