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Areas of Expertise: Development of senior-focused strength training and wellness programs that promote active living, increase independence and improve quality of life for older adults, particularly residents of retirement and Senior Living Communities

Wayne T. Phillips, Ph.D.,FACSM, Intrinsic Coach®

Dr. Phillips holds an MS in Exercise Science and Sports Psychology from Loughborough University, UK and a Ph.D. in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University, AZ. He is a former Post-Doctoral Fellow and Research Scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine, Center for Research in Disease Prevention and Professor (now Professor Emeritus) in the Department of Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University where he was an acknowledged teacher of excellence. Dr. Phillips is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, former Chair of their Special Interest Group on Aging, and member of their Strategic Health Initiative on Aging. He has served on the editorial board of a number of aging journals, is a scientific advisory board member for the International Council on Active Aging and one of their designated aging and wellness experts.

Dr. Phillips is an advanced level Intrinsic Coach® and also the only individual licensed to deliver the renowned Stanford Healthy Lifestyle Program in the state of Arizona. He has advised and consulted extensively on behavioral approaches to strength and aging issues for more than 25 years both in the US and the UK. He has developed positive ‘Best Practice' approaches to strength, wellness and ‘Successful Aging' that increase the independence and quality of life of older adults, particularly those who are residents of retirement and Senior Living communities. Dr. Phillips has written extensively on these topics for websites, professional journals, magazines, newsletters, training manuals and scientific publications including more than 70 peer reviewed research articles. He has also presented on more than 200 occasions at national and international scientific and professional aging conferences. Dr. Phillips is known for his humorous and provocative speaking style, eliciting ‘new thinking' from audiences about wellness and active lifestyle issues for older adults. He is a Founding Partner in The STRIVE Wellness Corporation (www.strivealive.com) and Founder of AgeWELL Initiatives, LLC (www.agewellinitiatives.com), two companies whose mission is to improve the functional independence and quality of life of older adults.

Please explore www.strivealive.com  for more details of the strength and wellness services offered by Dr. Phillips

Please explore www.agewellinitiatives.com for more details of the wellness ‘culture development' services offered by Dr. Phillips

Contact Dr. Phillips if you have questions on:

• How to implement and develop an effective, well attended strength training program in your community
• How to justify, plan, build and develop an evidence-based strength and wellness culture within your community 
• How to elicit greater ‘decision-maker' and member/resident ‘buy-in' for strength and wellness
• How to determine the ROI for your strength and wellness program

Sample Questions

• How can we maintain the independence of our ‘Independent Living' residents?

• What benefits could I expect from a strength and wellness program in my community?

• What is the difference between a wellness ‘culture' and a wellness ‘program' and why is this important to me?

• How can I increase member/resident attendance at our wellness ‘classes'

• What kind of training does my staff need to make a meaningful contribution to a community-wide wellness culture?

How “Ask an Expert” Works

• Step 1: Complimentary Consultation:

Contact Dr. Phillips to schedule a complimentary 15 minute consultation where you can speak to him about any of your wellness related issues, questions and concerns.

• Step 2: Optional Full Consultation:

After the complimentary consultation, Dr Phillips will send you a follow up email summarizing the discussion and, if appropriate, will outline some options for further action. If you choose to engage Dr. Phillips, he will provide you with some payment choices for ongoing services, typically prepayment with a credit card or via PayPal. 

Please Note: Aging with Grace members receive a 15% discount for all Dr Phillips' follow up services

The information provided on this website is not intended to be a substitute for or replace medical, legal or financial advice.

Aging with Grace does not charge or accept fees from senior service providers for member referrals. In lieu of referral fees, many Providers agree to extend a member discount to AWG Network Members.

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