Our Staff

Matt Geames

AAA-ISMA Certified Personal Trainer

One look at Matt and you'll know he's no stranger to the weight room.  With years of experience as an athlete and serious fitness buff, Matt has decide to make his passion his profession, leaving a successful career in medical sales to help promote health and fitness as a personal trainer with FT.

According to Matt,"Fitness has changed my life for the positive in many ways and I believe in the lifestyle 100 %! When exercise and fitness goals are set in place a large amount dedication and commitment is required to succeed in reaching those goals. This has helped me to keep the same level of dedication and commitment in other areas of life outside of fitness."

Matt's attention to detail is evident when he trains himself and his clients.  "I focus closely to form and technique to ensure the targeted muscle is in fact the only muscle that is receiving stimulation. This maximizes the effectiveness of every rep which makes every session optimal, and consistency equals results for the client."

Matt definitely practices what he preaches, so if you are ready to take your physicque to the next level, try a session with Matt and see for yourself!

Andrew Henderson, M.S., B.A.

Owner FT-Northshore & FT-Hardin Valley, Certified Personal Trainer

Andrew moved to Knoxville in 1995 to attend University of Tennessee, where he received his M.S. in Sport Psychology. An ACE - Certified Personal Trainer and Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, Andrew has over 14 years of experience in the fitness industry. As owner of the Fitness Together Northshore and Hardin Valley locations, Andrew has instilled a culture where each client is treated on an individual basis and treated as family. His background in Sport Psychology proves to be valuable asset in developing motivational programs to keep our clients enthusiastic, motivated, and accountable. When not handling the duties of ownership and management, Andrew enjoys outdoor activiites such as mountain biking, hiking, skiing (both snow and water), reading, and taking his two dogs Dusty and Koko for runs at the park.

Shea Sims, M.S.

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Shea joined the FT team in 2009 and currently trains at both the Hardin Valley and Northshore studios. Shea received her M.S. in Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee. A former two sport collegiate athlete at North Greenville College in South Carolina, Shea's atheltic training background combined with her training in Sport Psychology helps to provide a workout that is always challenging, motivating, and fun. When not training clients, Shea enjoys playing softball, listening to music, and catching up on the latest in fashion and design.

Leslie Allred

Personal Trainer

Leslie is a 2009 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands where she majored in Public Health and minored in Exercise Science and Biology. During her time in college, Leslie was a standout soccer player earning all-conference honors three years in a row and currently holds the record for most goals scored in the history of the program.  Leslie’s passion and enthusiasm for sports and fitness combined with her health education makes for a fun and challenging workout.  In her free time Leslie enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, and traveling.          

Eric Wright

USA Olympic Weight Lifting Certified Personal Trainer

Eric joined the FT team in June of 2010 and currently trains in the evenings at the Hardin Valley location. He is currently studying to receive his B.A. in Economics from the University of Tennessee.

As a nationally certified Sports Performance Coach from USA Weightlifting and former rugby player, Eric is able to give an athletic and fun training session.

 When not training clients, Eric enjoys reading, cooking, and being outdoors (especially by the lake).