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Our Team

Elizabeth Neidhart

 

Meet Liz, a dedicated personal trainer who has been a key member of our fitness community for four years. She completed the Co-Movement 12-week trainers training program and ran the Brookfield Classic in 2024.

Liz specializes in empowering beginners to build strength and confidence. Her focus is on enhancing core stability, upper and lower body strength, and improving mobility while alleviating pain and tightness. With a supportive approach, she helps clients unlock their potential and feel their best.

When she’s not motivating clients, you can find Liz in a Pilates class, enjoying walks with her dogs, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Join her on a journey to a stronger, healthier you!

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Andrew Ciepy

Andrew earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Utica College, as well as a Physical Therapist Assistant license from HCCC. He is a lifelong learner with passionate interests in nutrition, longevity, strength training, and endurance sports. Andrew loves educating, and helping people find new ways to pursue their health and movement goals. Outside of the gym, Andrew’s favorite hobbies include rock climbing, long distance running, hiking, and camping in the Adirondacks.

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Rachael Tremblay

Rachael completed the Co-Movement 12-week trainers training program and has been a part of our community for the last 2 years. She is the head teacher for the Co-Movement homeschool Health and Physical Education program and works one on one with personal training clients of all ages and abilities. Rachael is a mother of 3 and is continually chasing new fitness goals. 

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Joshua Lewis

 

Josh completed the OPEX C.C.P. program design, assessment and life coaching modules. He competed in the 2008 Crossfit Games along with numerous regional and sectional competitions. Josh was coached by Israeli movement coach Ido Portal for 3 years and attended The Corset, Movement X and Motion seminars with Ido’s team. Josh is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Len Sonia and currently attempting the 47 Laker Adirondack Challenge which consist of swimming 1 or more miles across 47 different Adirondack Lakes, unaided with no wet suit. Josh has completed several triathlons in Upstate NY. 

Josh attended Utica College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He founded Co-Movement Gym in 2011 which specializes in customized private coaching and remote programming working with hundreds of clients across the globe. Josh has written for Hamilton Colleges Wellness Newsletter in 20+ publications, coached students and staff at Hamilton College on Co-Movements training method and was a health column contributor for the Waterville Times weekly newspaper.  In addition, Co-Movement offers a unique spread of additional services for its community such as its Farm Share Program, the Co-Movement Gym Podcast, the Brookfield Classic Trail Race and the Fit Kids Fit Future curriculum which Josh co-founded and trained 75 grade schools with their unique Health and Physical Education curriculum.

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Michael S. Babula Jr., RN, CCRN, FNP

 

A lifelong Central New York resident, Michael Babula has dedicated over a decade to healthcare. After earning a bachelor's in Health Service Management from SUNY Polytechnic and an RN from St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, he gained valuable experience in the ICU, ER, and Vascular Access. He later earned a Master’s degree in Nursing from SUNY Polytechnic, specializing in Family Medicine. After a personal battle with cancer, Michael became passionate about preventive health, combining his professional expertise with his love for fitness. Post-treatment, he completed numerous endurance events, earned a blue belt in jiu-jitsu, and joined the US Army. Today, Michael is committed to optimizing health and wellness for others using advanced medical tools and metrics. He lives in CNY with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.

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Our Journey So Far

2011

CO-MOVEMENT IS FOUNDED

2013

FIT KIDS FIT FUTURE HEALTH AND PE CURRICULUM BUILT 

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