Kim Eichinger, A certified fitness professional with 30 years experience designing and leading exercise programs with the past 15 years committed to promoting senior fitness and wellness, Ms. Eichinger has received a national “Best of the Best” award from the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) which recognized her best practices in exercise programming for older adults. Likewise, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) bestowed her with its Innovator Award for inspiring creativity and helping to shape the future of health and wellness for seniors.
In addition to directing the fitness programs and providing leadership to the team of fitness coordinators at Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Ms. Eichinger has also served as a fitness consultant for the Pennsylvania Office of Aging by providing community senior centers with exercise classes, directed the senior wellness program for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, and trained activity staff from more than 60 assisted living communities in exercise instruction. As former owner of Slim with Kim fitness studio she directed exercise classes with a special appeal to the baby boomer population. Other work includes presenting at national and local fitness conferences and contributing to instructional manuals and videos specializing in senior fitness.
Ms. Eichinger’s professional certifications include: American Council on Exercise, American Senior Fitness Association, Cooper Institute for Aerobics, Silver Sneakers, Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor and Trainer for the Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Aquatics programs.
Teresa Rudy is the Aquatics and Fitness Director for Country Meadows of Leader Heights located in York, Pennsylvania. Teresa coordinates a schedule of exercise classes tailored to meet the diverse needs of the retirement community residents who may vary from Independent Living to Memory Support. She works closely with therapy providers to identify residents at risk and to ensure post rehab exercise compliance.
As a licensed pool operator, Teresa manages the retirement community warm water pool which serves a public membership of over 150 older adults in addition to the residents of Country Meadows. Teresa and her team of instructors offer an average of 8 classes daily at the aquatics center in addition to a weekly schedule of land classes.
Teresa has been recognized by the Arthritis Foundation for her contributions to the community. She has conducted the Arthritis Foundation “Self Help” program, Hosted fundraisers and is a Trainer for both the Arthritis Aquatics and Exercise programs.
Teresa has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has been focused on older adults for the past 10 years. Certifications include the Aquatics Exercise Association, Silver Sneakers, the Arthritis Foundation, YMCA and the ISSA.
