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Stephanie Christenson

Stephanie Christenson, CSCS, RYT-200, AEA
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Website: www.workoutwithsteph.com

Stephanie Christenson has been working in the fitness industry for 10 years. Stephanie graduated from Penn State with a BS in Kinesiology. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a 200h-Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance, and a certified Aqua Exercise Instructor through the Aquatic Exercise Association. Stephanie is the fitness coordinator at Mid-Valley Athletic Club in Tucson, AZ. She has been working with people with Parkinson’s for 5 years. She will bring her experience, and clever, practical approach to the PWR! GYM programs where she will teach the PWR! MOVES, PWR! MOVES4FUNCTION, PWR! H2O AND PWR! YOGA classes. Stephanie is also a Personal Trainer available for one-on-one workout sessions in the pool or over ground!

"I strive to offer a class that offers a social, fun and supportive environment for participants and friends"
-Stephanie

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PWR!GYM RAPWorld Parkinson Congress Video Competition Entries Sept 28-Oct 1, 2010
PWR!GYM IN ACTION!

Purpose

  1. Promote early and continuous access to PD-specific exercise programs based upon the latest scientific advances shown to: improve function, quality of life, slow motor deterioration, and change the brain!
  2. Establish a network of PD-expert exercise sites and individuals across AZ.

Testimonials

“ When I come to class, I don’t feel like I have Parkinson’s
- John Giacoletti, class member

What a difference a disease makes!! Now exercising isn’t an option; it’s a given. It’s my job.
- “Peggy Van Hulsteyn”


Subsidies provided to individuals with Parkinson’s disease that are members of the AZ Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (AZ-APDA). The subsidies are total $25/month per individual and offset the costs of our group classes. If you are not a member, contact www.azapda.org now.

Arizona Chapter

Medtronic provided a grant to kickstart the Train the Trainer program. We have completed a rehabilitation-focused and a fitness-focused training program in Phoenix. We will be developing more continuing education materials (DVD’s/manuals) and pursuing approval for continuing education credits from several health and fitness cerification associations.

Medtronic
Mid Valley Athletic Club
Mid-Valley Athletic Club and Wellness Center is providing us with space for minimal fees. 140 S. Tucson Blvd, Tucson AZ 85716 www.mvactucson.com

An official “PWR GYM” site located in Tucson, AZ