Heart Health for Her: Empowering Women at Every Beat

No matter your age, heart health matters! Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of early death in Canadian women?

Discover how heart disease can look different in men and women and learn practical tips to protect your heart at every stage of life. Join us to learn more from local experts about maintaining a healthy heart!

This event brings women’s heart health experts directly to your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and prioritize YOUR cardiovascular wellness!

Speakers

Dr. Codie Rouleau
RPsych, Clinical Psychologist, TotalCardiology

Dr. Emel Celiker Guler
Cardiologist, Harold and Betty Allsopp Women's Cardiovascular Health Clinic

Kelly Sullivan
Dietitian, Harold and Betty Allsopp Women's Cardiovascular Health Clinic

Mae Sumrain
Nurse Practitioner, Harold and Betty Allsopp Women's Cardiovascular Health Clinic

Dr. Codie Rouleau

RPsych, Clinical Psychologist, TotalCardiology

Dr. Codie Rouleau is a Clinical Psychologist at TotalCardiology Rehabilitation and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. She is an established clinician-scientist in cardiovascular health psychology with 44 published peer-reviewed manuscripts focused on understanding the role of psychological factors and behavioural interventions in cardiac rehabilitation and chronic disease management. She routinely serves in national leadership roles, including former Chair of the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation conference, and current Executive Member of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine Section and the Canadian Network for Health Behaviour Change and Promotion. Dr. Rouleau’s scholarly excellence has been recognized through numerous awards including the CPA Certificate of Academic Excellence, the American Psychosomatic Society Young Scholar Award, and a CIHR Doctoral Award. She also runs a small private psychology practice in Calgary.

Dr. Emel Celiker Guler

Cardiologist, Harold and Betty Allsopp Women’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic

Dr. Emel Celiker Guler is a Cardiologist and board-certified Cardiac Imaging Specialist with expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques. She earned her MD from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty and completed her cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. She further specialized in Advanced Cardiac Imaging through a fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, achieving Level III certification in Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT, Cardiac PET, and Nuclear Cardiology. Her work focuses on enhancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease using myocardial blood flow imaging.

Kelly Sullivan

Dietitian, Harold and Betty Allsopp Women’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic

Kelly Sullivan, is a registered dietitian with the Harold and Betty Allsopp Women’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic, specializing in nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support women’s heart health through midlife and beyond. She is passionate about helping women feel strong, confident, and energized through sustainable movement and nourishing, enjoyable food.

Outside of work, Kelly truly lives to move—you’ll find her at the gym, hiking, or exploring her neighborhood. As she embraces her post-menopause years, she is excited to model and share a balanced, joyful approach to health rooted in movement, delicious food, and plenty of laughter.

Mae Sumrain

Nurse Practitioner, Harold and Betty Allsopp Women’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic

Mae Sumrain, MN, NP, is a Nurse Practitioner with the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic at South Health Campus, where she focuses on cardiovascular prevention, risk assessment, and improving awareness of heart disease in women.

Mae has more than 20 years of experience in cardiovascular care, with a career spanning cardiovascular intensive care, cardiac surgery, stroke care, and heart failure. She completed her Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner training at the University of Calgary and has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner for more than 11 years.

Mae is passionate about cardiovascular prevention and patient education, with a particular interest in making complex medical information understandable and empowering people to take an active role in their heart health.