LAURA ABBOTT 1/30/2016 CURRICULUM VITAE Office: Department of Kinesiology and Georgia State University PO Box 3975 Atlanta, GA 30302-3975 (404) 413-8376 labbott64@gsu.edu Educational Background Massage Therapy Oct. 2000, Academy of Somatic Healing Arts, Atlanta Georgia. Concentration and certifications in Swedish, Sports, and Neuromuscular Therapy. 700 hours Masters of Science in Sports Medicine 1988, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia. Concentration in Athletic Training. Bachelor of Science in 1987, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia. Employment History Jan. 2012 to Present Full Time Clinical, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA Jan. 2002 to Dec 2011 Part Time, Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia April 2002 to Aug. 2005 of Massage Therapy, Georgia Medical Institute, Jonesboro Georgia Aug. 1997 July 2002 Fitness Coordinator, WellStar Systems, Marietta Georgia Sept. 1994- Present National Trainer/Educator, Exercise ETC, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Feb. 1991 Nov. 1996 Regional Wellness/Fitness Consultant, US Public Services, SE Headquarters Jan. 1991 to Present Owner & President, Premier Performance, Inc., Atlanta Georgia 1988 1991 Senior Exercise Physiologist, DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur Georgia Professional Training and Certifications January 2007 March 2003 June 2001 Licensed Massage Therapist State of Georgia National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers Lymphatic Drainage Level I Upledger Institute
1992 ACSM /Fitness Director certified 1989 ACSM Exercise Physiologist, Certified 1990 Certified Arthritis Self Help Arthritis Foundation 1989 PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) certified 1988 Certified Pregnancy Exercise DeKalb Medical Center 1988 Certified Senior Exercise DeKalb Medical Center 1988 Certified STEP Aerobics Research Publications Books Abbott, Laura Massage Therapy Review: Passing the NCETMB and NCETM McGraw-Hill, February 2007, 2 nd Ed. 2010 Webinars for Continuing Education Exercise ETC Program Design and Home Study Courses (Courses approved for CEC through: ACE ACSM ADA AEA AFAA AFPA AMFPT BOC CDR CSCS FPTA IFPA ISSA NASM NCBTMB NCCPT NCSF NESTA NFPT NSCA-CPT NSCA-CSCS NSPA SCW-EDU SFA WITS 10 Essential Exercises for Seniors Webinar 21st Century Core Training Webinar Do This, Not That! Webinar Functional Training: The Next Generation Home Based Fitness for Seniors Modifications for Low Back Disorders Myths, Motivation & Weight Management New Directions in Cardio Training Nutrition for Seniors Webinar Senior Fitness: Exercise, Meds & Age-Related Disease - 2 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
Stretch Yourself Strong The Functional Knee The Core Training Continuum Micro The Dysfunctional Knee The Microburst Workout Micro Top Trends in Promotion Train the Brain Understanding Myofascial Release Courses for Continuing Education Exercise ETC Program Design and Home Study Courses (Courses approved for CEC through: ACE ACSM ADA AEA AFAA AFPA AMFPT BOC CDR CSCS FPTA IFPA ISSA NASM NCBTMB NCCPT NCSF NESTA NFPT NSCA-CPT NSCA-CSCS NSPA SCW-EDU SFA WITS A Woman's Guide to Muscle & Strength Able Bodies Balance Training Abs Revealed Advanced Sports Nutrition Aquatic Exercise for Rehabilitation & Training Athlete's Guide to Sports Supplements Bigger, Faster, Stronger Client Centered Exercise, Third Edition Core Training Anatomy Deep Tissue Massage Effective Strength Training Endurance Sports Nutrition, Third Edition Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition Facilitated Stretching, Fourth Edition Proof! Fit for Duty Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults Functional Training for Gold Medal Nutrition Heart Rate Training - 3 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
High Powered Plyometrics, Second Ed. Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults Low Back Disorders (Third Ed) Max Muscle Plan Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Fifth Edition Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance Pilates Anatomy Postural Assessments # Power Eating, Fourth Edition Prescriptive Stretching Soft Tissue Release Sports Injuries Guidebook Strength Band Training Strength Training Anatomy Strength Training for Young Athletes Strength Training Past 50 (Third ed) Stretching Anatomy, Second Edition Water Fitness Lesson Plans & Choreography Meetings and Symposia Presentations Abbott, Laura, Speaker 1989 to present for the National Arthritis Foundation Abbott, Laura, Featured Speaker Speaking of Women s Expo, Oct. 2000, 2001 Exercise ETC Conferences, 1997 to present. Various topics on Exercise and throughout the continental US Invited Education-Related Presentations Abbott, Laura, Arthritis and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Georgia Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation, Jekyll Island, Georgia May 1994 [INVITED] Abbott, Laura PACE Program: People with Arthritis Can Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Seattle Washington, May 1993 [INVITED] - 4 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
Other March 1995, CNN Presentation March 1995 Atlanta Georgia. Arthritis and Exercise November 2000 Issue Ladies Home Journal magazine quoted Benefits of Exercise Teaching Georgia State University Year Semester Course Number Course Title (2 sections) 2016 2015 KH 7660 Practicum in Athletic Training ( 2 sections) (and 1 lab section) - 5 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
2014 2013 /7630 KH 4360 KH 4360 EDUC 4760 KH 2130 KH 4360 KH 4360 Clinical Physiology Clinical Physiology Internship BIS Intro to Allied Fields Motor Learning and Human Development Clinical Physiology (2 sections) Clinical Physiology - 6 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
KH 4360 Clinical Physiology 2012 KH 4360 Clinical Physiology 2011 -Honors (2 sections) KH 2520 Principles of Physical Activity and Fitness - 7 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
GSU 1010 (2 sections) KH 2130 Intro to Allied Fields (2 sections) KH 2130 Intro to Allied Fields 2010 GSU 1010 (2 sections) KH 3000 Personal and Wellness 2009 GSU 1010 KH 2130 Intro to Allied Fields Motor Learning and Develoment KH 3000 Personal and Wellness 2008 KH 7630 KH 3000 Personal and Wellness GSU 1010-8 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
2007 2006 2005 KH 2130 KH 3000 KH 3000 GSU 1010 KH 3000 GSU 1010 Intro to Allied Fields Personal and Wellness Personal and Wellness Personal and Wellness KH 3020 GSU 1010 Personal Analysis 2: Training and Fitness - 9 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
2004 2003 GSU 1010 KH 3020 Personal Analysis 2: Training and Fitness *New Course Preparation Participation in Other Georgia State Courses: Guest Speaker KH 2130 every semester, every section EDUC 3100 Academic Advising Service Boards Board of Directors Georgia Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation, 1995-97 GSU College of Education Alumni Association President January 2016-present GSU College of Education Alumni Association Board Member: 2014 to present Student Affairs Committee at GSU August 2013 to present Advisor to MUSCLES student organization for BS. Students Professional Memberships Current member of: American College of Sports Medicine National Association for Massage Therapy Invited Book Reviewer Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins McGraw-Hill Human Kinetics - 10 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
Institute/College/Department Service 2015 Search Committee, Clinical position, Department of Kinesiology and, Georgia State University 2015-present 2014-present 2014-present 2014-present Secretary, GSU Student Affairs Committee Board Member, GSU Student Affairs Committee Team Captain, Desire to Move, Department of Kinesiology and Committee for Bachelor s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Education, Georgia State University 2014 Search Committee, Clinical position, Department of Kinesiology and, Georgia State University 2013-present 2013-present 2013-present Department Coordinator, State Charitable Contributions Program Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Program, Department of Kinesiology and, Georgia State University Internship Coordinator, Undergraduate and Graduate Program, Department of Kinesiology and, Georgia State University Service to Profession/Industry February 2015 Student Trivia Bowl coached team representing GSU KH department to a 6 th place finish out of 19 teams, Jacksonville, Florida March 2015 May 2015 2014-present 2013-present Major Fair at GSU Attending Annual ACSM conference and Student Trivia Bowl, San Diego, California Liaison for Graduate Assistant with Atlanta Beltline Assist in presentations, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Mercer Physical Therapy Program 2001-2012 Assist in presentations, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Georgia State University Physical Therapy Program Community 1988-1995 Atlanta Track Club Honors, Awards, and Recognition - 11 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.
1988 Listed in Who s Who Among American Colleges and Universities 1988 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honors Society 1987 & 1988 National Collegiate Women s Athletic Award 1987 United States Achievement Academic All-American - 12 - Laura Abbott, M.S, LMT.