Jill Scharfenberg, LPTA, CPT, SFS

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Specialist

Thank you for visiting the website of Fitness Over 50.

My name is Jill Scharfenberg, I am a Physical Therapy Assistant and a Certified Personal Trainer with a special certification in senior fitness and owner/operator of Fitness Over 50.

I have over 13 years of experience in working with the senior population in various Settings. I started my Physical Therapy Assistant career at a skilled nursing facility. I have since worked in homehealth care, rehab centers, outpatient settings, and hospital settings. I have experience in the ICU with critically acute patients, as well as with spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedics, cardiac respiratory care, oncology, CVA’s and trauma.

Services

Private Sessions

Your first session, you will have a full assessment of your strength, weaknesses and muscle imbalances. I will develop an individual program for you and take into account all of your personal goals.

Group Exercise Classes

I also teach Group exercise classes in senior facilities in Traverse City. Classes are 45 minutes long. Classes consist of sitting and standing, using hand weights or resistance bands. Music and fun will be incorporated into each class.

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