Starting Line Founder-
Christine Guevara, MOTR/L is the primary instructor for exercise classes. She has worked as an occupational therapist for over 20 years with a specialty in neurological disorders. This exercise center is not a therapy clinic but an opportunity to engage in exercises specific to the needs of individuals with PD, Stroke, Brain Injury and/ or our senior community.
Our Student Volunteers
Students are trained within the Beaumont High School Medical Technology program for two years prior to beginning their internship with Starting Line Strength and Stability Center. Students have an opportunity to train for a variety of medical careers as part of their academic program. Opportunities provided to interact with individuals who have medical needs improve students abilities to access these careers and/ or colleges of their choice.
Student training has included:
* Parkinson's Disease
* Aging
* Mobility
* Fall prevention/ Fall recovery
* Nutrition
* Exercise assistance
* Dementia
* Communication Skills
* CPR
* Patient Transfers
* Vitals
Christine Guevara,
Board President,Occupational Therapist, Teacher,
Christine is the board President, founder. and head coach for Starting Line Strength and Stability Center. She teaches the medical technology pathway (3 year program) at Beaumont High School which assists students to prepare for a variety of medical careers.
Board of Directors
Monica Rice
Vice President and Secretary
Beaumont USD Teacher
Monica is a Beaumont USD teacher and the mother of two Beaumont teenagers. She is highly committed to her community and the progress of student education!
Patricia Patalsky
Treasurer.
Background as and Administrative Assistant, retired
Patricia finds peace in helping others and has long time experience as a highly effective administrative assistant for insurance, accounting, and baking production businesses. She enjoys baking as leisure and adores her three children and four grandchildren.
What we want you to know...
Mission Statement
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Our mission is to be recognized as a highly valued resource within our diverse community. Our non-profit strength and stability center has stepped up to meet the needs of individuals who are restricted in typical forms of exercise by medically related limitations.
Vision Statement
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Our goal is to provide an environment in which individuals arrive for exercise assistance and complete their sessions proud of each accomplishment. We promise to deliver extraordinary service to our members with respect, compassion, and enjoyment!
Core Values
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The moment you become a member of our strength and stability center, you are dedicating yourself to improve your overall health and quality of life. In order to support you, our student run team promises to demonstrate the following:
Kindness
We prioritize building a safe, reliable, and compassionate relationship with all of our members.
Inclusivity
We will provide amazing service and respect to all members of our highly diverse community.
Professionalism
Our team is composed of trained students and staff that are ready to assist your comfort level and physical needs.
Quality
We are committed to providing the best care in order to provide top quality service to our members.
Enjoyment
The best way to make sure that you stick with a program of exercise is to enjoy yourself. We have created a lively environment with many opportunities for social interaction. Come challenge yourself with the help of our team!