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Beth Fedorowich, MPT,CEP,CSCS

Beth Fedorowich

Beth Fedorowich, Principal

Beth holds a Masters degree in Physical Therapy, is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She founded Fitness Essentials LLC in 1986.

Education

  • Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
    M.S., Physical Therapy; L.P.T., Commonwealth of PA (2000)
  • Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
    B.S., Health and Physical Education; Certification/Minor in Sports Management (1984)

Professional Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
  • American Heart Association, CPR/AED certified
  • National Strength & Conditioning Association, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Memberships

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • IDEA Health & Fitness Association
  • National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Nick LaBianca

Nick LaBianca, Director of Operations

Nick joined Fitness Essentials in October of 2024. He is a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock University and Masters of Science from East Stroudsburg University.

Education

  • East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA
    Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology (2024)
  • Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
    Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (2022)

Professional Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Clinical Exercise Physiology (EP-C)
  • Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, Certified Exercise Oncology Instructor
Matt Proskin, personal trainer

Matt Proskin

Matt Proskin, Personal Trainer

Matt has been training with Fitness Essentials since September 9, 2012. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist and holds a USA Hockey Coaching Certification Level I, II and III.

Education

  • California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
    M.S., Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention (2005)
  • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
    B.S., Movement Science with a specialization in Exercise Science (2003)

Professional Certifications

  • National Strength & Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
  • USA Hockey Coaching Certification Level I, II and III.
  • American Red Cross, CPR/AED certified

Memberships

  • National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Chad Buchman, Personal Trainer

Chad Buchman

Chad Buchman, Personal Trainer

Chad joined Fitness Essentials in August of 2020. He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach. Chad holds NASM certificates as Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist. He most recently worked as an Exercise Scientist/Personal Trainer for Body Dynamics, Inc. in Falls Church, Va.

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
    B.S., Health & Physical Activity; concentration in Exercise Science (2010)

Professional Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • American Red Cross, CPR certified (adult, child and infant CPR, plus AED)
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
Liz Hoffer, Personal Trainer

Liz Hoffer

Liz Hoffer, Personal Trainer

Liz joined Fitness Essentials in September of 2024. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and earned her Bachelor of Integrated Science from Saint Vincent College.

Education

  • Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
    Bachelor of Integrated Science in Allied Health (2019)

Professional Certifications

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Sports Performance and Nutrition
Landon Sponseller, Personal Trainer

Landon Sponseller

Landon Sponseller, Personal Trainer

Landon joined Fitness Essentials in September of 2025. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and earned his Bachelor of Science from Seton Hill, where he studied Exercise Science.

Education

  • Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
    Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (2023)

Professional Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Clinical Exercise Physiology CPT)
  • American Red Cross, CPR/AED certified