Maiya Keeling
Certified Health Coach And Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Highly motivated military veteran with over 20 years of healthcare experience including hospital, clinical, fitness and wellness settings. Experienced in exercise testing, design and prescription for both healthy and diseased clients. Well versed in promoting healthy lifestyle change in individuals and groups with chronic disease and illness demonstrated throughout 9 years of full time health coaching. Documented strengths include excellent verbal and written communication as well as the ability to build and foster lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Exercise Physiologist/ Health Coach
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Foster relationships with over 200 top industry executives during hour - long exercise consultations. Evaluate current biostatistics and perform functional strength and mobility assessments.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate change thinking, behavior modification, and create SMART goals.
- Deliver oral presentations to key stakeholders and utilize evidence-based science to educate patients on benefits of holistic health approaches via written communication.
- Collaborate with 2 multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including 4 doctors, to create integrated care plans for optimal patient health management.
Health Coach, Owner
Legacy Health Coaching and Fitness LLC
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Provide health coaching and personal training to clients. Work with clients to discover purpose and set realistic goals.
- Utilize motivational coaching and evidenced based practices to promote self efficacy.
- Provide education on chronic disease management and exercise prescription in one on one and group settings.
- Presented health coaching to community at 5 wellness fairs
- Enhance operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Support implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Increase client confidence and self-efficacy as clinical outcomes are achieved.
Health Coach- Independent Contractor
Pillar
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with founder on developing continuing education for, -HWC coaches as part of coaching platform
- Network with and support other coaches in online community.
- Work closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
- Design content for recording to support growth of client offerings.
Integrative Therapist
Hopeway
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided coverage for 5 different group activities delivered to residential, outpatient and virtual clients.
- Taught lessons to outpatient and residential clients in art and music therapy, learning kitchen activities, nature walking, journaling and more as part of their mental health treatment
- Collaborated with psychiatrist and psychologists in support of client's needs.
Health Coach- Social Science Program Coordinator
The Department of Veterans
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked with 380 veterans with chronic pain and diseases to achieve a healthier way of living
- Developed SMART goals with veterans and provide encouragement and accountability as they work to discover and achieve what matters most to them
- Created and facilitated workshops and Intro to Virtual Movement classes to engage veterans over 200 veterans.
- Co-facilitated over 100 nutrition and weight management classes and lead class participants in dynamic stretching exercises and mindful eating exercises.
- Connect veterans to all Whole Health services within the VA and document their barriers and progress in their electronic health record
- Communicated with clinical providers and coordinate the care of veterans as they connect work to achieve their goals
- Organized outreach and collaboration with community organizations to expand reach of the Whole Health Program through providing presentations at over 20 events
- Worked closely with director to evaluate existing offerings and implement changes.
Health Coach
Provant Health Solutions And OurHealth
12.2013 - 08.2018
- Utilized motivational coaching skills to engage City of Charlotte employees and spouses including nearly 1200 individuals within Charlotte Fire Department, in addition to employees of the Water and Solid Waste Departments
- Provided nutrition education and implemented exercise plans as well as distributed resources to help participants progress to a healthier way of life
- Analyzed biometric screening data to aid in the reduction of risk factors
- Educated leadership of city facilities chronic disease management such as diabetes and obesity, proper body mechanics and injury prevention
- Analyzed gaps in care and barriers to clinical access by city employees
- Created opportunities to build rapport and confidence in the coaching program by providing lunch and learns at fire stations as well individualized fitness sessions, challenges, and accountability
- Managed all program materials and communications for departments.
Metabolic Specialist
Life Time Fitness
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed Metabolic Assessments on members to include educating on heart rate training.
- Managed Life Lab sales to include all heart rate monitors and devices. Reported training revenue.
- Analyzed all data and sales and worked with management to implement changes to plans accordingly
- Performed personal training with members suffering from chronic disease and illness.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Clinical Research Project Coordinator/RCEP
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
12.2011 - 03.2013
- Provide education on chronic disease management and exercise prescription in one on one and group settings.
- Significantly increased enrollment by recruiting active-duty soldiers and airmen with acute knee injuries as potential participants
- Implemented knee injury study protocol by performing and supervising all strength, metabolic and functional exercise testing on 13 subjects with a combined 62 testing points
- Maintained close working relationship with authority figures and clinical providers to carryout mission and was responsible for providing education of study protocol to participants and stakeholders
- Generated amendments and other documents for review by the IRB and maintained compliance with all IRB regulations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
Research Assistant
University of North Carolina
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Compiled evidence based clinical research for the design of a pedometer accuracy study
- Recruited, scheduled, and tested 25 college- aged subjects for the study
- Collected physiological measurements on subjects such as blood pressure, heart rate and waist circumference for research comparison against an activity monitor
- Adhered to all regulations and standards of IRB.
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Duke Diet and Fitness Center
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Designed exercise prescriptions and taught group fitness classes for clients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases
- Worked with clients to achieve weight loss goals by tailoring exercises to accommodate fitness level, mode of interest, and injury
- Implemented incentive program to promote physical activity within the residential facility, which increased gym usage and fitness class participation while generating over $1,000 in personal training sessions.
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Duke Center for Living
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Cardiac Rehabilitation 20 hours, Monitored patients in various phases of cardiac rehab
- Measured exercise blood pressures, heart rates and oxygen saturations
- Obtained EKG strips from patients
- Strides to Strength- Presbyterian Cancer Wellness and Rehabilitation 2011 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Led cancer survivors in group warm-up and cool-downs and monitored them during cardio and resistance training sessions
- Reviewed exercise prescriptions and assessed ratings of perceived exertion during patients' independent exercise
- Performed blood pressure checks, heart rate monitoring and oxygen saturation.
Health Educator
Dowd YMCA
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Coached and educated members at risk for cardiovascular and metabolic disease
- Administered weight and blood pressure checks and reviewed exercise prescriptions for members enrolled in the Medical Referral and Cancer Wellness programs
- Motivated cancer survivors throughout exercise sessions
- Worked closely with supervisor to implement all programs.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy
03.2005 - 01.2010
- Administered oxygen and intravenous therapy to post-operative pediatric and adult military service members and beneficiaries
- Implemented emergency airway management and heart monitoring at scenes and during transport.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Provided one-on-one monitoring of hemodynamics via vital signs and telemetry
- Entered patient data and progress notes into hospital computer system and ensured safe transfer of patients upon discharge from recovery unit.
Education
MS - Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 01.2010 - 12.2011
MS - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Walden University
Online 05.2019 - 2020.12
BS - Exercise Sport Science
Elon University
Elon, NC 01.2000 - 2004.01
Skills
Exercise
Nutrition
Relationship building
Coaching and mentoring
Health education
Individual and group coaching
Goal establishment and monitoring
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Community Service
NEEDMEETERS CLT- 501c3 nonprofit, 2018-current
- Executive Director and Founder responsible for ensuring the mission and vision of the organization are carried out
- Manage board members and volunteers
- Organize and provide oversight to initiatives and projects to meet the needs of the homeless and working poor families within the Charlotte area
- Provide education to the public and collaborate with stakeholders serving as agents of social change
- Act as spokesperson for all media and news outlets.
CAMPUS SAFTEY/ SECURITY - Elevation Church, University Campus 2010-current
- Gather information, identify and implement resolution, plan follow-up and log and file incident reports to successfully manage complaints.
- Ensure safe campus by training volunteers to respond to emergencies and how to be prepared handle active shooter scenarios as well as medical issues.
Timeline
Clinical Exercise Physiologist/ Health Coach
Atrium Health
09.2023 - Current
Health Coach, Owner
Legacy Health Coaching and Fitness LLC
04.2022 - Current
Integrative Therapist
Hopeway
04.2022 - 06.2023
Health Coach- Independent Contractor
Pillar
10.2021 - Current
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
12-2020
MS - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Walden University
05.2019 - 2020.12
Health Coach- Social Science Program Coordinator
The Department of Veterans
03.2019 - 04.2022
Tobacco Cessation
08-2014
Health Coach
Provant Health Solutions And OurHealth
12.2013 - 08.2018
Metabolic Specialist
Life Time Fitness
07.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Research Project Coordinator/RCEP
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
12.2011 - 03.2013
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
12-2011
Research Assistant
University of North Carolina
09.2011 - 12.2012
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Duke Diet and Fitness Center
06.2011 - 08.2011
Exercise Physiologist Intern
Duke Center for Living
01.2011 - 05.2011
Health Educator
Dowd YMCA
09.2010 - 05.2011
MS - Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
01.2010 - 12.2011
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
US Navy
03.2005 - 01.2010
BS - Exercise Sport Science
Elon University
01.2000 - 2004.01
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