Teri Dunn and Tamara Ishee are the owners of Special Strong West Houston. Teri, a retired Special Education Teacher of 34 years, holds certifications as a CPT and Special Strong trainer. She also volunteers as a girls’ basketball coach for the Katy Wolf Pack Special Olympics team. Tamara, a management professional with a heart for service, holds the same certifications and brings her expertise to the business. Together, they are proud parents to Abby, who has Down syndrome and is the heart and inspiration behind their work.
With firsthand experience and a genuine understanding of the special needs community, Teri and Tamara are dedicated to making a positive impact through Special Strong West Houston. Special Strong specializes in adaptive and inclusive fitness training for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges.
By the age of 21, Daniel Stein had been diagnosed with a learning disability, mood disorder and autoimmune disease. After successfully using exercise to overcome his unique challenges, he felt called upon to help others with disabilities obtain healthier, happier, and higher functioning lives. Daniel obtained certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
In 2016, Daniel and his wife, Trinity, launched Special Strong, one of the only fitness centers in the country for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges. Today, Special Strong continues to specialize in adaptive and inclusive fitness training and is making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and adults all over the world.
To unlock the strength and confidence within the mind, body, and spirit of every individual impacted by mental, physical, and cognitive challenges in order to live a more independent and abundant life.
To empower over 1 million athletes and 100,000 coaches to live an abundant life through adaptive fitness.
At Special Strong, we are governed by Christian values, using the acronym "STRONG." Through our values, we have created a life-giving culture where solutions can be created, people can prosper, and God can be glorified.