Shari Kalkstein BA, PTA, EP-C, CSCS, CPT, CMES, FAS, HMS

Experience

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  Fortify Your Frame

  Jan 1998 - now

  Personal Fitness Company with an emphasis on improving quality of life for aging adults (if you're breathing, you're aging).• Conduct comprehensive fitness/balance assessment • Create personalized exercise program geared to improve deficits and achieve goals • Guide clients in safe and effective exercise programs taking into consideration individualized limitations• Approved SilverSneakers FLEX provider offering advanced indoor strength and balance classes• Manage studio facility and equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment• Encourage participation in special community events • Deliver community lectures on osteoporosis, balance/fall prevention and recovery, and the importance of strength training for all ages• Responsible for all marketing, client retention, and accountability• Presenter at numerous fitness conferences with sessions on video and offered for sale Shari's total approach to her clientele includes meeting with them where they live to assess for fall prevention and to follow up with effective fall recovery. Shari's passion will motivate and energize people with all levels of abilities with an emphasis on special needs clients who require her "special" expertise. Shari also offers group classes such as: SilverSneaker FLEX Indoor Balance and Strength, LAB (legs, abs and butt!), Spine Health and Tai Chi. Each class is unique and limited in size to meet the needs of all her participants, assuring optimal performance, safety supervision and guidance. Show less After sharing studios for several years, I am proud that I now have my own studio. As owner and President of my studio based Personal Training Company I offer clients private and small group strength training programs. My clients are mostly older adults, who are in need of my expertise in various physical limitations due to aging and disease processes. I have an intense balance/fall prevention program as well as floor mobility exercises. I offer pre/postnatal core strength training classes. I offer core strength classes at a local karate dojo. I also offer community lectures on Osteoporosis, and the importance of strength training for all ages. I created and maintained my website www.fortifyyourframe.com where I offer exercises manuals I wrote as well as exercise bands. Show less

  • Owner/Director, Senior Fitness Specialist

    May 1998 - now

  • Owner/President

    Jan 1998 - now
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  David Posnack Jewish Community Center

  Feb 1998 - Feb 2009

  Personal Trainer

  Staff Personal Trainer• Designed and monitored exercise programs for individuals • Ensure individuals are on track and that goals are achieved. • Instructed a senior exercise class with an emphasis on balance and strengthening exercises. • Assisting in the operation of a clean, friendly and well maintained fitness center• Gained valuable teamwork skills

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  YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

  Apr 2000 - Jun 2000

  Director

  As the Fitness Director, I was responsible for the reorganization of the Fitness Center, which included purchasing new equipment, updating the facility, developing and maintaining new programs, hiring and firing of the fitness staff, as well supervising the fitness staff and aerobic instructors. Although for only a short period, my position was eliminated as a result of budget cuts.

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  American Lung Association

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk Volunteer

  I've sat on the committee, now renamed as "Fight for Air Lung Walk"

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  Vyne Education

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2018

  Seminar Presenter

  Seminar Presenter• Skilled public speaker and trainer• Developed and presented seminar course “Comprehensive Approach to Aging Confidently” • Consistently received excellent reviews• Traveled within the continental United States offering this 6/7-hour seminar for continued education credits for medical, allied health (PT/PTA; OT/OTA), and fitness professionals (ACSM, ACE, NSCA). • Onsite responsibilities included ensuring the speaking room was set up properly and communicated with hotel staff if changes were to be made. I also was responsible for greeting the attendees at the registration table. • Course is currently online and available for CEU’s. Show less

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  FPTA - SED

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2012

  Affliate Representative
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  Special Olympics Florida

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2016

  Volunteer Strength Coach

  I volunteered at local and distant events with either the Healthy Athletes Screening or directly with the athletes. As of Jan 2013, I offer weekly strength training and conditioning classes for interested athletes (separated by ages).

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  HomeCEU.com

  Jan 2012 - now

  Presenter for an online CEU courses

  I offer online CEU courses for allied health/fitness professionals.

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  Jewish Family Services

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2017

  Volunteer Strength Trainer

  I offer free exercise classes to women victims of domestic violence.

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  TMC: Therapy Management Corporation

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Physical Therapist Assistant

  I assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs within an ALF. I observe and report any pertinent findings to my supervising therapist. I am responsible for accurate billing and documentation, as well as maintaining clean treatment areas.

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  ProCare Rehab & Wellness Inc.

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  Physical Therapist Assistant
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  Back in Action

  Jun 2021 - now

  Physical Therapist Assistant