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.
KYLE ANDERSON, MS, CSCSKYLE 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.
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.
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.
JEFF GODIN, Ph.D., CSCS, HFPD 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.
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.
STACI HENDRICKSON, MS, RDSTACI 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.
Curtis Hickey, MSCURTIS 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.
MICHAEL JENNIEX 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.
Scott Josephson, MS, RDSCOTT 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.
RANDY KAISER, M.EdRANDY 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.
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.
JOHN KORDICH, M.Ed., CSCSJOHN 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.
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.
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.
Tom Seabourne, PhD, CSCS 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.
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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