Personal Trainers

Stephen Anderson

Stephen has a BS in Physical Education and Health and an MS, CAS in Psychophysical Movement (a unique discipline that combines psychology and exercise science), both from Springfield College. Stephen was Athletic Director, Department Head of Physical Education, Department Head of Health, and Coach at Fisher Island School, NY. In Portland he worked as the city's wellness coordinator for seven years. In 1992 he became a personal trainer, and opened The Body Architect personal training center in 1997. And in 2004 expanded to the Body Architect Fitness Center.

Stephen Anderson's training technique, psychophysical movement, will gradually establish self-correction and self-regulation of body mechanics, improve posture and mind-body interactions, release muscular tensions, and more. The routines developed by Stephen draw upon a variety of techniques, including Pilates, yoga, and qi gong.

Heidi Michaels

Heidi's lifelong interest in movement, dance and sports naturally led her to study Exercise Science and Mind/Body Wellness. She has continued to delve into various facets of wellness & fitness through her undergraduate studies at UNH as an Exercise Specialist candidate, on to designing and managing the Hannaford Corporate Wellness Center program, and eventual role as General Manager for Planet Fitness & World Gym. Throughout her 30-plus year career, Heidi has explored the deeper connections between the inner self and the environment. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist and believes that the physical body is the doorway to deeper emotions and one's essence. Through her desire to understand how thoughts and energy influence our physical bodies that led her to become a student of the Tetzkatlipoka Tradition - an ancient system of health & consciousness cultivated by the Aztec people of Mexico. She continues to study and practice this Tradition, honing her skills under the caring & patient watch of her teacher, Tzen.

So - what does all this mean in terms of her training & teaching style? Heidi continually draws from all of the training that she has received and utilizes the most optimal methods and approaches to guide & partner with her clients on their wellness journeys.

Ryan Thomson

Ryan is a Portland Firefighter & EMT, as well as a CPR Instructor. Ryan's passion for training is deeply rooted in his spirit. He has a naturally strong work ethic that carries over into his training. He works with each individual to seek the most optimal combination for improved conditioning and health. His workouts are extremely efficient, yet highly effective.

Ryan is NASM certified, as well as KettleBell certified with Anthony DiLuglio, and Renegade.

Ryan has been training with KettleBells for about 5 years and continues to expand his knowledge. He always goes the extra mile to create workouts which are challenging & fun while targeting core strength, functional training, endurance, and optimal muscle integration.

Dave Carter

For more then fifteen years, Dave has been competing in road races, trail races and triathlons. Dave was a competitive collegiate runner at the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., where he experienced the many benefits of a well-designed strengthening and conditioning program. Those valuable lessons prompted Dave to begin designing running programs for others. Eventually, Dave became a certified Personal Trainer with NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine).

Dave strives to create programs that train novices as well as competitive runners , and other athletes, for the duration, by following proper progressions and emphasizing basic human movement patterns. By focusing on movements first and exercises second, his methods can help to eliminate the weak links in the chain, which allows each individual to maximize their training.

Dave emphasizes that all of the qualities typically associated with other athletes, such as speed, power, endurance and strength, are equally valuable for runners. All of those qualities are necessary components of a well rounded conditioning program for individuals of all ability levels, and targeting each area keeps training interesting and productive.

Whether one is an athlete looking to improve performance, or a beginner looking for a place to start, Dave's enthusiasm and well-balanced approach will enable participants to maximize their potential and achieve their fitness goals.