Biography

Joel Huard is an Exercise Physiologist and Registered Kinesiologist at Cleveland Clinic Canada. Mr. Huard enjoys working closely with his patients to perform fitness assessments and provide personalized exercise plans, counselling, and education to help them reach their health and wellness goals.

Mr. Huard completed his Bachelor of Science from Acadia University in Nova Scotia before completing a Certificate in Indigenous Studies from the University of Alberta. He also completed a Graduate Diploma in Exercise Science for Health and Performance from Niagara College. He has since trained in areas including cancer rehabilitation techniques, mental health first aid, functional movement screen, and emotional intelligence.

Mr. Huard is dedicated to learning the latest science in his field, including modifications to help with chronic conditions such as cancer, spinal cord injuries, and cardiovascular diseases. In his practice, he combines strength and conditioning, cardiorespiratory fitness, and flexibility assessments to create highly customized plans for his patients.

Actively involved in the world of sports and athletics, Mr. Huard has acted as a Volunteer Aid for the Canada Games in Niagara, an Occupational Fitness Assessor for Fire Service Ontario, and a Strength and Conditioning Coach in St. Catharines. Mr. Huard is experienced in various fitness testing techniques for occupational athletes, including PARE, FITCO, PREP, FORCE, CPAT, and PIN.

When he’s not seeing patients, Mr. Huard enjoys exercising and playing video games.

Education/Training

Graduate Diploma
Niagara College
Exercise Science for Health and Performance 
Niagara, ON
Certificate
University of Alberta
Indigenous Studies  
Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Science
Acadia University
Kinesiology
Wolfville, NS

Certifications

  • CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist 
  • Cancer Rehab Techniques
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate (Mental Health Commission of Canada)
  • Understanding and Developing Emotional Intelligence 
  • Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Level C
  • FMS Movement Screen Level 1
  • Cancer and Exercise Training for Health and Fitness Professionals
  • Ontario Police Fitness Appraiser

Specialty Interests

  • Fitness assessments
  • Customized exercise prescription

Professional Memberships

  • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
  • College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
  • Police Fitness Personnel of Ontario