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After completing her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from University of IL-Chicago, Shari worked for seven years as a Research Assistant in a medical research laboratory at the University of IL Medical Center. In combining exercise science with medical research, Shari gained a unique skill-set enabling her to observe and apply how she works with her clients. With this knowledge, Shari has developed an ability to design optimal fitness plans for individuals to produce measurable results.

For Shari, life holds continuous opportunities to learn. She is a certified in the following areas:

Group Exercise Instructor for Older Adults, TRX Suspension Training, Personal Fitness Trainer, Health Coach, Nutrition Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist and most recently, NordicBody Walking Instructor.

Shari enjoys working with adults 50 years and older, who wish to take charge of their own aging process. Through fitness training and Nordic Walking, Shari brings knowledge and passion to her clients and meets them where they’re at, on their own personal fitness journey. Shari will work closely with each individual to guide them in reaching their fitness goals.

Since becoming a Nordic Walking Instructor, Shari enjoys group instruction, both in the Forest Preserves of the greater Chicago area and in SW Florida, where she leads groups at residential communities and beach settings.

Once a participant in half-marathons, these days Shari enjoys the great outdoors anywhere Nordic walking can take her. She rounds out her other fitness activities with strength training, Pilates, and bicycling, with aspirations to RV, camp, kayak and hike mountain trails! Most important in Shari’s life are her family and friends, which are the best and largest slices of life!