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Exercise
ETC. Faculty
All of our
instructors have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Exercise, Physiology, Wellness
or a related field. All have one or more national certifications or licensures,
and all work full time in their respective fields. All Exercise ETC. instructors
are carefully trained and screened to provide you with a high-quality,
enjoyable learning experience. Included below are biographies for
our faculty.
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 GUY
ANDREWS, M.A., CSCS, *D
- Guy
is the Executive Director of Exercise ETC. He is a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA and a Performance Enhancement
Specialist through NASM. He has worked in the fitness field since
1983 as a group fitness instructor, group fitness director, personal
trainer, fitness director and health club general manager. He
earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida Atlantic
University in Boca Raton, FL and holds multiple fitness certifications.
Over the years, Guy has worked with many population groups, especially
the older adult population, and has worked in a variety of environments
including corporate fitness, hospital-based wellness centers,
municipal and community centers and major health clubs. Guy has
authored a book on Aerobics Training for the American Council
on Exercise as well as numerous continuing education articles
and programs.
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 ANTHONY
A. ABBOTT, Ed D, FACSM, CSCS, *D- Dr.
Abbott is the Founder and President of Fitness Institute International,
in Lighthouse Point, FL. Dr. Abbott's formal educational training
as an exercise physiologist, coupled with vocational training
in exercise science and over thirty-five years experience as a
fitness instructor, personal trainer and facility director has
enabled him to conduct courses which are not only academically
sound but also practical for today's health & fitness industry.
He has established unprecedented success in preparing students
for the credible and prestigious national certifications offered
by the American College of Sports Medicine, of which he is a Fellow,
and the National Strength & Conditioning Association where
he is a member of the Executive Council of the Certification Commission.
As a result of his expertise in instructor training and his research
in the area of instructor qualifications, Dr. Abbott is frequently
retained as an expert witness in fitness instructor/facility litigation
cases in which individuals have been injured as well as have died.
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 LAURA
ABBOTT , MS, LMT- Laura
Abbott is an NCTMB certified and Georgia licensed massage therapist
having graduated from Academy of Somatic Healing Arts in Atlanta,
GA. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and
her Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine from Georgia State
University, and she interned in the Emory University Cardiac Rehabilitation
Department and at the Georgia Institute of Technology Athletic
Department. Laura worked with Federal Occupational Health training
and educating Federal Law Enforcement officers and traveled around
the country presenting continuing education programs for many
years. She has been quoted in Ladies Home and was a featured speaker
for the Speaking of Women’s Health Expo for 2 consecutive
years and she has presented at the National American College of
Sports Medicine conference. Laura currently teaches in the Kinesiology
and Health department at Georgia State University and is a guest
speaker at Atlanta area massage schools and at the Georgia State
University Physical Therapy department. Since 1991 she has owned
and operated Premier Performance, Inc. in Atlanta, specializing
in exercise and massage therapy. She is the author of the book,
Massage Therapy Review: Passing the NCETMB and NCETM published
by McGraw-Hill and available on Amazon.com.
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 STEVE
BANNEROT, MA, CSCS- Steve
has been immersed in the fitness industry since 1988 when he retired
from his 12 year athletic career in springboard diving. He earned
his MA in psychology from Seattle University and is a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist as well as an ACE certified
personal trainer and group exercise leader and an AIFE certified
Older Adult Trainer. Steve is experienced in working with a variety
of population groups from children to older adults to the overweight/obese
population and he enjoys motivating and educating clients in a
variety of environments. A former aerobics competitor, Steve is
now a Family and Child Therapist who incorporates fitness, wellness
and athletics as mechanisms for healing.
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 - Jay
is a Certified Athletic Trainer working at the Naval Medical Center
in San Diego, where he evaluates and rehabilitates injuries incurred
during Marine Corps Recruit Training. With a Bachelor’s Degree
in biomedical science from Western Michigan University and a Master’s
Degree in kinesiology from San Jose State University, Jay has
been dedicated to the fitness and sports medicine industries for
10 years. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, Jay has worked with
elite level collegiate athletes as well as physical therapy patients
and young athletes to rehabilitate athletic and orthopedic injuries.
Jay is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through
the NSCA; he has worked to train teams and individuals of all
skill levels, including collegiate and professional athletes for
elite performance. Jay’s other endeavors include rehabilitation
for physical therapy patients who have suffered from cardiac episodes,
assisting with strength and conditioning programs for older adults,
and teaching CPR for the American Red Cross.
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 APRIL
BOULTER, MS- April
has a diverse background in personal training, aquatics, group
fitness and yoga. With a Master’s Degree in Sports Management
and a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, both from the University
of Arkansas, April has a passion for using fitness and proper
eating habits as the foundation for sustainable lifestyle change.
As the Fitness and Aquatics Center Coordinator at Loyola University
in Chicago, IL, April works with a mix of students and faculty
as well as community residents to design and implement effective
training programs in a variety of land and water-based applications.
At Loyola, one of April’s main responsibilities is to plan
and organize the annual "Welcome Week Event" for over
2000 Freshmen per year, to emphasize proper nutrition and consistent
activity to overcome the dreaded "Freshman Fifteen."
April is certified by ACSM, ACE, AFAA, and YogaFit and is also
a certified Lifeguard and CPR Instructor.
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 HEATHER
CLAWSON, MD, CSCS- Heather
is a Doctor of Internal Medicine who began her fitness career
at the age of two when she began training in gymnastics; by the
age of fourteen she reached her goal of joining the U.S. women’s
gymnastic team. Her love of health and fitness inspired her to
become a certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer
during her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona,
where she obtained a BS in Microbiology & Immunology. Heather
has spent the past nine years incorporating her medical experience
into a fitness career, while simultaneously educating other physicians
on how to correctly teach patients to exercise. Heather is highly
experienced in group fitness, weight training, and proper nutrition;
she is an ACE certified personal trainer, and a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist.
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 LISA
GARRITY, MA, CSCS
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Lisa teaches a seminar or workshop her passion and commitment
for fitness shine through. With over 20 years of experience she
has served as a group fitness instructor and administrator, personal
trainer and consumer advocate. Her current program mix features
kickboxing, aquatics, interval training, weight management, older
adult fitness and more, and she has presented fitness education
programs nationally and internationally. As the Professional Development
Administrator for the American Council on Exercise, Lisa was instrumental
in the creation and development of the ACE Practical Training
Program.
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STACY GREGOVICH,
MS, CSCS- Stacy
is owner of Fitness For Function LLC; a personal training studio
in Cincinnati, Ohio where she provides comprehensive training
services to apparently healthy individuals as well as individuals
categorized high risk. She currently works with clients of all
health conditions; her areas of specialty include osteoporosis,
diabetes, orthopedic conditions, obesity, and performance enhancement.
In addition to training, Stacy works with both diabetes and osteoporosis
education teams to deliver education courses to the community.
She has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Wright State University
and an MS in Exercise and Health Studies from Miami University
of Ohio. Stacy has earned certifications from the National Strength
and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) and from the American Council on Exercise
as a Clinical Exercise Specialist (ACE-CES).
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JILL HAMILTON, MS,
CSCS- Jill
is a fitness supervisor for the city of Dublin, OH where she supervises
a fitness staff of over 50 employees who provide fitness / wellness
services and programs for the 10,000 Dublin Community Recreation
Center members. She also serves on the City’s Health Management
Steering Committee which is charged with developing a health management
plan in response to growing health care costs for Dublin’s
400 full-time employees and their spouses. For the past three
years, she has organized over 65 wellness programs and educational
services for Dublin employees. Jill is a certified Worksite Wellness
Coordinator, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and
a certified Stott Pilates instructor. Jill has a Master’s
Degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Physiology from the University
of Cincinnati and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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 RANDY
KAISER , M.Ed- Randy is
the owner of Eleet Fitness, a unique online fitness consulting
company and private personal training facility in the metro Houston,
TX area. Randy has a Masters of Education Degree in Exercise Science
from Texas State University, San Marcos, TX and he brings with
him advanced experience in the fitness industry including positions
such as fitness director, college instructor, and strength and
conditioning coach. With extensive knowledge in the fields of
weight training, strength and conditioning, post-rehab training,
flexibility and energy systems training, Randy strives to help
his clients accomplish all of their fitness goals. He is certified
by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health & Fitness
Specialist and has worked as a physical therapy aide, Human Performance
Lab Instructor, personal trainer and university research assistant.
Randy lives in Sugar Land, TX with his wife Kristi, a physical
therapist, and their son.
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 DONNA KAUCHAK, MS,
CSCS- With
a MS in organic chemistry, and another in exercise physiology,
Donna is currently in private practice in the metro New York City
area. A former Strength and Conditioning Professional for New
York University's woman's basketball team , Donna is also the
Assistant Cycling Coach for the Southern New Jersey chapter of
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A former NPC competitive bodybuilder,
Donna holds certifications through ACE and AFAA in addition to
her NSCA-CSCS credential. She also holds an NASM certification
as a Performance Enhancement Specialist as well as specialty certifications
in Pre & Post Natal Exercise, Pilates, Yoga and Mat Science
and is a state licensed EMT. Donna is passionate about dedication
and perseverance as a means towards achieving one's goals.
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 CAROL
KUTIK, MA
- Carol
has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. Starting
as a group exercise instructor, her passion for fitness led her
to a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the University
of Alabama at Birmingham, after earning an undergraduate degree
in business. As director of Exercise and Education for SportsFirst,
Inc, she managed and developed group exercise, fitness and personal
training programming, and authored numerous articles for her members.
She is a contributor for Cooking Light magazine and has appeared
as a regular guest on the Fox 6 morning show. As a motivational
speaker, Carol has shared “real fitness” with Americans
of all ages and backgrounds. As an instructor for Exercise Etc.
since 1999, she has enjoyed meeting and encouraging students from
various backgrounds. Carol’s passion is for quality education
and wellness options that empower individuals to function at their
best.
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 ERIC
LEMKIN, MS CSCS- Eric has over 16 years experience in the fitness industry, with extensive clinical experience in cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation at a hospital-based wellness center. With a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Michigan University, he has also managed corporate fitness centers for companies such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Mutual of Omaha and other Fortune 500 companies. Currently a personal trainer at Urban Active Fitness outside of Toledo, OH, Eric has been a lecturer at both the University of Toledo and Owens Community College. Eric is credentialed as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and as a Master Trainer through National Health Educator, as well as by ACSM; his fitness passions include older adult fitness, sport-specific training and sports nutrition.
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 CHRIS
MARINO, MS, CSCS-
Chris is Exercise ETC’s Director of Education. He is a strength
and conditioning specialist in private practice in the metro Philadelphia
area. With almost 10 years experience in all aspects of fitness
Chris specializes in training clients with chronic orthopedic
conditions and those who have been released from physical therapy
following joint replacement, surgery or injury. The former co-owner
of Perennial Wellness, a personal training management company
located in southeastern PA. Chris is certified by the NSCA, ACSM,
and ACE and is experienced in functional training, core conditioning
and advanced exercise techniques for athletes and recreational
athletes.
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 TRISH
MUSE, MPT, CSCS- Trish
is a physical therapist, pharmaceutical representative and published
author. Frequently featured in "Essence" magazine as
a fitness consultant, Trish is also an international CEC presenter
and the owner of Body Productions Inc. As a Power Bar Fitness
Team Member and Ground Control Flexaball Pro Trainer, she is also
a popular Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer in the
metro Washington, DC area. She recently produced and starred in
her first fitness video.
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GINGER PATTERSON, Ph D,
RD, LD- Ginger
Patterson, Ph.D., R.D. has worked in the field of wellness in
Ft. Myers for the past 20 years. She has 7 years experience as
an adjunct professor of nutrition. Currently she maintains an
office at Fitness On The Move where she does weight management
and general nutrition counseling. Her newspaper column, Daily
Dose, can be read on Tuesdays in the News-Press. Her
extensive media background has earned her the unofficial title
of "nutrition guru of Ft. Myers."
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IRV RUBENSTEIN,
PhD, CSCS- Dr.
Irv Rubenstein, exercise physiologist, is co-founder and president
of S.T.E.P.S., Inc., Nashville’s first personal training
center. He is a certified personal trainer (ACSM-H/FI, NSCA-CSCS,
ACE, AAHFP-Post-Rehab Specialist) and national presenter of continuing
education seminars. He is the co-producer of an instructional
video on the use of exercise tubes for Exercise Etc. Dr. Irv (as
he is called on the speaking circuit) has co-authored chapters
for several personal training textbooks and has published and
been featured in fitness articles in Professional Personal Trainer
magazine, NSCA’s on-line magazine, Vogue magazine, and local
publications. He created a dynamic medicine ball and stability
ball routine called “Rock, Roll ‘n Reggae”™.
In Nashville, Dr. Irv has served on the board of the Nashville
Arthritis Foundation and co-chairs the education committee of
the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee.
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 JOHN
STROFFOLINO, MS, CSCS- With
over 10 years of fitness industry experience, John has a diversified
background in corporate, commercial, collegiate, and hospital-based
fitness. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Physical Education
at Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, VA. He earned his
BS degree in Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University
in Pennsylvania, with emphasis in Gerontology. As an undergrad,
John was captain of the Track and Field Team as well as a Pennsylvania
State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete. Later, John attended
the University of Delaware, earning a Master of Science degree
in Physical Education with a focus in Exercise Physiology. John
is currently completing his doctorate in Kinesiology at the University
of Virginia. A warm and engaging speaker, John is certified through
the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
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 KELLY
VELOTTA, MS, RD, LDN- Kelly
is the Nutrition Manager for the Duke University Health Systems
Employee Wellness program in Raleigh, NC, where she oversees the
nutrition programs for over 30,000 employees. She is a Registered
Dietitian and she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
from Arizona State University and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition
from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She has worked in the fitness
and dietetics industry for over 10 years. Over the years, Kelly
has worked with hundreds of clients, from infants to the elderly,
specializing in preventive nutrition and fitness for specific
medical conditions. She is also the owner of WholeBody Nutrition
& Fitness, LLC where she provides nutrition counseling and
personal training. Kelly is a Gold Certified Health and Fitness
Specialist though the American Council on Exercise.
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 SANDY
WRIGHT, MS, NSCA-CPT- Sandy
is Exercise ETC's Correspondence Education Course Developer. She
has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State
University and is currently a personal trainer specializing in
working with the "baby boomer" population and is also
a part-time instructor at Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta.
Sandy has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years; she
has worked as a group fitness instructor and an exercise physiologist
in a hospital based wellness center. Sandy is certified as a Health/Fitness
Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM),
and as a personal trainer by both the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA-CPT) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
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