Dr. Patrick Baker, BEAT Physician Dr. Patrick Baker is an Ohio native and twin brother of Dr. Paul Baker. He has been practicing chiropractic since 1993 and believes strongly in a whole body approach to a person’s health. In his role as a trainer for BEAT, Dr. Patrick combines a broad range of knowledge with his caring approach, helping each individual accomplish his or her highest goal.
Both doctors are forerunners in helping others achieve optimal health and rehabilitation. They are recognized for their long list of impressive success stories over the years, repeatedly succeeding where others have failed.On a national level, both doctors lecture on the benefits of strength and conditioning training, chiropractic care, nutrition, weight loss plans, sports injuries and fibromyalgia.
Dr. Paul Baker, BEAT Physician Dr. Paul Baker is completely committed to helping others improve their lives, one person at a time. He and his brother, Dr. Patrick Baker, share a philosophy of educating and assisting others reach a better quality of life. BEAT is critical component to that commitment.
Dr. Paul’s extensive background includes 8 years of college with a degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic and over 500 hours of continuing education in physical therapy, sports injuries, nutrition, permanent spinal impairment ratings and whiplash.With BEAT, Dr. Paul is able to personally oversee professionals and lay people alike achieve phenomenal performance results at all levels.
Matthew Wiedemer - Corporate Head Trainer Wilmington College, Bachelor of Science
Became United States Weightlifting Federation Club Coach at age 18, one of the youngest in the Federation's history
Optimal Health Certified Blood
Over 15,000 Hours of personal training experience
Worked as a strength and conditioning coach for nationally recognized Buddy Morris at the Cleveland Browns and University of Pittsburgh
Trained professional athletes from numerous teams including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets
Deborah Whiteside RD, LD Debbie graduated from U.C. with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Cum Laude Honors. She completed her internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. She has been a registered dietitian (RD) for 15 years which requires an initial test and then yearly continuing education credits to maintain the standards of the American Dietetics Association and is currently licensed to practice in Ohio.
Her career has included working closely with a network of physicians providing consultations on weight loss and disease management. She managed the staff dietitians and provided educational programs for community, school, senior citizens and prenatal/infant/child nutrition.
Barb Swanson, Franchise Operations Manager
Barb graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Prior to attending ISU, she played on the women's basketball team for Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa and Hannibal La-Grange in Hannibal, Missouri. In high school she played Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Golf.
She moved to Cincinnati in July of 2004 to begin working for and managing Body Mechanics Rx, a sports wellness and beauty company owned by a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Barb has also completed a 6 month internship at the professional training facility, Athletes' Performance in Tempe, Arizona. She is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified Personal Trainer as well as American Council on Exercise certified Personal Trainer. Barb also has 3+ years experience in sales, fitness sales and being a professional assistant to a high-profile individual.
Jennifer Cutter, Advertising Consultant
Attended Bowling Green State University for a career in Radio, Television and Broadcast
Jennifer has 17 years sales and marketing experience, and is currently President of New Visions Marketing. Jennifer sang professionally from age of thirteen and was honored to do the National Anthem for the Cincinnati Bengal’s games in 1997, 1998 and 1999, as well as many of the Reds games. She now concentrates her many talents on buying advertising and researching new opportunities for the continuous growth of Baker Chiropractic and BEAT. She is a part-time Permanent Makeup artist and a committed client to BEAT’s doctor-driven program.
Lisa Hillman, Accounting/Purchasing Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Accounting, University of Cincinnati
Lisa graduated from U.C. in 1999 with Summa Cum Laude honors and received her CPA certification in 2001. She has 18 years of accounting and human resources experience including and financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, administration of 401k plans, healthcare plans and insurance claims resolution.
Linda Lee, Call Center Specialist University of Cincinnati with courses in Salesmanship, Marketing & Economics
Linda answers the 621-BEAT line and the appointment line scheduling both consultations for new clients and training sessions for existing clients. Linda has over 18 years of sales, financial and administrative experience in the automotive and office products areas to enhance the effectiveness of the BEAT Marketing Team.
Robert Weinberg, Ph. D. - Beat Sports Psychologist 1977 - 78 University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral Scholor, Sports Psychology
1974-77 University of California, Los Angeles M.A. Psychology, 1975; Ph. D. Psychology 1977
Voted one of the top ten sport psychologists in North America
Certified Consultant, Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry
Wrote the most recognized book in academic sport psychology - Psychological Foundations in Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics Press.
All BEAT personal trainers are fully certifiedand must meet rigorous requirements that include education, comprehensive knowledge of exercise, nutrition and safety, and extensive personal training experience to ensure you receive the most professional training possible. Meet our trainers:
Damien M. Cook, Head Trainer B.S. Sports Medicine, University of Evansville
M.S. Perfusion, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Over 5,000 hours of personal training experience
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Department
High school football, wrestling; 6 varsity letters
4 years of college cheerleading at Evansville
Intern at the University of Evansville Strength and Conditioning Department
Owner/Head Trainer of BEAT - Blue Ash
George Wells, Trainer Attended Georgetown College
International Sports and Science Association (ISSA) certification
CPR certified
Over 3,000 hours of personal training experience
Played football in college and played baseball and football and ran track in high school
Brandon Witt, Trainer University of Cincinnati-Sports and BioMechanics
Certified Personal Trainer- National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Weight Management Specialist-National Academy of Sports Medicine
Led physical training for U.S. Troops in Kosovo in 2004 and 2005
Over 3,000 hours of personal training experience
Serving in Iraq from Summer of 2006 until Summer of 2007
Jen Simonetti, Trainer University of Dayton, Bachelor of Science -- Pre-physical Therapy, Exercise
Science and Fitness Management
Over 5,000 hours of training experience
Played soccer 4 years and was a Division 1 All-American
Vanius Horton, Head Trainer Northern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science -- Physical Education and Health
CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Over 8,000 hours of personal training experience
4 years college football and one year professional football in Austria
Vic Malone, Trainer M.A. in Management, Webster University
B.S. in Health Education, Southern Illinois
SCIRON Institute of Exercise Physiology certification
North American Fitness Trainers Association (NAFTA) certification
Over 8,000 hours of personal training experience
Veteran of the U.S. Army where he trained combat medics in healthcare and is currently an avid basketball player
Laura Pruitt, Trainer & BEAT University Assistant Master of Science in Exercise Science, Eastern Illinois University
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification as an Exercise Specialist
National Athletic Trainers Association
Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC)
Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) by the state of Ohio
American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal training certification
American Aerobic & Fitness Association (AAFA) certification
Over 20,000 hours of personal training experience
Competes in triathalons and ran cross country at Ball State
Matt Naegel, Head Trainer
Miami University, B.A.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialist
American Kettlebell Club Certified Coach
CPR Certified through American Heart Association
Owner of BEAT - Voice of America and Mason
Over 4,000 hours of experience
Todd Riedel, Trainer Masters of Education in Sports Administration, Mount St. Joseph
International Sports and Science Association (ISSA) certification
Over 3,000 hours of personal training experience
Completed internships training athletes at Harvard University and the University of West Virginia
Played football in college and coached high school football
Jill Chasko, Trainer Graduated from Corning Community College in 1986, Jill has taken a non-traditional path to become a BEAT trainer. Having worked as a paralegal for over 15 years, she became a BEAT client in 2005 and after nearly a year of training, went through the rigorous preparation to earn her National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer certification. She has over 3,000 hours of personal training experience, and is CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross. She is highly qualified and fiercely committed to helping clients of all levels meet their health and fitness goals.
Daniel Ritchie, Trainer Parillo Certification
Over 10,000 hours of personal training experience
Second Middleweight in the 2005 Mr. Cincinnati Competition
Body builder and martial arts expert
Special expertise in nutritional counseling
James Taylor, Trainer Ohio University and Georgetown College
Over 1,000 hours of personal training experience
4 years of professional sports athletic training
College football and track and field, 3 years in the NFL and currently plays for NFL Europe’s Frankfurt Galaxy
Fran Johnson, Consultation Specialist Degree in Cosmetology from the Aveda Institute Fran is a hair stylist and exemplary client who has lost 30 pounds and reduced her body fat from 48% to 20% working out at BEAT for the last 2 years. Fran now conducts consultations with BEAT prospects helping them to understand BEAT’s training, nutrition and dietary guidelines while customizing a training program to meet their individual objectives.
Jodi Slageter, Consultation Specialist Eastern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Jodi has 5 years of sales experience, was a Business Analyst for Dunn & Bradstreet, Inc., and President of the Liberty Elementary Parent Teacher Association. Jodi now concentrates her many talents on teaching prospects how to use BEAT’s doctor-driven nutrition guidelines and advanced workout techniques to attain their goals.
Jillian Jacobs, Trainer Marshall University- Master of Science in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science
Over 8,000 hours of personal training experience.
CPR and AED certified
Instructed exercise science classes at Marshall University and interned with the strength and conditioning department. Regularly competes in triathlons, half marathons, and numerous races.
Mike Burruezo, Trainer University of Tampa-Bachelor of Science
CPT-Scirion Institute of Health and Exercise Physiology
Baseball Program Director at D.A.N.A Sports Academy in Tampa, Fl
Intern for University of South Florida and Pittsburgh Pirates Strength and Conditioning Departments
Trained under Raphael Ruiz-Strength and Conditioning Specialist for numerous NFL Players
Over 3,000 hours of personal training experience
4 years College Baseball Academic All American
Currently pursuing CSCS certification
Jason Harbin, Trainer Jason graduated Cum Laude from Mount Union College with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science. He was pursuing a Masters Degree in Sports Administration from Kent State University while working as a strength coach who oversaw the training of the baseball, softball, and women's soccer teams while assisting with football until joining the BEAT staff. Jason has worked with many professional athletes and also has previous experience as a trainer in the private sector helping people reach their goals. While in college Jason played football and was a member of the 2005 Division 3 National Championship team. Helping his clients reach their goals helps motivate Jason in his powerlifting career where he has totaled elite at 22 years old drug free. Jason is also certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Dublin
Marcus Creaturo, B.A., CSCS, Head Trainer Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Marcus Creaturo is currently the Head Trainer at BEAT in Dublin, OH. He enjoys servicing adults, athletes and teens from any fitness level. Expertise: Fat loss, Increasing Lean Muscle, Core Strengthening, Nutrition, Physical Rehabilitation, Increasing Athletic Performance, Having FUN! Motivation: To help people achieve their health and fitness goals and change their lives for the better. Education: 5 yr. NSCA Certified (CSCS), CPR Certified, Personal Trainer for over 6 years. Marcus is a four-year Dean’s List, Cum Laude graduate of Otterbein College with degrees in both Athletic Training and Coaching. His Words: “If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live for the rest of your life. Be committed, Be disciplined, Be consistent.”
Kristin Ringer, Head Trainer Ohio State University and Columbus State - Sports and fitness management
10 years of working in the fitness industry
AFI Certified Personal Trainer
Over 8000 hours of training experience
CPR and AED certified
Competes in figure competitions and races
Allen Earhart, Trainer ACE and NASM certified personal trainer. As well as NASM certified corrective exercise specialist. Has worked as a trainer for 3 years accumulating over 5,000 hours of experience. And as a group fitness instructor for the past 2 years, teaching cycling, core conditioning, boot camp, and various other fitness programs. I love to run and have competed in multiple marathons, 5k's, 10k's, and other running events.
Jenny Rush, Trainer Miami University BA in Kinesiology and Health with a minor in operations management. Played Varsity soccer all four years of her college career. ISSA certified personal trainer. CPR and AED certified.
Northern Kentucky
Brian Dzubinski, Head Trainer Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Fitness Management w/ focus in Exercise Science
NSCA Certification - CPR Certified
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Over 8,000 hours personal training
Amanda Nanney, Trainer Ohio Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science in Sports Science with a minor in Psychology
NASM Certified, CPR and AED Certified
Played 4 years of college basketball
Competes in numerous races and has completed 1 marathon with more to come
