Fanny Barthell Girard was an Elite athlete in gymnastics for 15 years. She won consecutive provincial titles, participated in 10 national championships, won the Canada Games in 2003 and participated in the Olympic qualifications in 2004.

She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology with additional studies in Human Kinetics at McGill University in 2009. She then obtained a Master’s degree in Education at Boston University in 2011, where she studied Counseling with specialization in Sport Psychology. Fanny now works with athletes, coaches, parents, clubs and federations from a wide variety of sports. She has helped athletes from different levels, ranging from the regional to the Olympic level, attain their goals. Her experience as an athlete, educator and consultant makes her a perfect candidate to understand the ups and downs of sport performances. Fanny also teaches Sport Psychology-related classes in the Human Kinetics department at the University of Chicoutimi and is currently completing her BCIA certification in Biofeedback