Dr. Sara Solomon, born in 1978 in Ontario, Canada, is a multifaceted professional known for her expertise in dentistry, fitness, and nutrition. With degrees in physiotherapy and dentistry from McGill University, Solomon has built a diverse career as a practicing dentist, certified personal trainer, and fitness model, while also gaining recognition for her work with Bodybuilding.com and her innovative approaches to fat loss and intermittent fasting.
Education at McGill University
Dr. Sara Solomon's educational journey at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, laid the foundation for her diverse career in healthcare and fitness. She began her undergraduate studies at McGill, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001[1][2]. This initial degree provided her with a strong background in human anatomy, physiology, and movement science, which would later prove valuable in her fitness career.
During her physiotherapy training, Solomon discovered her passion for fitness and obtained her personal training certification in 1999[1]. This early interest in fitness would continue to shape her career path and future endeavors.
Following her undergraduate degree, Solomon pursued further education at McGill University, enrolling in the dental program. She successfully completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2005[1][3]. This advanced degree in dentistry expanded her expertise in healthcare and provided her with the skills necessary to practice as a dentist.
Solomon's time at McGill University, spanning from her undergraduate years through her dental education, equipped her with a unique combination of knowledge in physical therapy, fitness, and dental medicine. This multidisciplinary background has allowed her to approach health and wellness from a comprehensive perspective, integrating her understanding of body mechanics, nutrition, and oral health throughout her career[5].
Pursuing Dentistry and Fitness
After completing her dental degree at McGill University in 2005, Dr. Sara Solomon moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she began practicing dentistry[2]. She dedicated a decade to her dental career, working as a general dentist from May 2005 to July 2015[1]. Despite retiring from active practice in 2015, Solomon has maintained her license with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO)[1].
While pursuing her dental career, Solomon's passion for fitness continued to grow. In 2006, she experienced a personal transformation that reignited her interest in health and wellness[2]. This "aha moment" led her to adopt a healthier lifestyle, resulting in a significant body transformation that was later featured in Oxygen Magazine as a success story in 2011[2].
Solomon's dedication to fitness extended beyond personal practice. She became a certified spinning instructor and pursued additional certifications in various fitness disciplines[1][2]. Notable among these was her certification as a jump rope instructor with the Jump Rope Institute in 2009, studying under Olympian and world-renowned jump rope expert, Buddy Lee[2]. This expertise in jump rope would later become one of her signature skills in the fitness industry.
In 2009, at the age of 31, Solomon entered her first fitness competition, marking the beginning of her competitive fitness career[2]. She went on to compete in several World Body Building and Fitness Federation (WBFF) events, achieving significant success. Her competitive highlights include:
- Winning 1st place and the Best Stage Presence Award at Fitness Star Montreal in November 2009[2]
- Placing 2nd in the Fitness Model Tall category at the WBFF Calgary event in July 2011, where she was awarded her PRO card[2]
- Competing on the PRO stage at the WBFF World Championships in August 2011 and 2012[2]
Solomon's pursuit of both dentistry and fitness demonstrates her ability to balance multiple careers and passions. Her background in dentistry, combined with her extensive experience in fitness and nutrition, has given her a unique perspective on health and wellness, which she has leveraged in her subsequent roles as a fitness personality and educator[4][5].
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