Meet Our Experts
At Fitness Plus Academy, our passionate team of life-long trainers and wellness professionals is dedicated to empowering you to take your clients to the next level.
We strive to enhance fitness knowledge and promote healthy lifestyles for everyone.
Sheila Kalas
Founder, Fitness Plus
Sheila Kalas, B.S., M.S., is the founder and owner of Fitness Plus, a personal training and wellness company in Lexington, Kentucky. With a master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Kentucky, she has been an exercise physiologist and personal trainer since 1989. Sheila is recognized as a fitness expert, published writer, and speaker. In 1995, she established Fitness Plus in Lexington's Warehouse Block area on National Avenue, and in 2005, she expanded with a location in downtown Versailles on Court Street.
Jane Curth
Education Director
Jane Curth is the cofounder and first CEO of FitFixNow, a revolutionary platform for fitness professionals to access continuing education with ease. With a background as a Professor of Health and Kinesiology and a certified ACE Personal Trainer, Jane combined her expertise and personal experience to simplify CEU processes for trainers worldwide. She is currently a MELT Hand and Foot Instructor and a Silver Sneakers® consultant, model, and FLEX instructor. Now semi-retired, she continues to inspire the industry through her legacy of innovation and commitment to professional growth.
Jake Parker
FPA Instuctor
Jake Parker brings a strong blend of fitness, movement, and injury prevention experience to Fitness Plus Academy. A Morehead State University graduate with a degree in Exercise Science, he has worked in the fitness industry since 2017 and holds multiple specialized certifications. Alongside his work as a personal trainer, Jake serves as an Injury Prevention Specialist for Washington Penn Plastics in Frankfort, Kentucky. He is committed to helping people move well, train safely, and better understand their bodies. Jake is also a veteran of the Kentucky National Guard.