PERSONAL TRAINERS
Jessica Cahen
“I love coming to work every day knowing that my clients look forward to their workouts.”
-Masters Degree in
Clinical Exercise Physiology (MS);-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.
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.
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.
Jamie Meiser
-Bachelor’s in Exercise Science
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.
