Our story
The Fitness Clinic of Indianapolis was founded in 1997 by Doug and Teresa Ruff. In December of 2009, Doug and Teresa extended a Spring internship with Sam Woodworth while he was studying Exercise Science at Ball State University to staff their St. Vincent Hospital employee fitness center in Carmel. In the Summer of 2010, Sam joined FCI as an intern and founded his own personal training business, Woodworth Wellness, in the spring of 2011.
After the unfortunate passing of Doug Ruff, Teresa took over the clinic and eventually sold the business to Doug’s long-time friend and personal trainer, Art Brock. After several contractions and expansions of the Fitness Clinic team, a core nucleus remains intact… Sam, Teresa, and Art. In 2022, Sam took ownership with Teresa and Art right beside him.
The Fitness Clinic was designed to be an educational and collaborative hub for exercise science and related disciplines. The Fitness Clinic runs on exercise, movement quality, and overall exercise prescription. Expect an updated look, feel, and overall aesthetic of each unique training space within the Clinic, as well as acknowledgment of the history of the Fitness Clinic, both in the personal trainers and loyal clientele that have enabled this unique facility to thrive on the north side of Indianapolis for 25 years.
Our mission
Our top priority is to build meaningful relationships with all past, current, and future clients. We pride ourselves on always continuing to learn, and acquiring better ways to convey that knowledge in a way that benefits you first and foremost. Our goal is to not only add more years to your life but infuse more longevity and exuberance into those years.
Our aim in regard to personal training is to help you get better at living a pain-free life. We strive to reach that goal with displays of care, empathy, and motivation, regardless of your personal situation. We create exercise programs that are safe, effective, and fun, and help you learn the movements in an engaging and friendly environment.
Sam Woodworth
Owner & Exercise Physiologist
Art Brock
ACE/NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Rebecca Horwitz
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Jameson Brock
Certified Personal Trainer
Taylor Meyers
ACSM Personal Trainer
Andrew Brainard
ISSA Personal Trainer
Matt Davis
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Teresa Rogers
Certified Personal Trainer/Spin Instructor
Debbie Moore
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Jon Cole (JC)
Certified Personal Trainer
CJ Hall
Certified Personal Trainer
LUKE HOUSE
NASM Personal Trainer
Holly Kendall
Licensed Massage Therapist
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