About Angela
Angela has over 35 years of experience working with senior adults. A University of Georgia Alumnus with a Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. In 2022, I became officially part of the UGA Mentor Program.
I hold a Certificate in Gerontology from Kennesaw State University in 2005, and have multiple certifications in senior strength training, chair exercise, personal training, Yoga, “Ageless Grace”, Balance & Mobility, and Silver Sneakers. I also have extensive experience within physical rehabilitation hospitals with head injury, stroke, and orthopedic and neurological patients.
My career experience over the years includes being director of Recreation Therapy, Fitness & Wellness Director and Activity Director. I was also the General Manager of an Independent Living Community for 3 years. I am an active member of the International Council on Active Aging. I was also the Activity Director/Recreation Therapist at Chelsey Park Health & Rehab in Dahlonega for almost 4 years which specialized in Neurological disorders and Long Term Care.
As I pursued my wellness career, I was introduced to Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT). My Dad was a Chiropractor so growing up surrounded by bodywork and focus on good health is a passion. Integrated Positional Therapy (IPT) is more moderate than Chiropractic. IPT is perfect for those that desire a more gentle method for pain relief and discomfort. Although the pleasure of having hands-on bodywork is optimal. I will teach you how to provide your own self-care with stretches, strengthening, and proper ergonomics to help you function more pain free. I am a certified IPT Professional through mentorship of Lee Albert from 2018-2024 & ongoing. You may have seen Lee Albert on PBS Specials. Self-care is vital in helping to relieve stress and anxiety. IPT is similar to assisted stretching that is popular now, but the knowledge base & training is superior to most of those pop-up locations. I also offer hands-on bodywork as well as Zoom virtual services.
Most of my friends and clients describe me as calming, patient, easy to share concerns with as well as a fun since of humor. Of course, my business Aging Is Not 4 Sissies has truth and humor in it. I love to dance, listen to music, nature and most of all family. I also have 2 Aussiedoodles.
My goal is to touch more people’s lives and expand their knowledge to help themselves toward vitality, decreased pain, and overall whole person wellness. Learn how to help yourself. Let’s discuss your pain concerns or maybe you have weakness & limited range of motion in certain joints. These are all topics that I can address and show the techniques that will aid in the problems not returning. If I don’t have the answers then I will assist you in finding the resources needed.
Any music that I use on this site or my Facebook page or YouTube Channel or other Social Media platforms, I do not own. My goal is to use approved Virtual/Royalty Free music for my classes, such as with Muscle Mixes Music.
