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Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali

Bio

Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali, MS, RCEP, CSCS, is the owner of Focused Wellness, Inc., a provider of comprehensive wellness solutions.  Her experience in the wellness and fitness industry spans over two decades.  She is one of the few individuals who successfully achieved the most prestigious credential in the fitness industry, the  ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, of which only 20 people in the state of NY have earned.

She is also the owner of Washington Heights CPR. Washington Heights CPR provides emergency cardiac care for the both lay personal and the licensed healthcare provider.



In addition to operating her company,   Joanne's has had the opportunity of coaching both clinical and healthy populations to adopt a healthy lifestyle in both Italy and England.

To learn more about the products and services offered by Joanne  email me at jcarnesciali@focusedwellness.com

 


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  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali answered:
    Can dancing be good exercise?
    Dancing is great exercise.  Class formats like Zumba and Batuka are very popular because it gives people an opportunity to do what they enjoy and it doesn't feel like exercise.  Full Post
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    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali answered:
    What is the difference between the shoulder joint and the rotator cuff?
    The shoulder joint is the junction where the scapula, humerus and the collar bone meet and the rotator cuff are the muscles that surround the shoulder joint.  Full Post
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    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali answered:
    How does physical activity or exercise improve health?
    Engaging in physical activity helps one prevent diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.  It also lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol.  It relieves stress and in many cases increases one's life span.  Full Post
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    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali answered:
    How can an exercise physiologist benefit someone with diabetes?

    If the exercise physiologist has experience working with individuals living with diabetes, he/she will play an important role in helping the individual manage their diabetes through exercise.

    A clinical exercise physiologist will understand that the exercise response between a person who is not living

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  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali posted on Wendy "I am a TREE" Marcinkiewicz’s wall:
    Hey Miss Wendy! I am doing fine. Busy as ever. My son is on school vacation so I am pleased about that. Will take time to read your blogs to find out what you've been up to. Great to hear from you!
  • Wendy
    Wendy "I am a TREE" Marcinkiewicz posted on Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali ’s wall:
    Hiya Lady...How's it going? Long time since I've been online regularly. I'm healing...doing better every day.. Have two more weeks of PT left...and guess what...I've been shooting hoops...no running, but walking, dribbling and making baskets...Think about you everyday! Hope all is well with you...and hope to talk more...Love ya
  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali posted on Wendy "I am a TREE" Marcinkiewicz’s wall:
    Great, great news to hear! Once can even get strong lying down. Happy to know that the exercises are effective. Keep your eye on the prize. You will make it to your goal!
  • Wendy
    Wendy "I am a TREE" Marcinkiewicz posted on Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali ’s wall:
    Hiya BEAUTIFUL LADY...I KNOW you haven't forgotten me...I've been keeping off the 'puter...sitting is BAD for my leg...so the Doc and PT tell me...NO SITTING...LOLOL...but, I have been LOVING the PT...even with the pain, and the range of motion on my leg is vastly improving...I am even able to walk up and down the steps again...YEHAAA...Thanks for ALL your help...my PT thinks the work you give me to do is AMAZING! Love ya and talk soon.
  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali posted on Wendy "I am a TREE" Marcinkiewicz’s wall:
    Wendy! Just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about yo. Hope you are well and sticking with your goals.
  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali has posted a blog entry: Modified Calf Stretch

    A seated calf stretch is a great alternative for populations that have orthopedic or balance challenges.

    Visit my video feed to learn how to perform a seated calf stretch.

    Hope it is helpful to you.

  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali has posted a blog entry: Modified Calf Stretch

    A seated calf stretch is a great alternative for populations that have orthopedic or balance challenges.

    Visit my video feed to learn how to perform a seated calf stretch.

    Hope it is helpful to you.

  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali has posted a blog entry: Conquering the Food Sabotage

    It's happened to just about all of us.  You are journeying up the road to health and wellness.  All week you've made good choices as far as fitness and and nutrition are concerned and you are feeling great!

    You get an invitation from a dear friend to come over for a visit.  You arrive, and as you both sit down to spend

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  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali has posted a blog entry: A Foolproof Way of Reaching Your Goals

    Everyone involved in Dr. Oz's 11 Week Move It and Lose are here for one reason.  You all want to either lose weight or improve health.  Since we all have that one thing in common, I thought I'd share with you some though-provoking questions to help you reach your goals.

    What's wonderful about Dr. Oz's

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  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali has posted a blog entry: Understanding the Chest Press

    So I hear you say you are progressing toward your goal of eventually doing a push up.  Good for you.  So you need a starting point.  What is that starting point?  A chest press.  Please excuse me because I get really wordy.  I am wordy because I want you to own and understand the movement.

    In a nutshell when one says chest press,

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  • Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
    Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali has posted a blog entry: Appropriate exercise for the obese population

    If you are going to engage aerobic activity it should be large muscle activities like walking, rowing, cycling and or water aerobics.  It's important that you stretch too.

    If you are going to cycle use a recumbent bicycle as opposed to an upright bike.  If both of those are too challenging, see if

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