Travis A

Hello, my name is Travis Ashley,

I am currently a full-time graduate student at Huntington University in Peoria, Arizona pursuing my degree in Occupational Therapy as my focus has transitioned from clinical fitness towards the rehabilitation field. My passion has always been working with people who need guidance through fitness and health. A personal story of mine was I used to be 300 lbs., was border line diabetic at an early age, I was never in any school sports growing up. A life changing experience took control of my mindset towards personal growth. I devoted myself to long distance jogging entered my first half marathon event not expecting anything from it. A year later I trained for the same event but received a medal for 2nd place in my age group years back. I focused on my biggest strength, which was the motivation to change.

College was my next calling in life to spend the last thirteen years obtaining my Bachelors in kinesiology (study of human movement) with a concentration in clinical exercise science, and my Masters in sports science and rehabilitation with a concentration in athletic injuries. Practical experience within the fitness field is 8 years: martial arts assistant instructor and clinical fitness field is 6 years: includes clinical fitness specialist, rehab technician, strength & conditioning specialist, physical therapy technician, human performance assistant.

Current aspiration is to be able to provide individualized approach towards fitness & health, focus on your story and strengths to bring out the best version of you. A future goal of mine is to be able to return back to the Navajo Reservation or other Native American Reservations to advocate for new gyms/wellness centers for community member or elderlies. I hope to improve the gap between rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy) to the fitness field.