OWNER & HEAD BARBELL COACH

Tom founded Pittsburgh Fitness Project in 2015 and PFP Barbell in 2017. He started personal training in 2009 and coaching Olympic style weightlifting in 2015.

Tom began his career working with people on general fitness and now his focus has shifted to primarily working with people who want to learn and master the Snatch and Clean and Jerk.

Tom believes in using the right tool for the right job. Through his diverse experience as not only a fitness professional but also a competitive athlete through multiple disciplines (football, track and field, bodybuilding, CrossFit, Olympic lifting ). he will work together with you to find the best possible solution for your fitness needs. It is his mission to help find the method of training that will work for you, but also one that you will stick with and have a good time in the process.

Qualifications: USA Weightlifting L2, NSCA, CSCS

OWNER

Brian started the Pittsburgh Fitness Project in 2015 with his personal trainer, Tom Duer. Their goal was to provide a welcoming place for the Pittsburgh community to lead healthy lives.

Brian is a local pediatrician and a lifelong runner. He competed in high school and college. And continues to enjoy competition at the Masters Level. He is interested in providing health education for the community and an inclusive space for all types of people to work out and recover.

Qualifications: MD

PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH

After bouncing around various jobs post undergrad, Wes decided to make a career change and commit to making one of his passions and favorite hobbies his life.

Wes is not here to just tell you what exercises to do as a personal trainer, but he takes on the responsibility of coaching and educating his clients as well. He will tell you why he’s giving you a specific exercise, and educate you on how to perform it correctly and how it will help you reach your specific goals.

His goal for you is to help you become the best version of yourself, achieve the results you want, no matter where you are in your fitness journey and to have a little fun along the way.

Qualifications: M.S. Exercise Science, Nutrition Coach

PERSONAL TRAINER, WEIGHTLIFTING COACH, GROUP COACH

Devin grew up playing many sports through childhood and high school, and eventually found Olympic weightlifting. After training for a few years, he attended LSU Shreveport, where he was a member of the collegiate weightlifting team for five years.

While he was at LSU, he became more interested in the science of training. Devin graduated with a B.S. in Strength & Conditioning before going on to earn an M.S. in Kinesiology - Sports Performance. Devin then worked in collegiate sports for three years after he graduated, including Louisiana Tech University, Grambling, University of Pittsburgh, Mizzou, and even spent time coaching the US Speedskating team. His background with collegiate athletes plus training as a weightlifter for 10 years has given him the privilege to work with people of all levels, from D1 athletes and Olympians, to adults, kids, and families.

Devin’s goal as a coach is to help his clients understand their potential through physical training, and that no goal is too big or too small to desire. He loves helping people reach their goals because he want to share in your success and accomplishments. He believes that having a coach there to push you along is a key piece to your journey, and he looks forward to being a part of yours.

Qualifications: M.S. Sports Performance, CSCS, USA Weightlifting L1

PERSONAL TRAINER, WEIGHTLIFTING COACH, GROUP COACH

Caleb grew up snowboarding, playing baseball, and playing and soccer, and then in high school found strength and conditioning through CrossFit. After competing in CrossFit for several years, he found a passion for Olympic Weightlifting. While attending Slippery Rock University for Exercise Science, that passion led him to pursue coaching in both CrossFit and Weightlifting.

Caleb has coached a wide variety of clients including powerlifters breaking state records, barbell athletes, and general population. The pursuit of strength is something that can seem intimidating to many people and it is his goal to make that journey accessible to anyone willing to put in the work.

Caleb’s greatest moments as a coach are when people achieve things through training that they never thought to be possible, and watching that confidence transfer to their regular life.

Qualifications: USA Weightlifting L1, CrossFit L1

PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH, YOUTH WEIGHTLIFTING & FITNESS

Andrew began his fitness journey at a young age as a swimmer. His passion for competing led him to earn a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey, while also swimming as an athlete on their men’s swim team. Andrew moved to Pittsburgh to study Sports Science at The University of Pittsburgh and research injury risk factors in military and athletic populations.

Andrea also obtained his CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as his Clinical Exercise Physiology certificate from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Currently, Andrew coaches swim for middle and high school-aged athletes in addition to strength coaching at PFP. He loves working with people to help them achieve their goals and find their full potential. As a coach, Andrew strives to create relationships and environments where success is inevitable.

Qualifications: M.S. Sports Science, CSCS, ASCM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (C-EP)

PERSONAL TRAINER, WEIGHTLIFTING COACH, GROUP COACH

Gina is a certified personal trainer, USA weightlifting coach, and holds her A.A.S. in Physical Therapy.

Growing up, Gina was involved in various sports including soccer, karate, and track. In her early 20’s, she started to prioritize building strength and adopting a healthier, more well-rounded lifestyle. She was introduced to CrossFit several years ago, which led her to find my passion for Olympic weightlifting. Gina now trains and competes as a member of the barbell club here at PFP.

As a personal trainer, her goal is to motivate, educate, and to help her clients recognize their potential. Gina’s perspective on training stems from her own fitness experiences, background in physical therapy, and continuing education.

Gina believes in establishing key foundations and progressing accordingly to ensure proper movement patterns and injury prevention. She aims to take away any uneasiness about starting a new exercise routine so that it becomes approachable and attainable, and she looks forward to helping others break through barriers and achieve their goals, wherever they may be in their fitness journey.

Qualifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, USA Weightlifting L1, A.A.S. in Physical Therapy

PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH

Amanda Hoffman is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who recently relocated from Cleveland, Ohio. She specializes in Russian kettlebell training and is a registered yoga teacher. Amanda has worked part time as a coach since 2015 while she was a student at Ohio State University, and then continued on to train part time while working as a special education teacher. She is excited to train full time at PFP!

Amanda is passionate about helping humans feel more athletic, capable, and confident in their bodies through strength training and movement.

Amanda loves helping clients of all levels with their fitness and wellness goals, and has experience working with a variety of clients including beginners, athletes, those coming back from injuries, runners, adolescents, and older adults.

When you train with Amanda, you will learn that quality of movement > quantity of movement. She not only helps you understand what to do in the gym, she also teaches you the why & how. Her motto is, “Train to do the things you love in your life for longer.” She will help you learn how movement can be medicine.

Qualifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1, Russian Kettlebell Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher

PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH

Kendra graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in exercise science and is a certified personal trainer through ACSM. Kendra’s personal and professional interests intersect and that has allowed her to be introduced to a broad set of experiences. Kendra began weightlifting in college while playing on the lacrosse team.

Kendra’s degree allowed her to enjoy studying what she was doing in the weight room and, in turn, she saw her performance on the field improve.

Kendra is now working part time as a trainer at PFP.

Qualifications: B.S in Exercise Science, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH

Leah is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Group Personal Training Specialist. She has been a 1:1 and small group coach since 2020, and has worked with a wide range of clients at different ability levels. She has coached over 1,500 hours in those few years and has improved her coaching skills and technique with each hour.

Leah’s personal journey with improving strength and health is what motivated her to become a coach. Once she achieved success in my journey, she knew it would be cool to help others do the same.

Leah enjoys working with beginners, and ensures to teach each individual how to move and feel better in their bodies. She believes that coaching shouldn’t and can’t be one-sided. She wants and will request her clients’ input so that she can help each client succeed. She is determined to learn and grow together with you.

Whether you want to increase strength, improve mobility, improve your cardiovascular health, or a combination of all of those, Leah is here for you and your success.

Qualifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Personal Training Specialist

PERSONAL TRAINER

Mike is passionate about sharing the benefits of a solid health routine and inspiring a love of movement in others.

Mike worked in logistics for about 4 years and was only happy when he was in the gym during that period. To turn things around, he pursued a career change and earned a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Pitt. While there, he was fortunate to have been accepted into an assistantship program, where he got to train others, teach a cycling class, and teach an intro to weightlifting class. His experience also includes working as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, online lifestyle coach, and group exercise instructor. He immersed himself in the world of health and fitness in 2018 and has been personal training since 2019.

Mike believes training should be used to improve the quality of life and as a tool for longevity. Good form and safe progression are his non-negotiables and is the core of Mike’s training philosophy. Mike believes in pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zone.

Qualifications: M.S. Exercise Physiology

PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH

’m Ashaunti, I am a certified personal trainer and a corrective exercise specialist with NASM. I started 1 on 1 training with clients and taught bootcamps starting at the beginning of 2019. Throughout the 4 years of me training I have worked with a variety of clients with different needs and goals ranging from 16-75yo.

Over the 4 years of me training, I really watched myself transform into a coach that I was proud of. I learned a lot, till this day I am still learning new things, and I always have a willingness to continue to learn.

I really found an interest in training in 2012 when I walked into the gym for the first time and really felt and saw the benefit of it. I watched my body transform in a way that I never knew it could, and after that I said i wanna do that for other people. I knew after the first year of me training in a gym that it was what I wanted to pursue as my career.

My strong suits when it comes to training are, strength endurance, hypertrophy, and mobility. If you are looking to build up your cardiovascular endurance, gain muscle mass, or even work on mobility, I’m your girl!

Qualifications: Certified personal trainer, Corrective exercise specialist

MASSAGE THERAPIST, PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP COACH

Blake is a trainer and licensed massage therapist. Working in both fields, he understands the importance of balance. Being your healthiest means working out hard and making the time to recover properly!

Over his years of work in massage, Blake came to discover that many of his clients could feel even better if they combined a well-designed exercise program with their massage treatment. He resolved to be the one to design the workouts to help clients feel better long-term, and went back to school to earn his M.S. in kinesiology.

As a trainer, Blake is passionate about helping people trust their bodies and what they are capable of. Here at PFP, he will also be offering his skills as a massage therapist focusing on deep tissue and sports recovery massage.

Qualifications: M.S. Kinesiology, Licensed Massage Therapist

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Tiffany began her career as a licensed massage therapist after graduating from the Atlanta School of Massage in 2014. Her education and practical experience continued as she earned a bachelor degree from Georgia State University in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. She has experience with college and pro athletes in strength training and massage therapy . Tiffany also had the opportunity to work on the clinical level with physical therapists and chiropractors.

Since becoming an LMT, Tiffany has continued her education in full body wellness. She is certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Cupping, Functional Movement Screening as well as post op breast cancer/top surgery soft tissue work.

A believer that mobility is the key to longevity, Tiffany is excited to join the PFP’s team and guide clients to perform and feel their very best at any age.

Qualifications: Licensed Massage Therapist, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Rock Tape Practitioner