AJ Leonard
FIT Trainer
Location: Spooner Sunnyslope
Education:
BS in Sports Science and Performance Programming – Arizona State University
Areas of Interest:
General Orthopedics
General Strength and Conditioning
High School Athletes
Geriatrics
About Me
AJ joined Spooner in August 2023 after graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Sports Science and Performance Programming. He began his journey as a technician at the Ahwatukee location, working alongside numerous therapists and gaining invaluable insights into the importance of quality movement and exercise. This experience has shown him how these principles can be applied to aid recovery and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Growing up, AJ was deeply involved in sports, specializing in football, wrestling, and golf. He even went on to coach football at his local high school in San Diego. Taking his experiences in athletics and passion for learning, he is currently studying for his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Meanwhile, he actively shadows other Spooner therapists to further his knowledge in the rehabilitation and performance space. He aims to translate his learnings and newfound knowledge at Spooner Sunnyslope to help his future clients not only achieve but exceed their goals.
Outside of work, you can find AJ playing golf at one of the many courses in the Valley, working out at his local gym, or hiking Camelback Mountain. As he promotes exercise and wellness to those he works with, he ensures that he upholds the same values in his own life.