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Julie is a Certified Personal Trainer (AAAI-ISMA) and Physical Therapist (BS in PT from University of Maryland) with thirty years of experience. Her specialty is working with the over-50 population, post-surgery or disability, with a focus on safely improving strength and balance. Julie is an avid runner with a life-long commitment to exercise. Her degree and experience in the physical therapy clinic allow her to work with each client and address all of their personal training needs. Whether they have had a previous surgery, a current diagnosis, or are experiencing some of the challenges of aging, Julie uses her career knowledge to create the best possible exercise program for every individual.
Allison is a (NASM and AAAI-ISMA) Certified Personal Trainer with a physical therapy education. Her passion for training has helped clients live healthier lives throughout the DC/MD/VA area for over 30 years. She brings this experience and enthusiasm to her clients every day, making exercise fun, creative and engaging. Allison specializes in the over-50 population, but her clients have ranged from young adult to nonagenarian. With her physical therapy education and her love of strength training, Allison helps clients get stronger and move safely toward an improved quality of life. She continually pushes her fitness limits with CrossFit and enjoys time with her family, her deaf pit-bull Max, travel and acroyoga.
A 20-year veteran in the fitness industry, Coach Fola knows how to engage his audiences to reach their full potential. Co-creating multiple fitness companies to provide fitness to all, Fola is deeply motivated to continue bringing fitness knowledge and benefits to the masses.
"My favorite thing about being a fitness professional is empowering the everyday person to embrace a fitness lifestyle. Encouraging all levels of ability to challenge themselves to be their fittest versions is always a focus for me". Fola holds certifications in multiple arenas: NESTA - Biomechanics Specialist, Heart Rate Performance Specialist and Certified TACTIX Instructor, Concept 2 and UCanRow2 -Certified Indoor Rowing Instructor.
When not changing lives, Coach Fola and his wife stay busy with 4 adorable children.
Les is a certified professional trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine with a BS in Public Health. He is also a Sports Nutrition Specialist (NCSF) and a Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM). Les has years of experience in the fitness industry and one year utilizing infrared imaging to assess biomechanics in baseball athletes. Being a former powerlifter, men's physique competitor and assistant football coach has allowed him to mentor others to utilize discipline to reach goals and live healthier lives. Les has helped clients navigate through movement for pre and post hip replacements, pre and post knee replacements, pre and post rotator cuff, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and frozen shoulder challenges. Les has also worked with clients with Parkinson's, spinal issues, stroke, ALS, MS, dementia, neuropathy, vertigo and fibromyalgia.
In his free time, Les enjoys spending quality time with friends and family and being a life-long learner.
Donny is a master trainer and holistic exercise therapist who loves art, food, the outdoors and sports, especially boxing and football. After receiving his bachelors in physical education, Donny moved to Florida for the opportunity to play professional football, but suffered a game-changing injury. Today, Donny is focused on helping others increase their mobility, strength, and functional ability through holistic approaches to fitness, nutrition, health, and well-being. Donny is passionate about helping people reach their goals, stay active and live healthier lives.
Cody is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) with certified specialties in Corrective Exercise, Weight Loss and Fitness Nutrition. He is also a certified Group Fitness Instructor through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). He has been an online Trainer and Coach, guiding individuals towards reaching their personal goals whether it be athletic, weight loss, or rehabilitative in nature. Cody has also engineered and led group training sessions and boot camps. With his passion to provide the most advanced, up to date, and innovative training techniques, Cody is able to help his clients obtain their goals with highly personalized programmi
Kathy is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Post Rehab Specialist and Health Coach with the energy and ideas to keep her clients motivated. She started her education as a radiologic technician but realized her true passion was exercise and fitness. As a personal trainer for over 25 years, Kathy has helped clients from 12-85 years of age recover from an injury, lose weight, and live a healthier lifestyle. In addition, Kathy's knowledge of the LSVT "Big" Parkinson's program and PD training has helped her clients lead safer, fuller lives. When not helping others, she enjoys running, golf, gardening and hiking with her dog.
Kathy is based in Hershey,PA and represents PTPOST in that area.
Andrew graduated from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor of Art in Biology, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health with a Master of Health Science in Epidemiology, and University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Andrew, a former college lacrosse player, enjoys being active biking, hiking with his dog Bo, trying to keep up with his 3 boys and hopes one day to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. Prior to joining
PTPOST, Andrew's clinical experience includes 5 years at Sumner Fitness,
Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s SMARTherapy practice, National Rehabilitation Hospital, and Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland. He has worked with patients of all ages who may be recovering from injuries, trying to avoid surgery, or post-operation recovery, to gain range of motion, strength and balance and want to maintain active, productive, independent lifestyles. Andrew is certified as a Functional Standards for Optimal Aging Expert, administering the Adult Functional Independence Test (AFIT), to help people identify issues prior to them becoming problematic later in life.
Kolon holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is a certified personal trainer.
Kolon works with clients of all ages and fitness levels and specializes in weight loss, rehab and biomechanics training and education. He is proficient in strength training, sports conditioning and functional performance, youth and senior fitness, special populations, flexibility and core training, and TRX. Kolon stays in shape by running, playing basketball, martial arts, strength training, and doing calisthenics.
Kolon believes that: “In today’s busy world it’s easy to adopt a sedentary lifestyle which can lead to an array of problems. Although it can be difficult to develop a routine, exercise works wonders on our physical and emotional well being. With motivation, the right plan, and consistency, attaining one’s fitness and wellness goals are possible.”
Nia Kim is a certified ASFA personal trainer and licensed PTA with a BS degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland.
Nia’s passion in the field has always been sports medicine and has a special interest in post-operative rehabilitation and sports injuries. She has worked with athletes of all ages with total body strengthening and maintenance over the years and started her career helping to train/rehabilitate both DC United and Washington Freedom soccer players back in the early 2000s. Nia loves combining rehab with fitness and helping people in all stages of life attain their goals. Formula for success in the fitness journey is increasing a person's capacity, not the load or stopping what they love doing!
Sarah is a Physical Therapist (Doctor of PT from Boston University), Certified Personal Trainer (AAAI-ISMA), and Certified Athletic Trainer. Her clinical experience and knowledge of sport-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and specialization in balance/fall-risk prevention has helped individuals of all ages and fitness levels achieve their lifestyle goals. Sarah divides her time between her work as a physical therapist and personal trainer, as she is a firm believer that the health-building process doesn’t stop (and in some cases has only just begun) when you complete your physical therapy care. She will develop personalized, functional, yet creative routines which keep her clients motivated to achieve their most active selves. In her spare time you can find her practicing her tennis and golf games, and indulging in new food experiences.
Shannon is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist with a BS in Kinesiology from University of Maryland, College Park. She recently completed a Graduate Certificate in corrective exercise and orthopedic rehabilitation from A.T. Still University. She has worked in clinical and recreational settings including physical therapy and cardiology clinics as well as gyms. Most recently, Shannon has been working with older adults and people with Parkinson's Disease. She is a PWR! Moves Instructor and has also taken 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Shannon loves getting to know her clients and making movement feel accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable.
Bryce is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with a degree in Kinesiology and Nutrition. Bryce is also certified in Functional Movement and Corrective Exercise. Coming to PTPOST after nine years in the corporate fitness industry, Bryce has worked with a wide range of clients from young adults to octogenarian retirees. He's passionate about helping others overcome challenges and reach their goals by improving strength, balance, and mobility through functional movement, while also making exercise fun and enjoyable.
In his free time, Bryce's favorite things to do are ski, snowboard, and travel. If it's not snow season, then he's probably playing with his one-year-old pup, Cusco.
Sam is an ACE-certified personal trainer with a background in corrective exercise, weightlifting, strength training, and calisthenics. He has extensive experience working with individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, post-rehab clients, and those new to fitness. He is also a lifelong musician with a passion for the physical and performing arts.
Akeem is an ISSA certified personal trainer who hails from NYC. Akeem is a fitness enthusiast whose love for the human body started with a lack of understanding but a curiosity about that body. His appreciation for the complexity of anatomy and physiology has led him to take the next step in his training career and pursue Physical Therapy school.
When he's not training or studying, he is spending time on the piano keys. His love for music is only second to his love for the human body.