Erica is a highly-qualified master personal trainer with over 20 years of experience. She holds the following certifications:
American Council on Exercise (.A.C.E.) – Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) --Certified Functional Exercise Specialist
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.) – Certified Personal Trainer
The National College of Exercise Professionals (N.C.E.P.) – Certified Core and Balance Specialist
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (C.D.S.M.P.) – Certified Leader, through the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center
Matter of Balance – Certified Leader, through Maine Medical Center Division of Geriatrics and Southern Maine Agency on Aging
BLS (CPR, AED) Certification for healthcare professionals with the American Heart Association
Erica has also completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) form Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, and is a licensed registered nurse (R.N.).
Spanning a broad spectrum of activities to include ballet, gymnastics, mountaineering, yoga, sprint/beginning triathlon (open-water swimming, running, cycling), and Pilates, Erica’s diverse background is complemented by her knowledge of physical therapy techniques from injury prevention and first-aid to proper postural alignment and Swedish massage.
In addition to many years as a personal trainer, Erica has worked closely with disabled and post-rehabilitation clients at a number of physical therapy clinics in the (San Francisco) Bay Area and at training facilities in Hawaii.