Our Philosophy
In Home Senior Fitness puts the well-being of senior citizens first. Our team of rehab professionals is dedicated to improving each individual's strength, balance, and self confidence, allowing you to live the life you deserve.
In Home Senior Fitness was created to fulfill our patients' wishes to continue a fitness routine after they were discharged from therapy. Upon witnessing the amount of re-hospitalization and re-occurring injuries after our patients quit their therapy fitness routines, we decided there had to be a better way for seniors to maintain their health.
Located in the Greater Tampa Bay, West Central, and Central Florida areas, our goal is to create a safe, positive experience for older adults to improve their physical function without the hassle of traveling to a facility, massive co-payments, and negative insurance qualifications that deter so many from the care they deserve.
Meet the Team
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Ashley
C0-Founder, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Specialist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ashley has been a practicing Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2010 where she has focused on improving the overall health and independence of seniors in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and in home health.
As a Florida native, Ashley chose to continue with a Bachelors in Public Health from the University of South Florida. It was then that she fell in love with the city of Tampa. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling and being adventurous outside of her comfort zone.
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Stacey
Co-Founder, Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Specialist, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Stacey has been a Physical Therapist Assistant since 2013 with her primary interest being geriatric health in clinical, hospital, skilled nursing, and home-health settings. Stacey served in the U.S. Military for nine years and during that time she worked on her education, graduating from Mount Aloysius College with her degree in physical therapy.
Stacey's passions include health, nutrition, skiing, hiking, and all adventurous outdoor activities. Originally from Pennsylvania, Stacey now enjoys living in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Cassie
VIRTUAL Certified Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness Specialist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Functional Training Specialist
Cassie joined our team in July 2018 and our clients absolutely love her! Cassie has been an Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2017 where her clinical experience has been working with geriatrics in skilled nursing facilities. Cassie studied Occupational Therapy at SUNY Orange in New York. She hopes to spread awareness on the importance of strength training for every age group.
Cassie enjoys spending her free time working on her own personal goals in the gym and exploring her new home in St Petersburg.
Jonathan
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Jonathan is originally from Maryland and moved to Florida to attend college as a graduate in from FGCU in sports management. Currently he holds a physical therapy assistant license since 2015 and loves playing sports including basketball, mountain biking, weight lifting, running obstacle course races, playing with his dogs, as well as cooking dancing, and being around family. He has worked in many different areas of physical therapy including outpatient, traveling skilled nursing, and home health. Jonathan has lived in the Tampa region since 2016.
Robert
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Rob has been working as a Personal Trainer since 2003 and as a Physical Therapist Assistant/Athletic Trainer since 1996. He first found his love for fitness and training through his passion for soccer and from his dad who is a Physical Therapist. Rob started his career as an Athletic Trainer with the Tampa Bay Rays and Eckerd College in 1997. He then continued working with his dad in their outpatient physical therapy clinic where he specialized in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, golf fitness, geriatric care, and foot orthotics. Rob has worked in many different areas of the physical therapy trade from: outpatient, skilled nursing, long term care, home health, and acute care.
He has lived in St. Petersburg since he was four years old and graduated from the University of Tampa. In his free time, Rob enjoys refereeing triathlons and soccer, scuba diving, fishing, traveling/cruising, and boating.
Chelsea
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chelsea has been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2015. She has clinical experience in geriatric, adult and pediatric care in outpatient settings and skilled nursing facilities. Chelsea grew up in Orlando and continues to live in Central Florida with her husband and two boys. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors with her family, roller blading, playing tennis and traveling out of state to go hiking. She loves encouraging others to start or continue their fitness journey. "It's never too late" is her motto as her motivation is her two grandparents who play in the Senior Olympics for volleyball and compete in drag racing. She is excited to help others obtain their personal fitness goals.
Leslee
VIRTUAL Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Occupational Therapist
Leslee is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer with nearly a decade of OT experience primarily focused in home health. Being a military spouse, she has lived and practiced in many states. Leslee has re-located out of the area, but remains seeing clients as our virtual trainer! She has a deep passion for health, exercise, and serving the elderly; interests that all come together at In Home Senior Fitness.
She is excited to help clients reach their goals by better integrating fitness into their daily lives! Leslee enjoys exploring her new locations, biking with her husband and two children, and studying health and fitness.
Victoria
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Victoria Is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Personal Trainer with over seven years of experience in these fields. She graduated summa cum laude from the State College of Florida, Bradenton, in 2018. Victoria was born and raised in Moscow, Russia and trained in gymnastics and acrobatics starting when she was six years old. She was an elite acrobat and performer in Russia, which allowed her to travel all over the world. She came to Tampa, FL in 1996 with a Russian acrobat group to perform in Busch Gardens and qualified for immigration to the U.S. due to her significant skills and training.
Victoria has always enjoyed working with people and helping them to achieve their own personal fitness and health goals. In her free time she likes going to beaches, doing yoga and cooking for friends and family.
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Lisa
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Lisa has been a licensed Physical Therapist assistant for over 30 years with extensive experience in many areas of therapy, but especially geriatrics and aquatic therapy. Lisa is originally from Battle Creek, MI, but has lived in Southwest Florida since 2013. After Hurricane Ian, Lisa decided to move closer to her family in The Villages. She is excited to be a part of the team, bringing her passion, fun, and enthusiasm to people looking to live a long, healthy, and happy life, while obtaining their personal fitness goals.
Lisa is the mother of three beautiful grown girls. She also recently became a “dog mom” for the first time to her little black shitzu/poodle mix named “Abby.” Lisa enjoys traveling, bike riding, weight-lifting and spending time with her family.
Karen
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Milan
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Milan is originally from Kansas City, but has been living in Florida since 2020. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and concentration in Health Fitness Studies. She then furthered her education receiving an Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant at Keiser University in Tampa, Florida. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Milan’s passions have always been around health/fitness as she was a competitive gymnast for over 13 years. Besides fitness, she also loves traveling, spending time with family/friends, and anything that involves being outside in the Florida heat. She is excited to join this team and help others become the best version of themselves.
Garth
VIRTUAL Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Julie
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Julie originally earned her bachelor degrees in music therapy and flute from the Florida State University in Tallahassee with a minor in psychology. Julie also received an A.S. degree in Occupational Therapy in 2000 from the State College of Florida. She has worked in a variety of skilled settings including hospitals, home health and outpatient therapy. Julie became a personal trainer and is passionate to help seniors maintain their independence in both mind and body. In her free time, Julie enjoys travel, boating, pickleball and walking her two Havanese dogs Finn and Floki. She has a daughter currently living in Connecticut and a son living in Miami.
Brooke
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brooke is from the quaint city of Tarpon Springs, FL and resides in Hillsborough County. She graduated from Keiser University Tampa with an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy. With 11 years of experience, she has been working as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) passionately serving the geriatric population. Brooke has experience in various settings, including home health, skilled nursing, and outpatient care. In addition to her professional career, she is a dedicated mother and avid traveler. She prioritizes fitness and wellness as essential components for a high quality of life and longevity. Brooke is glad to be part of the team and looks forward to enriching the lives of seniors through fitness!
Karen
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Karen graduated from Keiser University in 2013 in Sarasota. Born in California and raised in Florida. She has worked in varied settings such as SNF, home health, outpatient with a caseload variety of Parkinsons/Stroke/Orthopedics. She enjoys walks/hikes, dancing with her husband, playing volleyball, basketball and playing with her dog. She also loves making people laugh and bringing a smile to their faces. Karen believes being positive takes you a long way.
Jana
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jana has been a licensed and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2005. Throughout her whole career, her main focus has been with geriatrics in a skilled nursing facility. Jana grew up in beautiful OC, California where she went to school and started her career. She now resides in beautiful OC, Florida where she has lived since 2011. Jana loves everything outdoorsy and being in nature. Jana’s favorite activities are snowboarding, MTN biking, walking nature trails, sitting at the beach and exploring new areas. Jana has been married since 2007 and has 3 wonderful children, 1 dog, 2 cats, 2 birds, 1 bunny and a few fish. When Jana isn’t driving her children around from activities or attending to her pets, you might find her in a Zumba or Yoga class at the local gym.
Maria
Certified Personal Trainer, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria has been an Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2013. In her experience she had the opportunity to work in various settings from outpatient rehab, schools, nursing home and home health. Maria quickly realized she has a passion for all people but her heart is pulled towards the geriatric population. She has a passion to see the elderly increase strength and independence while maintaining the highest level of safety. Maria hopes to assist the elderly to become as independent and strong as they possibly can to live a prolonged and fulfilled life.
Maria, along with her husband and 3 children, moved from Texas to Florida in 2018 and absolutely love it! They love to enjoy the beach together!
Lorna
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lorna is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and has 20+ years of experience . Lorna graduated from Polk State College in 2001. She has experience in geriatric, and pediatric care. Lorna has worked in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient pediatric clinics, school settings, PPEC ( pediatric prescribed extended care clinics) and home health care settings. She taught “Intro to OT” as an adjunct professor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Polk State College for two Spring Semesters 2019 and 2020.
Lorna is originally from Puerto Rico and grew up in Central Florida, and is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Lorna is very driven about her own fitness journey, she ran marathons and competed in a bodybuilding show. Lorna goes to the gym on a daily basis, enjoys the beach, traveling and outdoor adventures. Recently she became a personal trainer and is passionate about helping and guiding her clients achieve their health and fitness goals
Kelly
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kelly recently moved from VA to the Sunshine State with her soon to be husband and two perfect dogs. She has been a COTA for almost nine years and has worked primarily with the aging population in a variety of settings. Her dedication for the aging adult started in OTA school and has continued to blossom as she has taken on others roles including director of rehab, care coordinator and geriatric instructor for occupational therapy programs. Kelly enjoys lots of different types of movement whether that is outside, hiking or swimming or inside lifting weights or cycling. She believes in the power of movement and connection and she is excited to build those relationships!
Kara
Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Occupational Therapist
Kara has been a practicing Occupational Therapist since 2017 with her primary interest in serving the neurologically impaired population in outpatient, inpatient, hospital, skilled nursing, and home-health settings. In her free time, Kara enjoys doing aerial silks (yup, think Cirque du Soleil), working out, and traveling the world.
Nikki
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Nikki is an occupational therapy assistant and personal trainer, specializing in geriatric care. Born and raised in central Florida, she now calls Tampa home, where she lives with her husband and their two beloved dogs. She is committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults, helping them regain independence and achieve their personal goals. With a strong foundation in therapeutic techniques and fitness, she tailors her approach to meet each client's unique needs, ensuring they stay active and healthy. Her dedication to lifelong learning keeps her at the forefront of geriatric care practices, making her a tireless advocate for her clients.
Joseph
Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Joseph has been a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant for the past 4 years, bringing his passion for health and movement to his work every day. Growing up in Tampa, he developed a strong background in exercise, which led him to play college baseball and embrace an active lifestyle. Outside of work, Joseph still enjoys skateboarding and staying fit. Recently, he and his girlfriend welcomed their baby boy into the world, adding a new and joyful chapter to their lives.
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