Duke Center for Living

When you're ready, we are here.

The Duke Center for Living is open:

Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Amy Formanek
Exercise Specialist
Personal Trainer

Education

B.A. in Dance
Douglass College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Professional Affiliations and Certifications:

Physical Mind Institute—Pilates Instructor
American Yoga Academy—Yoga Instructor
Yoga Alliance—Registered Member
Dance Educators Of America—Instructor/Member
American Fitness and Aerobics Association

Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Somerset School of Massage Therapy & Bodywork

Massage Therapist

American Massage Therapy Association—Member
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified

Areas of Specialization:

Core Conditioning
Total Body Strengthening and Toning
Breath Awareness

Personal Motivation to Exercise:

My love of fitness, Pilates, movement and yoga aids me in achieving a greater sense of well-being. Helping others to develop an awareness of breath and body is motivating for me to grow in my own program.

How do I Motivate Clients?

I motivate clients to use a positive attitude to achieve realistic goals through personal commitment to making changes in their daily life. I work hard to help clients become stronger, increase flexibility and find comfort as well as confidence within their own bodies, their own self.

Hobbies/Interests:

Golf, tennis, Ashtanga yoga, ethnic and vegan cooking and wine.

Philosophy on Health/Wellness:

Practice...Patience...Perseverance.

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Owned by Galloway Ridge, Inc. • Managed by Duke University Health System

A proud member of the International Council on Active Aging

Member of the Medical Fitness Association