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)

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

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

Gavon Guanzon

Gavon Guanzon, Personal Trainer

Gavon joined Fitness Essentials in August of 2022. He is a certified exercise physiologist, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University.

Education

West Virginia University, Morgantown, PA
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology (2020)

Professional Certifications

American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
American Heart Association, ACLS and BLS provider

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

Nick LaBianca

Nick LaBianca, Personal Trainer

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