07/25/2026
Today was a very bittersweet day. It was my last day working with the Adaptive Fitness program at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. Medstar was the first facility to hire me as an independent contractor and fitness trainer, when I moved to Maryland 4 and 1/2 years ago. As part of the program I provided an exercise to music class, they call "Dance Class."
The program grew from one small group to two larger groups every Saturday. This is for adults of all ages, with disabilities. My classes were only a small part of the larger, most wonderful program I have seen for people with disabilities, AND it's free for the participants from the community.
Before being involved with the fitness program, MedStar hired me virtually, while I was still living and working in Ohio, to develop their first music therapy program, assist in interviewing candidates for the music therapy position and then mentor the hired therapist for one year. That process took place over 2 years.
So I have been working as a private contractor for MedStar Rehab Hospital for the past 5 years, if I remember correctly.
Thank you, Harsh, for hiring and believing in my style of exercise for the participants. I love all the staff, trainers, participants, and families who helped make this program such an outstanding part of people's lives, and for the opportunity to be a part of it. Thank you Tyra for continuing to support the program when you took over the coordinator's position.
To the two classes in these pictures, keep singing and "Movin' and Groovin'. ❤️
It is now time for me to move on, work much closer to home, where my business is growing and new opportunities will be coming in the future.
Thank you all!
