Damien & Courtney are the owners of Capital Fitness. Damien has a background in business and sales coaching and has traveled all over the world for the past twenty years. After COVID, he decided he wanted to be home with his family more and pursue another passion of his, which was fitness. He transitioned his love for sales and speaking into health and wellness. Courtney has a Bachelor’s in Social Work and loves working with people! Her love for fitness started about ten years ago, and she enjoys helping people achieve their fitness goals.
My name is Jamie Rhoads and I am a Coach at Capital Fitness. I have been a fitness trainer for over 15 years. My approach to fitness emphasizes age-appropriate programming with a specific focus given to cardiovascular and strength training in combination with balance and flexibility training. I am from Reading, PA, and have been in Fort Myers for 29 years. I thought you should know that I have been known to sweat for Tacos!
- Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Level 1 precision nutrition
- Bachelor of Science Business Management; Florida Gulf Coast University
- Passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Excellent in program design to help the client achieve goals.
I believe Capital Fitness is the “right place” because it fosters the perfect community atmosphere.
My favorite quote is “Consistency is Key!”
My name is Suzie (also given the nickname “Q” by family and friends). I grew up as a competitive gymnast and equestrian and continue to have a deep love for fitness, health and all animals (especially horses). I come to you with decades of experience in the health and wellness industry from coaching gymnastics, personal training, rehab aide in physical therapy and chiropractic clinics to a stretch practitioner. My time as a stretch practitioner allowed me to improve my client’s mobility from neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain and even plantar fasciitis. Many of them were elated when they also discovered their stretch regimen improved their game of golf, they no longer struggled to bend over and tie their shoes, and it no longer took them an eternity to get up and out of bed in the morning. Does any of this resonate with you?
I am excited to share with you that we are working on bringing this 1 on 1 stretching service to you soon and would love to know who is interested. Let’s keep those muscles that you’ve worked so hard for happy and flexible.
My name is Sarah Louie. I joined Capital Fitness because its mission echoes my own lifelong passion for sports and fitness. I was a two-sport collegiate athlete in volleyball and softball while I earned a BA in Health and Exercise Science. I have taught PE and health classes from grades K through 12 and coached several middle and high school softball and volleyball teams. I became a certified Personal Trainer in 2015 and also completed ACE specialist courses in Senior Fitness (2017) and Youth Fitness (2019). I then earned a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification in 2021.
Fun fact: I’ve lived in 7 different states: SC, MS, GA, FL, CA, VA, and NY, but I consider FL home and Tampa specifically, where I spent my middle and high school years and much of my 20’s. I am happy to be back and thrilled to be a part of the Capital Fitness team!
Hi! My name is Paris Stapf and I’m a coach at CapFit:) I’m from Minnesota yet moved down here to Fort Myers to attend FGCU where I’m majoring in entrepreneurship. One of my main passions & goals in life is to empower and support those around me throughout their journey of health, wellness, and fitness. CapFit is a new endeavor for me and I’m stilling learning the ropes although it has been such an incredible door opened with amazing opportunities to support others alongside them on their journey of health & wellness including my very own in a new way:)