BOOKS BY CHERYL A. PATELLA
The 21st Century Woman
A faith-based guide for women seeking greater strength, purpose, health, and confidence. Drawing on women’s history, personal experience, and more than 45 years in health and fitness, Cheryl A. Patella encourages readers to recognize their worth and become the women God created them to be.
MENOPAUSE MASTERY:
YOUR PATH TO STRENGTH AND VITALITY
Everything you need to navigate your menopause experience and beyond
A comprehensive guide designed to help women navigate the often overwhelming changes of menopause with confidence, strength, and renewed vitality.
Written by Cheryl A. Patella, M.S., a medical fitness specialist with more than 45 years of experience, this book offers practical strategies and clear guidance for women navigating menopause and life after 40.
Menopause is a natural stage of life that can affect physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Menopause Mastery explains common changes and offers practical ways to support strength, energy, mobility, sleep, stress management, and confidence.
Drawing on decades of experience, Cheryl combines medical fitness principles with realistic guidance on movement, nutrition, and daily habits. The book includes practical strategies and workout ideas designed to help women remain active and resilient throughout menopause and beyond.
Written with empathy and encouragement, Menopause Mastery helps readers better understand their changing bodies and make informed, sustainable choices for healthy aging.
Author: Cheryl A. Patella
Publication Date: October 25, 2024
Format: Kindle Edition
AGELESS FLEXIBILITY:
STRETCHING FOR MEN AND WOMEN OVER 40
YOUR GUIDE TO FREEDOM AND MOVEMENT
As we age, stiff joints, shortened muscles, and limited mobility can begin to quietly rob us of the freedom we once took for granted. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In Ageless Flexibility, medical fitness specialist Cheryl A. Patella offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to reclaiming and maintaining your body’s natural mobility.
Inside, you'll discover:
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Sport-specific stretches to enhance performance and recovery
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Office ergonomics and chair-based stretches to combat daily stiffness
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Stretching strategies that may help reduce injury risk and support lifelong movement
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Gentle, progressive routines for joint health, balance, and flexibility
This book isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about staying active, confident, and independent as the years go by. With Cheryl’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to build a daily stretching habit that supports your lifestyle—so you can keep doing what you love for years to come.
Whatever your starting point, Ageless Flexibility offers a practical path toward moving more comfortably, confidently, and freely.
"Cheryl is amazing at what she does, and I highly recommend Ageless Flexibility.”
Max MacCloud, DO, ND, PhD aka The Nutrition Ninja Doc
Cheryl’s book offers excellent examples of stretches that can be used for all areas of the body and easy ways to incorporate them into a daily routine. This can be a great addition to your day!”
Beth Mundy, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer
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Author: Cheryl A. Patella
Publication Date: November 12, 2025
"Cheryl Patella's Reclaim your mobility and live pain free! is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to overcome the stiffness and reduced range of motion that often accompany aging. Drawing on over 45 years of experience, Patella demystifies the path to "Ageless Flexibility," offering practical, gentle, and progressive routines that restore strength, mobility, and confidence. The book is meticulously organized, detailing specialized stretches for active adults, office workers, and injury-prevention strategies, making it clear that this isn't just theory—it's a comprehensive, actionable plan designed to help you reclaim movement.
What truly sets this guide apart is its encouraging and accessible tone. Patella acts as a supportive expert, guiding the reader to "start slowly, listen to your body, and gradually rediscover what it means to move with ease." By focusing on providing the right plan, she shifts the narrative from living in pain to living in freedom, offering tangible results and renewed hope. This is more than just a stretching manual; it's a vital handbook that empowers you to get back to the activities you love, making it an essential addition to any wellness library."
Dr. Brent Anderson
Founder Polestar Pilates
Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine Health Sciences Miami
IT'S A DOG'S LIFE:
LOVE, LOYALTY, AND FRIENDSHIP WITH OUR BEST FRIENDS
It's a Dog's Life is a heartfelt exploration of the unique bond between humans and their dogs, offering insights into the ever-changing dynamics of pet ownership. Drawing from personal experiences, research, and an enduring love for dogs, this book delves into topics such as breed-specific traits, nutritional needs, aging gracefully, and the challenges faced by rescue dogs.
Whether you're a seasoned pet owner or new to caring for a furry friend, "It's a Dog's Life" provides thoughtful guidance and uplifting stories to help you better understand and cherish the role of dogs in your life. This book is a celebration of loyalty, love, and the lessons our canine companions teach us every day.
Author: Cheryl A. Patella
Publication Date: November 17, 2024
Format: Kindle Edition
THE 21ST CENTURY WOMAN: BREAKING BOUNDARIES
Updated Second Edition: Becoming the Woman God Created You to Be
What if the life you are living right now is not the life you were meant to live?
There comes a moment—quiet, undeniable—when something inside you begins to stir. A realization that you were made for more. More peace. More strength. More purpose. More life.
In The 21st Century Woman: Breaking Boundaries, Cheryl A. Patella invites you into a deeply personal and transformative journey—one that moves beyond limitations, past experiences, and the quiet beliefs that have kept you from fully stepping into who you were created to be.
Through faith-based insight, real-life experience, and practical guidance, this book helps you:
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Recognize and release the patterns that have held you back
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Rebuild your confidence through small, intentional steps
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Strengthen your body, mind, and spirit in alignment with God’s design
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Replace fear, doubt, and shame with truth, clarity, and purpose
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Create a life that reflects not just survival—but fulfillment
Blending wisdom from Scripture with decades of experience in health, wellness, and counseling, Cheryl offers a grounded and compassionate approach to transformation—one that meets you where you are and walks with you toward where you are meant to be.
This is not about perfection.
It is about becoming.
Becoming stronger.
Becoming clearer.
Becoming aligned with the life God has already planned for you.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord…
“plans to give you a future and a hope.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
Author: Cheryl A. Patella
Publication Date: May 10, 2026