Fitness Instructors
Personal trainers
Meet Cole Heidel
For the last 10 years, Cole Heidel has been expanding his knowledge and experience working with clients of all different experiences and skill sets. He can help you overcome past injuries, increase strength, endurance and quality of life. He strives to help clients set, achieve and maintain goals for their fitness journey. If you are ready to take a serious step in achieving your fitness dreams Cole is your right choice.
Professional Certifications:
Bachelor Exercise and Sports Science, ACE PT, CPR
Areas of Expertise:
Strength training (free weights, machines), kettlebells, bands, stretching/mobility, general conditioning
Contact info:
(713) 534-2934 | Email
Meet Ros Hill
For the past 20 years, Ros Hill has been personal training people ages 50 and better to improve their quality of life through fitness. For the past six years, he’s been teaching fitness classes at Kissing Tree. No matter if you have orthopedic issues or other limitations, my focus is to help you reach your goals, and to have some fun along the way.
Professional certifications:
NESTA CPT, CPR/AED
Areas of expertise:
Strength training (free weights and machines), treadmill (running, jogging, power walking), rowing, swimming, water aerobics, elliptical machines, stretching, TRX, general conditioning, body mechanics.
Contact info:
(512) 618-0909 | Email
Meet Sherri Hoeler
Sherri has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, teaching classes at both national and local gyms. Her focus with personal training clients is to motivate them and assist them in the pursuit of their fitness goals. She believes that you can achieve a better quality of life and stay functionally fit as a senior through strength, mobility and flexibility training.
Professional certifications:
AFAA CPT, Cooper Institute Group Fitness, CPR/AED.
Areas of expertise:
Strength training, mobility, balance, flexibility, body mechanics.
Contact info:
(214) 564-1599 | Email
Meet Reagan Porter
Reagan is the Fitness Coordinator here at Kissing Tree. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science and brings a deep passion for the impact of exercise on mental health. With a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at a nursing home, Reagan has firsthand experience in the importance of maintaining independence and the value of exercise as a preventative medicine. Reagan is dedicated to creating personalized fitness plans that not only enhance physical strength but also promote overall well-being. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve balance, or boost your mood through exercise, Reagan is committed to helping you achieve your goals and live a healthier life!
Professional Certifications:Bachelor Exercise & Sports Science, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified ZUMBA Instructor, CPR & AED Certified.
Areas of expertise: Strength training (free weights and machines), HIIT training, ZUMBA,
general conditioning, fat loss, nutrition.
Contact info: (817) 304-6420 | Email
Meet Trent Rogers
With 15 years of experience as a Firefighter Paramedic, Trent has seen firsthand how vital strength, mobility, and overall health are—not just for emergency responders, but for everyday life. Now, as a Certified Personal Trainer, he brings that same level of commitment and focus to helping others improve their fitness. Trent lives on a farm with his beautiful wife, two boys, and a crew of horses—which fuels his appreciation for movement, resilience, and balance.
Trent’s coaching style is rooted in an athletic mindset: goal-driven, encouraging, and always judgment-free. Specializing in weight loss and building functional strength, working with a wide range of clients, including those with physical limitations, obesity, or other health challenges. Trent’s training experience comes from working at Kissing Tree, which has given him a deep understanding of how to tailor workouts across age groups and abilities. No matter where you’re starting from, Trent’s goal is to help you feel stronger, more confident, and ready for life’s next adventure.
Professional Certifications:CPT, CPR/AED
Areas of expertise:Strength Training (free weights & machines), Kettle Bells, Resistance Bands, Stretching/Mobility, TRX, General Conditioning, Body Mechanics, Weight Loss- Cricut Training.
Contact info: (806) 252-0340
Meet Laura Garmon
Laura’s lifelong passion for fitness has led her to working with different clients of various ages and mobility levels over the past 10 years. She enjoys combining mental wellness with exercise and nutrition to support a better quality of life, fitness, and overall well-being. Laura’s work as a dancer, work within the mental health field, and especially her previous experience training with athletes has given her the tools and experience to help create a personalized program for you to help you reach your fitness goals, overcome injuries, or simply aid in increasing your balance, strength, and mobility. Laura specializes in strength training, mobility work, flexibility work, nutrition, and corrective exercise.
Professional Certifications:NASM CPT, AED/First Aid/Oxygen Certified, currently earning certifications as NASM CNC, and women’s fitness.
Areas of expertise:Strength Training, Corrective Exercises, Aquatic Fitness, Nutrition, Balance and Proprioceptive Work, Flexibility and Mobility Work
Contact info: (254) 577-0504
Meet Debra Porter
Through her many years of involvement in exercise, Debra has never felt like it was a task. She considers it fuel for the soul. It is how she loves to connect with people.
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Debra began teaching group exercise in 1979, personal training in 1993, and completed her degree in the Science of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin in 1997. Whether instructing a class or working with a client, she wants to train their bodies efficiently and effectively to work as a whole, with the core being the primary control station. The more you invigorate your body and mind, the more you can restore youthfulness to your life. To her, that’s what it’s all about.
Professional Certifications:BS Kinesiology, University of Texas at Austin, American College of Sports Medicine, Cooper Institute of Fitness, TRX System Training, A.C.E. Certified, AFFA Certified
Areas of expertise:Functional conditioning with free weights, cables, bands and TRX.
Contact info: (512) 750-5230
Meet Dipo Obadina
Dipo Obadina is a personal trainer, mobility coach, and breathwork facilitator with more than eight years of experience helping individuals improve their health through intentional exercise and movement.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from Texas State University in 2017, and movement has been a lifelong passion. Dipo believes the body is meant to be strong, mobile, and well-regulated, and his work is centered on helping clients move with greater freedom, confidence, and control.
His training approach emphasizes building functional strength, maximizing mobility, and regulating the nervous system to support long-term health and performance. Having seen firsthand the transformative power of consistent training, Dipo is committed to supporting others on their wellness journey when they are ready.
Professional Certifications: BS in Exercise Sports Science, NASM Certified, FRC Certified, XPT – breath work specialist, Brookbush Institute- movement specialist.
Areas of expertise: Functional strength, maximizing mobility, nervous system regulation
Contact info:
512-919-0500 | dipo.obadina@yahoo.com
Pickleball Trainers
Meet Joe nicola
Joe Nicola has been a resident of Kissing Tree and a fixture on the KT pickleball scene for nearly five years. Formerly the KT Pickleball Association Ladder League Captain, he is currently a U.S. Senior Pickleball Ambassador, a pickleball referee, and a sponsored player by Engage Pickleball. A well-organized, and seasoned tournament competitor, who has multiple medals in men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and singles competition, he can help you level-up your game!
Joe is instructor-certified by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), and is offering lessons for individuals, pairs, or small groups of 4. Since he lives here, his schedule is flexible. Questions or have a particular skill you want to work on? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Professional certifications: IPTPA — International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association
Contact info:
817-308-0600 | Email
Meet Kathrin Sieberth
Kathrin Sieberth (“KK”) brings a wealth of experience in tennis, pickleball, and sports coaching to KT, where she leads a variety of group instructional sessions. Designed to support player growth and enjoyment, each lesson helps participants build both skills and confidence on the court.
KK is passionate about creating a positive and engaging sports environment, seeing pickleball not just as a game, but as a way to build connections and lasting friendships. Her dedication to teaching and pursuit of excellence make her a vital part of our community.
Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player looking to sharpen your skills, KK’s programs offer something for everyone! Join KK on the courts and take your pickleball game to the next level!
Contact info:
225-931-2697 | Email
Meet Kellye Ansel
Kellye Ansel is a native Texan who grew up in the Houston area and now calls the Hill Country her home. She was a teacher and in education for 31 years. She played college tennis at Texas Tech and Sam Houston State University. She continued to play competitive tennis until she was introduced to pickleball 7 years ago. She is now a certified instructor at PALA Pickleball, Chicken n’ Pickle, and Pickleball Country Club. Join Kellye on the courts and take your pickleball game to the next level!
Contact info:
281-772-4341 | Email