Featured Staff
Heidi Pietenpol, CPT
Heidi brings over 5 years of experience to our team, she holds a personal trainer certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). As a former collegiate student-athlete, Heidi earned a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. She was a 4-year collegiate swimmer earning team captain honors.
As a Fitness Professional, Heidi is also a Certified Spin Instructor, YogaFit Trained Instructor and TurboKick/PiYo Instructor.
Heidi also enjoys competing as a sprint triathlete in various Wisconsin races.
John Pietenpol, NASM-CPT
John graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Sport Science. While at UW-Lacrosse, he was a 4 year letter winner on the varsity football team. John began his career in health and fitness as a physical education teacher, as well as a varsity football and track coach.
John holds a personal trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT) and has over 3 years experience as a personal trainer and manager, most recently as a territory manager for an in-home training company based out of Minnesota.
John stays active by competing locally and regionally in flag football.
Ryan Schroeder, NSCA-CPT
Ryan holds a bachelor's of science degree in Athletic Training from Concordia University. Ryan is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). His previous work as an athletic trainer for five years has helped him look at physical fitness in unique ways. Ryan has a passion for nutrition and supplementation and the positive effects they have on weight loss and performance enhancement.
Ryan enjoys working out, running and spending time with his wife and young son.
Jackie Smith, NASM-CPT
Jackie graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fitness from Carroll College. She is a certified as a personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
She is also a certified personal fitness coach. Jackie brings over 15 years of extensive fitness experience in personal training, teaching strength classes, working with special populations, and coaching clients to change their lifestyle to our team. Jackie along with her husband and kids enjoys running, biking and water skiing.
Peak Mission
We are committed to changing people's lives through fitness. It is our passion to provide our clients with a life-changing fitness experience.
We strive to provide you with a professional, energetic and motivational environment; our sole purpose is to ensure that you achieve success in fitness and life.
It's All About You!
At Peak, we realize that we wouldn't have a business without our clients. So we strive to make customer service our number one priority. Our goal is to provide such an unbelievable experience for our clients that they brag about us to everyone they know. Here's how we accomplish this task:
- We only hire the best fitness professionals who grasp the importance of customer service.
- We will all learn your name and always meet you with a warm greeting.
- Your sessions are all about you. Every Peak Personal Fitness Program is unique. Depending on your goals, physical fitness level, interests, and your individual muscular imbalances, your Peak Fitness Specialist will design a custom-fit program perfect for you.
- When was the last time your health club called to ask you where you've been? We will hold you accountable to your goals. If you don't show up, we'll be calling to find out why! It's exactly this type of accountability that most people need to help them stick to a program and get great results! Because we don't have 5000 members to manage, we can really take care of each individual client. We pride ourselves in our attention to details and the service and value we offer the people who have trusted their health and fitness to us.
- We distribute quarterly client surveys to determine our strengths, weaknesses and needs from our clients. Your feedback helps us to be our best.
- A comprehensive Customer Service-training program is mandatory for all Peak staff.