Live Well Consulting

Wellness & Personal Image Coaching

Kind Words

From Fitness and Health Professionals

I have known Carolyn personally and professionally through the fitness industry for 35 years.  Carolyn cares deeply about individuals, motivating and inspiring people to advance physically mentally and spiritually. Her kind, gracious approach has been seen in all she accomplishes - program directing facilities; creating and lovingly instructing an enormous variety of exercise classes; an excellent, natural educator, Carolyn has presented workshops, classroom courses and been invited to speak at many conferences.   

Carolyn has been a CFES Educator since 1991 educating instructors and personal trainers to certification and has served on CFES Advisory Board of Directors since 2011. Her greatest dedication and professional skills rang true for 25 years, as an owner, director and manager of Northridge Health Performance Centre in Nanaimo, BC providing a loving and productive haven for all members and staff. 

Carolyn expanded her knowledge of topics to teach under the wellness banner, counseling and advancing many individuals on nutrition, stress management, personal confidence, exercise plans and a non- stop website service presenting home made healthy recipes for all to enjoy. 

Carolyn is a natural nurturer and her professional and caring contribution for literally thousands of people is her legacy. Thank-you Carolyn for all you have and are continuing to contribute to so many people’s lives. It is with great honour, pleasure, and love I continue to know Carolyn and share in her life.
Maggie Zaitlin
President CFES
Carolyn is always the consummate professional, combining her university education; with her long list Fitness & Image Consulting Credentials. Carolyn has taught me lot, and I am very grateful for your coaching and experience in the fitness industry. Not only for her enormous skills, but the way she talks to clients and goes beyond, to really know the people that she works with. I have also worked with other professionals Carolyn has trained and they have been of the highest caliber.
Debra Morrison
Personal Trainer, Pilates, Yoga, Group Exercise Instructor & Olympic Ski Coach
Carolyn is the most inspiring lady you will ever meet and elegant beauty truly, FULLY personified.

If you want a body & image transformation , she is the mentor you need.
Julia Dawson
Bachelor Education, High School Teacher
“Working with Carolyn has given me the equivalent of a 4 year degree in Wellness and Business.” Being part of the LiveWell Consulting Team has allowed me to grow in so many areas. I feel totally supported to create my best possible life !
C. BarclayMA. Conflict Analysis & Management, Certified Health &Professional Lifestyle Coach
C. Barclay
“ I am extremely grateful to Carolyn for helping me to reach my professional goals.” She shared her knowledge, skills and talent with me. Carolyn helped me in every single step. I really couldn't have done it without her help and encouragement.
Lorena BeutlerGroup Exercise, ZUMBA and BollyX Instructor
Lorena Beutler
Carolyn is the most beautiful and inspirational lady you will ever meet.
Christie LoveBachelor of Education
Christie Love
Working with Carolyn opened a whole new world of possibilities for me as a business woman & personal training studio owner. Her mentorship allowed me to offer more value to my clients through life-changing programs while increasing my business.
Sue Dawson
Personal Training Studio, Jumpstart Outdoor Bootcamp Owner
Working with Carolyn was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made in life!
Diego Pineda, M.Sc & Diana Pineda
Owner. Light Edge T.V. & ZUMBA Instructor and Professional Certified Health Coach
I have known Carolyn professionally since 2007 in my role as a university professor in the Sport, Health, and Physical Education department at Vancouver Island University. Each year, I select a handful of successful, organized, and enthusiastic leaders in the community to tour my class through their facility and give a lecture on their business operations for my Administration course in Physical Activity. Carolyn has managed to, not only survive over 20 years in this tough industry as owner, operator, and fitness/wellness professional, but done it very successfully. Carolyn is such a hard worker who has been very creative and adaptive in the fitness/wellness industry as times changed, As a teacher she is very enthusiastic and motivational. As an owner/operator, she is very inspirational to my students who see the end product of hard work and good organizational skills. Her facility is well-maintained with many classes and services. Well done, Carolyn!
Eiko Eby
Professor, Physical Education, Vancouver Island University

Read what Carolyn’s clients are saying

“I lost 2 dress sizes during the first 6 weeks following your Slim, Chic & Radiant: the Ageless Body Program and feel amazing!”

This program is full of life changing scienced based information, tools & support. The lifestyle made huge changes for my body in a very short time.
Diana Pineda
Online Business Specialist

“ Slim, Chic & Radiant :The Ageless Body Program has really opened my eyes.”

“After reading about Slim, Chic & Radiant: the Ageless Body Program I decide to give it a try since going through menopause I have battled excess weight. No matter how much I worked out and how little I ate, the pounds piled on. To deal with this I have been all over the map with different diets. From the weekly meetings to low carb high protein plans, to counting every calorie and to any fad diet. I could always drop a few pounds and then I would get discouraged and gain those back and more. I got few results with what seemed like a lot of effort. And I never felt like I was over eating. The Ageless Body Program has really opened my eyes. I have dropped 21 pounds since beginning your program and continue to lose weight.
Maryetta Cowens
Health and Nutrition Specialist
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“Carolyn’s Ageless Body Program program has completely remade my body.”

Retired as a Commercial Airline pilot, I saw my body aging and gaining weight around my middle. After following Carolyn’s Ageless Body program my body is now strong and youthful and I have never felt this much energy.
Michael Wood
Retired Air Canada Pilot
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“As a medical doctor I learned a lot”

“Carolyn did an excellent job creating Slim, Chic & Radiant: the Ageless Body program. It is very educational, even as a Medical expert I learned a lot.  Her cheerful personality will guide you through the program with care and compassion. The recipes are great. I like especially the smoothies. Best smoothly recipes I ever had. The program works!!! This program will reverse those “certain age” changes your body and slow down your entire aging process. I have told her that should be charging far more for her amazing life changing program. Take action now!!!” 
ILONA BERKOBEN MD
IHB Consulting, LLC

From Carolyn’s Clients

“Carolyn Hancox-Barr has been an integral part of my health success over the last 20+ years. Carolyn has an incredible ability to structure her workouts and classes for the greatest benefit of the age group of the participants (even tho' any age can benefit). She gives so much to this community and deserves all the thanks we can give her. ”
– Judy Kennie
“Carolyn Hancox Barr is a phenomenal trainer, fitness instructor, as well as business owner.” Her personality, instruction and ability to hold everyone's attention throughout each class is outstanding! Carolyn's music choices, as well as her terrific singing ability, add to the enjoyment of fitness. Everyone feels good at the completion of each workout class! I can't say enough about EVERY ASPECT of FITNESS with Carolyn, she is the BEST!!
– Kathy Kurytnik
“I would like express my sincere appreciation for Carolyn’s professional approach to her fitness program. Carolyn’s knowledge, and enthusiasm inspires me. I look forward, and benefit greatly, from her training programs, and her contribution to creating a healthy lifestyle.”
– Lynn Ouellet
“With Carolyn’s suggestions and leadership in her personal training class, I’ve been able to go from working out within my own safe, comfort level to stretching my limits to become stronger, more flexible and to improve my cardio.” Carolyn is a very healthy, knowledgeable fitness instructor and personal trainer that other women can relate to and be inspired by. In particular, she is a wonderful role model for “mature" people, both men and women.
– Pat Hogue
“Carolyn Hancox is a truly excellent trainer. She is skilled, thoughtful, sensible and a pleasure to work with”
– Mara Kuzmanovic
“Since joining you at the age of 60, there has been a dramatic effect on my health. I am in better shape than I have ever been and am able to pursue my favourite outdoor activities, kayaking being one, and can now easily paddle 20 km in a day, something I could never do before!” I feel stronger and have much more energy. I love her group personal training classes, the music and routines, which continue to motivate me, working all parts of the body. It's been six years and I feel healthier and more active than ever. Thank you!
– Patti Presslauer.
“Carolyn’s training classes are the highlight of my week. She truly gives her all to her students”
– Heather H.
“Carolyn Hancox-Barr, is a Highly Professional Qualified Personal Trainer and Instructor. I never like to miss her classes, and I make it my priority to attend.” She is an excellent business owner as she has all the levels of programs and training for all members. Carolyn has really change my life!. Am Happy and Healthy Me!
– Jesse Chan Jepson
“Carolyn has inspired me to keep exercising for the past 13 years. I am 78 years old and have had several health issues which she has helped me overcome.” Thank you Carolyn
– Carolin Dagenais
“Carolyn has been a true inspiration to me and others.. As a very adept fitness professional Carolyn has given me the confidence to try new things in the gym and to expand my fitness horizons.” Because of her expert guidance, I have enjoyed not only increased self-assurance but also enhanced flexibility, strength and endurance. Before Carolyn’s classes I was afraid that my age would limit my ability to participate in gym activities. However, she has inspired me and not only taught me that a healthy, fit lifestyle was a possibility but also helped me make it my new reality.
– Maureen Sargent
“Carolyn teaches in a way that is so smooth and every part of your body gets a good work-out and is done correctly.”
– Jan Roth
“Carolyn is an inspiration to me. My strength and balance have improved so much! She is a great trainer/ instructor and I enjoy her classes immensely.”
– Lindsay Wiekenkamp

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