Addressing personal health and fitness from the inside out is Lianne’s core philosophy.  She encourages all clients to remain aware of the barriers that keep them from being sound in their fitness program.   Lianne’s training style encourages clients to take responsibility for their own fitness while providing consistent and supportive guidance.  Her programs are full of creativity and non-traditional modalities of training to ensure that clients do not experience boredom in their workouts.  Weighted ropes, suspension exercises, body weight resistance, kettlebells, resistance bands and medicine balls are just a few of the tools she brings to most workouts.

Education: University of Georgia:  BSED, majoring in Therapeutic Recreation

Certifications:

• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (1989-present)
• American College of Sports Medicine:  Health and Fitness Specialist (2005 – present)
• American College of Sports Medicine:  Personal Trainer (2007 – present)
• American Red Cross:  Standard First Aid (exp. 09/2013): CPR / AED – Adult and Child (exp. 09/2011)

Memberships:

• American College of Sports Medicine
• Georgia Recreation And Park Association
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Athletic Accomplishments:

A Canadian native, Lianne was awarded an athletic scholarship from the University of Georgia, and competed in both track and cross country.  She was inducted into the City of North Bay Ontario’s Hall of Fame in 2000 for her accomplishments as a young runner in Canada before coming to the United States. Over the years since graduating from college, Lianne has remained competitive in many local road races.

Career History:

• Dekalb County School System:  Recreation Therapist 2004 – 2007
• Inner Harbour (child / adolescent psychiatry):  Recreation Therapist 1990 – 2004
• Team Builder for corporate groups, public school systems, and clinicians
• Educator in the field of Recreation Therapy at Georgia State University and The University of Georgia