Cam Gore - Personal Training Intern | Future Physical Therapist

About Cam:

My name is Camryn Gore and I graduated from Slippery Rock University with a B.S. in Exercise Science, and am attending the University of Pittsburgh in the fall to begin the Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate program. I was involved in sports most of my life, primarily playing soccer, and have always enjoyed all things exercise! Throughout my time in school and personal experience in the gym, I have learned a lot about health and fitness, and am eager to work with clients and continue developing as a professional. 

I first started lifting weights when I was about 14 years old. I started initially because it was a healthy habit to implement into my daily routine and to initiate a long lasting healthy lifestyle. This early start to weight lifting gave me a strong foundation in strength and conditioning which grew into my greatest passion that I have continued to build on for personal growth and as a way to help others.

Education:

  • B.S. Slippery Rock University: Exercise Science - Concentration in Physical Therapy

  • (Future) Doctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh

Experience

  • Physical Therapy Assistant at the Jewish Community Center

    • Took patients through their individualized exercise plans, guiding them through the workout while ensuring they understand proper form, repetitions, and maintaining a safe and effective environment.

  • volunteered at and gained experience in inpatient physical therapy settings, home-health physical therapy, and numerous outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinics.

  • traveled to Costa Rica with MEDLife - Service Learning Trip: helped to set up mobile medical clinics to assist physicians of varying specialities provide healthcare to underserved communities.

  • Former Soccer player and participant in structured exercise and gym-based training

More About Cam:

  • My favorite movies are The Hunger Games and Elf, and my favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy.

  • In my free time I enjoy reading and baking, which both allow me to unwind and maintain my work/school life balance.

  • My dream job and end goal that I wish to achieve in my career is to be an orthopedic physical therapist.

  • My favorite exercise/lift to do is the shoulder press because strong shoulders are used in many daily movements.