About Kirstie
Over the last two decades, I’ve been devoted to helping my clients take both small steps and large leaps towards maintaining the unique mind-body balance that brings wellness to their lives. My philosophy is that being healthy means feeling good from the inside out. I strive to provide the welcoming, encouraging environment you need to make an investment in yourself that will pay off for the rest of your life. Together, we’ll carve out a piece of the day that will bring you peace of mind amid your busy lifestyle.
My own journey towards helping people find health began nearly 20 years ago, when I launched my health promotions career as a health and fitness coordinator for the YMCA. Two years later, after being diagnosed with Type I diabetes at the age of 23, the value of a healthy lifestyle took on a whole new meaning for me.
Determined to meet life full on and maintain my physical, emotional, and spiritual vitality, I renewed my commitment to remaining physically active while nurturing the delicate mind-body connection that needs to be present for overall health. Knowing that there must be more to wellness than calorie counting and aching muscles, I began to look beyond the traditional workout experience to find a more fulfilling path to health.
The first time I experienced yoga, I felt the difference between ‘fitness’ and ‘wellness.’ I knew right away that I wanted to share this resounding new awareness of the body that penetrates all aspects of daily life. Soon after, I established Bloom Yoga + Wellness in Deep River, Ontario, finding that this beautiful Ottawa River community allows me to celebrate nature in all aspects of my wellness practice.
Be well. Namaste.

Founder, Bloom Yoga + Wellness
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Kirstie Smith
"I see Yoga, Fitness, Ayurveda and Lifelong Education as the four cornerstones of wellness that will bring soundness of mind, body, and spirit to last a lifetime."
Certifications

Kirstie is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Her specializations include Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Kids, and Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga.
Kirstie has a Health Education degree, and is both a group and individual trainer with CanFit-Pro. She is a licensed esthetician and has graduated from the Blanche Macdonald School of Aesthetics.
Kirstie is a member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association.