Claire Young

Claire completed her Bachelor of Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2022. Prior to this, she obtained a diploma in Sport Management from Camosun College. She has furthered her cancer specific education by completing the Cancer and Exercise Training for Health and Fitness Professionals course with Dr. Lauren Capozzi and Dr. Nicole Culos Reed.

Prior to joining the InspireHealth team, Claire was the Health Promotion Supervisor for the YMCA of Southern Interior of BC. During her time at the Y, she led health promotion groups for participants with chronic health conditions, focusing on prevention, treatment, functional movement, improving fitness, and overall quality of life. She also trained staff and practicum students to safely lead programs, perform functional fitness testing, and promote offerings such as Healthy Hearts, Breathe Well, Healthy Aging, Healthy Hips & Knees, Small Steps for Big Challenges, and Exercise is Medicine.

While working at the Y, Claire continued her studies and earned her Clinical Exercise Physiologist designation through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Through a partnership with Interior Health, Claire and her team piloted a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program for individuals with COPD or other chronic lung conditions, helping to bridge the gap between the healthcare system and community based exercise and education opportunities. Claire is passionate about delivering patient centered cancer care and is excited to build community with the InspireHealth team in Kelowna while supporting individuals through every stage of their cancer and wellness journeys.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys strength training, playing basketball, drinking coffee, gardening, spending time outdoors camping and hiking, and spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Ollie.