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

Karly Balon

Karly Balon, Personal Trainer

Karly joined Fitness Essentials in July of 2021. She is a certified personal trainer and earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University and her Master of Science in Sports Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Education

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Science in Sports Science (2021)
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (2020)

Professional Certifications

National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

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