Let's get our sweat on
About Me
Karen Overstreet, EdD, RPh
You can become a badass at any age
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​14 years of dance training, including ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz
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35+ years of participating in group fitness classes including Les Mills BodyJam and BodyPump; AKT Dance, Bands, Circuit, and Tone; Zumba® and Zumba Gold®; barre; Pilates; and yoga
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30-year professional career planning, designing, executing, and evaluating continuing education courses for healthcare professionals
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Resident of a 55+ active community in Brier Creek (Raleigh/Durham), NC who understands the challenges of aging and the need for continual focus on strength, flexibility, and balance in a safe and supportive environment
Dance was my favorite form of exercise as a teenager
Health care and adult education background
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BS, Pharmacy; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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MS, Drug Information; Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
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EdD, Adult Education; Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Fitness credentials​
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Zumba® and Zumba Gold® Instructor: Zumba Fitness, LLC; November 2023
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CIRCL Mobility™ Instructor: Zumba Fitness, LLC; November 2023
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Group Fitness Instructor: Interactive Fitness Trainers of America (IFTA); March 2023
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Barre certification: IFTA; December 2023
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Continuing education courses: Standing Pilates, Aqua Dance, Senior Core, Deep Stretch, Pilates sculpt, and low-impact cardio
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CPR, AED, and First Aid: American Health and Safety Institute, February 2023