Diamond Fernandes
Diamond is the Founder of the Heart Fit Clinic. He is a published author and cardiac rehabilitation physiologist.
He has completed the Cardiology Module (2019) and the Fellowship in Advanced Metabolic Cardiovascular Certification (2020) from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine/Metabolic Medical Institute. He is also completed his fellowship in anti-aging, metabolic, and functional medicine. Diamond graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Health Physiology in 1997. He is a certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
He began his career at Total Cardiology in Calgary (formerly known as the Cardiac Wellness Institute of Calgary) in 1999. From there, he was recruited to Dubai to start a cardiac rehabilitation program in 2005, then moved to Kelowna in 2006 to manage their cardiac rehabilitation program.
When his father had a heart attack at 38 years old, Diamond made it his personal mission to help his father, along with thousands of others living with cardiovascular disease. This inspired him to live out his passion and start in the field of cardiac care in 1999. He saw a big gap in the healthcare system for helping people with their heart health, so this inspired him to solve this problem by starting the Heart Fit Clinic in 2007.
He serves as an executive board member (president from 2020-2023) for the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CACR). He is also a member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP), and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and much more.
Favorite Quote: “Arteries are a muscle, not a pipe.” ~Diamond Fernandes
His mission is to keep on innovating to help people prevent and reverse heart disease. His vision and technical and scientific expertise are what have made Heart Fit Clinic the leaders in heart health.
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Feature Article
As seen in Business in Calgary magazine, Diamond shares his journey, passion for wellness, and mission to empower others through heart-centered living. His story reflects the core values behind Heart Fit.
Author
Diamond is the acclaimed author of Beating Heart Disease – 5 Powerful Pillars to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, a book that helps readers take control of their cardiovascular health through practical, science-backed strategies.
Building on the success of his first book, the new release Death of the Stress Test, is a bold and insightful follow-up that challenges outdated approaches and introduces innovative, life-saving perspectives on heart disease prevention and treatment. His mission is to empower individuals with knowledge that transforms health and saves lives.
Podcasts
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Testimonials
"Diamond delivers game-changing functional medicine insights that every executive needs to hear to optimize health, resilience, and performance. One of the most impactful and thought-provoking speakers we’ve had — a must-have for CEOs serious about health and longevity."