Petoskey, Michigan, United States
After an extensive career in many areas associated with health, fitness and wellness, I am now solely concentrated on training/consulting with individuals at high risk. After a personal bout with cancer in 2010 I became especially interested in helping other individuals in various stages of cancer. Since I became interested this subject major studies have shown the benefit of an exercise routine for these individuals. Combined with my personal health history I believe I can offer a valuable and unique perspective in this area.
I provide health and fitness training consulting with individuals who are in various stages of cancer recovery. My emphasis is on safe and effective assessment and personal training if the person so wishes.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Managed and marketed program designed for doctor-referred, high-risk cardiac patients. Established close communication with referring physicians. Number one in patient/hour productivity when compared to other area hospitals. Expanded program to include Phase III participation to maximize use of facility and staff. Member of CMH's Speakers Bureau. · Conducted monthly cardiac support group meetings that expanded to include diabetes and pulmonary patients. · Took over program with 5-10 patient visits per week and expanded to 80-100 patient visits per week. · Expanded program options to include Worksite Wellness for individuals and businesses. · Brought program into compliance and achieved accreditation with AACVPR which guaranteed Medicare reimbursement.; Cardiac Wellness Program.
Simultaneously ran business while working at Community Memorial Hospital. Conceived, designed and directed an independent program for at-risk patients for cardiac disease. Program concentrated on wellness, nutrition, exercise, and group therapy. Patients exhibited significant changes in all cardiac risk factors. · Communicated with wide variety of providers regarding patient progress. · Spoke at community events such as Kiwanis, promoting program and increasing public awareness of cardiac risk factors.
Originated program geared to corporate executives featuring executive physicals, fitness / nutrition / wellness education, yoga and massage in a resort setting. Created a marketing brochure promoting the program, which won a first place advertising award.; Clinical Exercise Physiologist Conducted maximal exercise stress testing, patient counseling and monitoring of Phase II and III cardiac rehabilitation.