Meet Marcia
Marcia Culham, RN retired
Certified Essentrics Instructor, Honors - Level 4“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” – George Burns
Marcia had been a Registered Nurse for over 43 years, loving every moment of her chosen career. She now brings that same passion for teaching, her love of people, and her wish to build connections to her fitness company, aptly named Vital 1. She has been teaching Essentrics since 2016.
Marcia’s philosophy is to “share my passion for health and wellness; teach, encourage and educate participants in the same manner that makes me love to work out. It has to be fun! It should put a smile on your face”. 
In addition to being a Certified Essentrics Instructor, Marcia continues professional development in health and fitness.
Come and join the movement! Feel a difference after every class.
Certifications and Awards
- Bone Fit™ Certificate – 2021
- Certified Essentrics™ Instructor, Honors – Level 4, January 2019
- Certified Essentrics™ Instructor, Honors – Level 3, June 2018
- Certified Essentrics™ Instructor, Honors – Level 2, August 2017
- Certified Essentrics™ Instructor, Honors – Level 1, October 2016
- Myeloma Canada Nurse of the Year, 2015
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses nominee, 2014 and 2015
- Nursing Advisory Board Panelist, 2011, 2013 and 2014
- Research Nurse of the Year Tom Baker Cancer Center, 2006
- Oncology Nursing Distance Education Certificate – 1999
- Post Basic Emergency Nursing Certificate – 1982
- Registered Nurse Diploma – 1979
- CPR / AED / Basic Life Support Certification – current
My Mission
I am driven to help those of us over 50 to age well. My focus is to coach each person to feel healthy improvement by simply moving and to reach for those personal fitness goals.
What's the Vital 1 Difference?
I have created a space where you can come as you are, do your best, and feel a connection with a group of people having fun while getting fit. Great music and my love for what I do make the difference.
“Marcia is passionate about teaching others to be active in a way that is gentle on your joints for a full body workout. Her classes are great for your heart and soul! 💖.”
Pamela B.
Calgary