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FitBALL Professionals
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Joanne Posner-Mayer, P.T., founder of Ball Dynamics International
Joanne is recognized internationally as an expert on therapeutic Swiss Ball applications. After graduating from the University of Colorado physical therapy school, she practiced in Switzerland for several years, working with pioneering therapists using the ball In 1980, while working at the University Orthopedic Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, she began lecturing on the therapeutic uses of the Swiss Ball. Since returning to the United States in the early 1980’s, Ms. Mayer has taught at the University of Colorado Physical Therapy School, practiced as a physical therapist in various orthopedic and neurological settings, and has continued to lecture extensively in her area of expertise. In 1991, Ms. Mayer founded Ball Dynamics International to insure that there was an adequate supply of the finest quality physioballs for her students and customers. In 1993 she founded Fitball and pioneered teaching the Ball Exercises to fitness professionals and physical education teachers at their state and national conventions.
Videos:
FitBALL: the Balanced Workout
Spinal Stabilization Using the Swiss Ball
Books:
Swiss Ball Applications for Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
Kids on the Ball
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Cheryl Soleway, P.T., A.C.E. Certified, FitBALL Master Trainer
Recipient of the 1999 Can-Fit Pro's "Canadian Presenter of the Year", Cheryl Soleway is a physiotherapist, Nike Fit-Pro, ACE and Can-Fit Pro Certified "exercise specialist". Cheryl is the Master Educator for Ball Dynamics International (USA) and Incrediball Enterprises (Canada) as well as a functional fitness consultant for the Detroit Red Wing's rookie development and Master "SAQ-ologist" (speed-agility and quickness training) specializing in on and off-ice programs. Cheryl's unique expertise and user friendly style has made her a consistently popular presenter at Fitness Resources, Can Fit Pro and most recently IDEA Fitness and Personal Training Summits. Cheryl is a "teacher of teachers". Co-authored the FitBALL Workout Guide and the FitBALL Certification Manual, creator of FitBALL Body Therapy, Lower and Upper Body Challenge and Cardio FitBALL. www.soleway.com
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Trish Scott, A.C.E. Certified, FitBALL Master Trainer
Trish Scott has been actively involved with the fitness industry for the past 25 years as a certified personal trainer, weight trainer, fitness appraiser and training specialist. She is also a FitBALL Master Trainer and helps practitioners in her area design back care programs for their patients. She has also co-authored the FitBALL Workout Guide and the FitBALL Certification manual. Trish designed the program for the FitBALL Back To Functional Movement video. Currently she is the president of Incrediball Enterprises Ltd. in Langley, British Columbia. www.incrediball.com
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Taralyn Jensen-Jones, A.C.E. Certified, FitBALL Master Trainer
Taralyn Jensen-Jones is the owner of TJ Life Fitness, a small business that focuses on fitness and wellness coaching, motivational speaking, and selling exercise balls and other equipment to individuals, community groups, and organizations. She is also the Coordinated School Health Consultant at the Rocky Mountain Center for Health Promotion and Education, assisting schools with creating healthier environments. Prior to her current positions, she worked for five years with the Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition and Steps to a Healthier Colorado Programs through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Taralyn is a certified FitBall® Master Trainer for FitBall® USA and has made two videos titled FitBALL 101: Exercises for Plus Size, Under Active Adults and FitBALL Kids. She is a certified Weight Management Consultant through the American Council on Exercise, and also the Exercise Specialist for the Bariatric Surgery Program at Sky Ridge Medical Center. Taralyn worked at the American Heart Association in Denver for over six years, coordinating the community health education programs and annual women’s expo, and was the keynote speaker for Go Red for Women events in Alaska and Oregon. Taralyn has been a group fitness instructor for over ten years and was a part-time faculty member at the Metropolitan State College of Denver for five years. As a degreed Adult Fitness & Exercise Science professional, Taralyn strives to spread wellness messages statewide in hopes of promoting healthier lifestyles for everyone!
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Carol Mitchell, Educational Director of International Society of Yoga Education, FitBALL Master Trainer,
Carol began studying meditation (Raja Yoga) as a youth in the mid 60's under the direction of her maternal grandmother and mentor, Ethel Bonnett of London, England (1890-1972). Completing her masters degree (with conditional acceptance to the Doctoral Program) in Sports Psychology, with a minor in Exercise Physiology. The bulk of Carol's studies have been centered around yoga and mind body fitness. Certified as a medical exercise specialist and yoga teacher, Carol is an International Yoga and Fitness Trainer, whose programs have been featured on television, radio and in newspapers. She has released three fitness videos, including FitBALL Yoga, is the author of "Yoga On The Ball" as well as two yoga education publications. www.internationalyogasociety.com
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Marc Coseo, Lic. Ac. FitBALL Pressure Points Educator
Marc Coseo is a National Board Certified Acupuncturist, author, and former pro tennis player. After graduating from New England School of Acupuncture in 1987 and passing the National Boards, Coseo founded and directed the Sports Acupuncture Clinic in Danvers, Massachusetts. He developed the “Pressure Points” system for muscle relaxation and natural pain relief. He also authored a book titled “The Acupressure Warm-up which was published by Paradigm Publications in 1992 and is still being sold today. In addition Marc has authored two acupuncture charts titled Acupoints of Traditional Chinese Medicine” which are used by students and practitioners in Acupuncture, Massage, and Chiropractic Universities and Clinics throughout the world. Marc and BDI recently partnered to create the new FitBALL Pressure Points Package. www.acupressureworks.com
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Beate Carrière, PT, CIFK
Graduated from the PT school 1964, Germany. Licensed in USA since 1972. Over 40 years of clinical experience in Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Iceland, USA. Special Training: NDT/Bobath London; Kaltenborn Manual Therapy; Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy in Germany. Certified Instructor of Functional Kinetics (S. Klein-Vogelbach) since 1984 Ms. Carriere is the author of ”The Swiss ball” (1998) Springer Verlag, "Fitness for the pelvic floor" (2002), Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, New York, and “Beckenboden” (2003) Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, English translation “Pelvic floor” in preparation to be published in 2005 and video "Functional Exercises for the Pelvic Floor" 1999.
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Tommy Power, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, NASM Certified
Named by The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) as one of the "Elite Eleven" trainers in the country, Tommy Power has extensive experience in the fitness industry as a certified personal trainer, business consultant, public speaker, and writer.
He has conducted dozens of seminars, most recently, “The Solutions Seminar”, created in 2001, and followed by the first business symposium hosted by the ISSA, in 2004.
He is cofounder of the first body to offer personal training certification in Eastern Europe, The International Wellness Institute of Budapest, Hungary. Tommy has served as Southern California Director for MET-Rx’s, “World Best Personal Trainer Competition” and is a resident fitness expert on KABC Talk Radio’s Spotlight on the Community.
Tommy leads seminars on marketing for personal trainers for the ISSA; his presentations continue to be an integral part of its continuing education program. His contribution to the field of fitness education, along with his multiple fitness certifications, have earned him the title of "Master of Fitness Sciences”, a distinct honor reserved for less than 1% of the organization's 15,000 certified and enrolled trainers. www.backball.com
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Lisa Westlake
Australian Fitness Professional of the year 1999/2000 bridges the gap between health & fitness. Drawing from 15 years experience as a physiotherapist and fitness leader, Lisa has developed unique training programs incorporating health management and injury prevention in a series of specialized classes, videos and books. Lisa's videos focus on general fitness, athletic training, pregnancy and back care. She has created three popular FitBALL videos: FitBALL All Round Workout, FitBALL Roll Up to Unwind and FitBALL Great Expectations. http://www.physicalbest.com
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Colleen Craig, Certified Pilates Trainer and member of Playwrights Union of Canada.
Colleen received her B.A. (Creative Writing and English) from the University of British Columbia. Expanding on a decade of ballet training, Colleen did her full Pilates Certification with Moira Stott (Stott International Training and Certification Centre, Toronto) and then began to adapt Pilates' work to the exercise ball. Craig is the author of Pilates On the Ball, Abs On the Ball and Strength Training On the Ball and producer of Colleen Craig's On the Ball video. http://www.pilatesontheball.com
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Jane Clapp, BComm, CPTN, ACE, CFP
Jane Clapp created a distinctive fitness approach that addresses the specific challenges a desk worker faces. Her potent brew of training alchemy blends functional training, weight management, postural awareness and mind body work to proven effect.
Jane co-authored a book titled “Working on the Ball: A Simple Guide to Office Fitness” that takes the reader through a full day of exercises using a stability ball as a chair. It’s the first guide to tackle the challenges of the office worker who wants to lose weight, get fit, improve posture and combat stress where we spend the most time – the workplace. (available Spring 2006)
Jane earned her bachelor of commerce degree specializing in Human Resource Management and later worked for large corporations in workplace health and safety, change management, employee wellness and training. Jane currently delivers leadership training at corporate wellness facilities. She has appeared on numerous television shows and in several national newspapers and magazines sharing her expertise and inspiration. www.urbanfitt.com
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Amir Nevo, BScK, CSCS, PFLC
Kinesiologist, Certified Personal Trainer
Amir Nevo received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Amir is affiliated with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. He holds the prestigious Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (NSCA) as well as the Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant certification (CSEP), the highest exercise science certifications available from both of these international certifying bodies.
Amir has extensive experience in strength and conditioning with the general public as well as specific experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and working in a clinical work-hardening setting. As a PFLC, Amir is also highly trained in basic and advanced fitness testing. He is exceedingly sought after for both private client training as well as public speaking in a corporate environment on a variety of health and fitness-related topics, and can deliver all workshops and other services in both English and French.
Amir’s fitness DVDs and e-books are available internationally. His 2005 DVD " I bought the Ball…Now What?” is available from Ball Dynamics. Amir’s website and products serve as excellent fitness resources for anyone interested in health, exercise, new fitness ideas, motivation and advice.
www.healthwave.ca
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