Who We Are

MRC Associates is operated by Bill and Esther VanGorder. MRC offers Nordic Walking beginner's and Intermediate Clinics and are the Atlantic distributor for industry-leader Nordixx Pole Walking Canada Inc. They also conduct the Nordic Pole Walking Instructor Certification courses for Atlantic Canada

Bill and Esther VanGorder are on a mission to bring Nordic Walking to this region. “What you are doing is using your upper body as well as your legs and using four feet instead of two,” says Bill. “Hills don’t seem as difficult as regular walking or running, and you get an upper body workout that you don’t get as a runner. This is also wonderful for people with mobility problems, or if you’re older with balance problems,” VanGorder said. “You can catch yourself if you’re unsteady or toddle. I know people with MS and other diseases who can’t do other walking, but can do this.”

MRC Associates also:

• assists charities and nonprofit groups in the areas of hiring staff, recruiting volunteers,
  team building and strategic planning as well as board and volunteer development.
• provides educational and motivational speaker services for corporations, charities and not-for-profits. Learn more about the topics available.
• operates Mind Miracles, providing psychic entertainment for your conference, convention
  or corporate party.

Learn more about Bill VanGorder