Dr. Jacque Dunegan
President
Jacque D. Dunegan has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and Wellness Education from the University of Central Florida. She has conducted extensive research with the medical consultant to Orange County Public Schools on adolescent obesity and published the results in her Ph.D. Dissertation entitled A Study of Orange County Public Schools' Adolescent Obesity Risk Factor Assessment and Intervention Program. While attending the University of Central Florida, she also received a graduate certification in Aging Studies.
Dr. Dunegan, formerly a UCF professor, is Gold Certified as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. During her Master’s Program, Jacque interned at Florida Heart Group (Orlando, FL), specializing in the Graded Exercise Treadmill Stress Testing and Thallium Laboratory. She also publishes a nationwide newsletter, bodyjournal, and contributes to other health publications. She has been a wellness presenter in Central Florida since 1987. She presented at the I.D.E.A. World Fitness Conference in 1996 on "How to Change the Attitudes of the Multitudes". She is a member of several fitness professional organizations, and has also found the time to run the New York City Marathon. Recently she was asked to join the Advisory Board of the Keiser University Graduate School Distant Learning Internship program, which provides dietetics graduate students with internship opportunities across the country.
Dr. Dunegan is available for consultation in many areas of wellness such as weight-loss programs, nutrition, adolescent weight management, nutrition, weight-loss programs, injury rehabilitation, dealing with disease, health problems associated with aging, stress management, and iron-man training.
email: [email protected]
Ron Owens, MA
Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer
Ron Owens is an Exercise Physiologist with over 37 years of diverse experience in the field of Health & Wellness. He has worked with special populations such as substance abuse rehab, cardiac and stroke rehab, arthritis and aging populations. As a professor at Valencia College in Orlando in the area of Health Science, he enjoys empowering individuals with the knowledge that will allow them to enhance their personal health and accomplish their goals.
Ron spent six years working at the Walt Disney Company as their Corporate Fitness Coordinator where his job was to develop and implement programs for individuals and work groups throughout the company of 36,000 people. He then went on to work as a consultant in the area of corporate wellness, developing programs for small to medium size companies throughout Central Florida. During this time he started a personal training business working with special populations and general population clients. Ron also specializes in sports specific training with over 17 years of working with endurance athletes training for marathon and triathlon events. He has trained over 2000 people to complete full and half marathon distance races. He is an accomplished endurance athlete himself having completed over 75 marathons himself as well as countless triathlons and road races.
“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless and intelligence cannot be applied”
-Herophilus, 325 BCE (Physician to Alexander the Great)
email: [email protected]
Fareea Baksh
Intern
As an intern at WELLTRAX Fareea helps in multiple ways including client intake management, greeting clients, and event planning. Fareea learns and gains experience within the wellness field as she plans to further her career in the medical field.
Fareea graduated near the top of her class from Olympia High School. She is currently starting her second year at the University of Central Florida studying Biomedical Sciences and Psychology. Among other accomplishments, Fareea has been playing violin for over 9 years, and has been a volunteer at Health Central Hospital on her free time.
email: [email protected]
Faith B-Phillips
Intern
Faith is the newest intern at WELLTRAX. As a new intern, Faith will get the opportunity to help in multiple areas with client intake management, website updating, and greeting clients. While interning at WELLTRAX, Faith will be able to grow and expand her interest and knowledge in web design throughout her academic journey.
Faith is a sophomore at the University of Central Florida pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science who hopes to be a mobile software engineer. In addition to having a passion for technology, she has been playing the violin for 10 years.
email: [email protected]
Benjamin Beasley
Benjamin has been a private Personal Trainer for Welltrax over 6 years and has his Bachelors in Exercise Science from UCF, specializing in Human Performance. He is also certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant. He has worked in a variety of clinical rehabilitation settings as well as fitness facilities as a group exercise instructor.
Benjamin is an avid exercise enthusiast who cares for the total wellbeing of his clients. His main goal as a fitness professional is to guide individuals towards achieving their greatest potential!
Tamara Ceresa-Congdon
Licensed Massage Therapist
Tamara began her massage career in September 2000 at the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Winter Park, obtaining her license in April 2001. She is proficient in therapeutic stretching and relaxation massage and is certified in Pregnancy Massage. She received private instruction in Pre-natal Massage and Sports Enhancement Massage which uses Myofascial Release techniques from traditional Deep Tissue massage. She worked at a chiropractic office for 2.5 years performing medical massage. She taught laws and ethics classes at Central Florida School of Massage Therapy for three years. Tamara has taken continuing education courses in Medical Massage, Kinesio Taping, Sports Massage, Myofascial Therapy, Nuero Muscular Therapy, TMJ Treatment, Orthopedic Massage, Aromatherapy, Crainosacral Therapy, Accupressure, Reiki, Qigong and Food Healing. Tamara believes massage is an integral part of maintaining a healthy balance in life whether you are an athlete, accident victim or one who needs to take time for yourself. The healing nature of human touch is powerful.
License number # MA33135
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Susan McConville
Licensed Massage Therapist
Susan graduated from Wood Hygienic Institute, Inc. in Florida in 1993. Her additional education includes Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage, Reiki I & II, Neck & Back Therapy, and Sports Massage. Whether seeking massage for specific pain relief, for stress management, or just to unwind and relax, your session will be tailored to meet your individual needs. Member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP).
License # MA-15030
email: [email protected]
Carol Martin
Licensed Massage Therapist
Carol comes to WELLTRAX with 28 years of experience. She has been employed at TruEssence Fitness and Day Spa in Illinois, Hands of Health in Kentucky, and has worked in chiropractic offices in both IL and FL. Additional education includes Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Prenatal massage, Hot Stone Massage, and she is certified in Medical Massage.
Carol enjoys the challenge of researching in order to utilize the best modality and manipulation for a specific issue. In addition, she believes the power of touch can be healing, both physically and mentally in relieving stress, improving blood circulation, strengthening the immune system, and fostering peace of mind. In her free time, Carol enjoys walking the nature trail, Yoga, water aerobics, and Pilates. She looks forward to meeting you.
License # MA82720
email: [email protected]
Meghan J. Fournier
Licensed Massage Therapist
Having experienced back and hip pain along with headaches since a child, Meghan sought a more effective, natural and safe means to help with the discomfort instead of the medication she was prescribed. Through massage she found that treating the body as a whole to be a more efficient way for the the body, mind and spirit to heal.
Meghan graduated from the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy in 2002, is board certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) and a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). Her bodywork is a combination of traditional Swedish and deep tissue along with incorporating myofascial and Cranial Unwinding techniques. Meghan is also certified in Mother Massage® and Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy.
License # MA53656
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Amanda Banks
Licensed Massage Therapist
Amanda has been a licensed massage therapist since 2001, when she graduated from Florida College of Natural Health. Her additional education includes prenatal massage, sports massage, reflexology, craniosacral therapy and thai herbal compresses. She enjoys the diversity that being a massage therapist brings and serves clients of all ages and abilities. Her calm demeanor promotes deep relaxation as she takes an eclectic approach to massage, tailoring each massage to the individual.
License # MA 33310
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Kayl Karadjian, M.S.
Fitness Specialist
Kayl Karadjian, owner of Kayl Fitness, is a writer for WELLTRAX on all things wellness and health. Kayl graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor's in sports and exercise science. In 2016 he earned a Master's in exercise physiology at UCF. He works as a personal trainer, working with clients looking for weight loss, muscle gain, and overall health. Kayl enjoys nature and spending time being active, from sports to weight lifting or just being outdoors. Kayl is committed to serving the communities in Central Florida and beyond to live better.
email: [email protected]
Shaun Sapp
Office Manager
Shaun Sapp is the Office Manager at WELLTRAX. He works with customer service, client intake management, technology assistance, and training new interns. If you would like to make an appointment for a massage, a fitness evaluation, a wellness consultation, or personal training, Shaun is who you can write ([email protected]) and or call (407) 654-9355. He will be happy to assist you.
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