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Cindy Miles and Associates Client/Student Volunteer Fitness Program

Our clinic offers a fitness program for clients 8 and older. Our fitness program began in 2001 with the use of volunteers to allow our clients to work on their cardiovascular and age appropriate strengthening activities outside of their weekly therapy session. The clients are either seeking additional services or they are not eligible for individual therapy through their private insurance company. Many of our clients are unable to access a Health Club. All individuals need a program for general cardiovascular, strength development, range of motion and/or coordination training.

As a general rule, each client is seen individually by a student volunteer for approximately a 1 hour session. Our facility has volunteers on an ongoing basis interested in pursuing physical, occupational, and speech therapies or special instruction. Our volunteers are screened and interviewed prior to working with our clients. The client is evaluated by a physical therapist and the program is carried out by the Student Volunteer. The Student Volunteer is supervised by a therapist at all times. As a rule, most of the clients are seen during times when their age appropriate peers are present so they have an interactive environment.

In recent years the fitness program has expanded to include not only clients, but typically developing children, who are interested in one-on-one structured activity. The fitness program promotes individual attention with integration with other clients and children. Our goal is to make this a pleasant program for both the Student Volunteer and the client; while enhancing physical fitness availability for all children in our community.

Swimming lessons are available on an individual or group basis.