Your Take 5 to Exercise Coach

Academic Achievements
B.S., Public Health Education
West Chester University, West Chester PA
Magna cum laude honors

Graduate Certificate of Gerontology
California State University, Sacramento
Sigma Phi Omega honors

In process:
Master of Science, Therapeutic Aging
California State University, Sacramento
Special Masters program

Work Experience
City of Sacramento, 50 Plus Wellness program,
Fall Prevention Instructor
Area 4 Agency on Aging, Fitness Consultant
LIVIN F.I.T…. Personal Fitness Training
Independent Contractor: Intel Corporation

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Take-5-to-Exercise to optimize function and well-being while reducing the incidence of falls among the aging population through the specific application of seated stretching and strengthening movements.

Kelly is a survivor.  She knows how an accident can affect your life, what if feels like to be in wheelchair, what if feels like to need assistance with activities of daily living, and how to preserve through tough times.

In 1985 Kelly was hit and run over by 2 cars, breaking her pelvis and left femur.  In addition to the structural damage, she suffered internal injuries and was left with road burn all over her body.  After being comatose for 5 days, she awoke with all her faculties (including those pearly whites and happy thoughts!) and was ready for her third basketball camp of the summer.  Think again. 

Kelly quickly discovered how quickly an accident can change your life. She had to endure 2 physical therapy sessions per day to regain the strength that was lost during her 3-month hospitalization.  She learned to walk again in a water tank until she was strong enough to use a walker.   Determined to play basketball again, she stayed after practice to gain endurance and adapt to her new limitations.

Kelly knows that rehabilitation is tough but hard work pays off. Kelly was awarded a full basketball scholarship to Division 1 school, Radford University.  As a result of her life experience, Kelly hopes to encourage elders who have fallen or are fraid of falling.  “Disease prevention and health promotion through the pplication of physical movement” is her area of expertise and she is passionate about helping people better themselves.