Align Fitness Chadds Ford
Align Fitness Chadds Ford is a private, appointment-based training studio located at 1290 Baltimore Pike (Route 1 North) in Chadds Ford PA. We aren’t a gym! You’ll never get lost in the crowd. Align Fitness is where you begin or continue your fitness journey with the guidance of professionals who care about your success. That’s why our clients love working with us. We take a movement-based approach to fitness. Through movement testing and hands-on coaching we ensure quality movement, decrease injury risk, and challenge each client within their abilities. We blend what you want with what your body needs. Due to a recent expansion we now have 2 units in the Painter’s Plaza Family Medical Center.
Align Fitness has created a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and comes together to move, feel, and perform better. Join us.
Our Staff
Joe Chaitkin M.S. Owner
Joe has a passion for helping his clients move, feel, and perform better. Align Fitness’ philosophy and concept is a culmination of everything he has learned over the last 18 years. The Align Fitness Community has been founded to provide Delaware and Chester Counties a facility to help improve overall wellness through education and hard work while having fun.
Experience:
- B.S., M.S. in Exercise Physiology from WCU
- 4 years teaching at the university level ( Cabrini University, Immaculata University, WCU)
- 15 years experience in helping Delaware and Chester County Residents get fit
- 5 certifications (CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FMS, CGFI, Master CKC Kettlebell Coach, Master CBC Barbell Coach)
- 9 years experience in golf fitness training
- Specialization in working with clients after orthopedic injuries
- Co-Owner and Founder of Fit EDU, an educational company for fitness professionals and physical therapists where he designs and teaches educational seminars
Joe has used all these year of experience to help develop the most effective programs for his clients get the best results possible.
Joe lives in West Chester with his wife, son, and daughter.
Bryn: Movement Coach
Bryn is a former collegiate athlete turned fitness professional and coach. She currently coaches Field Hockey and Swimming. Bryn played Field Hockey all 4 years at Virginia Wesleyan University where she earned a Bachelors in Business Administration. She decided pursue her passion for fitness and furthered her education by earning an Associates Degree at Del Tech in Exercise Science. Bryn has spent an extensive amount of time learning from a variety of fitness professionals. She has taken the best practices from each mentor and established her own unique philosophy on fitness and performance.
Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer and Kettlebell Coach.
Jason Dougherty: Head of Education and Sports Performance
Jason earned an undergraduate and master’s degree in Business Administration and a second master’s degree in Kinesiology and Sports Conditioning. Additionally, Jason holds the following credentials NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Functional Movement & Fundamental Capacity Screening Specialist, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, EXOS Certified Performance Specialist, Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Professional, and Precision Nutrition Coach.
Jason has over a decade of experience coaching high performers including youth to professional athletes, corporate executives, public figures, and women during all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. He is passionate about empowering every individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to maximize their performance, reduce their risk of injury, and achieve their goals in life.
Jason has expanded the youth and collegiate athlete program at Align Fitness to include individual and team sports, with multiple athletes earning collegiate athletic scholarships.
Jason also leads pre-and postnatal fitness coaching at Align Fitness Chadds Ford. He works closely with physicians, physical therapists, and midwives to help women of all fitness levels prepare for and overcome the challenges of motherhood.
Maeve: Movement Coach
I just received my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from West Chester University, and interned at Align in Chadd’s Ford over the summer! Growing up a multi-sport athlete and experiencing both post-injury rehab and sports performance training is what initially sparked my passion for studying this field. Studying the anatomy and biomechanics of the body has furthered my drive, and found my path into post-rehab and functional strength training. My most inspiring moment in my career path so far is being able to exercise with my mom, and help her feel stronger and move better as she lives with RA. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family/friends, paint, walk my dog, and explore new activities/hobbies!
I’m so excited to be with the Align team at the Downingtown location, and help others feel empowered as they progress through their exercise journey!
Evan Cerbus: Movement Coach
I am currently a West Chester University Exercise Science Major graduating in May 2024. Over the pandemic I made a significant change in my life and started resistance training and running consistently each week. After seeing results, I quickly realized I had a true passion for Exercise Science and wanted to help others achieve similar goals. I obtained my NASM-CPT certification a year later and am now ready to help others achieve their goals!
In my free time I enjoy running, spending time with family and friends, passionately cheering on Philly sports, and playing music.
I am here to assist you in whatever fitness goals you have. Everyone’s fitness journey starts somewhere so let’s take that first step and start working together!
Cynthia Olenik: Administration
Cindy started her role as Head of Admin in 2022.