
Timeline
About me
Medical Fitness Association Marla Richmond Educator of the Year
Education

West virginia university
2005 - 2009Bachelor of science exercise physiology with an emphasis on aquatic therapyActivities and Societies: WVU Golf

Mercyhurst university
2011 - 2013Master of science - ms exercise scienceThe primary goal of our master's program in Exercise Science is to train exercise science clinicians. Many graduate programs will focus primarily on the academic aspects of Exercise Science; we cover the academics, but also focus heavily on the clinical skills necessary for you to best serve your patients and athletes. - Mercyhurst University MS Exercise Science Graduate Program
Experience

West virginia university
Aug 2005 - Sept 2007Wvu rec center fitness staffEnsure safety of all students with proper spotting technique, cleaning weight room, responding to emergencies

Power wellness
Apr 2009 - Nov 2020Coordinator of Next Steps medically integrated programs requiring a medical referral from a healthcare professional.Provide oversight to maintain high quality standards and implementation of medically integrated programs.Screen health history information and coordinate processes for intake, including medical clearance as applicable. Oversee the administration of standard pre- and post- assessments and exercise prescriptions for participants and report outcomes to referring physicians. Created systems to organize information and outcome data in compliance with HIPAA for program quality, effectiveness, and growth.Since inception in January of 2014, 111 individuals have enrolled and participated in the Next Steps programs with 67% transitioning to membership. Show less Three time featured “Expert Is In” educational lectures on diabetes management, aquatic exercise, and medically integrated fitness programs. Member of a medically integrated team of professionals. Based on the Health History Questionnaire, Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and previous health history, determine risk classification for incoming members and guests prior to using the facility. Perform fitness assessments for individuals classified as low and moderate risk measuring the five different components of health-related physical fitness including body composition, submaximal exercise test protocols for predicting maximal aerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Develop individualized exercise prescriptions for healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and pulmonary disease. Show less
Medical Integration Manager
Jul 2018 - Nov 2020Fitness Program Manager
Apr 2015 - Jul 2018Medical Integration Coordinator, LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center
Dec 2013 - Apr 2015Fitness Specialist, LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center
Apr 2011 - Apr 2015Aquatic Group Fitness Instructor, LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center
Apr 2009 - Apr 2015

West virginia university
May 2009 - Jul 2009Human performance lab internMonitor patient vitals during exercise testing

Mercyhurst university
Aug 2011 - Aug 2012Graduate assistant/supervisorSupervisor of the Fitness/Recreation Center at Mercyhurst University

Erie county diabetes association
Sept 2012 - Dec 2012InternOngoing community outreach, including public educational workshops and literature. Designed and implemented youth exercise programs in conjunction with HOPSports at local elementary schools. Under the supervision of a Diabetes Educator and RN, co-facilitate Diabetes education classes.

Three point healthcare
Sept 2021 - Oct 2024Business Development Representative
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Sept 2021 - Jul 2024
Licenses & Certifications

Basic life support (bls)
American heart association- View certificate

Certified clinical exercise physiologist (acsm cep)
American college of sports medicineDec 2015 .webp)
Nida clinical trials network good clinical practice
The national institute on drug abuse (nida)Mar 2018- View certificate

Exercise is medicine® credential level iii
American college of sports medicineDec 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Christopher R Sutton MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM3Marla Richmond Education Award Medical Fitness Association Nov 2020 The Marla Richmond Educator of the Year award is presented to an individual who has been recognized as an exceptional educator. This person has shown significant dedication to the medical fitness industry by disseminating innovative, accurate and accessible exercise science, fitness and wellness information to patients, clients, community and members by means of original or unique written materials or programming.
Volunteer Experience
Co-Chair Certification Committee
Issued by Medical Fitness Association on Jan 2020
Associated with Christopher R Sutton MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM3Examiner Sub-Committee
Issued by Medical Fitness Association on Oct 2017
Associated with Christopher R Sutton MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM3
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