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“It is health that is real wealth. Not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma GandhiI want to increase the wealth of the world, one classroom, worksite and interaction at a time. My passion is health education and implementation. Working in California’s Central Valley, I have the opportunity to work in an area that has a severe need for this information and change. Employee HealthMost employees spend the majority of their waking hours each week at their worksite. With individuals spending so much time on the job, implementing health and wellness programming increases the likelihood of more health practices by the employees. This not only creates healthier, more educated, more productive employees but healthier, educated and productive family members, neighbors and friends. I find satisfaction in the challenge of designing and implementing outcomes-based wellness programs aimed at increasing wellness participation, production and safety while decreasing absenteeism, stress and disease. Using current research and known best practices, I have been able to come into a company and change the culture of wellness, doubling utilization of health services, wellness participation and exercises rates in less than 18 months. Fitness TrainingExercise was my first love. The feeling of strengthening your body through aerobic conditioning, flexibility training and strength training is motivational and empowering. Research has also shown that exercise, especially cardiovascular conditioning can decrease stress, depression and anxiety, increase self-confidence and, when paired with good nutrition programming, can decrease weight. For many people, exercise can be the first and easiest change made towards better health.Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I am always happy to help.rballingerwellness@yahoo.comSpecialties: Clinical Exercise, Outcomes-Based Wellness Programs, Ergonomics, Teaching and Education, Community Health.