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An inspired, caring, talented and well-trained on-site team, of course, is the key to the success of the IDEAS program. As a rule, on-site team members are employed by the site they serve, and report to the site Director. The off-site contributors include Dr. Bill White, the founder of Ageless IDEAS, and five consultants. The off-site group provides guidance, participates in the recruitment, screening, initial training and continuing education of on-site team members, and assists with site design, program design and problem-solving. Consultants  Tom Hafer, PT, ATC – Physical therapist, nationally certified athletic trainer; has worked for more than 20 years helping people restore function lost through disease, disuse and injury; educator and author with a faith-based perspective. His third and most recent book is entitled, Faith and Fitness - Diet and Exercise for a Better World.
|  David DeRose, MD, MPH – Board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine; nationally recognized educatior and radio show host. His MPH degree emphasis was in Health Promotion and Health Education. Dr. DeRose's background includes two decades of experience in the alternative and complementary health field. He was a founding physician and past Medical Director for the Lifestyle Center of America.
|  Jon Kolb, MS – Exercise physiologist, educator and speaker with extensive experience in working with older adults in innovative, highly successful preventive and restorative programs; ACLS-Certification; all-pro player and coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers football team; served 11 years as the Steeler Strength and Conditioning Coach.
|  Amy White, MA, LMHC – Human resource director for a faith-based organization; speaker, educator and trainer; Pennsylvania and Florida-licensed mental health counselor. Expertise in staff-screening and interviewing, and staff and team development; strong interest in creating programs and resources for promoting mental and spiritual health.
|  Matthew White, BA – 17 years experience in developing and implementing comprehensive fitness programs - youth through the 10th decade of life. Provides guidance for health-risk reduction and disease reversal. Hosted a family-oriented, faith-based radio fitness program entitled “Mighty Minutes.” World-class athlete (wrestling): Pan Am gold and silver medalist; 10th in the 2005 World Championships; 2-time All-American at Penn State University.
| | Founder  William White, PhD – Ageless IDEAS founder. Educator and program design specialist with extensive experience in developing health-related educational programs, including programs for senior adults; ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Specialist; Master Fitness Specialist Certification, The Cooper Institute; PA-Certified EMT-Paramedic. Keeps active in the martial arts - 4th Dan Black Belt Instructor in Tae Kwon Do.
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