Eston Dunn

Eston Dunn

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Author/Play & Screenwriter, Actor, Founder/Board President for WOW Charities, Inc.

  • Education

    • Florida College of Natural Health

      2008 - 2008
      Massage Therapy Diploma Massage Therapy

      Activities and Societies: FSMTA Massage Therapy

    • Florida Atlantic University

      1986 - 1990
      Dual Bachelor Degrees- BFA and BSE Performance Arts/Communication. Exercise Science and Wellness (Preventive Medicine)

      Activities and Societies: Gay Student Union (Co-Founder).

    • Florida Atlantic University

      1987 - 1990
      BSE/BFA Exercise Science/Fine Arts

      Activities and Societies: Founder of Gay-Straight Alliance Fine Arts & Exercise Science/Wellness

    • Stratford University

      2001 - 2003
      MS Health Science

      Health Science

    • Florida Atlantic University

      1986 - 1990
      BFA/BSE Fine Arts and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Gay Student Union co-Founder. Back in the late 1980s, along with John Hepler and myself, we resurrected the long closed down Gay Student Union. Today, known as The Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives and Allyship seeks to create an affirming and equitable campus climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Ally (LGBTQ+) students. We provide training, educational, and social programming to FAU students, faculty, and staff. By coordinating inclusionary efforts across campus, the office aims to foster a… Show more Back in the late 1980s, along with John Hepler and myself, we resurrected the long closed down Gay Student Union. Today, known as The Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives and Allyship seeks to create an affirming and equitable campus climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Ally (LGBTQ+) students. We provide training, educational, and social programming to FAU students, faculty, and staff. By coordinating inclusionary efforts across campus, the office aims to foster a visible network of support and promote the achievements of students in an environment free of stigma based on sexual orientation, gender expression, and/or gender identity. Show less

  • Experience

    • Broward General Medical Center

      Nov 1991 - Jun 1999
      Clinical Exercise Physiologist

      • Worked with special populations such as cardiopulmonary insufficient, diabetes, HIV/AIDS clients/patients, et al. • Developed exercise/educational programs. • Facilitated health and fitness programs utilizing a wide variety of formats. • Provided stress management classes based on Sivananda Yoga. • Initiated and implemented health/fitness education, diagnostic/submaximal exercise testing, assessments, and prescriptions. • Developed and implemented community outreach marketing promotions. Editor/writer for in-house newsletter Healthfully Yours. Show less

    • ArtsUnited

      Nov 1997 - now
      Founder

      Giving openly GLBT artists/art a platform to show positive images of the GLBT life by building bridges and tearing down walls between people who historically have been separated by ignorance, bigotry, and misunderstanding.

    • Florida College of Natural Health

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2010
      Education Coordinator

      Assist the Director of Education in course development as well as present in lecture and interactive formats Anatomy and Physiology curriculum for massage therapy students with a variety of additional modalities. Manage and implement curriculum for the Massage Therapy and Physical Fitness Instructor program, including Nutrition, Exercise Science, Group Exercise, The Business of Personal Training, Exercise Assessment/Programming, et al. which included course development for FCNH's BS in Spa Management. Manage faculty/student productivity and success (2006-2008). Show less

    • ACSM

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2008
      Certification Specialist

      • Presenter and examiner for ACSM’s personal trainer certification course. • Entails methodologies of special populations, such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, and auto immune diseases [such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, et al] as well as increased risked clients and apparently healthy individuals.

    • DunnOutWrite, Inc.

      Aug 2007 - now
      Owner

      DunnOutWrite, Inc is a for-profit company that specializes in pedagogical strategies that involve both traditional and non-traditional teaching methods that include entertainment styles and skills in/out of the 'classroom'. www.drtutoring.com

    • ATOM (Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine)

      Feb 2009 - now
      Faculty/DAOM Assistant

      On a fulltime basis, be responsible to organize/participate in recruiting career fairs, events, trade shows, et al. Responsible for all active recruiting efforts to convert inquiries to enrolled students. Participate in Recruiting Committee meetings and implementing recruiting strategies. Instruct in lecture and interactive formats Western Anatomy and Physiology, Western Pathology, Western Medical Terminology, Universal Precautions curriculum for acupuncture students. www.atom.edu

    • WOW Charities, Inc.

      Jun 2009 - now
      Founder

      Helping to bring a queer twist to online entertainment. Using entertainment to educate. http//:www.WOWTV.org

    • Everglades University

      Apr 2010 - Dec 2010
      Assistant Department Chair for Allied Health/Alternative Medicine

      Assist Department Chair in faculty/student management, Assist Registrar in student file audits/maintenance, Assist Admissions in lead retention. Perform administrative assistant duties not limited to SAP, faculty file maintenance, tutoring, et Al.

    • The Royal Palms Resort & Spa

      Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
      Spa Manager Consultant

      Oversee start-up operations of the Spa and Fitness Center for The Royal Palms Resort. Hire and coordinate a staff of massage therapist, skin/nail care specialist, and personal trainers in the daily treatments and services offered to the Resort’s guests as well as to local customers. Work with corporate marketing and advertising department to promote the Spa and Fitness Center locally as well as nationally and internationally.

    • Ultimate Medical Academy Online

      Jan 2012 - Oct 2013
      Program Chair Spa Management

      Oversee faculty and curriculum (development) for the Associates of Science degree in Spa Management.

    • Everest University

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
      Program Director for Massage Therapy

      Oversee faculty and curriculum (development) for Massage Therapy Diploma Program.

    • Allen School of Health Sciences

      May 2014 - Dec 2015
      Adjunct Faculty

      Instruct various online classes for MBC students ranging from Communications to Medical Terminology to Anatomy & Physiology.

    • Massage Envy

      Jul 2014 - Apr 2016
      Regional Recruiter/Trainer

      Oversee 44 Massage Envy Clinics' Massage Therapy Staff(s) from Vero Beach, FL to Miami, FL. Responsible of recruiting of new Clinic employees from career schools within Indian River County, Martin County, Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Dade County via Career Fairs, Recruiting Events, Trade Shows, et al.. Responsible for all in-house training of staff Massage Therapist in Policies and Procedures, Standards of Practice, Therapeutic Modalities, etc … Assist Clinics in hiring and continuing education of Massage Therapy staff(s) in all 44 Clinics. Show less

    • American Institute

      Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
      Program Director of Massage Therapy

      On a part time/adjunct basis, work with classroom teachers to order books and materials for instructional use, observe teachers to make recommendations on changes that could increase student performance, and be involved in the training of teachers. Involved in interpreting state guidelines and making changes to school curricula to ensure that the material students learn is in line with the state's/industry's standards. Also instruct in a classroom environment when needed, working directly with students with State Board Exam preparation as well as offer tutoring materials when needed. Assist with Massage Therapy Student Public Clinic. Provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to licensed Alumni/non-Alumni Licensed Massage Therapists. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AFAA, ACSM

      Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American College of Sports Medicine. (ACSM)
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

      Florida Board of Massage
      Aug 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eston Dunn
      FAPSC Faculty Member of the Year – 2006-2007, State Award FAPSC 2007 Each year FAPSC pays tribute to those who dedicate themselves to the career college sector who display leadership, courage, dedication, ethics, compassion, persistence and passion in educating their students and helping their students succeed.
    • Awarded to Eston Dunn
      ACCSCT Instructor of the Year – 2004, National Award. ACCSCT 2004 This award is given to Instructors that offer well developed programs that prepare students for their chosen fields of work, and second, requires institutions to assess continually and show success in meeting established program objectives. This accountability framework also helps to ensure that institutions grow in an appropriate and responsible fashion and in a manner that best meets the needs of students and of the employment community.
    • Awarded to Eston Dunn
      ArtService Encore Award Nominee – 2004, Artists of the Year Award ArtServe, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2004 This awards program provides the opportunity for students, parents, community members, and business partners to recognize and honor individual artists in the Fort Lauderdale, FL, area.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder, artsUnited, Inc and WOW Charities, Inc.

      Issued by Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 1998
      Fort Lauderdale, FLAssociated with Eston Dunn