Lori has been in the fitness industry since she was 15 years old and taught a class for her sick instructor. Her hobby became a career as she became an Aerobic Instructor and physical therapy assistant. Her dedication to the field has afforded her hands-on experience with therapy for many areas including the back, knee, shoulders, and elbows. She has worked with tennis, football, and basketball athletes, as well as paraplegics, and individuals with chronic issues such as Multiple Sclerosis, hypothyroidism, and arthritis. She has obtained over 23 certifications in personal training, nutrition, aerobics, kickboxing, Arthritis, and MS. These include certifications from the leading organizations of ACE, AFAA, NASM, APEX, AEA, NDEITA, AAAI/ISMA, SCW, MS Society, Arthritis Foundation. She also has a degree from Ursinus College, one of the top pre-med schools in the country. She has Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation with the University of CA. and was a Researcher for the University in the area of Exercise/Performance Enhancement.
Her career includes 3rd Place in the North East Division of the 1986 Crystal Light Aerobic Championships, being a Master Presenter for City of Hope, American Heart Association, St. Jude’s Hospital, and several local charity drives. She is a CPR and First Aid instructor for the Red Cross.
In addition to being a health club owner, Lori is also the Executive Director of Western Ballet of Mountain View, which has been providing excellence in dance education for over 30 years. Her health club, South Bay Athletic Club, is proud to announce an expansion of its services to include a full athletic conditioning training center. The expansion will be complete in May and will include expanded martial arts, athletic sports-specific training, boot camp conditioning sessions, altitude training, overspeed training, and more. Watch for some exciting things this year at South Bay Athletic Club in Milpitas!
Lori’s personal training services are available for weight loss and control, strength improvement, and reconditioning. Because of excellence in her field, Lori was selected by Milpitas residents for five consecutive years as the city’s best personal trainer.