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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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 KYLE
ANDERSON , MS, CSCS- Kyle
has a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University
of North Texas and is completing his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
at Texas Woman's University. He is currently a Program Manager
for a corporate fitness management company in Irving, Texas and
an adjunct instructor at Tarrant County College and Texas Wesleyan
University in Fort Worth, Texas. His emphasis and specialties
include strength training, use of erogenic aids and designing
resistance programs for athletes and bodybuilders. He also has
extensive experience deigning post-rehab programs for persons
with chronic diseases. Kyle has earned certifications from the
American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Director
and Health Fitness Instructor, from the National Strength and
Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist, and from the American Council on Exercise as a Personal
Trainer. He frequently consults on the design and layout for new
fitness centers.
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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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 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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JEFF GODIN, Ph.D.,
CSCS, HFPD- Jeff
is currently an assistant professor in the Exercise and Sport
Science Department at Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA.
In addition to teaching, he is also the Fitness Director and Head
Strength and Conditioning Coach for the college. While earning
his doctorate at the University of Connecticut, Jeff served as
the Personal Training Coordinator for the Center for Health and
Fitness. Jeff is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and
Certified Health Fitness Program Director through the American
College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Godin’s research interest
is in the area of functional training for older adults.
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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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 STACI
HENDRICKSON, MS, RD, CSCS- Staci
Hendrickson began her fitness career teaching aerobics while earning
a BS in Food Science and a Masters Degree in Foods and Nutrition.
Staci is a Registered Dietitian, ACE certified Personal Trainer,
and NSCA CSCS. Staci currently teaches a Principles of Nutrition
course for Washburn University and owns her own nutrition counseling
and personal training business - Healthy Balance, Inc. Staci specializes
in the treatment of eating disorders.
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 CURTIS
HICKEY, MS, CSCS- Curtis
has over 10 years experience in the fitness industry. He is presently
a Personal Trainer and Rehab Specialist at the Houston Country
Club, Houston, TX. With certifications from NASM and the Baylor
Sports Medicine Institute, Curtis works with a wide variety of
clients, from older adults to teens and pre-teens to clients with
orthopedic concerns. In addition to his responsibilities at the
Houston Country Club, Curtis is a lecturer and examiner at the
Baylor Sports Medicine Institute, Houston, TX, working with candidates
who are preparing for a BSMI Certification.
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 MICHAEL
JENNIEX , MS, CSCS- Michael
is a regional director for a major pharmaceutical company in Orlando,
FL as well as a personal trainer and fitness/lifestyle consultant.
His motivational style of presenting has entertained and educated
fitness professionals for the past 12 years. Michael is the former
fitness director of the Wellness Center of Cape Coral and strength
coach for Florida Gulf Coast University. Michael has trained professional
athletes from the NFL, MLS, professional boxing and college athletics.
Michael holds multiple certifications and is also a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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 SCOTT
JOSEPHSON, MS, RD- Scott
has a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University
of Miami and is a practicing dietitian. He holds certifications
through ACSM, NSCA and the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association.
Currently he is the Spa and Fitness Director at the Hunter's Run
Country Club in Boca Raton, FL where he supervises a variety of
Spa Programs emphasizing healthy weight achievment, nutrition
analysis and overall wellness. In addition to his duties at the
Country Club, Scott provides consulting services for the physicians
at the Physician's Specialty Group, Glades Medical Center, Integrative
Heart Specialists and the Center for Comprehensive Wellness, all
in the Greater Boca Raton area. He is a contributing writer for
Fitness Management Magazine, a monthly publication covering issues
and solutions for fitness facilities. Past assignments for Scott
have included working with various athletes of the New York Mets
and the New York Giants. He has provided services for CNN News
staff and he has also worked with Geraldo Rivera and Edmond J.
Safra, of Safra National Banks.
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 RANDY
KAISER , M.Ed- Randy
is the owner of Kaiser Fitness, a private personal training facility
in the metro Houston, TX area. With experience as a Physical Therapy
Assistant, University Lecturer and researcher, Randy is also a
fitness columnist for a community newspaper in the Houston area.
With a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and an ACSM certification
Randy has an extensive knowledge in the fields of weight training,
strength and conditioning, post-rehab, flexibility and energy
systems training. In addition to his other responsibilities Randy
also trains at the Houston Country Club.
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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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 JOHN
KORDICH, M.Ed., CSCS
- John
is a member of the Executive Committee of NSCA, the National Strength
and Conditioning Association, and is also on the faculty of the
Fitness & Sports Sciences Department at Pima Community College
in Tucson, AZ where he is responsible for the direction of Pima's
Fitness and Conditioning Center. In addition, he instructs a variety
of academic and activity courses concerning exercise science,
wellness and strength and conditioning. John has conducted exam
preparation programs fro both NSCA and AFAA and has served on
the Executive Board of the NSCA. Currently he is a Board Member
of the Southern Arizona Fitness Association.
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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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 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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TOM SEABOURNE,
PhD, CSCS- Tom
Seabourne is a Professor of Exercise Science at North Texas University
and has a PhD in exercise science. He has authored over 200 articles
in scholarly journals and magazines and written 15 fitness-related
books. His latest book/DVD combination is The Complete Idiot's
Guide to Fitness Boxing Illustrated. Tom is certified by
ACE and ACSM, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) chose him as a finalist
for Fitness Educator of the Year in 2005. Tom is a two-time All-American
champion in Taekwondo winning both national and international
championships and in 2006 Tom was inducted into the Taekwondo
Hall of Fame. Tom has been featured as the Sports Illustrated
Athlete of the Month, Men’s Fitness Magazine’s
Sportsman of the Month, Men’s Exercise Magazine’s
Mr. Fitness, and he has appeared on Fox TV and QVC as a fitness
expert. Tom lives in Northern TX with his wife and 5 children.
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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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