Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Society Memberships
Certification
Community Service/ Volunteer Experience
Awards
Leadership Experience
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Sara Mahmoodpour

5215 Schuler St, Houston ,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional focused on enhancing health and wellness through effective nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Proven track record of empowering clients to make informed health choices, resulting in improved quality of life. Experienced in overcoming barriers to rehabilitation and promoting accessible health solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Health and Fitness Coordinator

Methodist Hospital
Willobook, Houston, Texas
09.2025 - Current
  • Conducted initial assessments for employees and patients in Employee Wellness Program.
  • Collaborated with Wellness Coordinators and Registered Dietitians to enhance client referrals.
  • Motivated clients through education, improving fitness levels and program adherence.
  • Monitored individual and group outcomes, ensuring accurate documentation for positive reinforcement.
  • Delivered internal and external presentations, including corporate health fairs and fitness seminars.
  • Maintained current knowledge of health trends and fitness best practices.
  • Oversaw projects, assignments, and conducted data analysis to drive results.
  • Coordinated wellness initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyles among hospital staff.

Lead Exercise Specialist & Staff Training

Humble Back Clinic
Houston, Texas
12.2024 - Current
  • Trained medical assistants on rehabilitation protocols, enhancing patient recovery and staff skills.
  • Organized patient flow and supported treatment sessions to improve clinic efficiency.
  • Executed myofascial releases and set up therapeutic modalities, ensuring patient safety.
  • Guided patients through personalized exercise programs, promoting mobility and physical health.
  • Maintained comprehensive records and treatment plans for compliance with established protocols.
  • Streamlined workflows, reducing wait times and increasing clinic throughput.
  • Mentored staff to enhance team skills and foster a collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation Technician

TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation Kirby Glen Campus
Houston, Texas
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with complex treatments.
  • Supported management of lymphedema and wound care patients under Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
  • Facilitated prosthetic management for limb-loss patients in collaboration with Limb Loss Specialist.
  • Coordinated transportation access for limb-loss, neurological dysfunction, and spinal cord injury patients pre- and post-treatment.
  • Managed outpatient clinic supplies to ensure proper storage and availability.
  • Collaborated with medical team to implement personalized strategies, resulting in significant gains in patient therapy effectiveness.
  • Educated patients on exercise techniques and safety protocols during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Trained in emergency procedures and provided first aid when necessary.

Concierge Home Care Giver

The One You Love – Home Care
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 06.2025
  • Provide companionship to the client.
  • Perform health care services at patients’ residence.
  • Perform domestic task based on clients’ needs.
  • Transport and accompany client to appointments and scheduled activities.
  • Assist with medications if needed.
  • Assist with clients’ personal needs.
  • Monitor patients’ vitals (respiration, temp, etc.).
  • Perform administrative task when needed.

Physical Therapy Technician, OPR

Universal Physical Therapy Services LLC
Houston, Texas
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted nutritional consultations tailored to individual clients with diverse medical conditions and health concerns.
  • Presented nutritional seminars for Weight Loss Team, focusing on pre- and post-workout meal education.
  • Designed fitness programs for female groups and individuals, enhancing endurance, strength, and cardiovascular performance.
  • Managed metabolic training assessments and developed cardiovascular training programs for individuals.

Certified Health Coach, Nutritionist

Profile by Sanford
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provide 1:1 coaching to members of the Profile Weight Management Program.
  • Deliver evidence-based protocols as designed by the Clinical Advisory Board.
  • Perform Motivational Interviewing to help client’s retention, assist with healthy lifestyle & modification and weight maintenance.
  • Reinforce the value of using meal replacement products for weight loss and weight management.

Weight Loss Specialist

Quick Weight Loss Center
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Create individualized plans to meet client-specific goals & modification and weight maintenance.
  • Reinforce the value of using meal replacement products for weight loss and weight management.
  • Work with the department leadership team to address client concerns as they arise and maintain a positive working environment.
  • Provide nutritional and supplemental education via PowerPoint 2-3 times a week.
  • Educated clients about the art of 'Being Mindful' by incorporating meditation and exercise into daily routines.

Weight Loss Coach/Nutritionist

CRI-CARR Riggs & Ingram
Houston, Texas
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Conduct 12-Week Challenge: 'Eating Healthy During Busy Season'.
  • Assist clients in reaching weight loss goals.
  • Improve clients’ lifestyles.
  • Hosted seminars on various nutritional subjects.
  • Hosted bi-weekly meetings to monitor clients' measurements, tracking weight, circumferential measurements, and Body Fat Index.

Nutritionist/ Weight Loss Counselor

Medifast Weight Control Center
Houston, Texas
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Conduct 12-Week Challenge: 'Eating Healthy During Busy Season'.
  • Assist clients in reaching weight loss goals.
  • Improve clients’ lifestyles.
  • Hosted seminars on various nutritional subjects.
  • Hosted bi-weekly meetings to monitor clients' measurements, tracking weight, circumferential measurements, and Body Fat Index.

Aquatic/Physical Therapy Technician

Med Center Therapy
Harris/ Houston, TX
05.2015 - 06.2015

Regulated and guided patients through range of motion, stretching, and strengthening exercises in pool.

Managed aquatic and physical therapy treatments to enhance mobility function.

Assisted with post-treatment procedures including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and kinesio taping.

  • Input patient data into Web PT for accurate record-keeping.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Foods

University of Houston
Houston, Texas
05.2014

Professional Society Memberships

  • NeuroFit Networks Inc / Parkinson's Wellness Recovery (2025–2028)
  • American Parkinson’s Disease Association (2025–present)
  • American Council on Exercise (September 2025–present)
  • Fitness Education Online (2024–present)
  • American Physical Therapy Association (2020–2023)
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (2019–present)
  • Alzheimer’s Association of Houston (2019–present)
  • Toastmasters International, Mind Speaks, Houston, TX (2018–2020)
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2014–present)
  • National Honor Society, University of Houston (2009–2014)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (2011–present)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American AED/CPR Association, Houston, TX — Valid through 05/2026
  • Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Houston, TX — 06/2011 to 06/2026
  • Group Fitness Instructor Certification, American Council on Exercise — 09/2025
  • Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery: PWR! Moves Instructor Certification — 06/2025
  • Training Older Adults: Senior Fitness Specialist, Fitness Education Online — 10/2024
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Plant-Based Diets — 06/2020 to Present
  • Certified Health Coach, Profile by Sanford, Houston, TX — 10/2018

Community Service/ Volunteer Experience

  • University of Texas Medical School at Houston — Volunteering and working as a research assistant under Dr. Arash Kamali, focusing on services such as image reading and radiology research, April 2025
  • McGovern Medical School at Houston — OBGYN Resident Research, Houston, May 2025
  • Texas Women’s University School of Physical Therapy — Annual Research Night, Houston, TX, December 2022
  • Funding Lymphatic Obstruction & Wellness Foundation — Houston, TX, July 2022 – 2023
  • FLOW 5K — October 2023
  • DSANI Buddy Walk, 24th Annual Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana — July 2022
  • Houston Women’s Expo — October 2018
  • Houston Food Bank — February 2014
  • Run for the Park, Memorial Park Conservancy — Volunteer Services, April 2013
  • Run for the Rose, MD Anderson Brain Cancer Research — April 2013
  • Toys for The Kids, 19th Annual — Donating bicycles to children at the George R. Brown Convention Center, December 2011 – December 2014
  • Down Syndrome Association of Houston — September 2010 – January 2011

Awards

  • You Got Caught Caring Award, TIRR Memorial Hermann System — November 2023
    Recognized for embodying the Memorial Hermann Experience Service Commitment; Service Standards recognized for: Caring, Efficient
  • 2023 Rehab Week Award Winner, TIRR Memorial Hermann System — September 2023
  • You Got Caught Caring Award, TIRR Memorial Hermann System — May 2022
    Recognized by Partners in Caring for modeling the Memorial Hermann culture; Acknowledged for Patient Experience
  • You Got Caught Caring Award, TIRR Memorial Hermann System — December 2021
    Recognized by Partners in Caring for modeling the Memorial Hermann culture; Acknowledged for Values and Patient Experience; Values recognized for: Community, Compassion
  • Employee of the Month, Memorial Hermann TIRR Outpatient Rehabilitation — December 2021

Leadership Experience

  • MD Anderson Boot Walk to End Cancer — Organized team name, fundraiser goal, and designed T-shirts to support cancer research, November 2024
  • Lymphatic Obstruction and Wellness Foundation — Houston, TX, Led and organized fundraising team for TIRR Memorial Hermann, October 2023
  • Art Under the Hammer — Greeted attendees, distributed wristbands, and ensured payments were completed, June 2023
  • Serve Houston and Southeast Texas Support Group — Facilitator for online support groups for families affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s during peak COVID-19, March 2021
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Big Climb Houston — Led participants and provided support during the event, February 2020
  • Houston Women’s Expo — Collaborated with peers and employers on service, education, and engagement strategies for Profile by Sanford, October 2018
  • CRI-CARR Riggs & Ingram — Partnered with a CPA firm to facilitate a 12-week healthy eating competition for busy CPA women, March 2016 – July 2016
  • National Honor Society, University of Houston — Inducted based on leadership, high GPA, and overall academic performance, January 2011 – May 2014

Timeline

Senior Health and Fitness Coordinator

Methodist Hospital
09.2025 - Current

Lead Exercise Specialist & Staff Training

Humble Back Clinic
12.2024 - Current

Concierge Home Care Giver

The One You Love – Home Care
01.2022 - 06.2025

Rehabilitation Technician

TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation Kirby Glen Campus
09.2021 - Current

Physical Therapy Technician, OPR

Universal Physical Therapy Services LLC
07.2019 - 03.2021

Certified Health Coach, Nutritionist

Profile by Sanford
10.2018 - 07.2019

Weight Loss Specialist

Quick Weight Loss Center
11.2017 - 09.2018

Aquatic/Physical Therapy Technician

Med Center Therapy
05.2015 - 06.2015

Weight Loss Coach/Nutritionist

CRI-CARR Riggs & Ingram
03.2015 - 07.2016

Nutritionist/ Weight Loss Counselor

Medifast Weight Control Center
03.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Foods

University of Houston
Sara Mahmoodpour