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MARIA LAUREN (aka: RICCIO)
 www.MariaLauren.com

FITNESS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE: 1992 TO PRESENT
    Kaiser Permanente
Woodland Hills, CA
    LIFESTYLE EDUCATOR  (Part-Time Employee with Benefits)
    •  Providing obesity management solutions through exercise, while motivating patients to fit it into their lifestyle.

    • Evaluate, instruct and lead patients, hospital staff and other employees in a variety of specialized Fitness and Mind/Body techniques, through Fitness Orientation, Tai Chi, Fitness Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Pilates, Dance Workout and Fitness Combo.

    • Develop and demonstrate safe and effective programs: Arthritis Foundation Exercise, Rehab Fitness, Gentle Yoga and Fit Advantage. Some exercise classes are designed to use a chair, for clients with handicaps and special physical needs.

    West Hills Hospital
West Hills, CA
    PREGNA. YOGA/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
    • Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga addressing the physical needs of a changing body through Yoga and Tai Chi disciplines while focusing on a relaxing/positive experience through Guided Imagery.

    • Senior clients become more fit while increasing their stamina through cardiovascular, strengthening and flexibility exercises that are safe and fun.

    Boeing Corp., Pratt & Whitney
Canoga Park, CA
    FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (Ten year employee)
    • Specializing in fulfilling the fitness needs of company members, including Retirees, by combining multiple skills: Aerobics, Muscle Conditioning, Step, Kick Boxing etc.
    • Visible development of client’s fitness performance with class participation consistently reaching peak levels.

    Porter Valley Country Club
Northridge, CA
    Fitness Instructor  (Club Corp)
    • Instruct and demonstrate the basics of Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Certified Sports Stretches and Relaxation techniques.
    • Teach Circuit Training classes combining Pilates, muscle conditioning using weights and “Fitness Bands” plus aerobic moves to get the heart rate in the fat burning zone.

    Office Workouts
Agoura Hills, CA
    Wellness/Fitness Instructor
    Kaiser Permanente
Reseda, CA
    • Providing wellness/fitness techniques through versatile teaching to a continually changing and diversified cliental.
    • Supervising patients in class discussions and movement in a tactful, positive and motivational manner.

Fitness Certifications and Accomplishments

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
National Endurance Sports Trainers Association
Arthritis Foundation
American Heart Association – CPR
Fitness Speaker – Whole Life Expo, Pepperdine University etc., including workshops
Personal Trainer – Instruction designed to meet the personal needs of client
Television Fitness Host and Instructor – Time-Warner, ongoing, 1990 - 2000
City of Los Angeles Award of Recognition – Directing, Youth Empowerment, 1998
Two National Fitness Awards – Weider International, I.F.B.B, 1972 – 1973
Fitness Model – Cover of “Strength & Health magazine, Fitness Flyer TV commercial
Fitness References and Reviews
“Maria Lauren lifts your spirits with her exciting program for health and well-being.”
- The Whole Life Expo, Los Angeles, Pasadena
“Maria is an experienced fitness professional specializing in Yoga, Pilates, and Aerobics. She demonstrates her love for her profession in every class and with every client.”
- West Hills Hospital, Rebecca DeLeon, R.N., Manager
“Maria Lauren’s motivating and up-beat personality inspires the audience to participate in practical techniques for health, healing and fitness that will recharge your life!”
Strictly Speakers, Patti Gribow, Executive Director and CEO
“Charismatic, Maria Lauren displays persuasive ability.”
L.A. Weekly Newspaper
“As a practitioner, Maria is skilled in teaching and coaching students to improve physical functions and she maintains consistently high standards in her performance.”
Kaiser Permanente, Bonnie J. Weissman, M.P.H., Health Education Director
“As seen, Maria Lauren’s message is important for any individual interested in participating in the valuable life.”
City of Los Angeles, Cultural Planning, Richard J. Riordan, Mayor
“Maria has taught classes for seniors as well as to the employees from our corporate work force. She demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm, and has made a tremendous contribution to our fitness program.”
Pratt & Whitney, Tara Luna, Programs Coordinator
“Maria has helped me change my attitude about health and fitness and provide me with the tools to look and feel better.” - District Attorney, Karen Lee Tandler
“As my personal fitness trainer, Maria Lauren’s care and extensive fitness knowledge has helped me reach my goals and sculpt my body.” - Financial Advisor, Jackie Harrell
“I want to thank you for all your help. You have been a wonderful inspiration and your classes are amazing.”- Kaiser Member, Diane Hubert
“Maria clearly instructs us in each movement, is very encouraging, cheerful in her instruction and instills in us the desire to do our best.” Professor (California State University, Northridge),
Dean O. Skovlin

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