Nathan Kimmel
EP
Clinical Tele Exercise Instructor, Best Health Suite
- Marcus Center for Advanced Rehabilitation
About Nathan
“Movement is medicine — and accessibility makes it possible for everyone.”
Nathan Kimmel brings creativity and clinical expertise to his role as a Clinical Tele Exercise Instructor at Shepherd Center’s Best Health Suite. He designs and leads adaptive exercise programs for individuals with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis, ensuring that fitness remains accessible beyond the hospital setting.
Nathan creates engaging home-based workouts, provides tailored modifications, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation goals. His work bridges the gap between in-clinic therapy and remote exercise, empowering patients to continue progress toward independence and wellness.
Research specialties
- Adaptive exercise programming for neurological conditions
- Remote and home-based rehabilitation strategies
- Accessibility in fitness and movement
Education & training
- B.S., Exercise Science – Georgia State University, 2020
Certifications
- Exercise Physiologist (EP)
Why his work matters
Nathan began his career as a rehabilitation aide at Shepherd Center, where he worked in group fitness and discovered the power of combining rehabilitation and exercise. Seeing patients engage and regain independence through adaptive workouts inspired his commitment to making fitness accessible for all.
“Shepherd is meaningful to me because I get to support people through life-changing recovery. Starting as a rehab aide on the brain injury unit, I saw how movement and encouragement can restore confidence and independence. Now, creating adaptive in-person and virtual exercise programs lets me extend that impact beyond the hospital.”
Beyond Shepherd
Outside of work, Nathan is a SoulCycle Instructor, bringing his passion for movement and motivation to the broader fitness community. He also enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with family and friends.