Our Story and Our
Team
We’re a team of fitness professionals, athletes, allied health professionals, and educators bringing you the highest standard of educational content and customer service
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We’d love to give you the opportunity to learn more about our mission, our processes, our ethos, and our team.
Our Story
AIHP was founded by Rick Prince, a 20+ year veteran of the fitness industry. During his time in the fitness industry, Rick worked at some of the most prestigious commercial and corporate fitness facilities in NYC, in a wide range of roles including, but not limited to personal trainer, fitness manager and general manager.
During his time in the fitness industry, Rick gained a robust knowledge of the fitness education landscape which motivated him to develop AIHP due to his belief that he could create a better fitness certification and moreover, a better fitness education company.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower all fitness coaching professionals with the knowledge, systems, and leadership skills needed to elevate the fitness industry worldwide. We do this through best-in-class course content, support during and after certification, and excellent customer service.
Our Content Development Process
We start with the question, “What does a fitness professional need to know to be successful?” This question shapes all aspects of our content development process. From that point, we research, vet, and select the best person(s) to create this content. The content must be science/evidence-based with no bias. Moreover, the content needs to be easily applied to the fitness industry to provide the best learning resource for the coach.
Our Ethos
Meet the Core Team
Rick Prince
Rick’s Bio
Rick is the founder of United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA) and the Academy of Integrated Human Performance (AIHP). Rick holds a BS in Kinesiology and Sports Science from Springfield College and is a 20-year veteran of the fitness industry. During his time in the NYC fitness industry, Rick has worked as an independent personal trainer, as well as at many top facilities such The Reebok Sports Club/NY, Goldman Sachs and Barclays Capital Fitness Centers, Equinox and Town Sports International in the roles of personal trainer, sports manager, fitness/personal training manager and general manager. Rick has also worked on the clinical side of fitness in a hospital-based, phase two cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit.
Cindy Abrami
Cindy’s Bio
Cindy holds a BS in Nutrition from the University of Nevada-Reno. Cindy is responsible for the day-to-day operations of AIHP, as well as the planning and development of course content. In short, Cindy ensures that everything runs smoothly and efficiently for our customers. She holds multiple credentials in Human Movement Science, Endurance Sports Coaching, and Personal Training. Cindy is a lifelong athlete, specifically running and duathlon. Cindy has won several masters running national championships and is the 2018 and 2019 ITU Sprint Duathlon World Champion (AG – 50-54).
Sean Begley
Sean’s Bio
Sean holds a BS in exercise science from Ithaca College. Sean has spent his entire career in the fitness industry and has held director of training/general manager roles with Plus One/Goldman Sachs. In addition to his time in the corporate fitness environment, Sean has also worked in the commercial fitness environment in such roles as personal trainer, personal training territory manager and communications/sales manager.
In his role with AIHP, Sean’s focus is developing new business relationships and ensuring that all prospective and existing AIHP coaches are provided with the best customer service and advice.
Tessa Polodna
Tessa’s Bio
Tessa holds a BA in journalism and media communications from Colorado State University. Prior to joining AIHP, Tessa was the purchasing coordinator and project coordinator for several construction companies. In her role with AIHP, Tessa leverages her superior customer service skills, as well as her attention to detail to assist our customers with best-in-class service.
Dominique Stasulli
Dominique’s Bio
Dee holds a BS in Biology/Pre-Med from the University of New Haven, an MS in Kinesiology/Sports Conditioning from A.T. Still University and is currently pursuing an Ed.D in Sports Psychology. Dee is also NSCA-CSCS certified. In addition to her work with AIHP, Dee is an endurance and strength coach and teaches anatomy/physiology, kinesiology, and pathophysiology on community college level. Personally, Dee is a former DII collegiate cross-country/track and field athlete and now participates in a variety of sports year-round.
Kimberly Valentine
Kimberly’s Bio
Kimberly is a professional writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience working for print and online publications, spanning travel and lifestyle to business and technology. She’s also worked in run retail and event management, and is a longtime runner based in Colorado Springs. In 2024, she launched her own online publication, RunningLifestyleMedia.com, where she shares the stories of runners, run club leaders, and founders of running brands and nonprofits. At UESCA/AIHP, Kimberly manages blog content and email newsletters and assists with social media initiatives.
Advisors and Contributors
Nadine Abuqtaish
Nadine’s Bio
Nadine Abuqtaish holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology, and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Leicester. Nadine brings more than 12 years of diverse experience in clinical practice, medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, and scientific research in the field of sports science. Her clinical expertise allows her to identify significant gaps in athletic scientific knowledge and utilizing her research background, she is able to bridge these gaps by sourcing and presenting relevant research in a compelling and applicable manner.
Dr. Justin Ross PsyD
Justin’s Bio
Dr. Ross holds a BS from University of Wisconsin and a PsyD in psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Ross is a licensed clinical psychologist and is the Director of Workplace Well-Being for UCHealth. He is also the owner of Dr. Justin Ross Performance, which focuses on increasing human performance from the psychological perspective.
Dana Eshelman – MS, RDN, CSSD
Dana’s Bio
Dana holds a BS in nutrition sciences from the University of Colorado (dietetic internship also completed at University of Colorado) and an MS in Nutrition and Sports Performance from Logan University. Dana is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Dana is the founder of ‘A Dash of Dana,’ a performance nutrition-based company.
Dr. Andrew Fix, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN, PN1, TRS-S
Andrew’s Bio
Dr. Andrew obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015 from Carroll. Following school he relocated to the Atlanta area to complete an orthopedic residency program. He has spent time in both Chicago and Kansas City prior to relocating to Colorado in May of 2020. He is a board certified specialist in orthopedics as well as a health and wellness coach through Precision Nutrition. Andrew went on to become a movement & mobility specialist with The Ready State.