Our Team
We are committed to making fitness fun, fresh, and empowering. Our amazing team collaborates to deliver inclusive classes, training, and education.
Sarah Rainey-Smithback
Dr. Sarah is the founder of The Movement. She came to fitness later in life, seeking relief from perimenopause and to manage mental health, but fell in love with strength training and cardio drumming.
Sarah is a Trauma-Informed (Hope Ignited) Certified Personal Trainer (NASM). For group fitness, she is certified to teach cardio drumming and MOSSA Group Power.
Sarah's energy is welcoming, very nonjudgmental, curious, and optimistic. She loves working with everyone, but as a person with multiple disabilities she is especially passionate about empowering other "crips." She is obsessed with music and loves finding music for clients that get them in their workout zone.
Dr. Sarah also holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Women's Studies, and has taught for over 20 years. She is an accomplished author and lecturer on topics related sexuality, disability, and gender.
Mike Rainey-Smithback
Mike is our "everything guy." For The Movement, he is our general contractor, facilities manager, customer service rep, emotional support, and creative problem solver. Mike holds a PhD in Chemistry, and joins The Movement with years of teaching experience and project management.
Mike is always up for an adventure, and loves all sorts of movement, including strength training, climbing, tennis, and swimming.
Gena Collier
Gena is a lifelong learner and a professional development educator, and she coaches the way she teaches: clearly, compassionately, and with a healthy habit of questioning the rules that don’t serve us. Educationally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, and is currently completing a PhD in Foundations of Education. In class, you can expect smart coaching, real options, and a vibe that’s supportive, not judgey. Equal parts empowering and practical!
According to Gena, “consistency shouldn’t feel like a chore!” And she brings both experience and curiosity to fitness, keeping things interesting. Gena is a certified personal trainer, barre instructor, mat Pilates instructor, and has been a yoga instructor for 10 years, and also operates independently through Yoga with Gena. She is especially passionate about myofascial, vinyasa, and aerial yoga.
Join Our Team
Spring 2026 is a huge growth time for The Movement, and we are seeking fitness and wellness pros to join our team! The coming-soon physical gym is located in Toledo, Ohio, but there are remote opportunities too! Joining our team means joining a group of progressive, fat-positive, gender-affirming, inclusive folx who are trying to reach those often overlooked in fitness.
Central to our mission, our team also benefits from continuing education scholarship, profit sharing, and a culture that helps all of us--clients and trainers alike--thrive. Reach out to Dr. Sarah for more information!
Certified Personal Trainers
In-Person & Online
Provides customized training sessions and programs based on client goals. Will also become part of The Movement app team.
Group Fitness Instructors
In-Person & Online
Offers live (in-person or online) fitness classes or workshops. Instructors can also create on-demand videos.
Wellness Professionals
In-Person
Offers related wellness services like massage, reiki, or other specialized treatments.
Trainers & Support Staff
In-Person
Works our front desk, provides general training and form help as needed in the drop-in fitness center, and works with us on our never ending projects!