Janice M. Woerner is an Occupational Therapist and Group Fitness Instructor specializing in balance training and safety education for Seniors. She has been working in sub-acute rehab for 12 years.
She is a certified Fall Prevention Specialist (PESI Education)
Janice has a B.A. from Seton Hall University, a B.S in Health Science and M. S in Occupational Therapy from Mercy College.
She is known for her energy, passion and unique style of teaching.
WHY IS BALANCE TRAINING SO IMPORTANT?
Maintain Independence
Continue to safely perform your Activities of Daily Living without the need for additional assistance
Fall Prevention
A momentary loss of balance could significantly change a person’s current functional mobility or be, even, fatal.
Avoid Financial Strain
A significant fall could cause you to have to hire a home health aide or move into an expensive facility
Improve Overall Health Status
Focus on increasing flexibility of the trunk improves overall breathing and ability to reach in all planes of movement