Dara Aronow, RDN, LDN
Philadelphia
Summary
Knowledgeable Reformer Pilates Instructor well-versed in teaching challenging and creative classes, maintaining facilities and relating to students of all backgrounds. Familiar with health and wellness strategies extending beyond classroom environment and dedicated to helping students make positive choices and work towards their health and wellness goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Reformer Pilates Instructor
NJ Yoga Zone
06.2024 - Current
- Teaching the practice of Reformer Technique- an levels class style emphasizing pilates basics in the classic style of Joseph Pilates. in a group setting to 6 students at a time.
- Help students to get back to basics in a class that is designed to strengthen, lengthen and tone while emphasizing mind-body awareness.
- Provide private instruction working with individual clients to meet them at their level and help to best meet their fitness goals.
- Maintain a clean and organized studio space, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Receive consistently positive feedback from both clients and colleagues alike regarding instructional skills.
- Educate clients on the principles of Pilates, fostering a deeper understanding of the practice.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention rates and referrals.
- Implement new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Provide modifications for clients with injuries or limitations, ensuring a safe and effective workout experience.
Registered Dietitian
Health Fitness Connections
03.2020 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Work with individual clients to provide nutrition and wellness counseling to best meet their healthy living goals.
- Determine client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring best practices were applied in daily practice.
- Increased client retention rates by establishing strong rapport and providing exceptional customer service during consultations.
- Assist clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements. Provide dietary resources based on individual needs.
Lifestyle Coach
Certified Diabetes Prevention Program
01.2018 - Current
- Completed 12 hour training that enhanced motivation interviewing skills as well as encouraged a more interactive and empowering approach when counseling clients
Registered Dietitian
Livongo
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: A digital health management company empowering people with chronic conditions to live healthier lives
- Create individualized meal plans; provide ongoing online support to monitor weight, exercise and food intake while clients work towards and learn to maintain their health goals
- Work side by side with Behavior Coaches and Exercise Physiologists to create a personalized experience for each client to meet their goals and build a healthy lifestyle
- Work as an Expert Coach in the Retrofit Diabetes Prevention Program
- Responsible for educating clients at risk for diabetes through personalized coaching; classes and community support
- Community Advisor/Strategist Responsible for creating posts for group community pages by offering resources that follow the weekly class schedule as well as providing encouragement and motivation through weekly challenges, support and education
- A digital health management company empowering people with chronic conditions to live healthier lives
Registered Dietitian
Independence Medical; Dr. Jay Glickman D.O.
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: A medical practice that specializes in customized weight loss programs, personal nutrition counseling and pharmacology
- Responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of a personalized diet program for each patient
- Designed and implemented the individualized nutrition program materials
- A medical practice that specializes in customized weight loss programs, personal nutrition counseling and pharmacology
Teachkids2eat.com
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Created a blog designed to provide education and tools for parents to teach their kids how to make healthy food choices both at home and in school with a focus on Balance, Moderation and Education
- Goal: For kids to have a positive attitude about food and possess the knowledge to make wise choices now and as they mature
Clinical Dietitian
Marriott Corporation, Contracted Food Services
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: What is known today as Sodexo, the Contracted Food Services division of Marriott Corporation providing food service management and clinical nutrition services to numerous facilities in the greater Philadelphia area
- Responsible for providing nutrition assessments and medical nutrition counseling at the following institutions: Helene Fuld Medical Center, Trenton, NJ 1995 - 1997
- Assisted the Clinical Nutrition Manager with menu planning, inventory and tray line production
- Mentored students who participated in the annual AP-4 Internship Program
- Philadelphia Geriatric Center, Philadelphia, PA 1994 - 1995
- Provided nutrition services as part of the facility's multi-disciplinary care team
- Delaware Valley Medical Center, Oxford Valley, PA 1993 - 1994
- What is known today as Sodexo, the Contracted Food Services division of Marriott Corporation providing food service management and clinical nutrition services to numerous facilities in the greater Philadelphia area
Education
Internship - The Marriott AP-4 Program -
Frankford-Torresdale Hospital
Philadelphia, PA01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management, Management Dietetics
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA01.1990
Skills
- Fitness instruction
- Breathing Technique Instruction
- Adaptable Teaching Styles
- Safety awareness
- Safety understanding
- Group and individual instruction
- Health and wellness
- Flexible and Adaptable
Affiliations
- CDR, Commission on Dietetic Registration, 01/01/93, Present
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Pennsylvania, 01/01/13, Present
- Pilates Reformer Training, NJ Yoga Zone, 03/05/2024
- CPR/AED Training Completed 5/29/2024-5/29/2026
Credentials
RD/LDN
Timeline
Reformer Pilates Instructor
NJ Yoga Zone
06.2024 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Health Fitness Connections
03.2020 - Current
Lifestyle Coach
Certified Diabetes Prevention Program
01.2018 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Livongo
01.2014 - 09.2019
Teachkids2eat.com
01.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Dietitian
Independence Medical; Dr. Jay Glickman D.O.
01.2006 - 01.2016
Clinical Dietitian
Marriott Corporation, Contracted Food Services
01.1990 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management, Management Dietetics
Pennsylvania State University
Internship - The Marriott AP-4 Program -
Frankford-Torresdale Hospital
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