Hendrick Health Club - Abilene, Texas

Ron grew up in Abilene, graduated from Wylie High School and completed his Corporate Fitness (Exercise Science) degree at Abilene Christian University in 2003. He began working at Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation and joined the Hendrick Health Club team when it opened in 1996. Ron is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and certified personal trainer. He has been the Director of the Hendrick Health Club since 2005.

His philosophy is to hire and keep the best staff, trainers and group fitness instructors and to provide a clean, safe, non-intimidating atmosphere for Abilene residents who want to stay in shape.

Ron and his wife, Barbara, own Hickory Street Café and have two daughters. He is a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church and loves playing half-court basketball at Hendrick Health Club.

Contact Ron at rrichert@hendrickhealth.org or 670-7172.

Leah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Abilene Christian University in 2004 and also is a Les Mills BodyAttack Instructor. Her fitness philosophy is “Whatever motivates you to move and have fun doing it--don't stop! That movement is the key to a long life and many more ‘movements’ to come.”

Although born in Austin, Leah has lived in Abilene for most of her life. She attended Wylie High School were she met her much-later-to-be husband Jacob Pruitt. Leah has been working for Hendrick Health Club for 2 1/2 years as a membership sales person, the corporate health promotion lead and group fitness manager. She has enjoyed sports her whole life and participated in basketball, track, cross country, softball, cheerleading, soccer and horse back riding - just to name a few. Leah enjoys outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, riding bikes, running, as well as, Les Mills group fitness classes at Hendrick Health Club. She attends church at Southern Hills Church of Christ.

"I have really enjoyed meeting the wonderful people that not only work at Hendrick Health Club, but those that come to work out here. I feel like I have made friendships with many members, and it's these friendships that make is even more fun to come to work and workout everyday!"

Contact Leah at lpruitt@hendrickhealth.org or 670-7182.

After a stressful career in restaurant management, I personally saw how easy it was to slowly gain weight over the years by not paying attention to lifestyle habits. Learning how to change ones quality of life and appearance with small modifications has been the cornerstone of my philosophy about exercise and nutrition. Crash diets and enduring strenuous exercise daily is not successful in the long run. I would love to have the opportunity to change your view about eating and exercising.

Jacquelyn Moritz, known to her friends as Jackie, arrived in Abilene in 1978. She is originally a northerner but is happy to make Texas her home. Jackie has worked at Hendrick Medical Center for 15 years and at Hendrick Health Club the past 13 of the 15 years. Jackie also directs the choir at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Contact Jackie at jmoritz@hendrickhealth.org or 670-7170.

Vanessa has been part of the Hendrick Health Club family for two years now. Working here I've had the opportunities to make friends, meet new people, and see lifestyles change. Vanessa enjoys physical activity, such as a basketball game on the sports court or any of the group exercise classes at Hendrick Health Club. Vanessa's plans are to continue her growth and education in health and fitness. And, you can still find here here early mornings Monday through Friday, in the group x classes, running or in
Art of Strength!

Contact Vanessa at vquintero@ehendrick.org or 670-7170.

Originally from Waxahachie, Geoffrey is a 2008 graduate of Abilene Christian University with a Business Management degree. He married his wife, Whitney, in August 2009 and currently is in charge of the Lighter Side Juice Bar operations. Geoffrey hopes to one day own his own fitness center.

Contact Geoffrey at gpowers@ehendrick.org or 670-7170.

Originally from Dalhart, TX, Tiffany has lived in Abilene the past three years completing her Health Promotions degree at Abilene Christian University. Currently Tiffany helps out at the front desk and works as the juice bar tech. She hopes to do nutritional counseling after finishing her degree.