1.Long COVID Recovery Practitioner Certification

Learn how to apply the AHA Long COVID Recovery Framework — the first movement model built around five clinically distinct subtypes: mitochondrial dysfunction, autonomic dysregulation, mast cell activation, systemic inflammation, and psychological recovery pathways.

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You’ll learn to:

• Build individualized pacing protocols based on real-world symptom mapping

• Integrate movement hygiene, mitochondrial recovery strategies, and nervous system resilience work

• Empower clients with scalable, sustainable tools for post-viral recovery success

 

Certification Outcomes:

• Certified Long COVID Recovery Fitness Practitioner (Level 1)

• Mastery of subtype-specific recovery strategies (mitochondrial, autonomic, mast cell, inflammatory, psychological)

• Digital credential and community recognition

• Eligible for ongoing specialty coaching modules (Advanced Recovery Strategies)

• Lifetime access to updated protocols as clinical research evolves

2.Chronic Illness & Fatigue-Informed Coaching

Expand your toolkit to support clients living with chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and systemic recovery barriers.

 

You’ll learn to:

• Recognize hidden symptom drivers that traditional fitness overlooks

• Program adaptively across fluctuating energy and inflammation cycles

• Communicate with clients navigating trauma, medical gaslighting, and grief

 

Certification Outcomes:

• Certified Chronic Illness and Fatigue-Informed Coach (Level 1)

• Expertise in adaptive programming for autoimmune, fatigue, inflammatory, and systemic recovery conditions

• Digital credential and peer community access

• Eligibility to apply for AHA Practitioner (Level 2: CIA Method)

• Lifetime updates to all client support templates and frameworks

 

Why Specialty Training Matters

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all.

At AHA Method, we know the real world doesn’t deliver textbook clients — it delivers humans with layered complexity.

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By equipping yourself with specialty recovery education, you’re not just offering training.

You’re offering real hope.

Real structure.

Real outcomes.

 

What They’re Saying:

“The Long COVID recovery protocols changed my practice — clients actually rebuild instead of burning out.”

“For the first time, I have a clear framework to support fatigue-affected clients without guessing or hoping.”

3. Rehab Extension & Post-Rehab Recovery Coaching

Where clinical discharge ends, true recovery begins.

Our Rehab Extension Pathway is designed for fitness professionals, movement educators, and allied health practitioners supporting clients who have completed formal physiotherapy or rehabilitation — but aren’t yet ready for standard fitness programming.

 

Clients leaving clinical rehab often face a dangerous gap:

 

• Structural vulnerabilities (e.g., weak connective tissue, unstable joints)

• Neuromuscular deficits (e.g., proprioception loss, balance impairments)

• Persistent pain or fear that conventional exercise fails to address safely

 

This specialty stream bridges that gap with intelligent, progressive, real-world movement programming focused on resilience, precision, and confidence rebuilding.

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In the Rehab Extension Pathway, you’ll learn to:

 

• Program for tissue healing timelines, mechanical resilience, and joint integrity

• Design progressive motor control and proprioceptive recovery drills

• Integrate nervous system retraining for post-injury pain management and movement re-education

• Progress strength and mobility without risking re-injury or overload

• Create real-world return-to-function plans that bridge clinical rehab and independent fitness

 

 

Ideal for Professionals Working With:

 

• Clients discharged from physiotherapy needing safe progression

• Post-surgical clients (e.g., ACL repair, hip replacement, spinal surgery) rebuilding sustainable strength

• Individuals with lingering instability, scar tissue restrictions, or movement anxiety after injury

 

 

 

Why Post-Rehab Recovery Coaching Matters

Rehab often stops at functionality.

Recovery fitness builds durability.

Without skilled progression after rehab, clients are vulnerable to setbacks, re-injury, and long-term strength deficits.

The AHA Method’s Rehab Extension Pathway ensures no client is left stranded between “discharged” and “thriving.”

 

Certification Outcomes:

 

• Certified Post-Rehab Movement Specialist (Level 1)

• Eligible to integrate into broader AHA Certification Pathways

• Lifetime access + ongoing module updates

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Taught By:

Dr. Susan Baxter, PhD

Movement educator, chronic illness specialist, and speaker at EXPRO, ExerciseNZ, FILEX, and international fitness summits.

With over 18 years of experience in rehab, strength training, Pilates, and education, Dr. Suz is known for blending science, sass, and structure in a way that actually sticks.

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What They’re Saying:

“Rehab discharged me — but AHA taught me how to truly rebuild.” — M.S.

“I finally felt strong, not scared, when I moved again.” — J.L.

“The progression plans made me trust my body after surgery — something no other program had managed.” — T.B.

“This wasn’t physio. This was my bridge back to real life.” — A.N.

 

Ready to Get Certified?

You can complete the program at your pace—with the option to join a live mentorship cohort.

Let’s rebuild coaching from the nervous system out.

Who Should Enroll?

• Fitness professionals working with post-illness clients

• Allied health practitioners seeking movement integration skills

• Wellness professionals supporting fatigue-affected populations

• Educators ready to rebuild recovery standards in their communities

Ready to Expand Your Impact?

Applications for Specialty Recovery Pathways open for AHA Certified Coaches.

(Or by instructor permission if you have equivalent professional experience.)