MEET YOUR TEAM
Knowledge matters. Teamwork matters. Genuine caring matters.
There is simply no substitute for working with people who care, who have knowledge, and who work together on your individualized program and progress –whether that is for weight loss, sports enhancements, general fitness, pain relief or medical physical therapy.
We are professionals who care. We are here to help you, support you, and understand you –not to judge you.
Travis R Timmons
"The number one thing that suprises clients is that they can- and should-make progress without pain"
-Doctorate Degree in Physical
Therapy (DPT);
-Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
(BS-PT)
Travis earned his BS in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University in 1998. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2010 from Creighton University. Since graduating, he has focused his efforts in the orthopedic rehabilitation and wellness arena. He enjoys helping clients reach their maximum health potential, and at Fitness Matters he can work with fitness clients and physical therapy patients one-on-one so they benefit from the individualized attention.
Jessica Cahen
"I love coming to work every day knowing that my clients look forward to their workouts."
-Masters Degree in
-Certified Resistance Training
Specialist (RTS)
In addition to her many degrees and certifications, Jessica gained experience in cardiac rehabilitation
with several hospital systems throughout Ohio.
Her love of educating on a one-on-one basis attracted her to focus on personal fitness training. Jessica enjoys working with a wide variety of individuals, motivating her clients to achieve fitness goals while educating them on healthy lifestyle habits to lower their risk for disease. As a part of her role on the Fitness Matters team, she also gives presentations to large groups on various wellness and prevention topics.
Andrew O’Neil
“Pain and sports injuries are often a symptom of a deeper problem that result from over-stressing due to muscular imbalances.”
-Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science;
-Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology (M.Ed.);
-Certified in Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T.);
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Andrew started his career in fitness in 1998, and has experience in fitness training including sport-specific training, late stage rehabilitation and cardiac rehab. He has many areas of expertise, including a specialty in correcting muscle imbalances
in the body using M.A.T. which restores joint alignment, relieves pain and improves function thus allowing each client to exercise more effectively and safely. M.A.T. is helpful to everyone of virtually all ages—and for everyone from the sedentary office worker to the marathoner and competitive athlete.
Katie Coleman
-Doctorate Degree in Physical
"It's important for women to make time for their health. We can't take care of others unless we take care of ourselves."
Therapy (DPT);
-Bachelor of Science
in Exercise Science (BS)
Katie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from
Capital University in 2005. She then went on to complete her Doctorate of
Physical Therapy in 2008 from The Ohio State University. Katie specializes in women’s health physical therapy, including pelvic pain, prenatal and postpartum stages, urinary incontinence, and osteoporosis. Katie also has lots of experience with
geriatrics, including balance and falls prevention, and is a certified group
exercise instructor for Parkinson’s disease. In addition, she is a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist and enjoys helping clients seek optimum
wellness through exercise.
Rita Fortin
"If it's not fun, it's not done!"
-Bachelor of Science
degree in Health Education (BS);
-Certified Jump Start in Muscle Activation Techniques
(M.A.T.);
-Certified TRX Suspension Trainer;
- Certified with the National Academy of Sports
Medicine;
-Certified American Council of Exercise
Rita has been in the fitness industry for 26+ years and is a very enthusiastic role model for the health profession. Her objective is to provide superior customer service through education and motivation to design safe, effective, and creative exercise programs that will promote permanent, healthy lifestyle changes. She is perhaps best known for her role in leading corporate fitness trainingclasses. She is able to bring one-on-one insight to each individual as they work out as a group.
Aaron J. Graves
"Each team member has their own refined specialties, allowing for great synergy when addressing uniqe concerns clients wish to address."
-Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (BS)
-Certified Resistance Training
Specialist (RTS)
Aaron has been devoted to
the fitness industry since 1998. His specialty is personal fitness training and exercise equipment analysis. He also provides high quality exercise instructions to clients by employing scientific based philosophies of Kinesiology. Aaron enjoys the opportunities to teach clients kinesthetic awareness so they understand why and how an exercise is performed. This helps keep them safe and involved in their own lifestyle of health.
Sheila Harnett
"We pay attention so we can address the cause of pain or injury. If only the symptom is addressed, the muscular/tissue cause of the problem may not be addressed. The result is that you don’t heal –and will go on to experience a more severe injury."
-Certified Mastery Level –Resistance Training Specialist
(RTS);
–Certified in Muscle Activation Techniques (M.A.T.);
- Certified with the National Academy of Sports
Medicine;
-Certified with the American College of Sports
Medicine
Sheila has been involved in the health and fitness field for over 20 years. In June of 2005, she became the first Certified Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist in Columbus. She trained with the founder of the MATs approach. She specializes in helping clients lead pain-free active lives by balancing the neuromuscular system and restoring congruency in joint structure and function. She also customizes therapy and fitness routines for patients with biomechanical situations.
Mandy Hall
"The environment at Fitness Matters is amazingly friendly, polite and professional. Mornings seem a little brighter here!"
-Bachelor’s in
Health Promotion and Fitness (BS);
-Certified Personal Trainer via the National Council on
Strength and Fitness;
-In certification process for Physical Therapy Assistant
(PTA) degree
Mandy, like others at Fitness Matters, is passionate about ongoing education because of the additional insights she can bring to her fitness clients.
Heidi Moore
-A.A.S Degree—Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Heidi earned her Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from Clark State in 2008. She has experience in different types of physical therapy which include: Orthopedic, Geriatrics, Neurologic, Aquatic, Pediatric, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab.
Heidi has diverse experience as a PTA working with those with the following: sports injuries, post operative joint surgeries, arthritis, work related injuries, general weakness, lower extremity amputees, Alzheimer’s disease, balance disorders, cancer, incontinence, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, heart attack, CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft), COPD, and working with preschoolers’ to improve gross and fine motor skills, motor planning, as well as cognitive and sensory processing integration (S’cool Moves).
Heidi is interested in every realm of the physical therapy profession. She enjoys knowing that every day when she goes to work that she makes a difference and helps others to maximize their quality of life and movement potential.
Jamie Meiser
-Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (in progress)
Jamie believes being healthy is more than just working out in a gym; it’s a lifestyle. She wants to help and inspire all her clients practice healthier lifestyle choices based on education and help them achieve and maintain their fitness goals to be the best they can.
Harry Lesgold
"People need to treat exercise like a daily necessity, no different than eating or sleeping. When they do, they will achieve significant mental and physical benefits in both the short and long-term."
-Masters in Exercise Science Behavior (in progress)
Harry is passionate about all areas of fitness. He believes that one’s physical health and mental well-being are directly tied to one another. Fitness matters for your brain as well as your body. His goal is to help clients achieve their fitness goals and in turn help them lead happier, healthier lives.
