Cheryl L Ilov

Author, Speaker, Martial Artist, Physical Therapist

Cheryl Ilov is an author, speaker, dancer, podcaster, martial artist, and recovering physical therapist. She is also a former chronic pain patient, who was told by her medical team that she would never recover. They were wrong. Cheryl fired her team and embarked on a journey of self-healing and self-discovery.

Her journey included the discovery of the healing power of an ancient Japanese martial art called Ninpo Tai Jutsu, the Art of the Ninja. She began her training at the tender young age of 47, even though she knew she was going to hate it. Her plan was to take a few classes, learn a few self-defense techniques, and then quit and move on with her life. Ten years later she became her teacher's first female black belt.

Cheryl believes that there is an incredible amount of inner strength in each and every one of us, just waiting to be unleashed. She also believes that we can heal from anything, no matter what life throws our way. She is the author of 2 award winning and Amazon best-selling books, "Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond'" and "The Reluctant Ninja: How A Middle-Aged Princess Became A Warrior Queen."