Our Team
Meet the dedicated and passionate team members of Omnia Paratus Health Training.
Interested in joining our team? Apply now!
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Eric was born and raised in Germany but always dreamed of making the “American Dream” come true. In 2011, after finishing his master’s degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education, he landed a job at a private training facility in New York. Arriving with $1,000 in his pocket and his back against the wall, oatmeal became his only choice of food for 90 days and he knew things could only get better from here. Relying on his “German” work ethic and his strong willpower he quickly started to train clients 7days per week for about 50-60 hours. This was his opportunity to become successful and make his dream come true.
During his 15 year career, Eric realized that his passion for training was drawn to those with serious physical issues requiring a highly skilled coach to guide them to a pain free everyday life. He created a way of incorporating injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques into his clients individual strength and fitness programming. His approach prepared multiple women for pre- and postpartum health, helped clients recover from chronic back pain, frozen shoulder, IT Band syndrome and was even able to avoid a guaranteed hip surgery with one of his clients after completely restructuring his workout and movement preparation routine. One of his most rewarding experiences in his career was coaching a 67-year-old client to recover from double knee replacement surgery to a pain free full range of motion squat.
Eric is married to his wife Erika and they have two young children. He has a long-standing athletic background including; soccer, football, bobsled, Olympic Weightlifting and Crossfit. Fun Fact: He is a certified ski instructor in Europe.
Eric holds multiple certifications including; NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ACSM- Certified Exercise Physiologist, NASM- Corrective Exercise Specialist, USA Weightlifting Level II Coach and Functional Movement Systems Level I and Level II.
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Erika is our Mental Performance Coach, she is from Long Island, NY and brings the New York grit to the team. She has had this amazing concept of bringing fitness and mental performance together for a long time. After years of living together and supporting each other in their respectable fields, Erika and Eric decided it was time to bring their two passions of fitness and mental performance together to create Omnia Paratus Health Training.
During Erika’s 17 years as a mental health professional, she always felt that the individuals she worked with would be more successful with fitness related outlets. These additional activities would also provide positive mental health benefits. She has worked with clients who have been struggling with a wide range of issues and has supported them through substance abuse issues, in/out psychiatric hospitalizations, through challenging legal proceedings and issues within their family structure. Erika’s primary focus is to create a safe, supported and structured environment that guides our clients to the borders of their comfort zones and beyond.
Erika has a long athletic history in swimming, soccer and as a national ranked rower. She has participated in multiple half marathons and competed in CrossFit competitions. Being a fitness coach for the last six years has allowed Erika’s love for fitness and expertise in mental health to thrive in her everyday work with clients.
Erika is a Liensed Master Social Worker, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sport and Performance Coach and a pre and postnatal fitness coach.
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James Ayscue joins Omnia Paratus Health Training after spending a majority of his career as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
He brings a wealth of knowledge training athletes across multiple sports and working with numerous national champions and Olympians over his time at Carolina.
James is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and completed both undergraduate and graduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating with a Masters in Exercise Physiology. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
James has a background in training that covers many disciplines and a variety of clients outside of just the athletic population. He enjoys challenging clients to improve themselves physically and mentally through exercise. Whether helping amateur athletes prepare for the next level of their athletic path or helping an individual begin the journey to a healthier lifestyle, he is excited to bring his experiences from the collegiate sector and apply them to clients and classes here at Omnia Paratus.
If you are looking to get started on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself, reach out to James and set up an assessment.
James enjoys spending time with friends and family and loves hanging out at the beach and by the pool. He loves college sports and most weekends in the Fall you can find him attending a college football game.
A fun fact you might not have known; James was a two-time male vocalist of the year when he was in middle school.
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Alexandria Jimenez is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 10 years of experience helping youth and adult athletes improve performance, build strength, and develop confidence through training.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York at Fredonia and has worked with individuals of all ages and fitness levels, from youth athletes to adults seeking improved health, strength, and athletic performance.
Whether working with young athletes looking to enhance speed, strength, and sport performance or adults striving to improve fitness and overall well-being, Alex emphasizes proper technique, individualized coaching, and sustainable progress.
Outside of the gym, she enjoys spending time with her family, staying active through strength training and endurance activities, and continuing to expand her knowledge of performance training and health.
Alex’ Mission is to never stop helping People improve Performance and Life quality to whatever level they wish and beyond!
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Kelly was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. She grew up playing sports with her passion being swimming and tennis. She graduated with a BS from Peace College where she played on the tennis team. Kelly is married to Justin and is a busy mom to three amazing kiddos, Max and Claire (12) and Kate (8). She has passed her love of fitness to her kids who all train at OP! Kelly loves working at OP and has learned so much by being a part of our team. She even took the KBCU level 1 class with Rick and formed a love for kettlebells! You can also find her co-coaching the Thales after school camp! In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors, reading and baking!
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