Our team.
Ben Codispoti - Owner, Founder, Performance Coach
B.S. Exercise Physiology, East Carolina University
Six-month internship at EXOS
EXOS-Certified Performance Specialist (XPS)
Eric Cutlip - Acupuncturist and Herbalist
L.Ac, MSTCM
Owner and operator of Misty Mountain Medicine Acupuncture Clinic and Herbal Pharmacy, Eric has been practicing acupuncture for over a decade, having been in private practice since 2009. With a degree from Marshall University in 2000 in exercise physiology and a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, requiring 2,800 hours of in class and hands-on training, Eric has studied not only the body from a medical perspective but also the philosophy of this ancient and effective medicine. Along with acupuncture, he studied Chinese herbal medicine and is a board certified herbalist with a fully stocked herbal pharmacy.
He is passionate about offering this medicine to his community, no matter what the patient is suffering from. Be it autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, or anxiety, Eric’s goal is to help the body learn to heal itself.
When he isn’t practicing in Raleigh or Sutton, he’s most likely riding his bike, corralling some critters, running in the mud, and adventuring with his wife. His motto is “life’s a garden, dig it” from the hillbilly sage, Joe Dirt.
Dr. Sarabeth Leonard - Physical Therapist
PT, DPT, CSCS, USAT-1
Dr. Sarabeth Leonard is the founder/owner of Factor Physio. She received her B.A. in Music Performance at Florida Southern College where she competed as a collegiate swimmer. She received her graduate and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 at Duke University. Dr. Sarabeth is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is also a USA Triathlon Level 1 certified coach and worked as a personal trainer.
Dr. Sarabeth has treated a variety of patients including young athletes, professional athletes, and recreational athletes. Dr. Sarabeth has cultivated strength/training plans for athletes at all levels, including a Raleigh clinic that focuses on runners of all experience levels.
In the clinic, Dr. Sarabeth works with patients to come up with the most effective treatment for each individual. Her treatments may include dry needling, cupping, and other manual therapy techniques. Dr. Sarabeth places emphasis on working with clients on healing and preventing injury and performance enhancement.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Sarabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and their three dogs. She is still an avid athlete, having recently qualified for the Ironman World Championship and currently training for an ultra run.
Nadia Ibarrola - Massage and Bodywork Therapist
LMBT
Since receiving her BFA in photography in 2011, Nadia has been involved in a variety of wellness roles, including teaching yoga and coaching Crossfit. She also managed and tended bars but never felt she was helping in the way she’d always wanted to. When considering her path, she thought back to her “first job” of giving 1 minute massages for 25¢ to family and friends and decided to enroll in the Massage Therapy program at Wake Tech where she’s been a licensed Massage and Bodywork therapist since 2019. Nadia is constantly striving for a joyful life by doing a variety of things to cultivate happiness and spreading that joy to others.
Nadia has grown her therapeutic toolbox in order to customize every session depending on the client’s needs. In 2022, she became a NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, and in 2023 a Level 3 Reiki practitioner.
Other modalities include: Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Decompression, Cupping, Myofascial Release, & Neuromuscular Therapy.
Nadia believes everyone, regardless of their daily activities, can benefit from massage and bodywork. By helping people through therapeutic physical touch Nadia is able to help them feel better, move better, and generally live their life better! And that’s the goal!
Jojo Polk - Trainer
CPT, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, TRX Training Certified
Jojo has his bachelor’s in health and human performance and has been in personal training for the better part of a decade. He owned and trained CORE Fitness Studio and has a background in one-on-one as well as small group performance training. Jojo understands what it takes to build a dynamic exercise and health routine’s that are fun while keeping his clients safe. As a former arena football player, Jojo suffered neck injury leaving him paralyzed but he fought his way back to a full recovery and a higher level of performance through determination, intensity, and guts.
Jojo created a mantra inspired in part by a former coach. He uses “DIG” as an acronym to describe his motivation: Determination, Intensity, Guts. These words carried Jojo through his recovery and he uses to motivate his clients to reach their highest potential. Jojo encourages his clients to believe that no matter what they want in life, they have to have the determination to start and the intensity to hustle hard but the key to the whole program is having the guts to try new and sometimes challenging things. Jojo carries that message to every person he encounters, whether in training or friends and family.
Jojo is excited to be at FX and will continue to grow and DIG as the FX team changes lives, one person at a time! With each client, Jojo commits to programming the workouts to the individual with sustainability and joy in mind. To schedule with Jojo, reach out to FX directly.
Ashley Lambeth - Trainer
Ashley founded DreamBody Productions with one vision: to educate you on the fundamentals of fitness and build confidence in your body and mindset.
Her programs provide structured support as you build strength, healthy habits, and sustainable change.
With over a decade of experience, Ashley has accumulated multiple specialty certifications to accommodate a broad range of clientele including: American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer + A.C.E. Specialty Certifications in Orthopedic Exercise, Fitness Nutrition, Sport Specific Conditioning, Behavior Change and Functional Training.
Understanding that training is not one-size-fits-all, Ashley created "The DreamBody Method" used to assess and customize baselines in all programs and assessments. Her method provides you with efficient guidance in the areas of flexibility, muscle, cardio, fitness nutrition and mindfulness.
Wellness is worth it - Let’s go Team DreamBody! Focus on you!
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Michael Gonzalez - Trainer
Michael specializes in injury prevention, pain-free functional training, and nutrition. Originally from Miami, he has been a trainer for over 12 years with a NCSF training certificate.
Dealing with his own back and knee pain, he overcame his injuries by learning how to strengthen his imbalances and correcting his alignment. He understands the importance of proper body mechanics when it comes to physical longevity.
Michael believes it’s all about pain-free training no matter your personal level of fitness. Through an individualized program and proper progression, he is confident in helping you move better and ultimately feel your best.
Michael is passionate about nutrition and loves to cook. He promotes feeding your body natural foods that help reduce inflammation. “Let food be thy medicine”. He believes the road to a healthy lifestyle, starts in the kitchen. He will help educate you on the most nutritious foods and even provide delicious recipes.
Michael will help structure the best program for you individually and guide you nutritionally to ensure your success. If you are looking to fix an injury, improve mobility or lose weight and get in the best shape of your life, don’t hesitate to reach out to Michael directly.
mgmike88@hotmail.com
Christian Lanier - Massage Therapist and Trainer
Owner of Jade Massage & Wellness, Christian is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork therapist and personal trainer with a unique approach to alternative medicine and pain management through meticulous evidence based manual therapy techniques as well as corrective exercise prescription. He bears a near lifelong practice of cultivating inner awareness through Yoga and Martial Arts. Injuries suffered in Martial Arts led him to be healed through massage therapy. This experience formed his decision to enroll in a professional massage therapy program at Gwinnett College in 2022.
Since earning his degree in professional massage therapy Christian has embarked on a journey to enrich his practice with a cultured education including various manual therapy modalities and training methods. His favorite approaches to manual therapy include: Ashiatsu, Trigger Point Therapy, and Myofascial Decompression cupping therapy. Christian also incorporates various other modalities into his practice such as Thai Yoga Massage, Hot Stone massage, and IASTM.
The mission statement of Jade Massage and Wellness is “Fostering a Culture of Consciousness.” It is Christian’s belief that the key to a pain free life is through cultivating bodily awareness and becoming educated in methods for managing pain through manual therapy as well as corrective exercise prescription. Christian has high spirits to share this knowledge with you through his meticulous training methods and massage therapy practice so as to educate and improve the health of others.
Book a session with Christian to experience massage therapy and personal training in a way you never knew was conceivable!