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 – Independent Writer
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 – Owner/Dr. Justin Ross Performance
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 Sowards – MS, RDN, CSSD – Owner/A Dash of Dana Performance Nutrition
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 – Director of Clinical Operations/Physio Room
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.
Amanda Tassoni – Product Manager/Leading National Corporate Fitness Company
Amanda’s Bio
Amanda Tassoni is a Product Manager of Physical Activity and has been working in corporate fitness since 2011. Over the past decade, she has built her career at the intersection of fitness, strategy, and enterprise operations, helping translate hands‑on fitness expertise into scalable programs within one of the largest corporate fitness vendors in North America.
In her role, Amanda partners closely with product, technology, finance, operations, and client teams to shape how physical activity offerings are defined, delivered, measured, and evolved across large organizations. A central part of her mission is educating fitness professionals on the strategic differences between commercial and corporate fitness. Amanda’s vision for corporate fitness is one where programs move beyond being viewed as perks or amenities and instead are positioned as strategic investments.
Arlen Guerrero – Director of Education/Equinox
Arlen’s Bio
Arlen Guerrero is the Director of Education at the Equinox Fitness Trainer Institute (EFTI), where he leads coach development and drives educational excellence across one of the most prestigious fitness brands in the world.
With over 19 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Arlen has built his career across every level of operations, leadership, and education. He previously oversaw a 21-club portfolio across 7 markets, generating over $50 million in annual revenue while consistently exceeding key performance metrics in personal training revenue, lead generation, and trainer retention. Arlen holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science from Florida International University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, and is certified by the National Council on Strength & Fitness as a Personal Trainer, Strength Coach, and Sports Nutrition Specialist. He also holds a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coaching certification and is a certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist.
Ashley Mateo – Editor-in-Chief/Runher Magazine
Ashley’s Bio
Ashley Mateo holds a BS in Journalism from Boston University and is the founder and editor-in-chief of RUNHER magazine, a new quarterly print publication covering women’s running. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Runner’s World, Women’s Health, TIME, and more. She is also a certified running coach based in Denver, CO.
Brittany Wiebe – Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Women’s Basketball – University of Oregon
Brittany’s Bio
Brittany holds a BS in Exercise Science from North Dakota State University, a MS in Performance Coaching from Setanta College (Ireland), and a Master of Education in Positive Coaching and Psychology from the University of Missouri. Brittany Wiebe currently serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball program, while also overseeing performance for the beach volleyball program at the University of Oregon.
With over 10 years of experience in high-performance strength and conditioning, Wiebe has designed and implemented training systems for elite athletes across multiple sports and international settings. She specializes in long-term athletic development and guiding athletes through the early stages of their professional careers. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and holds the RSCC*D designation through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Diana Thomas – Fitness Industry Veteran
Diana’s Bio
Diana is an executive producer and philanthropist with 25+ years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Her background encompasses programming, operations, marketing, sales, and staff development. She previously served as Vice President of EXOS/Community Division, Vice President of Club Management Concepts, Regional Director for Club One, and General Manager of Reebok Sports Club/NY.
In each role she consistently exceeded sales and budget goals, created partner programs and consulted for all locations/sites to optimize efficiencies and budget performance. Her strengths include streamlining operations, designing cross-platform strategies, and improving financial performance by driving revenue growth and reducing expenses.
Doug Joachim – Owner/Joachim’s Training
Doug’s Bio
Doug Joachim is an NYC-based master personal trainer with 30 years of experience. He holds a BS in Exercise Science from SUNY Buffalo, where he graduated summa cum laude. His certifications include NSCA CPT, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Integrated Flexibility Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Titleist TPI Golf Certified, Medical Exercise Specialist, UESCA Triathlon Coach Certification and Vivobarefoot Barefoot Running Specialist. Along with coaching clients, he presents corporate fitness and wellness talks, writes a fitness blog dispelling myths, and plays an active role in teaching and mentoring new trainers. He uses an evidence-based, individualized approach to training that is smart, safe, and effective.
Dr. Sam Scott – Owner/Enhance-d
Sam’s Bio
Dr. Scott holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath, a MSc in Integrated Physiology in Health and Disease from the University of Nottingham and earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology from Liverpool John Moores University (UK).
Following his doctoral studies, he conducted postdoctoral research in Canada and Switzerland. Dr. Scott also served as Head of Research for Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. Dr. Scott’s research is dedicated to developing evidence-based strategies that address and overcome barriers to exercise for individuals living with diabetes. Currently, he is the CEO of Enhance-d, a digital ecosystem designed to make exercise more accessible, safe, and engaging for people living with diabetes.
Heather Eary-Kram – Director of Sales/Sojourn
Heather’s Bio
Heather Eary Kram is a seasoned fitness and wellness executive with more than 26 years of industry experience and a proven track record of building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and leading multi-unit growth.
She spent six years as a personal trainer. This hands-on experience shaped her leadership philosophy and continues to influence her approach to team development, customer experience, and business growth today.
Heather then expanded her expertise into membership sales before stepping into her first leadership role in fitness management, where she oversaw teams of up to 70 personal trainers. As her career progressed, she held General Manager positions in corporate and commercial fitness environments and went on to lead multi-site and multi-market operations across the industry.
Over the past 11 years, Heather has served in executive leadership roles overseeing large-scale operations and growth initiatives. As Vice President of the East Coast for a national yoga brand, she directed the performance and operations of 29 studios. She later served as Market Director for an indoor bouldering gym, where she developed scalable systems, strengthened operational infrastructure, and fostered a high-performing culture to support future multi-unit expansion.
Katharine Moustakes – Owner/Kathletics
Katharine’s Bio
Katharine Moustakes holds a BS from University of Nebraska and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Running Coach. She is the owner of Kathletics, an online fitness coaching company where she specializes in strength and endurance training for hybrid athletes. Her approach to hybrid training blends performance and sustainability, allowing athletes to build strength, endurance, and confidence for the long haul. Her philosophy emphasizes structure, progressive overload, and consistency, empowering her athletes to perform their best. Outside of coaching, Katharine is an avid trail runner, road runner, and weightlifter.
Logan Barrett – Assistant Director of Sports Performance/Wichita State University
Logan’s Bio
Logan holds a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Southern Indiana and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Currently, Logan serves as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Wichita State University, working with baseball as well as men’s and women’s tennis. Logan is a sports performance professional with extensive experience developing high-level athletes across collegiate, high school, and specialized sport settings. Logan combines a strong academic foundation with over a decade of hands-on coaching experience.
Logan holds multiple industry-leading certifications, including CSCS and CPSS certifications through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He is also Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, TPI Level 1 and 2 Certified, and OnBase University Certified.
Rob Kram – President and CEO/The Sporting Club at The Bellevue
Rob’s Bio
Rob holds a BS in exercise science from George Washington University and is a certified personal trainer through NASM.
Rob is currently the president and CEO of The Sporting Club at The Bellevue in Philadelphia. His fitness career has spanned over 25 years and has worked at some of the country’s most upscale health clubs in roles such as fitness director, national director of fitness education/development, general manager and director of programming.
William Coker – Owner/Fibr
William’s Bio
William holds a BA from California State University and is the president and co-founder of FIBR, the largest fitness recruiting firm in the US. Prior to his career in the fitness industry, William served in the U.S. Navy as a U.S. Naval Aircrewman on active-duty for 10 years and in the Naval Reserves for an additional 3 years. During his 13 total years of military service, William logged over 1300 flight hours in support of Naval Operations throughout the world.
William transitioned from the military directly into his first role in fitness management. By combining his leadership, discipline, organizational, and managerial skills he acquired in the military with his passion for physical fitness, William excelled immediately within the fitness industry. Prior to co-founding FIBR, William served in high-level leadership roles across 6 different large health club brands over 24 years. During his over two decades in the gyms, William successfully led clubs, districts, regions and entire brands in the areas of personal training, nutrition, nutritional supplementation, education and recruiting.
Giving back to the military veteran community has also been a passion and focus throughout William’s fitness career. Through great partnerships with other successful military veterans in the fitness industry, William has pioneered the launch of education and fitness career placement programs for active-duty military personnel who are transitioning to civilian life. With FIBR, William and his veteran partners plan to bring these military programs to the entire fitness industry through the FIBRWarriors programs.
Zelig Arceta – Director of Education/Life Time
Zelig’s Bio
Zelig holds a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Michigan State University and is NASM CPT – CES – PES certified. He has been working in the fitness industry for 21 years and is currently the education manager for Life Time. Formerly, Zelig was the master instructor for Life Time Academy in which he developed course curriculum for Life Time’s online and in-person education initiatives.