Personal Training and Sports Performance In Glen Mills
Align Fitness Glen Mills is an appointment-based training and sports performance studio located at 9 LaCrue Avenue (Suite 108), Glen Mills, PA. We aren’t a gym. We work with clients from Glen Mills and surrounding areas who want coaching—not crowds. If you want a personal trainer in Glen Mills who cares, coaches you with intention, and individualizes each session based upon your needs then Align Fitness is what you’re looking for. You’ll feel the difference from day one.
We take a movement-based approach to training. Through movement testing and hands-on coaching, we focus on quality movement, reduce injury risk, and help you build strength that carries over to daily life and sport. Each of our programs including personal training, sports performance, strength training, and our specialty programs such as Golf Fitness and StrongHER in Glen Mills are individualized to your body, goals, and history—because progress isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our method will help you move, feel, and perform better. Align Fitness is a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. Join us.
Strength Training in Glen Mills (Movement-Based Coaching)
Hands-On Coaching:
If you’re looking for strength training in Glen Mills that’s coached—not crowded—this is it. Every session is individualized and coached hands-on, with a focus on safe technique, steady progression, and strength that carries over to real life. We’ll meet you where you are and build from there, whether you’re new to training, coming back after time off, or ready to train with more structure and intention.
Sports Performance Training in Glen Mills
Training for All Athletes
If you’re looking for performance training that translates to the field, court, pool, or track—this is it. Our sports performance training in Glen Mills is built to improve speed and agility, strength, power, conditioning, and durability. We combine movement-based coaching with individualized programming so athletes can perform at a higher level and stay healthier throughout the season and off-season.
Our Athlete Training Process: Every athlete begins with a comprehensive consultation and sports performance assessment, including goal setting, a full injury history review, and performance testing. This allows us to build a customized strength and conditioning plan that targets the qualities that matter most for your athlete—speed, power, strength, mobility, and injury resilience.
Golf Fitness in Glen Mills (The Golf Fitness Academy)
What Golf Fitness Focuses On:
We employ a fully customized based on a comprehensive evaluation to target your unique strengths and weaknesses. This individualized approach may include:
- Stability Training
- Mobility and Flexibility
- Separation
- Rotational Power and Club Head Speed
- Balance
- Core Strength
- Lower Body Strength
Who it’s for:
The Golf Fitness Academy provides tailored golf fitness training for competitive juniors, adults, and seniors looking to enhance their game.
What to Expect (Your First Steps)
Our approach is effective because it is personalized. Each client begins with a no cost consutation which includes goal setting, medical and exercise history review as well as a comprehensive movement screen. This process allows us to craft an individualized training program that aligns with what you want (your goals) and what you need (reduced injury risk through improved movement). Then we start everyone with a low cost introductory package which ranges between 3 and 6 sessions before a long-term commitment is made.
The Glen Mills Team
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!
Dante Pino: Movement Coach
My name is Dante Pino, I have a degree in Exercise Science and a love for fitness and coaching. I enjoy sharing my passion for training with others, and helping you build strength and confidence in the gym.
Outside of the gym, I spend my free time collecting comics, listening to music, and watching sports. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, I’m here to help you reach your goals.
Becky: Movement and Nutrition Coach
I’m Becky, a NASM-certified personal trainer with a passion for helping clients get stronger, move better, and reach their goals. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University in 2017, and after spending five years in a desk job, I made the decision to pursue what truly lights me up: coaching and empowering others through fitness.
I fell in love with running in 2021 after signing up for my first half marathon, and that experience ultimately led me to where I am today. My coaching focuses on running fitness and strength training, with the goal of building resilient, strong bodies that support long-term performance and injury-free movement.
Nutrition is another major passion of mine. I became Precision Nutrition certified in 2025 and enjoy helping clients with meal planning and creating smart fueling strategies, especially for race day. For the past two years, I worked as a coach at Equinox in New York City, where I gained invaluable hands-on experience working with a wide range of clients. After relocating back home to Pennsylvania to be closer to family, I’m excited to continue helping women train smarter, feel stronger, and confidently chase their goals.
Cynthia Olenik: Administration
Cindy started her role as Head of Admin in 2022.