Dr. Martin Collis is one of North America's foremost wellness speakers. A renowned authority on workplace wellness, Dr. Collis has earned his designation as a “Pioneer of Wellness.” He is one of the first four Canadians to be recognized by the U.S. and Canadian governments—for his work in inspiring life change. Using music, laughter and science, Dr. Collis’s presentations move audiences to improve personal and professional performance.

Dr. Collis has a rich and interesting background and he weaves these many threads from his academic and professional career into every presentation. He has a PhD from Stanford University for Exercise Physiology and re-wrote with colleagues from the University of Victoria the science of cold-water survival. He is also a co-developer of the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire), which is used by millions of people entering exercise programs throughout North America.

Dr. Collis is the author of the first North American book on employee fitness for the Canadian government, and of Phacts of Life, a weight management book translated into five languages and serialized in Britain’s The Daily Express. His other publications include The Little Book of Lifestyle Artistry and Walking, Weight and Wellness which examines the life-changing role of walking in maintaining health.