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STAR – performance enhancement programs

The Mary Rutan Performance Enhancement Programs include specifically designed training programs to meet the fitness and performance needs of our local community members and student athletes.

The STAR programs are housed in our state of the art training facility at the Mary Rutan Health Center. The training facility is an expansive, spacious 8,000 square feet. It contains multiple sports surfaces for sport specific training of a variety of athletes and clients. The facility is equipped with Iron Range training stations, Matrix Fitness weight machines, a TRX system, multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, bikes, and resisted running devices. In addition, the facility boasts various sleds, resistive bands, weight vests, plyo balls, kettle bells, and Olympic lifting equipment which are utilized in personalized training programs for the STAR participant.

Click on any of our STAR programs for more details:

STAR Athlete

There is no need to go out of town to find a high quality, professional strength and conditioning program. The Mary Rutan STAR Athlete program offers customized programming that is intense and sport-specific. It is designed to meet your goals and elevate your performance.

STAR Athlete candidates:

  • College and professional
  • High school and middle school
  • Recreational and club

Potential benefits of STAR Athlete:

  • Improve athletic performance
  • Minimize risk of athletic injury and overtraining
  • Improve flexibility
  • Increase strength and stamina
  • Enhance movement and skills

Your coaches:

Caroline Palmer, CSCS

Andrew White, MS, CSCS, CHES, Pn1

Pricing for STAR Athlete programming: $480 (18 sessions)

To schedule training call: 937.292.5026

visit us on Instagram @mrh_star

STAR Tactical

The STAR Tactical Training program was developed for individuals who desire to improve performance, decrease the risk of injury, improve wellness and promote career longevity in tactical-based careers.

STAR Tactical Training candidates:

  • Military
  • Fire and rescue
  • Law enforcement
  • Protective services
  • Emergency response

Potential benefits of STAR Tactical Training:

  • Maintain job readiness
  • Increase strength and stamina
  • Improve joint stability
  • Improve cardiovascular health
  • Minimize risk of injury and overtraining
  • Improve flexibility
  • Reduce anxiety/depression

Your coaches:

Caroline Palmer, CSCS

Andrew White, MS, CSCS, CHES, Pn1

Pricing for STAR Tactical Training programming: $350 (18 sessions)

To schedule training call: 937.292.5026

visit us on Instagram @mrh_star

STAR Bridge

The STAR Bridge Program was developed for clients who desire to continue directed, supervised exercise after completion of formal physical therapy or occupational therapy. The program serves as a "bridge" between therapy services and independent exercise.

Certified athletic trainers and strength conditioning specialists evaluate each client's strength, endurance, flexibility, functional range of motion and personal goals. This information is then used to tailor a personalized exercise plan for each client.

Eligible STAR Bridge program candidates:

  • individuals who have been discharged from physical or occupational therapy whose treatment goals have been met or have plateaued.

Your coach: Caroline Palmer, CSCS and Andrew White, MS, CSCS, CHES, Pn1

Pricing for STAR Bridge programming: $270 (18 sessions)

To schedule training call: 937.292.5026

visit us on Instagram @mrh_star

STAR Elevated Fitness

The STAR Elevated Fitness program was developed for any individual who desires to elevate their current level of fitness.

Potential benefits of STAR Elevated Fitness:

  • Improve cardiovascular health
  • Increase overall strength and stamina
  • Refine aerobic capacity
  • Build endurance
  • Improve balance and flexibility
  • Enhance cognitive function

Your coaches: Caroline Palmer, CSCS and Andrew White, MS, CSCS, CHES, Pn1

Pricing for STAR Elevated Fitness programming: $350 (18 sessions)

To schedule training call: 937.292.5026

visit us on Instagram @mrh_star

STAR Team

Mary Rutan Therapy and Sports Medicine STAR Team has been designed for our local student athletes participating on a team whose coaches chose to utilize team training during the summer season. The school’s athletic trainer will work closely with coaches and their desired physical outcomes for their student athletes while implementing sport specific strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance speed, agility, and overall sport performance in a team atmosphere.

These programs will offer pre- and post-sport performance testing including: speed, agility, power, and strength. And will be designed based on the needs of each team determined by pre-testing as well as the desired outcomes for each team and coach.

These programs will run in the summer season 2-3 times a week for approximately 1 hour sessions. These programs will be run by the school’s certified athletic trainer at their contracted school.

Cost is determined based on the needs of each school/team. Package deals are available.

If your team is interested in signing up for STAR Team and working with their certified athletic trainer please contact Ed Wisner MS, AT, CSCS at 937.441.8434 or Tiffany Roe MS, ATC, FMS at 937.844.0363.

To schedule training for any of our STAR programs call: 937.292.5026

visit us on Instagram @mrh_star