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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award-winning author, trained journalist, educator, and fitness specialist dedicated to improving lives through movement, recovery, and knowledge. Recognized nationally for excellence in stroke recovery education, senior fitness, and the creation of influential books, articles, interviews, and multimedia content. Passionate about transforming complex topics into accessible, empowering education for both professionals and the public.
Tracy is
JOURNALISM & MEDIA COMMUNICATION
- Diploma in Journalism
- Experienced health, wellness, and human-interest journalist.
- Produces multimedia journalism through articles, blogs, interviews, podcasts, and video content.
- Conducts and publishes educational interviews with professionals, survivors, authors, and experts.
- Creates accessible written and video journalism designed to educate and inspire.
WRITING & PUBLISHING EXPERIENCE
Contributing Writer & Health/Wellness Journalist – Live Love and Eat Magazine (2020–2023)
- Authored monthly articles on wellness, balance, brain health, and recovery.
- Featured in a 5-page spotlight article in August 2020.
Award-Winning Author of Fifteen Books (35 Book Awards as of October 2025):
- The Stroke of an Artist (2017)
- Tipping Toward Balance (2018)
- Stroke Recovery, What Now? (2018)
- The Power of Your Spine (2019)
- Dear Stroke, You Suck (2020)
- Stroke Recovery Guides (2020)
- Your Brain Series (2020)
- Biomechanics of Your Body (2022)
- What’s Next? (2022)
- I’m Not Stupid, I Have Hearing Loss (2022)
- Random Feel Good Comments (2023)
- Rhyming Riley (2024)
- Balance Walking and Fall Prevention (2025)
Collaborative Projects:
- What’s Next? (2022)
- Contributing Case Study – Obesity & Weight Management textbook
- Her Legacy Book – Authors Elaine Lalanne – Tracy wrote a chapter in this book 2026
Author/Creator of Fitness Education Courses:
- Stroke Recovery Specialist (Sold Through Tracy & Perform Better Australia)
- Functional Anatomy 101 & Beyond
PUBLIC PRESENCE & MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
- Host, The Health and Fitness Show with Tracy Podcast
- Former Radio Host – KXCR 90.7 FM (2020–2022)
- Multimedia journalist producing educational content across platforms
- Starkey Hearing Ambassador
- Founder of multiple stroke recovery support communities
- Speaker at national conferences and health organizations
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- 2024 – National Fitness Hall of Fame: America’s Top Fitness Educators
- 2021 – IDEA World Personal Trainer of the Year
- 2020 – IDEA World Finalist
- 2019 – MedFit Professional of the Year Runner-Up
- 2020 – Best of Florence, Oregon: Personal Trainer of the Year
- 37 Book Awards by December 2025
- AFAA Practical Test Examiner for Group Exercise Certifications
Throughout the 25+ years in the fitness industry Tracy and her business have Placed:
Top Personal Trainer in Orange County
Top Yoga Studio in Florence Oregon
Top Personal Trainer in Florence Oregon
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Health Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer – Orange Coast College
- Certified Health Group Dance & Exercise – Orange Coast College
- Biomechanics Specialist – NESTA
- Sport Yoga Certification – NESTA
- Cloud Nine Yoga RYT 200
- AFAA Sunrise Yoga Specialist
- AFAA Essentials Level 1-3 & AFAA Practical Yoga
- C.H.E.K Institute Certification – Scientific Anatomy of the Core
- C.H.E.K Institute Certification – Scientific Anatomy of the Spine
- BOSU Master Trainer
- ACE Pain-Free Movement Specialist
- Stroke Recovery Specialist
- Certified Pilates Instructor – Joseph Pilates Method
- AFAA Group Exercise Leader
- Reiki Master Levels I–III
- Sound Healing Certification - Vickie Gould International, LLC DBA Life Changing Energy
- Singling Bowl Certification - Vickie Gould International, LLC DBA Life Changing Energy
- Certified Prana Healing Practitioner
- Exercise and Fibromyalgia | Exercises and Arthritis | Exercises and Diabetes | Exercises and Osteoporosis | Certifications
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Diploma in Journalism
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- AFAA – Athletes and Fitness Association of America
- IDEA Health & Fitness Association
- National Fitness Hall of Fame
- The Authors Guild
- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
- National Association of Independent Writers and Editors
- Nonfiction Authors Association
- Writers & Publishers Network
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
My mission is to empower others to walk, move, and live more fully through education, movement, and hope. I believe that when fitness professionals expand their knowledge, they expand the possibilities for those they serve—especially stroke survivors. Knowledge is Power.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
College Certified by O.C.C., Orange Coast College, Health & Physical Education Division:
College Certified Health Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
College Certified Fitness Specialist
Certificate in Fitness & Nutrition
Biomechanics Specialist - John Spencer Ellis/NESTA
Reebok Reactive Neuromuscular Training Program
Certificate-Postural Analysis Specialist Professional Training Program
Certificate-Total Body Flexibility Professional Training Program
C.H.E.K Institute teaches Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology
C.H.E.K. - Certificate-Functional Anatomy of the Core
C.H.E.K Scientific Core Conditioning
C.H.E.K - Certificate-Dynamic Medicine Ball Training
C.H.E.K Functional Anatomy of the Back
BOSU® Master Trainer Specialty Certification
BOSU® Complete Workout System Certification
NESTA Battling Rope Coach
ACE Pain Free Movement Specialist
AFAA Primary Group Certification
AFAA Group X Instructor - AFAA Group X Examiner
Stroke Recovery and Exercise
Certificate Exercise and Arthritis
Certificate Exercise and Osteoporosis
Certificate Exercise and Diabetes
Certified Pilates Instructor
FiTOUR® Myofascial Release
FiTOUR® Barre Fitness
FiTOUR® Suspension Training
FiTOUR® Aqua Fitness Instructor
FiTOUR® Pilates Instructor
Cloud Nine Yoga 200hr RYT Teacher
NESTA Sport Yoga Certified
Certified Mind & Body Fitness Instructor
Cloud Nine Yoga - Certified Reiki Master Level I, II & III - Master/Teacher
Certified Prana Healing Practitioner - Level I
Certified Sound Bath Healer - Level 1, Level 2, & Expert Level
Toastmasters Award for speaking
CPR - AED & First Aid Certified w/American Heart Association
MEMBERSHIPS
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
AFAA (Athletes and Fitness Association of America
NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association)
IDEA (Health and Fitness Association)
NFHOF (National Fitness Hall of Fame)
The Authors Guild
HLAA (Hearing Loss Association)
National Association of Independent Writers and Editors
Nonfiction Author Association
Writers and Publishers Network
Former member of Toastmasters
EARLY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Pediatric Secretary - Long Beach California, Columbia Pediatrics Medical Group - 1989-1999 (10 years)
Group Fitness Instructor YMCA-Huntington Beach California 1994-1995
Group Fitness Instructor- MS Fitness in Fountain Valley 1994-1995
Personal Trainer-The Athletic Club for Women in Newport Beach California
Fitness Model-1984-1988
1988 Ad Model for The Torrance Athletic Club - Marketing Campaign
Cosmetologist – 1984-1988, Daniel Charles Hair Design in Long Beach California