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Leo Makinen, BA, CSCS

Professional Experience

Hanneken Physical Therapy/West Michigan Occupational Services, Holland, MI: 8/18/1997 - current

    • Provide outpatient rehabilitation services at an occupational and personal medical center
    • Work closely with three Physical Therapists, two Chiropractors, and a Physician's Assistant
    • Initiate, monitor, and develop exercise rehabilitation programs
    • Perform physical therapy services, such as, ultrasounds, electric stimulation, ice massage, and traction
    • Shoot and develop x-rays

The Cutting Edge, Las Flores, CA: 9/21/2001 - 11/21/2001

    • Participated in athletic performance training internship
    • Trained and assisted with the training of NFL, NHL, college level, high school, and grade school athletes

East Hills Athletic Club, Grand Rapids, MI: 1999 - 2000

    • Employed in the fitness center

The Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MI: 5/1997 - 10/2000

    • Perform corporate fitness testing which includes both bioelectrical impedance and skin fold body composition,
      blood pressures, and sub maximal heart rate tests
    • Implemented an onsite fitness program at Ridgeview Printing

Spartan Rehabilitation Clinic, Byron Center, MI: 5/1997 - 8/1997

    • Internship at an onsite occupational medical center

YMCA Downtown Branch, Grand Rapids, MI: 1993 - 1997

    • Oriented and trained members

Education

Grand Valley State University: April 1997

    • BS in Physical Education
    • Emphasis in Fitness and Wellness

Grand Rapids Junior College: 1990-1992

    • Concentration in Art History and Graphic Design

Organizations

Certified USA Track and Field Club Coach, Level 1
Examination taken at Indiana State University, December 2002, Terre Haute, IN

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NCSA
Examination taken through NSCA Certification Commission, April 21, 2001, Allendale, MI

Certified USA Weightlifting Club Coach
Examination taken at Eastern Illinios University, February 23, 2000, Charleston, IL

YMCA Program Training Certification
Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness

CPR/First Aid, American Heart Association
American Heart Association

Continuing Education

    • Science of Stretching - Chicago, IL 2009
    • Perform Better Funtional Training Series - Detroit, MI 2005
    • Motor City Strength and Conditioning Clinic - Wixom, MI 2004
    • Notre Dame Strength and Conditioning Clinic - South Bend, IN 2004
    • National Strength and Conditioning National Conference - Indianapolis, IN 2003
    • Perform Better Functional Training Series - Chicago, IL 2003
    • Detroit Mercy Strength and Conditioning Clinic - Detroit, MI 2002
    • National Strength and Conditioning National Conference - Spokane, WA 2001
    • Perform Better Functional Training Series - Columbus, OH 2001
    • Detroit Mercy Strength and Conditioning Clinic - Detroit, MI 2000
    • Notre Dame Strength and Conditioning Clinic - South Bend, IN 2000
    • American College of Sports and Medicine National Conference - San Diego, CA 2000
    • National Strength and Conditioning National Conference - Nashville, TN 1999

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