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Meet Our Presenters & Sponsors

At FitnessFest, our presenters and sponsors are the heartbeat of the event. Each year, we bring together an exceptional lineup of industry leaders, educators, innovators, and brands who elevate the conference experience with their expertise, passion, and commitment to helping fitness professionals thrive.

Our presenters deliver cutting-edge education rooted in science, experience, and real-world application, while our sponsors support the community with tools, products, and resources that empower trainers, instructors, and coaches to do their best work. Together, they help create an event that inspires growth, connection, and lasting impact for everyone who attends.

Our Sponsors

Offering live certifications and education, AAAI Fitness provides over 30 education options for instructors for personal training and group fitness. Whether you’re new to the fitness industry or looking to advance your career, they have the right certification programs to take you to the next level.

Fit Pro Programming (FPP) was born out of the dream of constructing programming that caters to the needs of the instructor, considering them as co-creators of this caring mission to make the world healthier. A company by instructors for instructors, it takes its cues (pun intended) from co-founders Tricia Murphy-Madden and Lauren George.

Discover the innovation that’s changing the game in foam rolling. Rollga is not your ordinary foam roller; it’s a contoured masterpiece, equipped with a patented design that outperforms traditional flat or bumpy rollers. Say goodbye to nagging back pain, stubborn sciatica, and troublesome SI joint discomfort. Rollga is your ticket to relief.

SURGE FIT was created by two group fitness fanatics who wanted to create a format that fused the endorphin high of cardio moves with the body sculpting results of weight training in a simple but fun format that would appeal to everyone. Our philosophy is simple. Great Music + HIIT Cardio + Weight Training = Results.

NASM pioneered the Certified Personal Trainer credential and brought performance-driven, scientific expertise to a rapidly growing field. From the revolutionary OPT™ model to today’s globally recognized programs, our legacy of innovation has shaped more than 1.5 million fitness careers across 100+ countries

Naboso is a sensory-based wellness brand dedicated to improving movement, balance, and longevity from the ground up.

Featuring their patented textured technology, Naboso products stimulate the nervous system through the feet and hands — enhancing proprioception, activation, and postural control.

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is a globally recognized leader in fitness education. Founded in 1988, ISSA has certified over half a million trainers and coaches worldwide through science-backed programs, cutting-edge curriculum, and a commitment to real-world application. 

We empower you to help more people, build your professional reputation, and be a sought-after expert for pain-free training. Our system of assessments and corrective exercise recipes, proven to work reliably in a medical clinic, allows you to help clients conquer aches and pains, perform at their best, and live the life they truly desire. 

Built inside women’s prisons and now brought to FitnessFest, we practice freeing the body through dance and mobility, building power through functional strength, and grounding the soul through restorative yoga and sound healing. Designed to awaken mind, body, and purpose, this program shows how fitness can be both discipline and therapy. 

With innovative equipment and programs designed to build strength, endurance, and mobility, Hydrorevolution makes pool workouts accessible, effective, and fun for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and rehabilitation professionals alike. Whether for performance, recovery, or general fitness, Hydrorevolution helps people unlock the full potential of water-based training.

Embody is a dynamic performance and movement facilitator known for bringing powerful, high-energy embodiment practices to stages around the world—including with renowned motivational speaker Tony Robbins. Blending dance, mindfulness, and somatic expression, Embody helps audiences break through emotional barriers and tap into their inner strength through movement. 

We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.

At WeGym, we’ve always believed fitness should feel different. Not intimidating. Not competitive. Just real, human, and full of heart. Our innovation goes beyond the gym. Every WeGym product is designed to move with you — built not only to look good, but to function better and feel better. Thoughtful design that supports your body, your goals, and your everyday life.

Our PRESENTERS

Dr. Paul E. Bendheim

Founder of BrainSavers, Inc.

Kelly Bullard

ZUMBA & Hyrdorevolution

Lisa Busse

Siri Chilazi

WeGym & Rollga

Ali Christensen

SURGE Fit

MaryBeth Dziubinski

Katie Espinoza

NASM

Nicole Fredrickson

Brendan Fox

Exercise Therapy Association

Crystal Geer

Tami Nealy

ISSA

Monica Picard

Connor Ray

ISSA

Thomasa Semaan

Erik Schreiber

Dylan Hardy

AAAI Fitness

Sarah Harris

SURGE Fit

Rebecca West Hensinger

AAAI Fitness

Jan Hertzfeld

Julie Hoffman

Lauren Hopps

Whitney Houlin

WeGym

Kristen Hustead

Janice Jaicks

FitnessFest

Lorrie Karn

Sarah Kearney

Blue Zones Group

Sarah Khan

Kristin Kline

Convicted Comeback

Stephanie Kreun

Connie Lagerhausen

Donna Lewen

Tricia Murphy Madden

FitPro Programming

Kurt Mangum II

ISSA

Irene Pluim Mentz

Aqua-Ω

Jessica H. Maurer

Katherine McDonnell

Jeff Melis

Exercise Therapy Association

Robert Mitchell

Hydrorevolution

Jacquese Silvas

Dr. Emily Splichal

Naboso

Ruben P. Thickstun

John Tuitele

Sabrina Ursaner

Manuel Velazquez

April Ward

Tanna Wick

Chuck Wolf