Meet Our Staff
Management
Terry Bunker has been a licensed Physical Therapist since 1980. In addition, Terry is a Titleist Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Using his diverse background, he opened Physical Therapy Services in 1990 and has been caring for the people of Tyler and surrounding areas ever since.
He was born in Dallas and raised in Irving, Texas. He worked for two years in Columbus, Georgia, and seven years in Little Rock, Arkansas before coming to Tyler in 1989. Terry has been married for over 35 years and has two children. His hobbies include golfing, sailing, working on his farm, and hiking. He has acknowledged the declining fitness of adults and senior adults in today’s society and his mission is to provide the people of Tyler with a different healthcare mode – a model focused on prevention, improvement of health, increased quality of life, and to reduce health care costs.
terrybunkerpt@gmail.com
David W. Ball, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His internship and Internal Medicine residency was completed at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, TN.
His primary focus is functional fitness and wellness. He is the founder/CEO of 4-Ever Fit M.D., a science-based Wellness Company. He is also the co-founder of Tri-Fit, a non-profit organization that promotes wellness through exercise, nutrition, and accountability relationships. He enjoys mountain biking, weight lifting, scuba, working on his farm and spending time with his family.
Website: https://drdavidball.com/
Our Trainers
Kelly Hitchcock opened his first gym at the age of eighteen. He has been self-employed and involved in the fitness community for over 30 years. In 1993, Kelly and his wife Kim moved to Tyler, Texas, and opened KH Fitness. In 2018 they merged with Life Changing Fitness. In addition to training his clients, in 2010 Kelly received his BCS (Behavioral Change Specialist) along with his NLP (Neural Linguistic Programming) certification. He is also a SMART program facilitator (Drug and Alcohol Program.) Kelly firmly believes the future of health and fitness will focus more on the mind.
I am originally from Tyler and am married to Mark, and we have one son, Preston. I received my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from UT Tyler and have been a NETA certified personal trainer for over 20 years. Upon graduation from UT Tyler, I worked for 5 years in the physical therapy environment as an Exercise tech and from there transitioned to personal training. I have experience working with clients who have a goal to increase flexibility, balance, strength, those that want to lose weight, build muscle, and those that want to be overall healthier. I also have experience with post physical therapy patients, and sport specific training. I offer nutrition guidelines, strength training, stretching, flexibility and balance training. My focus when training a client is form. Without good form during a movement, there will be little to no progression and possible injury. I also focus on stretching as this is a key component to correct body mechanics. I look forward to guiding my clients on their journey of health and fitness!
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
I have been a personal trainer for over 20 years. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, regardless of fitness level. Whether you want to lose weight and tone up, prepare for a fitness competition, or just maintain strength and mobility, I will work alongside you to reach and surpass your goals. Being a mom of 3, I have a special passion for helping moms get back in shape, and realize that they are stronger and more capable than perhaps they realized. I believe that strength and discipline in the gym transfer to other areas of life, and often lead to a more empowered, intentional way of living.
Michael is an ACE certified personal trainer who was born and raised in Tyler, TX. As a former athlete, Michael played football, basketball, baseball and ran track for Bishop Gorman. Michael went on to play two years of football at Trinity University before transferring to Texas State University where he served as a student assistant coach for the football team. While at Texas State, Michael also coached football at San Marcos Academy where he eventually assumed the strength and conditioning coaching role for 3 years. Michael would go on to earn a Master's degree in Psychological Research before moving home to pursue his passion of health and fitness. Michael is an aspiring Ironman competitor, avid triathlete, and a yoga enthusiast. As a trainer, Michael emplores a simple and smart approach to all clients looking to train without pain or discomfort while achieving client goals."
Cooper Clinic - Certified in Biomechanics of Resistance Training
Personal Trainer at KH Fitness
Group Class Instructor at Woodcreek
My philosophy is strength training is the fountain of youth. I have 20 years of experience, and enjoy working with all ages and fitness levels.
I believe proper nutrition and physical ability enhance our lives and and increase our well being.
Brent has been a personal trainer in Tyler since 2002. He is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has certifications in weight management, nutrition, flexibility, training and core training. He loves working with people of all ages, and loves to see the changes that take place physically, emotionally and mentally through physical training and healthy lifestyle choices. Brent is also a Sifu (master teacher) in Kung Fu and also teaches that, or can teach basic self-defense.
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
CPR & AED Certified
Trainer since 1999.
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. I also attended Tyler Junior College where i was an Apache Belle and attended the University of Texas at Austin. My mission is to strive to improve the quality of life of my clients through weight training and functional fitness. Trainer since 1999
I was born and raised in Dillon Montana; my girlfriend and I moved to Tyler for her nursing job. I grew up playing a lot of sports and doing as many things outside as I could. I went to the University of Montana Western where I played football and got my bachelor’s degree. I got a BS in Kinesiology with a minor in strength and conditioning and coaching. I am excited to share my knowledge of strength and conditioning with you on whatever journey you are taking!
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
I enjoy all aspects of living a healthy life and am eager to share my knowledge and experience with others. As a wife and mother of four, I understand the busyness of life. In your journey to a healthier life, I will help you balance efficient workouts, realistic nutrition, and living your life.National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Sports Performance Enhancement Specialization