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Certifications and Education:

  • B.S. Kinesiology and Pre-Medical Studies from University of Maryland

  • Certified Personal Trainer -NASM

  • Certified Nutrition Coach - NASM Certified Virtual Coach - NASM

  • Functional Movement Screen - FMS

Specialties:

Post-physical therapy orthopedics/rehabilitation, corrective exercise, postural correction, functional training, training special populations [elderly, people with disabilities and/or with medical conditions] healthy weight loss, hormonal exercise cycling and nutritional counseling.

Biography:

Laura Dineen is a fitness specialist with over four years of industry experience. She earned her Kinesiology, pre-medical degree from the University of Maryland, graduating top of her class for research conducted towards exercise for special populations and for her efforts as a teaching fellow in anatomy and physiology.

She spent several years working as a physical therapy technician and as a surgical medical assistant which bolstered her expertise in post-physical therapy rehabilitation and corrective exercises. In her spare time she created her own nonprofit, which specializes in building adapted fitness opportunities for people with disabilities in local community gyms.

Her training approach integrates both her medical and education experience, allowing her to work with a diverse range of clients. She melds her medical knowledge alongside the principles of fitness and nutrition to help her clients get to their wellness goals. She has a passion for training women and helping them better understand their hormones, training around their cycles and utilizing science-based techniques to solve issues that primarily plague women as they age due to menopause or cyclical hormonal changes.

Her training style is conversational, yet motivating and wants for each of her client's to leave their sessions feeling challenged and one step closer to their goals.

Rockville Private Studio Space

  • Rockville

  • Private

  • Fitness

  • Studios

Client Testimonials

  • As a petite vegetarian I often only get “just enough” protein in my diet. Now I make much more conscious decisions in my food choices- Protein over Carbs! She gave me great advice on how to do this.

    Connie

    Goal: Healthy aging and preservation of muscle. Learning how to incorporate more protein into a vegetarian diet for muscle growth.

  • I came in with normal aches and twinges that I figured were just part of the “being over 60” package. I discovered that my right knee tendinitis barely bothers me (goodbye knee sleeve/brace). And I don’t notice the - after a tough day - back ache I often experienced either. And! My somewhat awkward gait is much improved.

    Ravel

    Goal: Healthy-aging and building strength.

  • Initially, when I was looking to join a gym, I was just trying to gain some strength and hopefully strengthen my joints as well. I hadn’t had great experience with trainers and other fitness professionals before because not many people know how to deal with someone with my diagnosis. When I met Laura being able to know that the person I was working with not only had extensive knowledge in my condition, but also someone who would take me seriously with my limit limits was very important to me. Is someone with extensive background knowledge of a variety of disabilities and how they impact bodily function day-to-day Laura was the best choice for me as she would know how to properly program and train me without injuring me.

    Ava

    Goal: Stabilizing joints and building strength for EDS diagnosis and symptoms.

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