Passionate about optimizing performance and wellness, Coach Marcellus Bowman leverages over a decade of experience as a Professional Athlete, D-1 Collegiate and Professional Strength Coach, and the founder of Eatsleeppeak.com.

At the Tiger-Cats, he is dedicated to honing the physical endurance and mental resilience of our athletes, driving them to peak performance on and off the field. His commitment to fostering a culture of growth and excellence contributes to the team’s success.

Through Eatsleeppeak.com, he empowers individuals seeking to elevate their fitness, health, and overall well-being. The platform offers a wealth of resources, from customized training programs and supplements to expert advice on nutrition and recovery, designed to help you achieve your peak potential.

Ben Murphy is the owner of three prominent physiotherapy and sports medicine clinics: Hamilton Orthopaedic Institute (HOI), Crossroads Physiotherapy, and the soon-to-open Grimsby Orthopaedic Institute (GOI), set to launch on August, 2024. Under his leadership, these clinics provide top-tier care and rehabilitation services to their communities. Ben began his education studying Kinesiology at Brock University, graduating with Honours in 2012. He then earned his Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree from Bond University in Queensland, Australia. Following his studies, Ben worked in private practice in Queensland before returning to Ontario to establish HOI in March 2018. In addition to his clinic responsibilities, Ben serves as an assistant clinical professor (adjunct) at McMaster University, contributing to the education and training of future physiotherapists.

Dr. Carla Edwards is a Sports Psychiatrist whose practice focuses on the treatment of mental illness and psychological struggles in athletes. Her early years in competitive sport primed her for a career supporting athletes, and throughout her journey in medicine she has endeavoured to fill the gap between medicine and sports to facilitate more sport-competent care to athletes. In her clinical practice Dr. Edwards supports athletes spanning youth sports, varsity, Olympic and professional levels (including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge). She has authored many book chapters and journal articles and is the President of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry.

Dr. Carla Edwards will present a keynote presentation titled Enhancing Practitioner Skills to Support Athlete Mental Health.

“While athletes can do incredible things in sport, they can experience the same mental health challenges as everyone else. Sports create additional circumstances that can influence the mental health of its participants. Developing an approach to detecting and identifying mental health challenges can enhance the care provided to athletes, and open pathways for pursuing additional avenues of support. This session will provide the audience with essential knowledge regarding athlete mental health to improve prevention, detection, referral decisions, and collaborative care for athletes.”

Claire Toffelmire joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats medical department in 2014 and has been the Head Athletic Therapist since 2018. She has previously worked with the National Ballet of Canada, Soccer Canada, Hockey Canada and a few local teams and clinics with athletes of all levels and abilities. She began her journey in athletic therapy at the University of British Columbia where she was an intern in the athletics department. She then continued to study athletic therapy, massage therapy, neurofunctional acupuncture and fascial stretch.

Her passion for sports and overall athlete wellness was sparked during her time in competitive dance and field hockey. Her education, coupled with personal experience and years working with different athletes, has allowed her to build a treatment approach that is athlete centric. Her approach encourages the safe return of athletes to sport and high level performance while being aware of the athletes overall and long term well being.

Diane McLaren C.C.Ir., R.N.C.P., R.H.O.P.  I.I.R. is a well-established and respected Natural Health Practitioner, coach and gifted trainer who for 30 years has advocated the benefits of a holistic approach to natural healing, health and long-term wellness.

In practice since 1994, and founder of  Healthy You Naturally Wellness Centre, Diane has harmonized her certifications in Clinical Iridology, Herbology, Nutrition and Reflexology with a deep understanding of Western and Eastern philosophies to design the right individualized solutions based on accurate root-cause analysis.

Through her unique methodology, Diane has helped thousands of people identify the root causes of their health concerns to experience remarkable results naturally.

Diane offers two types of courses:  one for individuals who want to learn more about natural health, and another for practitioners seeking specialized training in herbalism, iridology, and reflexology.  These practitioner-focused courses have empowered many to establish or expand their own natural health practices.

Diane’s podcast at dianemclaren.com is where she shares her insights, extensive experience and knowledge.

“You’re invited to discover for yourself just how rewarding a natural approach to health can be.”