Past socials & Guest Lecturers

Guest Lecturer: Willem Stegeman, PT, DPT, MTC
Clinic Manager at Optimal Performance & Physical Therapies
Take...The First Step Club is excited to host Dr. Willem Stegeman as our next guest speaker. Dr. Stegeman has been practicing Physical Therapy for over 20 years in the US, Netherlands and Germany. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and a Doctorate from the University of St Augustine. He has taught multiple courses in Physical Therapy in Florida and is certified in Manual Therapy through the University of St. Augustine. Willem has practiced in several settings such as the Dutch military, the Dutch National Sports Centre Papendal (treating professional athletes), and in long term care rehab, home health, hospital inpatient settings and in private practice. He specializes in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation with a strong interest in spinal rehabilitation. He has completed several marathons and half-marathons, and is an avid tennis player.
Learn more: www.theoppt.com
Clinic Manager at Optimal Performance & Physical Therapies
Take...The First Step Club is excited to host Dr. Willem Stegeman as our next guest speaker. Dr. Stegeman has been practicing Physical Therapy for over 20 years in the US, Netherlands and Germany. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and a Doctorate from the University of St Augustine. He has taught multiple courses in Physical Therapy in Florida and is certified in Manual Therapy through the University of St. Augustine. Willem has practiced in several settings such as the Dutch military, the Dutch National Sports Centre Papendal (treating professional athletes), and in long term care rehab, home health, hospital inpatient settings and in private practice. He specializes in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation with a strong interest in spinal rehabilitation. He has completed several marathons and half-marathons, and is an avid tennis player.
Learn more: www.theoppt.com

Guest Lecturer: Dr Nagi B. Kumar
Take...The First Step Club is excited to host Dr. Nagi B. Kumar as our next guest speaker. Dr. Kumar is a Senior Member in the Population Sciences Division, Director, Cancer Chemoprevention at the Moffitt Cancer Center and a Professor in Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Kumar is a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, obtaining her clinical training at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York and Doctoral training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Funded by the National Cancer Institute and Department of Defense, her exciting cancer research focuses on evaluating nutrient derived products in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. Dr. Kumar has authored over 85 research papers in this field and has published 3 books with her latest publication titled, “Nutritional Management of Cancer Treatment Effects”.
Take...The First Step Club is excited to host Dr. Nagi B. Kumar as our next guest speaker. Dr. Kumar is a Senior Member in the Population Sciences Division, Director, Cancer Chemoprevention at the Moffitt Cancer Center and a Professor in Oncologic Sciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Kumar is a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, obtaining her clinical training at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York and Doctoral training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Funded by the National Cancer Institute and Department of Defense, her exciting cancer research focuses on evaluating nutrient derived products in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. Dr. Kumar has authored over 85 research papers in this field and has published 3 books with her latest publication titled, “Nutritional Management of Cancer Treatment Effects”.

2014 Holiday Party
Friends*Fun*Fellowship
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Friends*Fun*Fellowship
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
![]() Guest Lecturer: Jane Becker
Thanks Jane! We had a great club event on September 25th, 2014. Jane shared tips on simple bike repairs, needed gear and nutrition tips for the serious athlete. If you are a biker, click on the handouts PDF for useful information. |
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