INNOVATIONS IN AGING A DEFENSE PLAN FOR OLDER ADULTS

Jacqueline Sinke

I am a health and fitness professional with over 27 years of experience in the fitness industry. I provide personalized training and health coaching and I specialize in mature, mid-life and older adults and provide in-home and virtual training aimed to optimize function, health, fitness, prevention of chronic disease, better management of chronic medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, diabetes type 1 and type 2, Parkinson's, osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, balance, and mobility disorders, falls prevention and interventions, stroke, joint replacements, etc. My company Fitness & Function provides in-home personal training, health coaching and private physical therapy and related wellness services. I have worked as a fitness professional for the federal government, in corporate fitness, as a exercise research strength training instructor, consultant for active aging communities, and launched Fitness & Function LLC in 2003. In 2019 Fitness & Function received the "BEST OF PORTLAND AWARD" in the Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers category. Please visit www.fitnessandfunction.com for complete bio. (Jacqueline@fitnessandfunction.com) With advanced certifications including ACE Medical Exercise Specialist and ACSM Exercise Physiologist, specialty certifications ACSM/ACS Cancer Exercise Trainer, 'FallProof Balance and Mobility Specialist' from the Center for Successful Aging at California State University, Parkinson's Exercise 'Delay The Disease' from OhioHealth, 'Stepping On Empowering and Reducing Falls in Older Adults' sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority and endorsed by the CDC. I work to restore and maintain function, optimize health and fitness in clients with often multiple and complex medical conditions. As a certified American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor I also teach first aid, CPR, AED to local businesses and individuals. I invite you to visit my website https://www.fitnessandfunction.com and meet my team of health and fitness professionals. Call me to schedule your training appointment 503-267-1030 I started the in-home training business with my company Fitness & Function in 2003. I have over 28 years experience as a certified health and fitness professional and hold accredited certifications from: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): - ACSM Exercise Physiologist EP - ACSM/ACS Cancer Exercise Trainer CET American Council on Exercise (ACE): - ACE Medical Exercise Specialist - ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Health Coach with the Reverse Diabetes Coaching certificate. International Council on Active Aging (ICAA): Leadership in Wellness Management certificate (2019) I hold several advanced specialty certifications to better help my clients meet their unique need: - FallProof Balance and Mobility Specialist Instructor from the Center for Successful Aging at California State University-Fullerton - Parkinson’s Disease Delay The Disease Certification from OhioHealth - Stepping On Building Confidence and Reducing Falls in Older Adults sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority help me optimize training programs - Say Well At Home provider - ACE Diabetes Prevention Coaching certificate - Associates degree in Gerontology I received additional training in Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) nutrition including the clinical nutrition program through the Dr. McDougall clinic to better help my clients make a profound impact on their health through diet and lifestyle change. I am also a certified American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Instructor and instruct First Aid, CPR and AED training to local business and individuals in the comfort of their home. I have given numerous presentations on older adult wellness including continued education seminars to local organizations and groups. Together with my health and fitness professional team members, Fitness & Function strives to provide excellence providing in-home personal training, health coaching, private physical therapy in the privacy and comfort of the client's home. Wellness services are provided in Portland Oregon area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Sherwood, Tigard, Gladstone. I invite you to my website www.FitnessAndFunction.com and explore details on my past experiences and a complete list of qualifications as well as the services we offer. The health and fitness professionals with Fitness & Function look forward working with you.