J.Michael Siemens, M.S.,
Director of Exercise Physiology DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION

• Master's degree, exercise physiology, University of Arizona
• Bachelor's degree, physical education (high honors), University of Illinois, Champaign
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength & Conditioning Association
• Exercise Test Technologist, American College of Sports Medicine
• Certified Water Fitness Instructor

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Exercise for weight loss, strength training for bone and muscle development, training for endurance (triathlons, running, biking and swimming)

Michael J. Hewitt, Ph.D.,
Research Director for Exercise Science
Exercise Physiologist DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION

• Ph.D., exercise physiology, University of Arizona
• Master’s degree, exercise physiology & cardiac rehabilitation, St. Cloud State University
• Bachelor’s degree, biology & physical education, Bemidji State University
• Professional Member, American College of Sports Medicine

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST   Body composition, cardiometabolic assessment and physiology, exercise for bone health, optimal aging, exercise for weight loss, practical exercise programming.

• Master's degree, exercise science, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse
• Bachelor's degree, nutrition, Loyola University of Chicago
• Registered Dietitian

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Exercise for weight loss, performance, bone health, women and exercise, nutrition for optimal athletic performance, runners' endurance training

• Master's degree, physical education, San Diego State University
• Master's degree, (pending) physical education, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Bachelor's degree, bioengineering, University of California at San Diego
• Certified Aquatic Therapist, Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute
• Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
• Certified Group fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise
• Ongoing training in McKenzie Corrective Spine Work

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Endurance athletic training, aquatic athletic conditioning/therapy/rehabilitation; exercise prescription for joint limitations, aging and disease states; strength training

• Master’s degree, exercise physiology/adapted movement, University of Arkansas
• Bachelor’s degree, health physical education recreation, University of Arkansas

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Weight loss programming, exercise Rx for aging, aquatic programming for special populations, flexibility training

• Master’s degree – Physical Therapy, Nazareth College
• Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, McKenzie Institute

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Therapeutic exercise for self-management of spine and extremity related orthopedic conditions.

• Master's degree, exercise science, Arizona State University
• Bachelor's degree, movement studies, University of London
• Registered clinical exercise physiologist
• Certified, Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy, McKenzie Institute
• Certified Shiatsu therapist

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Exercise for spine, neck, knee and shoulder health, weight control, holistic medicine, exercise for weight loss, strength training, exercise research

• Master’s degree, physical education, University of Arizona
• Bachelor’s degree, sports medicine and exercise science, Manhattan College
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Certified Club Coach, USA Olympic Weightlifting

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Exercise for weight loss, bone health, bone and muscle development training, athletic training, optimal aging

• Master's degree, exercise physiology, University of Texas at Austin
• Bachelor's degree, exercise and sports sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength & Conditioning Association

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
  Adult onset (type 2) diabetes including treatment and membrane dynamics, thermoregulation, exercise and performance nutrition, training for performance (cycling, running, etc), exercise for weight loss and lecturing