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☷Therapists trainers offer wealth of health and fitness options in U S Army Garrison Wiesbaden
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 28,2022
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With the addition of Certified Athleter Trainer Julia Spellman to the multi - disciplined staff of the Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness Center , the facility now offers a full range of health and fitness options . WIESBADEN , Germany - “They are changing people’s lives in a very active way . ” That’s how Maria Diaz , former Wiesbaden Installation Fitness Coordinator and now the Marketing Manager for Wiesbaden Family and MWR , describes the work of the team of therapists and instructors at the Sports and Fitness Center . Now , with the addition of Certified Athletic Trainer Julia Spellman , the local fitness complex has one more professional asset to help patrons overcome any physical challenges while seeking the best approach to overall fitness and health . “They have full capability , ” said Diaz , explaining that the athletic trainer expands the Fitness Center’s ability to serve community members and help them “stay physically fit and resilient . ” “That’s her niche . She’s good at designing programs to help with running and providing different techniques to ensure injury prevention , ” Diaz said . “She can design the entire workout – from beginning to end . ” Spellman , who joins the staff after having accompanied her military spouse to Wiesbaden last autumn , explained that she has provided her services in the field since 2015 . “I’ve worked in clinical settings , one - on - one , doing rehabilitation , I worked at a high school , with corporate health and in Texas at Fort Hood . ” The Wisconsin native earned her Athletic Training Bachelor credentials at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and is currently enrolled in concurrent Master’s and Doctoral degree programs . “I specialize in injury prevention and biomechanics , ” said Spellman , explaining that her focus will be on “helping the everyday athlete get back to doing what he or she wants to do . “Being in a military setting , I feel I can fill a gap – addressing acute and chronic issues . … I just love helping people overcome pain and injury , ” she said . “I want to help them get through it and get to the other side . “We have such a unique setting here , ” she added , “offering inter - collaborative care . ” Spellman said her goal is to reach all members of the local population she serves – military units , high school students – anyone looking for help overcoming a fitness issue or looking for ways to enhance their fitness routines . “I plan to be accessible if people need immediate care – to help them return to sports faster . If people have an injury and don’t know what to do , I want to be that person to help them . ” Having such a wide range of health and fitness services in the Wiesbaden fitness complex is unique to Europe , said Diaz . “We’re one of a kind , and we want this to spread in Army Europe , ” she said . “While they have massive fitness services in the United States , nobody is offering this here yet – comprehensive exercise and fitness programs for our Soldiers and civilians . “I’m excited about this , ” Diaz added . “It really is a holistic approach to wellness . ” For more information about physical therapy , upcoming fitness classes , individual athletic training services and more , stop by the Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness Center in Building 1631 on Clay Kaserne or call civ ( 0631 ) 143 - 548 - 9830 .
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