The people behind the practice
Knowledgeable, attentive coaching for the way you move—and the life you want to keep living.
Movement First team
Meet the trainers who bring individualized, thoughtful coaching to every client.
Co-owner · Personal Trainer
Alex takes a precise, whole-person approach to training. He helps clients understand how breathing, posture, mobility, and strength work together, then builds a plan around their needs. His thoughtful coaching is especially valuable for people returning from injury, correcting imbalances, or looking to perform at a higher level.
Co-owner · CSCS · Personal Trainer
Josh is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who focuses on sustainable progress. His individualized coaching helps clients build strength, agility, and resilience while respecting past injuries and current needs. Josh’s goal is long-term capacity: moving well, feeling strong, and staying active without unnecessary pain.
Operations Manager · Personal Trainer
Education: M.Ed. in Exercise Physiology; B.A.
in Physics
Certifications: NASM-CES, ACSM CPT, TRX
Suspension & Functional Trainer, FMS Level 1
Matt has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. He started out pursuing a career in physical therapy but changed paths when he realized he wanted to help bridge the gap between therapy and traditional personal training. He became a trainer because every male in his family has died of a heart attack, and he wanted to be the first to change that through education and movement. Becoming a trainer wasn’t just a career path; it was a chance to change his family’s outlook on health and well-being. His outlook is that movement is medicine and anyone can do it. “Our bodies can get us through almost anything we put them through, yet it is our mind we need to convince” is one of his favorite quotes and reflects how he trains.
Personal Trainer
Education: B.A. in Economics, University of
Chicago
Certification: ISSA CPT
Thomas’ love of movement has been a guiding principle since his youth. Be it ball sports, skateboarding, martial arts, or bouldering, there are few avenues in which he hasn’t at least dabbled. Following the onset of quarantine in 2020, he was inspired to pivot from a career in finance to pursue his longtime passion for training. He sought to share his love of movement and help others find their own joy in pushing their limits. Thomas enjoys training clients of all experience levels, from novices to competitive athletes. He finds unique gratification in providing young trainees a safe and encouraging environment to foster a positive relationship with their bodies while becoming more athletic. Regardless of age, Thomas believes that building confidence in movement can allow one to live life more freely.
Personal Trainer
Education: M.S. in Exercise Physiology
Certification: NASM Personal Trainer
Certification
Cory has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and brings a breadth of education to his work. He earned a graduate degree in exercise physiology, interned at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training, and completed continuing education courses in strength and conditioning. He became a trainer because he enjoys helping people feel better and more confident in their bodies’ abilities. His process is to meet people where they are and help build them toward where they want to be.
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