About Us
Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ is a nationally recognized fall prevention program that helps keep older adults active and safe in their homes and communities. Developed in New York City, its published research was conducted by The Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
These joyful fitness classes and videos target all major muscle groups, increasing strength and improving flexibility, reflexes, and most of all, balance. Fallstoppers gain vitality and confidence, and have FUN!
Doctor Recommended
“A third of older adults over the age of 65 will fall in any year.“
—AUDREY K. CHUN, MD, Director of The Martha Stewart Center for Living, Mount Sinai
“I regularly recommend Celeste Carlucci and her Fall Stop…Move Strong program to my patients for strengthening and balance. Whatever their level of fitness, patients praise Celeste’s attention to their individual needs and are enthusiastic about the benefits they receive. Everyone, without exception, who has attended Celeste’s Fall Stop…Move Strong program has been very grateful for the experience.”
—ELLEN BLYE, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine
“I frequently recommend the Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG program to my patients who have balance issues, are at risk for a fall, or simply want to increase their bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures. Those patients who become Fall Stop program participants love it and enjoy the benefits without feeling like they’re taking their medicine. This program reinforces my firm belief that prevention is key to staying well. The Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG balance and strength program helps one get fit, move with confidence, and reduce the risk of falling.”
—CHARLES BACALL, MD, Mount Sinai
“I’d like to commend you for developing this excellent program “Fall Stop”. I’ve experienced both the class and videos, and they are both excellent. As a physician, I know the best medicine is preventive medicine, and a program such as this can go a long way in helping to prevent falls and subsequent injury. This is something that the medical profession should encourage! It would be great if insurance companies and Medicare covered this as preventive medicine, just as they do some vaccinations.
Keep up the excellent work!”
—CHERYL STERNLIEB, MD, FACP
Fallstoppers in Motion
Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™
Fall Prevention and Strengthening Program
Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ conducts classes, offers workshops, trains facilities to implement its program, and distributes its DVDs to insurance companies, alert systems, and hospitals. It also licenses its content to a nationwide adaptive computer system — all to reduce health care costs and the risk of falls in the 60+ population.
- Participants: 215 participants; 4 sites
- Ages: 60+ (av. 78.9), 81% female
- Falls Risk:
- Forward Functional Reach Test (FR):
- Score of <6″ = significant increased risk for falls
- Score of 6-10″ = moderate risk for falls
- Score of >10″ = adequate functional balance
- Timed Up & Go (TUG): ≥ 12 seconds to complete = high risk
- 4 Step Square (4SS): > 15 seconds = at risk – multiple falls
- Forward Functional Reach Test (FR):
- Falls History & Confidence: Self Report
- Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES): > 8 = no fear of falling
Celeste Carlucci, Founder
Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ founder Celeste Carlucci is a fitness and wellness expert and former professional dancer based in New York City. She received her dance training at The Alvin Ailey School of Dance and alignment training from specialist Zena Rommett. She has performed nationally and internationally as a dancer with many notable choreographers, among them Bob Fosse.
For over thirty years, Celeste has taught movement and full body strengthening, providing individual attention to address specific needs and ensure that all exercises are performed for maximum benefit. Her background in dance equips her to focus on correct alignment, posture, and the joy of movement.
Celeste conducts live and online classes, offers certification workshops, and trains facilities to implement the licensed FSMS program nationwide. Her video content is also available nationwide via digital health networks.
She is an active member of the New York City Falls Prevention Coalition.
“Exercise can reduce the risk of cardio-vascular disease, lower blood pressure & cholesterol levels, manage one’s weight & reduce risk of falls.
I have been taking the Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ program that includes core & extremity strength, balance, posture. I would highly recommend it – It’s work and it’s enjoyable!”
—LAWRENCE KAPLAN, MD
“I’ve been referring clients to Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ for years. It’s the go-to program for balance and strength.”
—MAGGIE BRADLEY, PT, MS
“I work as a physical therapist at a small outpatient clinic. I have been working with one of your Fallstoppers since her surgery. She is so incredibly strong and has had an amazing recovery. She attributes her speedy progress to your program. She feels your balance work had made the biggest difference of all. We have many patients that could benefit from your program and/or videos. Your instructions are so concise & clear, the exercises are perfect.”
—JILLIAN CHIAPPISI PT, DPT, SCS
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