Cheryl Ilov

Author, speaker, dancer, martial artist, and recovering physical therapist.

I am an author, speaker, physical therapist, martial artist, dancer, and former chronic pain patient. I published the award-winning and best-selling book, “Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond" in 2016. With over 20 years’ experience as a physical therapist in private practice, I have helped hundreds of clients recover from pain and injuries by integrating the science of physical therapy with the art of movement. I believe that everyone can enjoy vibrant health and vitality, at every stage of life.

I am also a second-degree black belt in an ancient Japanese martial art called Ninpo Tai Jutsu. From my own experience of beginning my training at the tender young age of 47 and becoming my teacher’s first female black belt 10 years later, I discovered that there is an incredible amount of strength and power in each and every one of us, just waiting to be unleashed. I recently published my second book, "The Reluctant Ninja: How A Middle-Aged Princess Became A Warrior Queen," has earned an award through the Reader's Favorite Book Awards and is receiving rave reviews.