BONE HEALTH & FITNESS
Talks and Trainings with Dr. Kim
FUNctional fitness and wellness services to help older adults age with ease -- with enhanced mobility, agility, balance, strength and vitality.
BONE HEALTH EDUCATION
Lunch & learns and workshops about osteoporosis, bone health and fitness, and falls prevention. Guaranteed to get participants moving in and out of their chairs and inspired to build bone and balance to live with vitality -- and without fear and risk of fractures.
BONE FITNESS TRAINING
Individual and group fitness training with light dumbbells, resistance bands, walking poles, yoga and dance. Emphasis on mobility, dynamic balance, muscle strength and posture alignment. Every exercise has a purpose and applicability to real-world living.
LEARN TO POLE WALK
Discover Activator Poles for balance and mobility support -- more than a walking aid. They are your reliable partner for your journey to improved bone fitness and new found independence.
BECOME A POLE WALKING LEADER
Dr. Kim is an Urban Poling Master Trainer exclusive to DMV offering Urban Poling (Nordic Walking) and Activator Pole Program Instructor Courses. Learn best practices to start pole walking and exercise classes in your community. Accredited course for Fitness & Wellness Professionals.
I'm on a mission to help aging adults build bone and balance for falls and fracture prevention.
My interest in bone health started when my mother fell and broke her hip in 2012 and again in November 2024. I saw first hand how hip surgery repaired the broken bones. But left my mom fractured and unable to walk again. She lost her independence, zest for life and quality of life.
A certified (200-hour) yoga instructor, avid pole walker and salsa dancer, I have acquired the most up-to-date, specialized Bone Fitness and Falls Prevention leader training to deliver innovative programs in older adult communities:
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BoneFit LEVEL 1 FOUNDATIONS and soon LEVEL IIA ADVANCED EXERCISE (Osteoporosis Canada’s program, reflecting the latest exercise recommendations from 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines for managing low bone mass and uncomplicated osteoporosis: Safe functional movements, ADL and sport adaptations; spine, posture and balance exercise; progressive exercise programs, functional training and problem solving for any exercise environment - from one-on-one to group classes).
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SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Leader Training (12-week evidence-based exercise program focusing on aerobics, balance exercises, strength training and stretching to promote an active lifestyle and minimize the risk of falls. Includes Fitness Checks to evaluate participants' baseline status and measures changes over time. Marymount University Regional Training Office & Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance).
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Otago Exercise Program Leader (8-week evidence-based strength and balance program proven to reduce falls and falls-related injuries among high-risk older adults, and increase independence in the community. Marymount University Regional Training Office & Norther Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance.)
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A Matter of Balance Coach (8-week evidence-based, discussion-based group restructuring intervention focused on practical strategies to reduce fear of falling, set goals to increase activity and make their environments safer. Marymount University Regional Training Office & Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance).
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Master Trainer, Urban Poling/Nordic Walking Instructor (exclusive to DMV offering Urban Poling (nordic walking) and Activator Pole Program (designed for balance and stability support) accredited Instructor courses for fitness & wellness professionals and introductory pole walking workshops for older adults.
I'm on my own bone health journey - seeing significant improvement in my bone density, shifting from post-menopause osteoporosis to current osteopenia in my hip and spine.
Ready to get bone fit and add vitality and awesomeness to your aging adventure? I cannot wait to help you get started!
