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St. Catharines, On, Ca

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

- Conduct orientations and create exercise programs for new members: Power Cord (Spinal Cord and Multiple Sclerosis), Heart Strong (Cardiac Rehabilitation) and Senior Fit (chronic diseases)- Ensure exercises are performed correctly and provide assistance when warranted- Monitor members’ progress and adjust programs as required - Supervise, coordinate and train undergraduate students - Design, implement and create online exercise classes- Perform administrative duties: paper work, filing and taking payment - Conduct COVID 19 screening at guest entry points

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada

- Improved quality for life for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease by working collaboratively with other professionals to program and run Rock Steady Boxing - Assisted in developing an online video library for the Rock Steady Boxing program to make the workouts accessible for all members- Designed safe and effective individualized exercise programs to help clients reach their strength and conditioning goals - Gained exposure in running different fitness classes and their associated health and wellness benefits

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with physiotherapists in providing evidence-based client care and personalized treatment plans to help individuals overcome their chief complaint- Helped clients reach their fitness goals and injured athletes return to play through programing, implementing and assisting individuals complete personalized programs - Worked collaboratively in applying various techniques to promote client retention, marketing, advertising and education to stimulate business for the clinic - Addressed client’s needs by aiding in the development of new targeted programs - Contributed to the creation of new assessment forms to promote a greater transfer of care between kinesiologists within the clinic

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada

- Programed, implemented and adapted online exercise classes for individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and lower limb amputation to help Power Cord members increase their muscular/aerobic strength/endurance and functional quality of life - Helped members complete and modify their in person workouts by applying knowledge of exercise and neuromuscular diseases to create a fun, inclusive environment - Supervised undergraduate students in designing, implementing and adapting online exercise classes and individualized programs to meet the needs of Power Cord members

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Learned to take patient history, observed functional assessments and assisted in the implementation of treatment plans to help patients reach their rehabilitation goals- Assisted in patient recovery by applying specific modalities (TENS, IFC, Ultrasound and Traction Beds) outlined by the supervising Physiotherapist- Helped to regain participants functional capacity by leading patients through individualized strength and range of motion exercises

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Worked collaboratively to facilitate a FUNdamental movement program for children with special needs to enhance confidence along with physical and social development - Fostered enjoyment for participants by modifying exercises to accommodate individual restrictions which resulted in an increase in class enrolment

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Implemented a resistance exercise program as part of a research team to determine the effects of weight training on the progression of Parkinson’s Disease- Prevented exercise-related injuries from occurring by administering proper warm-up/cool-down exercises and applied individual modifications to various exercises to avoid injury and subject dropout

Welland, Ontario, Canada

- Administered exercises for a wide variety of visual conditions by providing proper technique and encouragement in order to help improve the client’s quality of vision - Learned how to deliver functional tests and develop a personalized treatment plan by interpreting the result(s) to meet the specific needs of each patient

Master Of Professional Kinesiology

Bachelor'S Degree, Kinesiology