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About
Sparrow Functional Fitness​
Strength. Balance. Mobility. Confidence.
Training that adapts to you.
Welcome —
I’m Mandy, and this is Sparrow Functional Fitness
At Sparrow Functional Fitness, we help adults 55+ stay strong, steady, and independent with responsive functional training — workouts that change with you and your body.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or want to stay active for family, travel, and pickleball, you deserve a coach who meets you where you are.
This is personalized, judgment-free training in a calm, private space where your comfort and safety always come first.
Meet the Team
Our coaches specialize in working with adults 55+, helping you stay strong, steady, and independent at every stage of life.
Mandy Self-Sparrow
Owner & Lead Functional Trainer
COTA | Functional Aging Specialist | Personal Trainer | Tai Chi Instructor | Stretch Coach
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I spent over a decade in occupational therapy, helping older adults regain strength, mobility, and confidence. Sparrow Functional Fitness was born from one belief: you deserve more time, more personalization, and more support than traditional healthcare allows.
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My coaching style is simple:
I train the way you live --- no cookie-cutter workouts.
Every session is tailored to your body, your pain level, your goals, and your real-life activities.
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Specialties
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Adults 45–85+
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Post-PT & post-surgical recovery
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Joint replacements (pre and post)
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Balance & fall prevention
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Mobility and functional strength
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Pain-aware training
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Pickleball injury prevention
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Tai Chi for balance & cognition
Fun fact: I’m addicted to playing pickleball and love seeing clients discover their own strength.​​
Why Our Clients Choose Sparrow Functional Fitness
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Safe, customized workouts
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Real communication — no pressure, no judgment
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A calm, private space
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Coaches who actually pay attention
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A focus on daily function, not aesthetics
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Adaptable sessions based on how you feel that day
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Support from people who genuinely care
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This is training for real life — for walking, traveling, carrying groceries, playing with grandkids, climbing stairs, and staying independent as long as possible.
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Ready to feel stronger and more confident?
Schedule a free 1:1 consultation — we’d love to meet you.
Your next chapter starts now.
Vision:
To redefine fitness by offering functional and responsive programs that adapt to every individual's unique physical, emotional and energy needs. Empowering them to move, heal, and thrive in every stage of life.
Mission:
Sparrow Functional Fitness creates customized responsive fitness solutions that honor the whole person. By focusing on adaptability, trust, and functional progress, we help clients embrace wellness on their terms. Empowering clients to feel stronger, healthier and more confident each and every day.
Core Values:
Responsiveness: Every session is tailored in real-time to meet client’s current needs - whether physical, emotional or energetic.
Empathy: We listen deeply and adapt with care, creating a safe, welcoming space for all.
Empowerment: Our programs help clients feel capable, confident, and in control of their wellness journey.
Adaptability: Change is part of life—we embrace it and use it as a tool to grow stronger.
Trust: Honoring every commitment and always putting the client’s well-being first.
Progress over Perfection: Celebrating every step forward, no matter how small.
Client Stories
We’ve helped hundreds of adults feel stronger, steadier, and more confident — and every story is different.
Here are a few of our favorites.
Susan, 60+ Retired Teacher
Before Sparrow Functional Fitness, I was scared to even walk across the grocery store parking lot. I’d fallen a couple of times and lost all confidence. Mandy's Fall Safe Program completely changed that. Now, I can walk my dog, climb stairs, and even travel again without that constant fear. She adjusted every session based on how I was feeling that day — sometimes strength work, sometimes balance drills, sometimes just getting my mind calm. It was exactly what I needed.
Robert, 70+ Avid Gardener
I came to Sparrow Functional Fitness after finishing physical therapy for my knee replacement. I didn’t want to lose all the progress I had made, but I also didn’t want to go to a busy gym where no one would pay attention. Mandy took over exactly where my PT left off. Every session focused on real-life movements — getting up, squatting, carrying, and climbing stairs. My knee feels stronger than it has in years, and my overall balance and confidence have skyrocketed.
Linda, 50+ Managing Anxiety
What I appreciate most is how safe and comfortable they make me feel. My anxiety sometimes makes it hard to focus, but Mandy always adjusts the session based on how I’m doing. The room is calm, quiet, and never overwhelming. I feel stronger both physically and mentally. I never thought I could enjoy exercise — now it’s one of the best parts of my week.