Meet Our Team
Shannon Maixner
Shannon and her husband Bob are the founders and owners of Fitness Focus. She treats patients and clients in physical therapy, Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®), personal training, and Pilates.
Shannon has extensive MAT® expertise and was the first provider in Minnesota. She has achieved the highest level attainable while becoming MATRx certified. Due to this MAT® experience and knowledge, she is one of only five international instructors that teaches aspiring student from around the world. Other advanced training includes a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), TPI golf training, and individualized bike fitting. Shannon received her physical therapy degree from the University of North Dakota.
When Shannon is not at Fitness Focus, she can be found somewhere outside. She enjoys biking, running, hiking, and camping in her free time.
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Dr. Matt Zellmer
Matt currently serves as the Clinic Director at Fitness Focus. He treats patients and clients in physical therapy, personal training, and sports performance training.
Matt graduated from Luther College where he received his Bachelor degree in Athletic Training while also becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA). He received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and went on to become a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Areas of advanced training include athletic development, manual therapy, strength training, and chronic pain.
When Matt is not at Fitness Focus, he enjoys lifting weights, running, playing basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.
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Christa Carlson
Christa treats clients in Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®) and personal training.
Christa graduated from South Dakota State where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Administration in Higher Education. She went on for more advanced training becoming a Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®) Specialist.
When Christa is not at Fitness Focus, enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and traveling. She also is the Centennial High School Varsity Girls Soccer Coach and Centennial Soccer Club Coaching Director.
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Dr. Hannah Huerta
Hannah treats patients and clients in physical therapy, personal training, Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®), dry needling, and sports performance training.
Hannah received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Jamestown and is also certified in Dry Needling. She has a strong background in treating individuals suffering from pain or injuries who are looking to become more physically active. She also has a great experience in athletics as she competed at both the high school and collegiate levels along with currently coaching figure skating.
When not at Fitness Focus, Hannah enjoys running, yoga, hiking, coaching figure skating, and playing basketball.
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Dr. Ryan Lee
Ryan treats patients and clients in physical therapy, personal training, and sports performance training.
Ryan graduated from the University of St. Thomas prior to receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Minnesota. He has a strong background in low back pain and sports medicine, while focusing on body mechanics for both everyday activities and return to sports.
When not at Fitness Focus, Ryan enjoys soccer, hiking, and cooking.
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Jennifer Tanttu
Jennifer trains clients in Reformer Pilates and Mat Pilates in private, semi-private, and group classes.
Jennifer has received advance training in Pilates. In addition to her Pilates training, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mankato State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Minnesota, and her Personal Training Certification from NASM.. Jennifer uses a wide-range of cueing strategies to optimize her client’s movements and experience.
When not at Fitness Focus, Jennifer enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, PIlates, and strength training.
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Dr. Kaci Carroll
Kaci treats patients and clients in physical therapy, personal training, dry needling, and Pilates.
Kaci received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of North Dakota and is also certified in Dry Needling, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and Dance Rehabilitation. She has a strong background with treating dancers, gymnasts, individuals navigating pregnancy and post-partum, and those suffering from spine-related conditions and pain.
When not at Fitness Focus, Kaci enjoys staying active, reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
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Robin Weis
Robin currently serves as a key part of our Administrative Team.
Caroline Larkins
Caroline currently serves as our Office Manager.