Stephanie Pitton

Hi, I’m Steph, the founder of Empower: Exercise & Health. A Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Registered Kinesiologist and Cancer Exercise Specialist, I have a passion for helping women during and after cancer treatment find ways to move with less fear and more confidence.

Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, I completed my BSc in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in 2009. For more than 15 years, I’ve worked at UW’s Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE), formerly UW Fitness. Through UW WELL-FIT, STEPS and Brain & Body, I’ve supported people living with cancer, recovering from stroke and experiencing cognitive impairment.

That work has taught me how uncertain exercise can feel after a diagnosis. You may wonder where to start, how much to do or how to adapt when your energy and symptoms change. Having someone who understands your health and listens to your concerns can make those decisions feel more manageable.

I created Empower to bring that support to women beyond the clinic. Through personalized exercise plans and ongoing coaching, I help you build strength for the things that matter to you, with room to adjust when life or treatment changes.

My goal is for you to understand what you can do, feel supported as you try and become more confident in your own capabilities. .