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While on the surface my experience in the sales and health fields appear to be on drastically opposite ends of the spectrum, I've found it necessary to have a similar approach in ensuring the best experiences & outcomes. In addition to the required technical skills, knowledge, & passion there's a requisite for various inadmissible intangibles. My first concern is cultivating positive interpersonal relationships based on open communication & active implementation/consideration of individual needs. Providing a thorough understanding of information and the applicability to their lives & aforementioned needs is key. There's no substitute for someone feeling as though they're not only being heard but also acknowledged, understood, & advocated for by someone who has a genuine investment in their well-being.I began in the sales field in 2013, providing wireless devices/services & later approached with an opportunity to transition into insurance & financial services. My first observation here was that there is no "One size fits all" when it comes to people & inherently I found an appreciation for the process of unconvering each individual's needs to provide guidance through education of their options, then conveyance of how these address their exigencies. When I decided to pursue a long held interest in the health field this concept naturally transitioned.In 2019 I began as a PTA with PRN positions at multiple MidMichigan facilities. I was then brought on full time at a CPS location in which I'd previously had a clinical rotation. With CPS I've gained clinical experience in both inpatient & outpatient settings, providing exposure to a diverse range of patients & PT requirements. Additionally, I was able to provide educational classes preparing pre-surgical joint replacement candidates. I was eventually approached about taking over our community fitness program, which I revamped & began in July of 2020, after becoming certified as a personal trainer.Throughout my education & first two years in the field it quickly became apparent that an astounding amount of issues occurring in the musculoskeletal and various other body systems are preventable & to some extent reversible. The health issues that we face aren't "just a part of life" After identifying an imminently important need for education & methods of prevention in these areas I started my own company, Ascend Fitness Training and Education.I've additionally began continued education in the PT field focusing on athlete rehabilitation & injury prevention as well certification for fall risk & prevention.

Listed skills include Fitness Training, Functional Training, Group Exercise Instruction, Acute Rehabilitation, and 46 others.

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  Baker College Of Auburn Hills

  Physical Therapy Assistant