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About Ascend

Ascend Fitness & Spa is your one-stop-shop for well-being in Downtown Cleveland. With compelling classes, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, award-winning personal trainers, a full-service day spa, and a connected community of members, we offer everything needed to support a healthy lifestyle at the right cost.

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Our Team

KIM LAU

Spa Manager

Kim’s interest in holistic means to restoring, promoting and maintaining optimum health led her to a career in Massage Therapy.  She graduated from New York College of Health Professions and has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 2007.  Her experience ranges from managing boutique spas in Manhattan to franchise based spas in Northeast Ohio.  

Random Fact: Kim worked for the management company that managed the Black Eyed Peas and John Legend

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EVAN NICHOLAS

Receptionist and Trainer

Evan has his Bachelor’s of Forensic Science and has an Associates of Applied Science. He has gotten his Personal Training and Nutrition credentials from NASM. Evan has been in the fitness industry for the last 5 years but has been personal training for 3. He was also a college athlete and competed in Olympic Powerlifting. Evan specializes in HIIT, Olympic Power Lifting, Functional Movement Training, and Physique. He loves to travel and adventure, bringing that excitement into all his training and nutrition. 

Random Fact: Evan recently moved back from Hawaii where he found a passion for extreme sports and free climbing  

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INDIA HENDERSON

Receptionist

Meet India Henderson, born and raised in Cleveland, currently enrolled at CSU for Pre-Physical Therapy, with a minor in business. She owns a business currently, selling custom-designed clothing, and is very involved in the community. India is working to start a non-profit to help educate minority communities on financial literacy. India is also serving in the United States Air Force reserve, working directly with the pilots. In her spare time, India enjoys traveling, trading stocks, and working out.


Fun Fact: India is the oldest of 8 children

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THOMAS

Receptionist and Trainer

Thomas is an ACSM – Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. He received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Health Coaching and Health Promotions from Baldwin Wallace University! While attending Baldwin Wallace, he was a member of their football team.

Thomas has a wide range of experience, from working with athletes to special populations clients in all age groups. He has worked both in Strength and Conditioning and Corporate wellness settings. These experiences allowed him to better gauge where an individual is on their fitness journey and what tools will help them reach their goals.

He is passionate about helping people reach their goals and doing what others believe they cannot! Thomas believes in a holistic view of wellness and that you can achieve the physic of your dreams through working smarter, not harder, doing the little things, and taking it day by day!

Contact Thomas

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JAMES

Receptionist and Trainer

James is an ACSM – Certified Exercise Physiologist. He received his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Tiffin University. He was a member of the men’s track & field team and has over 10+ years of athletic experience.

James has been in the fitness industry for 3 ½ years where he has been a personal trainer where he worked with a wide range of clients but with a main focus on the older population. He is also a group fitness instructor specifically focusing on functional movements and HITT style training. 

James looks to continue to grow in the Exercise Science field as he is completing his Master’s degree at Cleveland State University. He then wants to get his Strength and Conditioning Certification (CSCS) to become a Strength Coach at the high school or college level.  

Contact James: jvaughn@AscendFitnessandSpa.com

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

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Kendall

Receptionist

Kendall recently graduated from John Carroll University with her Bachelor’s in Cell and Molecular Biology. Since she graduated, she has been working in Clinical Research at the Cleveland Clinic on human diet and exercise studies. Kendall’s passion for health and wellness inspired her to get her group fitness and Spin certification through Mad Dogg Athletics. While Kendall’s classes are challenging, she makes sure that everyone remembers to have fun by incorporating different themes, music, and exercises for a high intensity and energetic experience!

 

Fun fact: Kendall named her cat Darwin after the father of evolution, Charles Darwin.

Contact Kendall: kcook@ascendfitnessandspa.com

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

Weekday Bonus - receive a $25 gift card for any $75
service booked Monday - Thursday

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