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Kara Shull, PT, DPT, CSCSMovement Specialist / Founder
Kara Shull is the Founder and Director of MOVEMENT2BE. Her background comes as a doctor of physical therapy specializing in sports performance and return to sport. She has worked with a number of patient populations and athletes ranging from the NFL to the UFC, MLS to MLB, Olympians of all sports, and the everyday athlete.
Before becoming a physical therapist, she had experience in public relations, community development and non profit work. While enjoying physical therapy, she always felt the pull to do more. In 2017 she decided to act on this pull and combine her passions in non profit and physical therapy to establish movement2be. Her vision for MOVEMENT2BE is to create a movement that inspires others to become aware that movement is key to life. Without movement, she believes we cannot be who we are made to be and do the things we are made to do. |
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James WangMovement Specialist - Site Director
James Wang has been in the New York City Health and Wellness industry since 2012 working as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Class Coach for 5 years in Luxury gyms such as David Barton and Equinox, since then he spent 2 years as a Crossfit Coach, 4 years as a Marketing Supplement Advisor for GAT Sport, seeking an opportunity to bring his skills to help a younger generation develop a rock solid foundation of bringing fitness to their daily lives and helping them develop a championship level mindset joined MOVEMENT2BE to work on our youth’s inactivity crisis. He draws techniques and teachings from the Dali Lama, Bruce Lee and Eric Thomas hoping to inspire as many as he can to be better. Interests include reading, meditation, Basketball and a good cup of coffee. Certified NASM CPT, CF-L1 and Group Fitness Coach.
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Andrea SchwabMovement Specialist - Education Director
Andrea Schwab is an NYC-based Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Owner of Journey Strong Fitness, LLC. She holds a BS in Kinesiology-Exercise Science from CSU-Northridge and has over 8 years of experience working in the rehabilitation and fitness industry. She helps people of all body types and ability levels reach their fitness goals by cultivating a positive wellness experience built to optimize movement. Andrea works closely with Physicians and Physical Therapists from Mount Sinai, NY Presbyterian, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Memorial Sloan Kettering in assisting their patients in reaching their fitness goals, post-rehabilitation.
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Frank BaptisteMovement Specialist - Site Director
Frank Baptiste is a creative artist, outdoor adventure athlete and social entrepreneur with over 10-years experience in holistic fitness. A graduate of the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, Frank is the founder of FranklyFitness in NYC whose mission is to educate, enlighten and empower others to move well, feel well and be well. His diverse body of work includes operating wellness programs for Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort in the British Virgin Islands, leading a team of 30 personal trainers for Equinox fitness clubs in Manhattan and facilitating employee wellness retreats for organizations in the business, pharmaceutical and non-profit sectors. Frank's programs have been featured in Forbes, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal and he is a regular contributor to Health Magazine.
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Linda MarrAccounting Director
I am a mother of three and a grandmother of six. I worked 12 years for a non-profit Christian Preschool as a Teacher and Director then changing positions to a Director of Children & Youth in church ministry.
I have spent the past several years working for a Construction company managing the Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable and as Executive Administrative Assistant. I love investing in the lives of others whether it is teaching, mentoring or coaching my grandchildren’s soccer teams. I believe that by giving and sharing with others we can leave a lasting imprint on their lives and the lives of those they influence. |