Biography:

Nelson Beltijar, the creator/founder of The VillaBelt Institute, is a Kinesiology graduate of the University of Western Ontario, as well as, a graduate from the Sports Injury Management – Athletic Therapy program at Sheridan College. He has also attained accreditation from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Certified Personal Trainer. Furthermore, he has worked as an Athletic Therapist / Personal Trainer at various high profile Sport Medicine clinics, as well as, with special populations such as heart & stroke recovery, motor vehicle accident clients, high performance athletes, Canadian National / Provincial Sport Teams, and last but not least … Youth Fitness

Nelson considers himself fortunate to have had the ability to participate, struggle, fail, and excel in many team/individual sports & business ventures. He feels truly blessed to have had coaches, teachers, instructors, mentors, teammates, friends and family members who have always provided him with a positive environment to GROW. As a result, he now wants to give back to the community by offering such a program and experience to those who wish to participate.

Nelson Beltijar has created and directed a variety of Programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1987, ranging from Youth & Adult Basketball Houseleagues/Fitness Camps, Youth Sport and Activity Camps, and Youth & Adult Leadership Programs. He is a man of complete Integrity, who realizes that there is a limited amount of "Direction" in Business Development for Today's Health & Wellness Professionals, as well as, a lack of “Positive Self-Awareness & Physical Activity” in today’s population. It is his wish, and the VillaBelt Institute’s goal, to address and eliminate ALL three.