Keep the momentum going after physical therapy with Rebound’s Strength & Performance Zone.

Here at Rebound, we have a solution for you. Our in-house fitness coaches have worked alongside with the Physical Therapists and know how to best take next steps for graduated patients. They take an innovative approach by using their fitness expertise combined with Rebound’s clinical perspective to create a specialized approach to YOU.

Even if you have not been seen by a therapist at Rebound and are just wanting to get started on a fitness journey, our coaches have extensive experience and success helping others achieve their goals WITHOUT introducing an injury risk. Unlike traditional Personal Training, we offer a much more strategic approach to make sure any aches and pains that may come along the process of your journey, do not become permanent issues.

  • build confidence with gym equipment and structured programming
  • reduce re-injury risk and regression after discharge
  • support with every step of your recovery

Complete the form below to inquire about strength & performance coaching at Rebound!

 

Meet the Rebound Strength & Performance Zone Team!

Sarah Awe, PTA, MS, CSCS

Sarah is originally from Melbourne Beach, FL and attended Florida Institute of Technology where she received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and played four years of Division II basketball. Following undergraduate studies, Sarah completed 1700 hours of community service with AmeriCorps*NCCC and then returned to school at Southern Arkansas University where she received her Master’s degree in Kinesiology while working as the graduate assistant for the women’s basketball team.

Following graduation, Sarah shifted focus to health and wellness and began personal training and coaching sports performance in Milwaukee and Chicago. In 2012, Sarah relocated to Northern Colorado and continued personal training. With a growing interest in ways to better help people improve their movement, she got her Associate of Applied Science degree to be a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2021. Sarah is excited to be a part of the Rebound family and is looking forward to working with Rebound’s diverse clientele.

When not at work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, trail running, hiking, playing basketball, and soaking up as much sunshine as possible.  

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Bill Ernest, B.S., MED, CPT

Bill had lived in Fort Collins for the past forty years, graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Bill taught in the Poudre School District for 31 years at Wellington, Boltz and Kinard middle schools. During his career in PSD, Bill coached wrestling, football, softball, golf and track & field. He currently officiates wrestling and volleyball.

Bill and his wife Sandy have two grown children, Parker (Annie) and Hannah (Spencer), who have gifted them with two granddaughters, Fiona and Charlotte.

Bill has enjoyed working with elite athletes and in helping ‘self-perceived’ non-athletes discover their physical potential. At Rebound, Bill can continue his coaching career, leading people of all ages to greater fitness and health.

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Marissa “Mac” Hort, B.S., CPT, CNC

Marissa “Mac” is a results-driven NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with a passion for helping athletes and high-achievers reach their peak performance. She believes in empowering clients to train with a purpose to be better.

Marissa graduated from Georgia College & State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science (fitness & performance) and minor in Physical Education. While at GCSU, Marissa served as the Co-Captain of the Women’s Lacrosse Team (2 years) and worked beside the GCSU Cross Country team as part of the Bobcat Sports Performance Strength and Conditioning Team (2 years).

After graduating, Marissa moved to Colorado and began coaching Athletic Performance classes at Ironside Athletics for athletes of all ages. Eventually specializing in sport-specific training for high school basketball athletes aspiring to play at the next level. Marissa has helped many of her clients’ abilities to compete at the collegiate level.

Marissa credits her diverse clientele of driven individuals seeking a healthier life, athletes of all ages and stages, and adults managing intellectual disabilities with shaping her as a coach who emphasizes purposeful, goal-oriented training that develops functional movement, exercise technique, and sport-specific skills for the real-world, ensuring clients not only improve performance but also sustain long-term health and mobility.

Outside of coaching, Mac enjoys running, training for HYROX, and loves to skateboard and snowboard in her free time.

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