Health for Life - Summer 2017

Ryan Beckwith (left) and Tyler Saso

“...we can create a holistic brand of care to cover every part of life”

organization that offers programs and services in athletic performance, health management, and physical fitness through research, education, and ser- vices for people of all ages and abilities. Its mission statement sets a high bar: "Athletes’ Advantage Academy is ded- icated to radically optimizing human health, physical fitness, and athletic perfor- mance through research, education, and services for people of all ages and abilities. Our mission is delivered through youth de- velopment programs, sustainable health management solutions, and recreational, club and team sports." That resonates with officials at

Kern Medical, which has signed a partnership agreement that gives A3 cli- ents access to Kern Medical’s orthopedic team including surgeons and sports med- icine specialists. Kern Medical clients and staff get special access to A3 facilities and programs as well as pre- and post-proce- dure "non-clinical" care. “Part of the reason this is such a won- derful partnership is how we can create a holistic brand of care to cover every part of life – health and wellness education, fit- ness improvement, injury prevention, com- prehensive healthcare etc.,” Beckwith said. “It really is exciting for Bakersfield. We hope we can truly change the landscape

of Bakersfield froma health outcomes per- spective.” Beckwith stressed that A3 is not equipped to handle medical rehabilita- tion. At least not yet. He said A3 plans to add a physical therapist who can provide that service in the months ahead. And A3’s vision for the future also sets a high bar: "To become the premier Ath- letic Development training center on the West Coast, as well as to provide the city of Bakersfield with a comprehensive facili- ty that will allow the community of Bakers- field to be the destination spot for local, national and international educational and sporting events."

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