Our Staff
Rita Klabacha, M.S., is Mammoth Hospital’s and the S.P.O.R.T. Center’s Exercise Physiologist. She conducts all physiological testing, provides analysis, and develops training programs and exercise prescriptions for patients and clientele utilizing the Human Performance Lab’s services. She works closely with athletes, as well as anyone interested in weight management and healthy lifestyle adaptation.
Rita received her Masters Degree from San Diego State University, specializing in the physiological testing of athletes and the inhibitory effect of lactate on free fatty acid mobilization during high-intensity exercise. Rita is an ultrarunner, Ironman distance triathlete and USA Triathlon certified coach. She is also the team exercise physiologist and assistant coach for Mammoth Track Club.
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Rita Klabacha, M.S.Bishop High Sierra Ultra:
50-mile Endurance Run
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Kevin Thomas, P.T.A., has 18 years of experience as a licensed physical therapy assistant. Kevin got his USCF racing license at age 14. Although he is now nearly 100 years old, he is still an avid cyclist and has specific training in bike fitting to optimize performance and minimize potential musculoskeletal strain. Yes, we’re joking about the age thing, but not about Kevin’s expertise!
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Trail running through Lyell Canyon, Yosemite National Park
Photo: R.Klabacha
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