Team Bios

Mike Edwards, M.S., EXPHYS
Owner/Manager

Mike received a master’s of science degree in exercise physiology and a bachelor’s of science in sports psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Mike has experience in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings where he has worked with pre- and post-rehab clients, ages 8 to 92. He specializes in working with retired clients and has experience working with clients with total hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff injuries, and various back conditions.

He also works with many of the area’s top junior national tennis players on footwork, speed, power, and agility. Fourteen Fitness Inside & Out clients have received Division I tennis scholarships and one has competed in the U.S. Open. At Fitness Inside & Out, Mike emphasizes whole foods nutrition and conducts classes featuring local and organic menus.

Patricia Burdick, B.A., NFPT, ISCA

Patricia received a bachelor’ s of arts degree from the University of Central Florida in Orlando in 1998. She worked in a rehabilitation center in her hometown of Daytona Beach for three years before venturing to Salem State University in Massachusetts to further her education.

Since returning to her home state of Florida, she has become a top trainer certified by the National Federation of Personal Training, NFPT, and from International Sports Conditioning Association, ISCA. She is also a member of IDEA, Health and Fitness Association.

She has extensive background in body-core training and functional agility exercise with an emphasis in cardiovascular conditioning. She also has experience in circuit routines and group exercise. Her goal is to help work with clients to achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

 Maristella Battilana, B.S., AFA

Maristella received her bachelor's of science in physical education at the University of Indiana in 2000. She obtained an associate's degree as a physical therapy assistant from the University of Indianapolis in 1996.

She is an avid runner and works as a coach for joints and motion for marathon training. In addition to personal training at Fitness Inside & Out, she provides stretch classes and aerobic instruction at the facility. She has also worked in intensive care facilities providing therapy for geriatric populations. She is ceritifed through the American Fitness Association.

 

 Susan Minor

Susan Minor has worked in the health industry since 1989. She received an associate's degree as a physical therapy assistant in 1997. She has practiced as a physical therapy assistant since 1997, working in a skilled nursing facility and in home health. She is certified through the International Sports Fitness & Training Association. She is also employed with the NCH Health Care System.

 

Bob Touchette, Physical Therapist

Bob is a Massachusetts native with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut.  Bob has more than 15 years experience and his career as a physical therapist has taken him throughout the United States, learning and teaching the skills of functional movement and injury prevention.

Before moving to the Naples area, he worked in Pebble Beach, Ca. and Pinehurst, North Carolina with special emphasis on golf fitness and sports performance training.  Bob is a certified golf specialist and has worked with members of the LPGA Tour and top amateurs nationally.  In his free time, Bob is a devoted golfer, enjoys tennis and snowboarding, and follows his New England Patriots and Boston Bruins.

Bob is focused on improving health and wellness and feels that improvement is obtainable by everyone with a little hard work.

Audra Hallenbeck

Audra Hallenbeck is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor holding multiple additional certifications in Pilates, yoga, boxing and boot camp instruction. Audra has trained with a number of leading professionals over the past 12 years. She emphasizes the importance of posture, vertebral alignment and the mind-body connection. Using a combination of Pilates, yoga, boxing and boot camp techniques, Audra designs individualized weight training programs to help clients experience muscle toning, muscle rehabilitation, strength, flexibility, improved balance and co-ordination, increased lung capacity and greater self-esteem.

 

Dustin Finucan, RMT, LMT, MFR, NCTMB, ACE
Massage License # MA 41034

Dustin is a highly skilled advanced medical massage therapist who has the training and experience to perform massage therapy for positive medical outcomes. He helps clients increase their wellness through soft tissue manipulation and education.

Dustin, who received his training in Canada under the rigorous educational standards which require extensive hours, specializes in Myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy and has worked with numerous athletes and rehabilitation clients.

He graduated from the Alexandrian Institute in Hamilton, Ontario where he learned Grade 4 Joint Mobilization, Orthopedic Assessment, Advanced Trigger Point Therapy, Advanced Stretching, Muscle Energy, Sports Massage and extensive anatomy, physiology and pathology. He attended Carleton University where he worked toward his Bachelor of Science degree and studied biology, chemistry and psychology.

Dustin is also certified by The American Counsel of Exercise (ACE).