About

The nucleus of The Human Form Team is Stephen and Michelle Ladd. Together they have over thirty-four years of experience in the fields of corrective exercise, functional fitness, athletic conditioning and nutrition and lifestyle coaching. They founded The Human Form to fill what they considered to be a void in the current health and fitness market – a holistic model addressing the triad of health: Physical/Mental/Bio-Chemical.

They have served as interns at the prestigious C.H.E.K Institute in Vista CA. Unlike most exercise professionals, C.H.E.K interns must complete intensive certification courses taught in small group settings and pass several rigorous practical examinations. To learn more about this unique educational process, click here.

The Human Form also selectively employs a small number of highly-qualified Associate Trainers, who have completed our extensive internship and attained numerous other credentials in the field.

Stephen Ladd

  • Corrective Exercise Kinesiologist
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Trainer Level 3
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Junior Golf Fitness Coach Level 2
  • CHEK Holistic Golf Performance Coach

Stephen Ladd has taken an unorthodox path to becoming a recognized specialist in the field of corrective exercise and fitness. As an undergraduate student, he studied psychology, philosophy, and religion. After graduating summa cum laude from Miami University, receiving BA with honors, he continued his graduate work in Comparative Religion at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.

Although he was known for spending entire weekends in the library, Stephen was not simply an “egghead”. He also had an intense interest in human anatomy and movement. Thus began his study of strength and conditioning and Applied Kinesiology.

Today, Stephen’s many health and fitness certifications include:

  • Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiologist Level One (CHEK Institute)
  • Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiologist Level Two (CHEK Institute)
  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Trainer Level 2
  • TPI Certified Junior Golf Fitness Coach Level 2
  • Holistic Golf Performance Coach (CHEK Institute)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
  • Advanced Strength Coach Theory (Charles Poliquin)
  • Rossiter Stretching Coach Level 1
  • Resistance Stretching Instructor
  • Certified Hypnosis Coach
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques Advanced

Feel free to contact Stephen via email: Stephen@HumanFormFitness.com

Michelle Ladd

  • Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level II (CHEK)
  • Exercise Physiologist – BS Ohio Wesleyan University
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist
  • Metabolic Typing Advisor Advanced Level II
  • Certified Hypnosis Coach

Michelle graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BS in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. She was a varsity track athlete competing in the 800 and 1500 meter events. Over the past 14 years, Michelle has continued her education in nutrition and lifestyle coaching and functional exercise conditioning.

She has completed the CHEK NLC Level II program, for complete details on this internship program, click here. Michelle’s combined specialties offer a holistic approach to strengthening the body and the mind from the inside out.

Feel free to contact Michelle via email: Michelle@HumanFormFitness.com

James Fryer

  • BA Otterbein College, Fitness & Health Promotions
  • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Trainer
  • USAW Sports Coach (Olympic Lifting)
  • Graduate of The Human Form Fitness Internship Program

James played college varsity baseball, and has now focused his attention and passion on training athletes with a holistic approach. Just to be clear, “everyone is an athlete”! He also believes in giving back to the community, and has worked with young children as a camp counselor. In that role, he is able to positively affect our future generations by empowering kids with a sense of self-worth and respect for others and their environment.

Contact James via email: deforest1087@gmail.com

Ryan Pozar

  • Graduate of The National Personal Training Institute (600 hour program)
  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Fitness Instructor
  • Former U.S. Navy Physical Fitness Coordinator Assistant
  • Graduate of The Human Form Fitness Internship Program

In addition to his health and fitness passion, Ryan has a desire to ensure the world is a safer place. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2000 where he served for nearly 8 years, including a tour in Iraq. Ryan’s passion for serving others has taken him on an exciting journey to over 30 countries and has given him a holistic perspective  and appreciation for different people and cultures. He has shifted the focus of his service to others into helping people change their lives through an integrated approach to health and fitness.

Contact Ryan via email: pozarelli@hotmail.com