Kayla Buck

Kayla has always been involved in sports in some capacity, from competitive gymnastics to ultimate frisbee. She started her studies and work in recreation and fitness. After 10 years in the fitness industry as a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Kayla pursued a Master’s in Human Kinetics where she focused on applied sport psychology from the University of Ottawa. She was intrigued by the mental aspect of change and wanted to deepen her skills so she could better support others in their pursuits.

She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) certified by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and the Canadian Sport Psychology Association – Association Canadienne de la Psychologie du Sport (CSPA-ACPS). She specializes in supporting athletes and performers develop the mental skills necessary for performing at their best. Kayla works with both individuals and teams from grass roots to the elite level.

Kayla also has a passion for the outdoors and integrating nature into her personal practice. She can often be found training, hiking, biking, camping and spending time with her family.