Management Team

Greg, President
Bachelor of Science in Education, Western Michigan University
Certified Aquatic Therapist
Certified Fitness Therapist
American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Inspiration: "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." –Vince Lombardi

Since 1998 Greg has been working with individuals to improve their abilities through physical fitness. In 2006 Greg had the opportunity to work with individuals with spinal cord injuries at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit (RIM). It was then that he realized the need for adaptive fitness programs for individuals with physical disabilities. He felt he could provide these individuals with an option for continuing care following their Physical Therapy programs. As a result, Greg founded Fitness Training Unlimited (now Fitness Therapy Unlimited) in August 2006. Greg's vision was to develop a service that would cater to the needs of those with physical disabilities and would focus on rehabilitation of the total body, not just the injured area of the body. His mission is to improve the overall quality of life for his clients through education and motivation, and he continues to act as the educator and leader of the entire FTU staff.

Jennifer J, Field Manager
Bachelors of Science in Movement Science, Grand Valley State University
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Fitness Therapist
Certified Aquatic Therapist
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Inspiration: "…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes." –Charles Swindoll

Jenny has been a Fitness Therapist at FTU since September 2007, and was officially the first FTU employee. Jenny has been extremely successful in providing superior fitness and aquatic therapy to the FTU clients. Therefore, in August 2010, Jenny was promoted as the first FTU Field Manager. Jenny now manages, educates, and trains all the FTU Fitness Therapists. She feels empowered by providing the FTU clients with a creative alternative to making the impossible possible. She feels humbled and fortunate to be a part of assisting others in reaching their goals.

Kim, Director of Marketing and Operations
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Davenport University
Associates of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems, Davenport University

Inspiration: "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." –Dalai Lama

Kim has worked in the automotive industry in project management and business operations management since 1994. In August 2009, she joined the FTU Team as the first administrative staff member. As the company expanded in 2010, Kim's role moved from Office Manager to the Operations Manager. She is now responsible for managing the overall tasks related to the daily operations of FTU. Kim's passion for working with adaptive needs individuals comes from having a daughter who has Cerebral Palsy. She finds great satisfaction in knowing that she is working for a company that is improving the lives of individuals with physical disabilities.

Administrative Staff

Lori, Client Services Coordinator
Bachelor of Science in Management, Kaplan College. Currently pursing Master of Healthcare Administration

Inspiration: “Pay it forward” is what I live by. –Lori

Lori has been working as a Client Services Coordinator at FTU since April 2011. She has an extensive background in healthcare administration and management. Lori believes the special needs population can benefit from the concept of total body fitness. She feels her position at FTU provides her with the ability to help the people through their day-to-day struggles.

Monique, Client Services Coordinator

Inspiration: “If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud.” –Emile Zola

Monique joined the FTU team as a Client Services Coordinator in April 2011. She has many years of experience as an office manager and customer relations representative. Monique is very interested in total health and well-being, personally. Healthy living, exercise and diet are a big part of her daily routine. Monique has always felt it was her mission to help others and FTU allows her to do that.

Fitness Therapists

Darby, Fitness Therapist
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Sports Science and Business, Spring Arbor University
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Aquatic Therapist
Certified Fitness Therapist
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Inspiration: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” — James 1:2-4

Darby has worked in the fitness industry since 2008 and has years of experience as a First Aid & CPR Instructor. Darby joined the FTU Team in September 2010 as a Fitness Therapist. He is passionate about working for FTU because it matches his personal fitness philosophy of being a connection of mind and body. He believes by encouraging his clients to improve from the inside out, anything is possible. Darby is confident that when his clients begin to feel better through increased strength and mobility, they will be able to perform the necessary activities of daily living.

Eric, Fitness Therapist
Associate of Science in Dietetics, Owen Community College
Certified Dietetic Technician
Certified Personal Trainer
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Certified Aquatic Therapist
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Fitness

Inspiration: “Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.” –Oliver Goldsmith

Eric has been working within the health and wellness industry since 2002. His previous experience is both hands-on and managerial with a focus on Dietetics. Eric has been a Fitness Therapist at FTU since January 2010. Eric is proud to dedicate his life to making a difference by helping his clients to achieve their dreams. He is inspired by their accomplishments, courage, and strength.

Jared, Fitness Therapist
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Currently pursuing fitness therapy and aquatic therapy certifications

Inspiration: “Don't try to make the task easier, try to make yourself better.” –Anonymous

Jared enjoys sharing his passion of pursuing a healthy lifestyle with the clients of FTU.

Lauren, Fitness Therapist
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health, Eastern Michigan University
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Currently pursing Fitness and Aquatic Therapy Certification and Personal Training License

Inspiration: “A thousand mile journey begins with one step.  Start today.” — Lauren

Lauren has been a Fitness Therapist at FTU since October 2010. She played Division I soccer all four years while earning her degree at Easter Michigan University. Lauren was the Health and Education teacher at Ypsilanti High School, focusing on Anatomy and Physiology. Lauren has always had a passion for making a difference in people's lives by helping and assisting others. She is inspired to see her client's hard work and determination in reaching their goals, and is fulfilled by watching them progress and succeed in everyday life.

Mario, Fitness Therapist
Master's degree in Physical Education
Pursuing Aquatic Therapy and Fitness Therapy certifications

Mario has more than 11 years experience in the physical fitness industry, and started at FTU in May 2011.  As FTU has expanded, we have sought only the best people in the field and Mario is one of those people. Mario enjoys helping people people meet their physical needs and goals, and takes satisfaction from seeing new clients improve their health over time.

Nate, Fitness Therapist
Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Central Michigan University
Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology

Inspiration: “Do or do not....there is no try.” –Yoda

Nate finds there is a special sense of accomplishment in assisting others with setting goals, and then helping to achieve them.

Teresa, Fitness Therapist
Bachelors of Science in Wellness
Certified Wellness Practitioner
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Inspiration: “The more difficulties one has to encounter within and without, the more significant and higher in inspiration his life will be.” –Horace Bushnell

Teresa believes that exercise is such a crucial aspect to our overall well being, that despite having a chronic condition, or undergoing a sudden life change, everyone deserves the chance to improve their health. She loves motivating people and helping them see that they are capable of doing anything.

Wes, Fitness Therapist
Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness, Central Michigan University
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Currently pursing Health Fitness Specialist Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine and Fitness & Aquatic Therapy Certifications

Inspiration: Be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mohandas Gandhi

Wes has been a Fitness Therapist at FTU since April 2011. His background includes experience as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and an internship within a hospital-based Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Wes loves helping people create goals and working with them to achieve their goals. It is his passion to see people achieve what they never thought was possible and he is inspired by their drive and courage to show up day after day and face new and difficult challenges.

Whitney, Fitness Therapist
Bachelor of Science in Sport, Arts, Entertainment Management, Point Park University
Certified Stott Pilates Instructor
Certified Fitness Therapist
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Aquatic Therapy certification

Inspiration: “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” –Muhammad Ali

Whitney has years of experience as a Stott Pilates Instructor and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has been working as a Fitness Therapist at FTU since February 2010. Whitney's passion for being a Fitness Therapist is a very personal one and it gives her great satisfaction in helping others achieve their personal goals by overcoming their limitations.

Certified Massage Therapists

Jill, Certified Massage Therapist
Certified Massage Therapist
Certified Advanced Study/Medical Massage
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Inspiration: “Dream it – Believe it – Live it” –Jill

Jill has highly experienced in medical massage and is passionate about combining massage with an overall fitness regimen that can increase the rate of recovery. She joined the FTU Team in October 2010 and glad to be given the opportunity to help people to improve their lives, whether by improving mobility, increasing range of motion, or reducing pain. She believes this is an invaluable opportunity and that there is nothing better than knowing that the time you spend with a client helped improve their life, even if it is one day at a time.