Charis Pontis
I am a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in rehabilitation through exercise and movement. My goal is to provide fitness programs, inspiration, and education for people rehabilitating or living with chronic conditions. I like empowering clients undergoing all types of physical rehabilitation, and I have special interest in chronic conditions.
I have always been interested in health and fitness and I came to see a need for fitness professionals who have a passion for working with people rehabilitating or living with chronic conditions. I aim to fill the gap between medical treatment and physical activity.
I have worked in medical centers, physical therapy clinics, gyms, military facilities, and senior centers. I have worked with challenging rehabilitations including wounded warriors who are amputees and people undergoing and recovering from cancer treatment. I am comfortable being part of your health team.
Services
Group Exercise /
One on One Personal Training
Whether working with a group or one on one, my focus is to customize a program for you. I develop exercise programs wherein participants are challenged safely. I am attentive to detail such as proper form and breathing. It takes a few repetitions done correctly to get great results!
Cancer Exercise Trainer
I work with individuals undergoing and having completed treatment for various types of cancer. I design exercise programs specific to your cancer diagnosis, treatment and current recovery status, taking into account your goals and side-effects of your treatment.
Lymphedema Support
I provide support, education, resources, and exercise programs customized for you. I know about manual therapy, compression garments, bandaging and alternatives. I know about the challenges mentally and physically of living with this condition.
“I’ve been very impressed with the way Charis has managed lymphedema and strongly feel that she can help others.”
— Dr. Schineberg, North County Dermatology, San Diego
Past Work
Medical Centers (UCSF, Stanford, Scripps, Naval Medical Center San Diego)
Physical Therapy Clinics (Naval Medical Center, Bay Sport)
Gyms (Bay Club, YMCA, TriCity Wellness)
Senior Communities (Wesley Palms, White Sands)