ROCK IT OUT AT A GLANCE
Rock-It-Out Inc. is a first-of-its-kind, Cleveland business providing an effective form of physical exercise to people who are living with Parkinson’s Disease. This non-contact boxing-inspired fitness routine is dramatically improving the ability of people with Parkinson’s Disease to live independent lives. Rock-It-Out Inc. has been known as Rock Steady Boxing Cleveland since 2013 and is an affiliate of the Indianapolis-based non-profit, Rock Steady Boxing. In 2020, we became a 501(c)(3) non-profit, offering live classes with several coaches and volunteers.
MEET OUR TEAM!
Maria Pujolas RN, BSN, CFT
Maria is a graduate of Akron University and has been a nurse for over 30 years and a Certified Fitness Trainer since 2013. Maria is the owner of Rock It Out and head coach since 2013.
Maria is Rock Steady Boxing Certified, Boxing Certified, and Delay the Disease certified. She is
currently in training for the 'Aware in Care Ambassador training Program' for Parkinson's
Foundation. Maria was also awarded a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation in 2019 for
young-onset and newly diagnosed people with Parkinson’s. In 2018, Maria was awarded
'Parkinson’s Hero Award' in Northeast Ohio by Parkinson’s Foundation.
Mick Pujolas
Mick is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and an undergraduate of
The University of Mount Union. Mick is currently a Director of Financial Services for Axiom Law. He became Rock Steady Boxing Certified in 2013 with Maria and volunteers and attends all Rock It Out events. Mick coaches classes in the evenings with Maria.
Rachel Ferrence
Rachel is a graduate with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Toledo.
She currently works at the Cleveland Clinic on the Neurological floor. Rachel began volunteering
with Rock Steady Boxing Cleveland, got Rock Steady Boxing certified, and became a coach in
early 2020.
Debbie McDonald
Debbie is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio. Her background involves International Business and Marketing, but found yoga was also a passion of hers as a student when her children were younger. Debbie became certified as a yoga teacher in 2017 through Gathering Tree Yoga. She joined Rock It Out in early 2021, and she has become passionate about sharing the many benefits of yoga for both the body and mind.
Oliver Harper
Oliver is a graduate of Kent State University with a master's degree in Exercise Physiology, he is a firefighter/paramedic, and fitness professional. Oliver has a passion for exercise, especially boxing as a way to incorporate as many fitness variables as possible into his coaching. With his experience, Oliver assists our boxers hands-on during classes.
Kim Russel
Kim has been teaching exercise & fitness classes since 1982 & was Certified by IDEA in 1988. She is
certified in Yoga, Zumba, Reflexive Performance Reset & Oxygen Advantage, was a PE teacher for 14 years, and has been a lacrosse coach for 28 years. She loves to incorporate play & joy into everything she does - especially coaching at Rock it Out!
Dominic LaGrecca
Dominic is a coach at Rock It Out who helps lead classes and work with our boxers! He also has experience as a Personal Trainer and owns his own business. Dominic's positive attitude and hard-working energy help motivate our boxers during class and keep the energy high.
Maggie Langley
Maggie has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has experience managing a variety of successful fitness programs, including Group Fitness and working in Corporate Fitness. At Rock It Out, Maggie specializes in cycling class instruction. She has also taught Step, Bootcamp, FALL PROOF Balance, TRX, Cardio, POUND, Kickboxing, and Pilates. In 2011, she was awarded Crain’s Cleveland Business Health Care Hero Award for fitness work with the Senior population.
Lizzie Shaw
Lizzie Shaw is a graduate of John Carroll University with a double major in English and Spanish and has a Doctorate of English from the University of Nottingham, UK. Lizzie is passionate about reading, languages, and communication. She started volunteering with Rock Steady after hearing about it through the boxing gym where she exercises. Lizzie helps out during classes and writes the newsletter. Now as an Assistant Coach, she's very excited to be a part of the Rock Steady family!
HOW DO I BEGIN?
1. Click on the following links, download, print, and complete:
ROCK IT OUT Physician Consent Form* (required to be completed by your physician, PA, or NP)
ROCK IT OUT Membership Agreement
2. Schedule an assessment with Maria
Call (216) 383-6232
Fee is $99/month and covers 3 boxing classes per week.
