Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Christine Seaby, Founder of Boxing 4 Health Inc., located in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We are an Independent Health Facility that offers a wide range of instructor-led, research-backed, high-intensity exercise programs and services created to address the specific needs and interests of seniors and people with Parkinson's disease.

Tell us about yourself

I have always had a passion for helping others, especially with their health. When I started working with people with Parkinson's, I was a therapist just wanting to help them feel better about their bodies. The clients I met had lost hope for their future when diagnosed. I felt a need to get them back to living life on their terms and feeling good in their body again.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Helping more people every day to lessen their symptoms and get empowered to live alongside Parkinson's. We have 3 locations here in Ottawa and an online program where we can access people across Canada and beyond.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

COVID hit us hard. I think all the changes of the past two years have been hard on business owners, clients and staff. Changes beyond our control are the hardest.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Surround yourself with other business owners you respect and can get feedback from.
  2. Have a financial safety net to fall back on when times get tough.
  3. If you believe strongly in your vision, keep at it and don't give up. Patience is hard but so worth it in the end.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Don't let a great idea go to waste!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.boxing4health.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boxing4health/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boxing4h/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-seaby-681713126/

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