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.

Guy Andrews, M.A., CSCSGUY 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.
Anthony A. Abbott, Ed D, FACSM, CSCS, *DANTHONY 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.
LAURA ABBOTTLAURA 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.
STEVE BANNEROT, MASTEVE 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.
JAY BARSSJAY BARSS, MS, ATC, CSCS
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.
APRIL BOULTER, MSAPRIL 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.
HEATHER CLAWSON, MDHEATHER 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.
LISA GARRITY, M.A.LISA GARRITY, MA, CSCS
When 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.
Stacy Gregovich, MS, CSCS 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).
JILL HAMILTON, M.S. 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.
RANDY KAISER, M.EdRANDY 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.
DONNA 
KAUCHAK, MS, CSCSDONNA 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.
CAROL KUTIK, MSCAROL 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.
Eric Lemkin, MS, CSCSERIC 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.
Chris Marino, MS, CSCSCHRIS 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.
TRISH MUSE, M.S., L.P.T.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.
GINGER PATTERSON, PhD, RD 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."
DR. IRV RUBENSTEIN 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.
John Stroffolino, MS, CSCSJOHN 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).
KELLY VELOTTA, MS, RD, LDNKELLY 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.
SANDY WRIGHT, M.S.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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