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| Our History |
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| Rich Ayres |
 The journey from disaster to miracle began in January, 2002, when Richard Ayres – beloved husband; new father; and adored son, brother, and uncle – was struck head-on by a drunk driver. Suffering from severe head trauma, Richard was in a coma and paralyzed. His family refused to "let him go" – as the doctors advised – and began the process of research and investigation that led them to the Quadriciser®. This unique device provided the basis for Richard's recovery and ongoing progress, helped by his sister Gina Gilligan (owner of TheraFit, Enterprises, Inc.) who became a certified fitness therapy trainer and an expert in the use of the Quadriciser.
 After witnessing the near-miraculous advances made by her brother, Gina wanted to bring the benefits of the Quadriciser to others suffering physical disabilities. She especially wanted to help those with limited incomes and those whose insurance no longer covered their rehabilitation.
Gina's vision was the beginning of TheraFit Gym® for the Disabled, which she opened in December, 2006. |
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| Our Vision |
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| “TheraFit Gym, Inc. is the Region's largest premier provider of therapeutic exercise, health and wellness programming for the disabled community.” |
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Administrative Staff:
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Gina Gilligan-Della |
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Gina Gilligan is President and Founder of TheraFit Gym® a health and wellness center in Westminster, that provides therapeutic fitness exercises for the disabled. |
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| Ms. Gilligan has multiple certifications which include: |
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Specialty in adaptive equipment use and training |
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Aqua therapy |
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International certification in fitness therapy |
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Gina is an exclusive independent contractor for Rifton Equipment, the Quadriciser®, and the Up and Go®. As a business owner for over 5 years in a non-profit related field, Gina Gilligan founded TheraFit Gym, Inc.® in December of 2006.
Gina also opened and established a fitness center in two adult day faciltiies for people with disabilities. She continues to serve as a consultant and oversees their wellness program. |
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Justin Gilligan |
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Justin is internationally certified as a Fitness Therapy Trainer. He is currently enrolled in Carroll Community College's Physical Therapy Assistant program and graduates December of 2011. He has a passion for people with disabilities and finds great joy in making someone smile after they do something they thought they never could. He loves to make a difference in peoples lives. Justin enjoys anything outdoors including soccer, mountain biking, running and swimming. He is a Christian and one verse he's learned to live by is Romans 5:3-5 “Rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope. And hope does not disappoint!”
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Brandon Murray |
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Brandon is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and a 2009 graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage. For the past three years he has worked as an Instructional Assistant at Carroll Springs School and has been a caretaker for his brother, Bradley, who was diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury. For his service, The Brain Injury Association Of Maryland presented Brandon with The Partnership For Independence Award in 2010. Brandon has a passion for helping others and loves to see God’s grace working through people trying hard to improve their quality of life. He looks to expand his scope of practice as he is now enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program beginning this fall at Carroll Community College. Brandon enjoys spending time at the beach with his family, as well as snowboarding, swimming, and photography. |
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1111 Washington Road, |
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Westminster, MD 21157 |
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410-871-2494 |
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