Today we’d like to introduce you to Caroline Leon. Them and their team share their story with us below:
In 2015, A Life of Education founder Caroline Leon survived a life-threatening rock-climbing accident after she fell 7m. Over the course of two years she underwent 14 surgeries to repair; two shattered calcanei, reconstruct multiple broken bones in each foot, along with re-attaching her shattered right ilium, reconstructing her right pubic bone and replacement/reconstruction of her T12, L1 & L2 vertebrae.
By the time Caroline had taught herself to walk again, it was time for her to progress and step out of the clinical setting. Her effort to find a rehabilitation instructor to effectively take her through this complex stage of her rehab proved more difficult than anticipated.
After numerous negative and disappointing experiences, Caroline was finally recommended to contact rehabilitation specialist Keith O’Malley-Farrell from The Physical Training Company. Keith had a wide-ranging experience rehabilitating patients recovering from complex trauma injuries during his time working in the UK with the British Military.
It was clear to both that while the general health and fitness community was well versed in weight loss, bodybuilding, yoga, pilates and gym instruction, as a whole, the in-depth understanding of the complexities involved with effectively supporting those confronted with out of the ordinary challenges, just didn’t do the industry justice.
From this, Caroline invited Keith to collaborate with her and A Life of Education was born. Our aim was to bring leading experts from around the world of health and fitness together on one brand new platform to share their knowledge and expertise on a global scale. By watching and learning from those specialists in their fields students will continue their professional development and education through a more flexible, more accessible and more affordable education platform.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I don’t believe anything worth doing is even smooth sailing. Its been tough, especially launching a business during a pandemic. It’s insane how many ups and downs that brings, questions about if it was the right idea or the right timing or this or that. But it is what it is and you can only adapt and learn along the way!!!!
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am the founder of ‘A life of Education’ the world’s first online fitness education platform. I’m also known personally as a budding adventurist and amateur mountaineer. I’m proud to be a woman who strives to do amazing things.
What matters most to you?
Honestly, it’s integrity, people matter to me, relationships and having companion. Honestly, you never know what someone else is going through so it’s important to be kind and truthful always
Contact Info:
- Email: info@alifeofeducation
- Website: www.alifeofeducation.com
- Instagram: @alifeofeducation
