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THOMAS J. McGUIRE
  (907) 748-2147 • tmcguire.consult@gmail.com

Reno, Nevada

OBJECTIVE: Create lasting value for my Clients, Partners, and Employers.  

Functional Aging Specialist: Cancer Exercise Specialist with an emphasis on training senior citizens. I coach flexibility, balance, strength, and cognitive programs. Motivate and inspire clients to develop and maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

EDUCATION

Cancer Exercise Training Institute

Cancer Exercise Specialist                                                                                                                                                              In Process

EFT Universe

Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner                                                                                                                                     In Process

The Gray Institute

Certified Applied Functional Science                                                                                                                                               Completed 2022

Functional Aging Institute

Tai Chi Certification                                                                                                                                                                 Completed 2022

The Complete Guide to Balance Training                                                                                                                                       Completed 2021

Balance Matters                                                                                                                                                                              Completed 2021

Egoscue (Pain) Clinic

Egoscue Method / Posture Alignment Specialist                                                                                                                            Completed 2021                                                                                                                                                       

Functional Aging Institute

Certified Brain Health Coach                                                                                                                                                          Completed 2019

Functional Aging Group Exercise Specialist                                                                                                                                   Completed 2018

Functional Aging Specialist                                                                                                                                                             Completed 2017

Tai Chi for Health Institute (Dr. Paul Lam)                                                                                                                                  Completed 2019 

Certified Group Leader, Tai Chi for Health, Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Certified Group Leader, Seated Tai Chi for special populations

American College of Sports Medicine                                                                                                                                   

Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist                                                                                                                                              Completed  2018                                                                                                                         

Certified Personal Trainer                                                                                                                                                               Completed 2016

Professional Football

CFL; Hamilton Tiger Cats Defensive Back; AFC; New York Jets (two camp tryouts)                                                              Completed 1976

University of Northern Colorado                                                                                                                                                            

Bachelor’s degree in psychology; Minor in Physical Education; Certified Teacher/ Coach                                                            Completed 1973

EXPERIENCE

Aging and Fit: (Self-Employed Online Virtual Training) Functional Aging Specialist                                                                2020 - Present

Sports West Athletic Club (Reno): Specialist Personal Trainer                                                                                                  2019 – Present

The Continuum (Senior Living Reno): Wellness Coach / Personal Trainer                                                                                2019 – 2020

Alaska Club: (Anchorage, AK) Advanced Personal Trainer                                                                                                        2016 – 2019

Specialties: Seniors, Cancer, special needs, stroke, dementia, balance, flexibility, strength, cardio, arthritis, pain management

Certifications and Education: Personal Trainer: American College of Sports Medicine, Functional Aging Specialist, Certified Qigong, Tai Chi Instructor. In 2018 was sponsored by The Alaska Cancer Treatment Center, Qigong Instructor for cancer survivors

Professional Experience: Professional Football, Free Agent, CFL / AFL. 37 years of Oil Field Service (Directional Driller         1979-2016

Volunteer Experience: Volunteer coach: West High Football and Track. (Girls Track and Field State Champs 2003)

Gave a public Speaking Presentation to all Physician Assistants in the State of Alaska:  Topic: The Benefits of Qigong for Cancer Care.

I am currently training clients ages 43 – 91 years old. Specialty is balance training, flexibility, and strength with high-risk clients that have arthritis, stroke, dementia, joint pain, high blood pressure, cardiovascular challenges, and cancer survivors.