Meet Our Personal Trainers

Justin Thompson

Personal Training Coordinator

Education and Certifications:
Miami University- B.S. Health Appraisal & Enhancement/ Sport Organization
NSCA, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
ACSM Cancer Exercise Trainer
TRX Certified
Bender Pilates Reformer Certified

Areas of Expertise:
Athletic Development, Weight Loss, Functional Movement and Senior Health.

Years of Personal Training Experience – Since 2002

Amy Hilderbran

Fitness Supervisor

Education and Certifications:
University of Cincinnati, BS, Health Education & Promotion – Exercise & Fitness

Claude Bauer 

Education and Certifications:
Miami University, B.S Nursing
ACE Personal Training Certification
MAD DOG  Spin Certification
Certification ; pending RYS  500Hours
Battling Rope Certification

Areas of Expertise:
Cycling, personal training general population with specialty  in middle aged clients
Hatha Yoga

Years of Personal Training Experience – Since 2007

Keith Carpenter

Education and Certifications:
Northern Kentucky University, B.S. Physical Education, Recreation, Fitness
NSCA- Personal training Certification

Areas of Expertise:
Special Populations & General Health and Fitness

Years of Personal Training Experience – Since 2000

Jason Diaz

Education and Certifications:
Ball State University, M.S. Adapted Physical Activity
B.S. Exercise Science and Wellness
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Spinning Instructor

Areas of Expertise:
Providing exercise prescription for special populations: older adults, Individuals with disabilities and/or chronic conditions (spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, amputation, visual impairment, arthritis, diabetes, chronic pain, cardiac conditions and many other related disorders)

Years of Personal Training Experience – Since 2001

Shae Feenstra

Education and Certifications:
University of Cincinnati, B.S. Health Promotion and Education
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Areas of Expertise:
Strength training, Functional training, Small Group Personal Training, Balance & Flexibility

Years of Personal Training Experience – Since 2017

Steve Francia

Education and Certifications:
University of Cincinnati, B.S. Exercise Science
ACE Personal Training Certification
YMCA Aqua Certified
General Health and Fitness, Functional Training

Areas of Expertise:
General Health and Fitness, Functional Training

Years of Personal Training Experience – Since 1990

Samantha Perkins

Education and Certifications:
Northern Kentucky University, B.S. Athletic Training and BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Personal Training Certification - Cincinnati State Community College
Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification - AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association)
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Instructor Certification
Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification - National Swimming Pool Foundation

Areas of Expertise:
Strength Training, Weight Loss, General Health and Fitness

Years of Personal Training Experience - Since 2018

Andy Waite

Education and Certifications:
Morehead State University, B.S. Exercise Science
NSCA, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Areas of Expertise:
Athletic Development, Strength & Conditioning, Weight Loss

Years of Personal Training Experience – since 2007

James Wilson

Education and Certifications:
Miami University- B.S. Kinesiology/Athletic Training
TriHealth ELITE Personal Training
TRX Certified

Areas of Expertise:
Unconventional Training, Strength & Conditioning, Weight Loss, Functional Fitness

Years of Personal Training Experience – since 2010

Karen Sims

I am the Pavilion's lead certified athletic trainer directing the Medical Exercise Services Department.  We specialize in working with individuals with special needs due to chronic conditions, orthopedic problems, and recovery issues that may require special knowledge and specialized exercise programs.  My past experiences includes working with Elder High School athletes, Mt. St. Joseph College, and Wellington Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Tracy Littelmann

As a Pavilion athletic trainer, I work in our Post Rehabilitation and Exercise is Medicine programs, including our three-month Post Rehab Program, two-month Aquatic-only Rehab Program, and Fitness for Surgery. In addition, I provide exercise programming for TriHealth's Bariatric Program at Good Samaritan Hospital. I enjoy helping people achieve a better quality of life through utilizing exercise for disease management or for those recovering from recent surgery or injury who have completed physical therapy or cardiac rehab.