Meet Our Staff...
 
At the HART Fitness Center we are proud to have one of the most friendly, skilled groups of professionals on staff to assist our members with every aspect of their workout regimen. 
 

Steve Wells
General Manager

Steve retired from the United States Air Force, serving throughout the world, finally retiring at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. He owned and operated a fitness center in Heber Springs for three and a half years; it was the first fitness center to be opened in Heber Springs and had about 350 members. He has a degree from Arkansas State University in Liberal Arts, emphasizing on Business Management and Sociology. He has been with the HART Center since December 2005. Steve brings to the HART Center experience, knowledge and dedication.

He has been involved with fitness for over 30 years and is here to serve your fitness goals.
 

Susan Hipp
Office Manager

She comes to us from the Greers Ferry area.  Prior to starting at the HART center, Susan worked 11 1/2 years in the chiropractic field gaining valuable medical office skills.  While at this job, she also gained experience and knowledge in the field of nutrition. Susan began her service at the HART center upon our opening and has earned her way from Front Desk Attendant to our Office Manager.

As Office manager, Susan oversees the daily operations of our front counter and pro shop.  She is also responsible for membership and stock sales, office accounting, and member service.  When not at work Susan enjoys singing in her church choir and spending time with her family.  She is a self proclaimed shopaholic.

 

Misty Wilkins
Fitness Coordinator/Certified Personal Trainer

Misty has been working in the fitness field for several years.  She is a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE (American Council on Exercise).  She is available for personal training, fitness testing, setting up exercise programs, and orientating new members to the strength and cardio equipment.  Misty also oversees the aerobic class programs.  She instructs step aerobics, buns, abs, and total body toning classes.  In addition, she coordinates special events for the HART Center including the annual 5k Run/Walk and the "Fun Olympics".  She will help you reach your personal fitness goals.
 

Natalie Horton
Step Aerobics Instructor

Natalie is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University and Texas A&M University where she received degrees in education and educational psychology. While attending these universities she participated in step aerobics trainings and classes. She teaches the evening step aerobics classes and would love to help you meet your fitness goals with a great cardio workout!
 

Nathan Moudy
Fitness Trainer

Nathan is a fitness trainer currently working on his Personal Trainers Certification.  He has been practicing fitness for 3 years and is very knowledgeable about nutrition and workout programs.  Nathan also leads total body toning classes at the HART Center and he would be happy to help you reach your goals. You can reach Nathan by email at Nathan_bsf@yahoo.com.
Barbara Hite
Aquatic Director

Barbara hails from Toronto Ontario Canada.  She graduated from Etobicoke high school with a Certified Dental Assistant Diploma.  Barbara attended the Ontario Bible College majoring in Religious education.  After she married, her husband joined the Navy, which started her career as a swimming instructor over 30 years ago.  Barbara has since obtained many credentials in her field.  She is an Instructor Trainer for the Red Cross in Water Safety.  Lifeguard Training, CPR for the professional, and First Aid.  Barbara is also an instructor with the Aquatic Education Association and Arthritic foundation in addition to being a certified pool and spa operator.

Barbara managed many of the Navy pool facilities at the bases where her husband was stationed.  At one base she managed nine pools and two beaches.  She also was on the boards of the American Red Cross at these bases as the Health and Safety Coordinator.  In London, England Barbara started the American Red Cross chapter there and was the manager of that office.  She was also the Health and Safety Coordinator for the Baton Rouge American Red Cross before coming to Fairfield Bay.
 

Suzann Hipp
Front Counter Attendant

Suzann is a student at UCA and CBC in Conway, Arkansas.  She is working her way through school.  You will find her assisting members at the front desk.  Stop by and say hello!
 
Donna Campbell
Custodian

Donna keeps the HART Center a clean, healthy, and happy place to be.  She recently moved home from the Memphis area.  She also keeps the staff informed of new cleaning products and sanitation standards.

Danny
Tai-Chi Instructor

Danny instructs Tai-Chi classes at the HART Center. Tai-Chi training is intended to teach awareness of one's own balance, and what affects it, awareness of the same in others, an appreciation of the practical value in one's ability to moderate extremes of behavior and attitude at both mental and physical levels, and how this applies to effective self-defense principles.

He owns Infinite Change Company and is a leader in the field of health and well being systems. He has studied Tai Chi and other forms of martial arts for 17 years. Dan now resides outside of Clinton, where he and his lovely wife Brenda enjoy growing vegetables and petting their Australian Shepard/Siberian Husky named Shanti and their Japanese bobtail cat named Paleo.
 

Sara Michael
Certified Yoga Instructor


Sara Michael is a certified yoga instructor living and teaching in Arkansas. She has studied with a wide range of spiritual and yoga teachers over the last fifteen years attending workshops, retreats and classes. Sara left her sales career in 1990 to pursue the call of her heart and soul. She has studied both western and eastern philosophies extensively and has explored the natural path of shamanism. For Sara, all paths have come together and in her classes, retreats, and individual sessions, she presents that which is universal to us all.  Drawing upon her own life journey, and a deep desire to help others discover their true nature and experience their inherent joy of life, Sara teaches from heart and soul. Her enthusiasm, her compassion, and her own joy are revealed in her interaction with those who work with her.

Sara now teaches yoga classes, holds yoga retreats and workshops, provide individual yoga instruction, and facilitates individual sessions of self-exploration and the spiritual walk. Her DVD/CD set, The Heart of Yoga, The Heart of Life 7 Pathways to Joy can be purchased on this website.
 

Lori Phillips
Board Licensed Massage Therapist

Lori received her Massage Therapy Diploma from White River School of Massage in August 1996. She received her State Board License in September of 1996. She then went on to receive her National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in November of 1996. Services offered by appointment only are:

Acupressure
Aromatherapy
Craniosacral
Deep Tissue
LaStone Therapy
Myotherapy
Sports Massage
Swedish
Reflexology
Reiki
 
Tricia
Massage Therapist

Patricia received her massage training in Hot Springs, Arkansas and graduated in July 1991. Other therapies she has learned include Reiki, Acupressure, Facials, Hot Stones, Craniosacral, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Polarity, and Bio Mechanics.