The exclusive provider of the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Workshop


Nadine Adams, M.S., P.T.
Entry- Level Masters degree of Physcial Therapy Simmons College 1992 Bachelors of Health Science Simmons College 1990 FRA Teaching Associate AFAA Advanced Personal Trainer certification AFAA Primary Aerobic Certification AFAA Weight Training Certification Mad Dog Athletics Spinning Certification IWA Strength Training Specialist/Program Design for Physical Therapist Certification IWA Senior Fitness Certification Health Care Provider American Heart Association CPR Certified Resist-a-ball Certification Pilates Mat FRA Certification Pilates Aero Reformer SCW Certification FRA Group Fitness Trainer Certification

Kay Benward, M.Ed., C.S.C.S.
M.Ed., Exercise Physiology and Health Education, University of Missouri – Columbia B.S., Exercise Science and Business, University of Missouri – Columbia Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, NASM Health Fitness Instructor, ACSM ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Elizabeth Berner, M.A.
M.A., Psychology, Harvard University B.A., Theatre Arts, Speech and Film Certified Yoga Instructor Specialty area is Mind Body Medicine FEN Teaching Associate

Paula Besson, M.Ed.
M.Ed., Fitness Education, Boston University, Boston, MA B.A., Physical Education, Franklin College of Indiana B.A., Health Education, Franklin College of Indiana Owner of Fitness Education Network

Roseanne Breckels, M.S.
MS, Exercise and Sports Sciences with a specialization in Clinicial Exercise Physiology, University of Florida BS, Exercise and Sports Sciences with a specialization in Fitness/Wellness, U of Florida ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Certified NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Sandy Brackett, B.S.
B.S., Exercise Science, Springfield College, Springfield, MA CPR Instructor AHA BLS CPR ACSM current Certified Personal Trainer^SM Teaching Associate, Fitness Education Network LLC E.M.T. accomplished 1990 NSCA accomplished Certified Personal Trainer AFAA accomplished Certified Personal Trainer AFAA accomplished Group Exercise Instructor Director of Educational Services for Fitness Education Network, LLC 30 years of Health, Wellness and Fitness educational experience

Jason Brown, M.S.
BS - Kinesiology from Texas A&M MS - Kinesiology from University of North Texas Adjunct Professor at North Central Texas College Adjunct Professor at Tarrant County Community College ACSM Certified Personal Trainer ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center Teaching Associate for Fitness Education Network, LLC for ACSM cPT & HFS live workshops and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) webinar series

Mary Jane Butera, Ed.D., RYT
Ed.D., Health/Physical Education and Recreation, Boston University M.S., Therapeutic Recreation, Syracuse University B.S., Physical Ed/Adapted PE, SUNY Cortland Currently Health/Fitness professor at Mount Ida College, Newton, MA ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor Yoga Certification Specialist

Mark Chartier, M.Ed.
B.S. Sports Management, Keene State College M.Ed. Integrated Studies, Cambridge College ACSM Health Fitness Specialist ACSM Certified Personal Trainer American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor

Bruce Cohen, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Philosophy, Sport, Exercise, & Health Psychology, Temple University M.S., Clinical Exercise Physiology B.A., Sports psychology & pre-physical therapy Health Fitness Instructor, ACSM Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA Proprietor, Wellness & Fitness Coach ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor Teaching Associate, FEN

Kim Cremin, M.S.
M.S., Exercise Science, University of New Hampshire Stott Pilates certifications include: Mat, Reformer & Injury and Special Populations ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor ACE certified personal trainer Exercise Physiologist Kim has over 15 years of experience as a personal trainer, Pilates instructor and wellness educator. Kim is currently a personal trainer/Pilates instructor specializing in post-rehabilitation at Woodruff Physical Therapy in Chester, NH and is an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiovascular Services at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH

Kimberly D. Dawson, M.S.
B.S. Health & Human Performance w/Clinical Wellness Emphasis M.S College Teaching w/Physical Education Emphasis ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Certified ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor ACSM Certified Health/Fitness SpecialistWorkshop Presenter Certified Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certified Group Fitness Instructor Certified Mat Pilates’ Instructor Medical Exercise Credential Fitness Kickboxing Specialist ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Level III AAAI/ISMA Holistic Health Consultant AAAI/ISMA Aquatic Aerobics Instructor ESA Certification Educator 2003-2008 AHA BLS Instructor OAHPERD Professional Member for over 10 years ACSM Professional Member for nearly 10 years Kim has more than 10 years experience in personal training, group fitness, certification education & college teaching. Although Kim has spent most of her career at the college and university level, she is currently doing personal training, group fitness classes and fitness consulting at a fitness facility in her hometown. Kim is also a presenter for the ACSM HFS and cPT CEC workshops.

Regula Dhedhi, M.A.
Exercise Physiology, Concentration of Ex. Science, San Francisco State University, CA 2006 B.S. Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, CA 2004 Teaching Associate at San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA Dept. of Kinesiology ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist Certified ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Certified and national presenter

Mary Phyl Dwight, M.S.
M.S. Physical Education from Kansas State University B.S. Physical Education and Lifetime Health P.E. Teacher Certification K-12 from SW Missouri State University U.S. Women's Handball Team (1974-1984) Teaching Associate, FEN

Joan Endyke, M.S., R.D., LDN, ACSM CPT
M.S. Food and Nutrition R.D. ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Certified Yoga Teacher Certified Physioball and Cycling Instructor "Healthy Eating" columnist for The Patriot Ledger She has worked in the nutrition field for over 15 years, as the Head Dietitian at Boston Medical Center, the Chief Clinical Dietitian at Quincy Medical Center and currently as the Nutrition Director at Fitness Unlimited in Milton, MA.

Jennifer Fisher, M.S.Ed.
M.S.Ed. Health Promotion, Virginia Tech B.S. Health Sciences, James Madison University ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM Workshop Teaching Associate Currently Assistant Director for Recreational Sports at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer Body Pump and Spinning Certified

Heather Flebbe, M.S.
M.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology California State University, Northridge B.A. Psychology, University of California Los Angeles ACSM Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise, ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certified Cycle Reebok Instructor Certified Johnny G. Spinning Instructor Certified Kickboxing Instructor Certified Keiser Cycle Instructor IDEA Professional Member Owner Fit Training Teams

Ellen L. Glickman, Ph.D, FACSM
Professor of Exercise Physiology, Kent State University Ph.D University of Pittsburgh, 1989 MS.Ed. Queens College, 1985 BA William Smith College, 1983 ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Certified ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Certified ACSM National Certification Physical Activity and Disabilities (NCPAD)

Hannah Gould, M.Ed, RYT
M.Ed, Simmons College - Education of Children with Moderate Special Needs BA, Mount Holyoke College - Psychology and Education RYT. Specializing in yoga for children with special needs

Valerie Greenberg, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Health Education, Texas Woman’s University M.S., Exercise Physiology, University of North Texas B.S., Fitness Management, University of Texas at Austin ACSM Health Fitness Instructor ACSM Exercise Specialist ACSM Registered Exercise Physiologist ACSM Personal Fitness Trainer NSCA Personal Trainer AHA BLS Instructor Instructor Ventura County Community College Specialties: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Employee Wellness

Rosemary Hohl Chriswisser, M.S.
M.S., Exercise Physiology, Movement Science, Florida State University B.S., Exercise of Sports Sciences, University of Florida Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Group Exercise Instructor Master Trainer for Schwinn Cycle and Reisist-a-ball ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Nora Hudson, M.S., RYT
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Kim Huff, M.S., C.S.C.S.
M.S., Health Education, Towson State University B.S., Physical Education, Towson State University Certified Group Fitness Instructor, ACE Certified Aquatic Instructor, AEA ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Certified Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor Exercise Physiologist

Judith A. Juvancic-Heltzel, Ph.D.
PhD, Exercise Physiology, Kent State University MA, Exercise Physiology, Kent State University BS, Medical Technology, Kent State University ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification AFAA Step Instructor Certification ACSM member for over 4 years Faculty member, Sport Science and Wellness Education Department, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 28 years Group Exercise teaching experience 35 years experience Allied Healthcare professional including cardiac rehabilitation, hospital, independent and physician office laboratories.

*Tedd Keating, PhD, C.S.C.SD**
BS, Exercise Science, Manhattan College MS, Exercise Science, Slippery Rock University PhD, Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Associate professor of exercise science at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY. Administers the campus wellness program known as 'Jasperfit." Teaching Associate for Fitness Education Network, LLC for ACSM cPT live workshops and ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist webinar series

John A. Kordich, M.Ed.
M.Ed. Physical Education and Health education, UW-Whitewater CSCSD NSCA-CPTD ACSM Health Fitness Instructor ACSM Certified Personal Trainer ACE Personal Trainer USWF Level I Coach Faculty member, Fitness and Sport Science Department Pima Community College- Tucson Arizona

Deanna Lowe-Parrish, M.A.
M.A., Physical Educaton, California State University, Chico, CA B.A., Physical Education w/Cert. In Exercise Physiology, California State University, Chico, CA ACSM Health Fitness Instructor Certified Certified Instructor, AFAA Certified Instructor, American Council on Exercise ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Jason Machowsky, M.S., R.D., C.S.C.S.
M.S., Applied Physiology and Nutrition, Teachers College, Columbia University B.S., Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, Cornell University Registered Dietitian (RD) ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Teaching Associate for Fitness Education Network, LLC for the ACSM cPT NSCA – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer Functional Movement Screen Certified Pre and Post Natal Certified Kettlebell Concepts Level 1 and Kettlebell Athletics Level 2 Certified Adjunct Lecturer Spring 2011 at Lehman College, Bronx, NYC

Bryan Mannarino, M.S.
M.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion, California University of Pennsylvania B.S. Kinesiology SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY ACSM - CPT NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist;Sharecare Certification;CPT FMS - Functional Movement Screen Specialist Mad Dogg Spinning Fitness Manager - Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center , Albany NY

Julie Mancuso, M.S.
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Tracy Morin, M.S.Ed
M.S.Ed., Sport Management, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA B.S., Sport Management, Salem State University, Salem MA Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM Owner and Personal Trainer, Extra Effort Fitness, Salem, MA Assistant Manager, Salem State University Wellness Center, Salem MA Adjunct Faculty, Salem State University Sport and Movement Science Dept., Salem, MA Instructor, American Red Cross of MA Bay, Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

Amy Morgan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology, Bowling Green State University Ph.D. - Exercise Physiology, Kent State University M.S. - Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts at Amherst B.A. - McDaniel College, Physical Education Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Dyan E. Murphy, M.Ed, E-RYT
M.Ed, Health Promotion, Bridgewater State College B.S., Health/Fitness, Springfield College Certified Health/Fitness Instructor, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Kripalu Certified Yoga Instructor RYT200 Anusara Inspired^TM Yoga Instructor RYT200 CPR Instructor ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor Yoga Certification Specialist Pilates Instructor Stott trained Pilates Instructor AFAA-Group Exercise Instructor Teaching Associate, FRA

Kurt Murray, B.S.
B.S., Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University Master trainer, resist-a-ball ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Christine Pitts, M.S.
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology, Northeastern University B.S. Physical Education/Sports Medicine, Keene State College, NH A.S. Chemical Dependency, Keene State College, NH American Red Cross, Instructor CPR and First Aid 20 plus years experience in the Health and Fitness Field, group exercise and specialty programs.

Melanie Poudevigne, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Exercise Psychology, The University of Georgia M.S., Exercise Physiology, The University of Marseille, France B.S., Coaching & Performance, The University of Paris V , France Associate, Physical Ed., The University of Paris V , France Clayton State University, Morrow, GA, Program Director in Health & Fitness Management PESI Health Care Management, Adv. Exercise Prescription in Pregnancy Author ACSM Health Behavior Change for client's optimal outcome Author ACSM CCRB Board Member ACSM/CoAES accreditation Site Visitor Leader Fit For 2, Inc, Board member & Consultant ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Judith Powers, M.S., CYT
M.S., Clinical Exercise Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA B.S., Physical Education, Central Michigan University AEA Training Specialist American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor ACSM Certified Health/Fitness Instructor ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor Yoga Certification Specialist Teaching Associate, FEN

Kathryn Schmitz, Ph.D., MPH, FACSM
B.A. University of North Carolina,Greensboro (Economics) M.S.Ed.Queens College, City University of NY (Ex.Physiology) Ph.D. University of Minnesota (major: Kinesiology, Minor: Epidemiology) M.P.H. University of Minnesota (Epidemiology) Associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine. Dr. Schmitz's research extends from the role of physical activity in the prevention and etiology of obesity related cancers to the usefulness of activity for rehabilitation and health promotion in cancer survivors of all cancers. Dr. Schmitz has published over 90 peer reviewed scientific papers and has had continuous NIH funding for her research for 10 years. Served on the ad hoc committee that developed the ACSM Cancer Exercise Trainer certification.

John Simonsen, Ph.D., RCEP
Ph.D. The Ohio State University – Exercise Physiology M.S. Texas Tech University – Sports Health M.B.A. Furman/Clemson Universities B.S. Furman University - Accounting Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist ACSM

Tyler Travis, M.A.
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor AFAA Group Fitness Instructor

Charles Trinh, M.S.
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor

Pat Van Galen-Korkowski
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor

Linda Vaughn, M.Ed., M.B.A.
M.Ed., Exercise Science, Georgia State University M.B.A., Business Administration, concentration Health Administration, Georgia State University B.S., Exercise Science , Georgia State University Certified Exercise Leader, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor, ACSM Y’s way to Physical Fitness Certification KickFit-Kickboxing Certification ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor

Dana Von Badinski, M.S.
MS Kinesiology from Indiana University ACSM HFS certified Spinning cycle instructor certified Pilates instructor certified 17 years experience working in health and wellness

Mary Whidden, B.S
B.S, Physical Education, Keene St. College, Keene, NH Kripalu Yoga Instructor AFAA Consultant AFAA Fitness Instructor AFAA Personal Trainer Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research - Fitness Specialist YMCA Fitness Instructor Mary is a teacher and co-owner of Whidden's School of Fitness, Inc. in Marshfield, MA

Janet R. Wojcik, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA M.S., Physical Education, Canisius College B.S., Sports and Exercise Studies, SUNY Buffalo Health Fitness Instructor, ACSM ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM Instructor


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