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Sarah Acuna

I was lucky enough to have Vonda on my team as an aquatic fitness instructor. Vonda’s ability to listen to the members and clients meant that she was much more than

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Vonda has played a crucial role as my assistant in the Wellness Center at White Horse Village, Inc. and in carrying out resident fitness programs. Her versatile skill set allows her to effectively perform any related duties as assigned. She also takes initiative in contributing to the continued development of all programs she participates in. Vonda's coachability allows her to continually expand her marketability as a leader in any role she engages.

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Credentials

  • MBLEX board certified
    Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
    Dec, 2012
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diploma Professional Massage Therapy
    PA School of Muscle Therapy
    Dec, 2003
    - Sep, 2024
  • Aquatic fitness professional
    Aquatic Exercise Association
    Sep, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • Personal Fitness Trainer
    W.I.T.S. World Instructor Training Schools
    May, 2007
    - Sep, 2024
  • Group Fitness Instructor/Senior Fitness Specialist
    American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
    Mar, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • PA Licensed Massage Therapist
    Commonwealth of PA Bureau of Professional and Occupation affairs
    Feb, 2011
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certificate Therapeutic Recreation Program
    Douglas College, BC. Canada
  • Compassionate Touch Practitioner
    Center for Compassionate Touch® LLC
  • Medical Massage Therapy certification
    Body Therapy Institute Silver City, NC

Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fitness Coordinator
      • May 2022 - Present

      Coordinate land and aquatic fitness programming at community. Assist with wellness programming, personal training, fitness testing, and supervision of the wellness center. Coordinate land and aquatic fitness programming at community. Assist with wellness programming, personal training, fitness testing, and supervision of the wellness center.

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Owner Operator Vonda's Wellness & Massage Therapy
      • 2001 - May 2022

      My expertise in health education, massage therapy, senior fitness, and personal training enables me to utilize a holistic approach to wellness. Compassionate Touch and Medical Massage Therapy certifications enable me to safely and compassionately serve all populations, including: frail older adults, veterans, and those with chronic health conditions or who are under hospice care. Past clients include: The Cancer Center and Health Education Department of Phoenixville Hospital, Rocky Run YMCA, White Horse Village, along with numerous long term clients from the comfort of their homes. Show less

    • Geriatric Wellness Program Coordinator
      • Jul 2013 - May 2020

      Connected seniors, volunteers, families, and caregivers with resources and supportive programming, to support them in the aging process. Provided programs for over 2000 senior group members, in collaboration with the Senior Group Advisor. Utilized my coordination, leadership, and management skills to implement and lead a variety of enjoyable and informative recreational, fitness, health and wellness programs. Our programming provided seniors with a social and supportive network, health education, and resources to help maintain their wellness and functional skills. Developed educational materials, mindfulness breaks, fitness stations, and provided chair massage services for employee wellness events. Show less

    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aqua /Land Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer
      • 2000 - Jul 2013

      Led a variety of water exercise programs, targeting both the active adult and those with special needs. Led innovative health and fitness programs for older adults, to improve functional ability and decrease pain levels. Personal trainer for both aqua and land, specialized in older adults and people with chronic health limitations. Led a variety of water exercise programs, targeting both the active adult and those with special needs. Led innovative health and fitness programs for older adults, to improve functional ability and decrease pain levels. Personal trainer for both aqua and land, specialized in older adults and people with chronic health limitations.

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor
      • 2010 - 2012

      Promoted and implemented massage therapy program for new wellness center. Provided therapeutic massage therapy sessions for residents, based on their goals and specific health conditions. Offered optional spa add-ons. Provided chair massage therapy sessions for wellness fairs, special events and wellness incentives. Helped increase awareness of the benefits of massage therapy for older adults, and grew massage therapy services from start-up to sixty clients.

    • Personal Trainer
      • 2007 - 2010

      Planned, implemented and led a variety of land, aqua fitness and wellness programs for older adults based on functional skills. Helped manage day to day operations of the wellness center including; exercise testing and assessments, personal training, cueing for correct exercise technique and safe use of center. Managed all aspects of wellness center while the wellness supervisor was on leave of absence. With as little inconvenience to residents as possible assisted Whitehorse Village during construction of and transition to a state of the art Wellness Center. This new Wellness Centre included specialized wellness exercise equipment appropriate for older adults, a fitness studio, an indoor swimming pool and a massage therapy treatment room. Show less

Education

  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    BS Health, Health Science
    1994 - 1999

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