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Pauletta Hatchett, SET, CPT, SFS, WFS, WMS
ISSA Certified Specialist in Exercise Therapy

My Certifications

Certified Specialist in Exercise Therapy (SET) - ISSA

Certified Specialist in Exercise Therapy (SET) - International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

Therapeutic exercise involves movement prescribed to correct impairments, restore muscular, neurological, and skeletal function, and/or maintain a state of well-being. Therapeutic exercise is a type of physical activity used to treat or prevent injuries and improve functional outcomes. Exercise Therapy Specialists work with clients who are "in the gap" (after completing their initial physical therapy and would benefit from additional exercise to continue their rehabilitation), or their medical insurance has ended and they have been discharged from physical therapy but need to continue working towards their goals to improve their ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and want further restoration.

Exercise Therapy has potential to reduce pain, improve muscular strength, balance, and range of motion for individuals with osteoarthritis, post-rehab clients recovering from surgery or sports-related injuries. I will work with you to continue the work of exercise based on the recommendations of the physical therapy and your doctor(s).  The medical community recognizes the benefits of movement and knows that activity and movement begets more movement.

We'll apply techniques and exercises to enable your rehabilitation from training injuries, accidents, or chronic diseases. We'll develop the correct exercises to address a client's specific chronic condition (cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological/particularly, stroke recovery, orthopedic, and/or sensory issues).  I am patient, caring, and knowledgeable and am willing and able to work with all types of clients that use assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.), and those with cancer or who are pregnant.  On occasion and where applicable, I will incorporate aquatics in exercise therapy.  We'll address both chronic conditions and isolated issues to get you moving and feeling better.  Plus, I'll develop a comprehensive exercise therapy program for you that utilizes adaptive programming principles and techniques if clients have fitness constraints.  To begin an exercise therapy program, you will need to obtain written permission from your physician. 

ISSA Certified Weight Management Specialist

A Weight Management Specialist is a non-licensed professional who has been certified by the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) to assist clients in permanent weight loss and a sustainable healthy lifestyle.  My role involves elements of cognitive behavioral therapy which involves changing the client's relationship with food, exercise, and lifestyle habits.  My mission as a Weight Management Specialist is to help people manage their weight so that they avoid, reduce, or lower the risks and effects of chronic disease.

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) & Group Exercise Instructor - (IFA)

Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor - International Fitness Association (IFA)A personal trainer is an individual who has earned a certification that demonstrates they have achieved a level of competency for creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and groups or those with medical clearance to exercise. 

Personal Trainers (What we do)

  • Conduct Fitness Assessments: Personal trainers often begin by conducting fitness assessments to determine their clients' current fitness levels, strengths, and weaknesses. These assessments may include measurements of body composition, strength tests, and cardiovascular fitness tests.
  • Develop Customized Exercise Programs: Based on the results of the fitness assessment and the client's goals, personal trainers create customized exercise programs that are tailored to the client's needs and abilities. These programs may include strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and flexibility training.
  • Provide Instruction and Feedback: Personal trainers provide clients with instruction on how to properly perform exercises and use fitness equipment to avoid injury and maximize results. They also provide feedback on form and technique to ensure that clients are performing exercises correctly.
  • Motivate and Encourage Clients: Personal trainers play a critical role in motivating and encouraging their clients to stick to their fitness goals. They provide support and accountability to keep clients on track and help them overcome any obstacles or challenges they may face.
  • Monitor Progress and Adjust Programs: Personal trainers regularly monitor their clients' progress and adjust their exercise programs as needed to ensure that clients continue to make progress and achieve their goals.

Some programs and exercises may include (depending upon the clients' level of fitness:

  • Weight Training and Conditioning
  • Step Training
  • Group Fitness Training
  • Kickboxing

Certified Senior Fitness Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Senior Fitness Specialists play a role in helping healthy older adults remain active and healthy.  There are currently over 54 million adults over the age of 65 living in the United States, and that number is projected to continue to grow. Currently, the fastest growing age group in the U.S. is people over age 85, and the second fastest is people 100 and over (centenarians).  Therefore, as a Certified Senior Fitness Specialist, I have a unique opportunity to work with the growing older adult population and help them stay active and improve their health by providing safe and effective exercise programs.  I also address physiological and psychological needs by creating a positive trainer-client relationship to enable older adults in achieving their goals and overcoming obstacles. 

Certified Women's Fitness Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Women have different fitness needs across various ages and different life stages, from pregnancy age through menopause and during their senior years due to the impacts of hormonal and physical changes to evolving nutritional needs. I also give consideration to including motivational nudges and common psychological issues in order to meet women's changing fitness and wellness goals.

Cornell University - Healthcare Change Management Program

The Healthcare Change Management Program is an accelerated management program intended for: 

  • Healthcare professionals with supervisory, management or executive-level responsibilities
  • Hospital and healthcare facility administrators
  • Professionals looking to catalyze and manage change within their healthcare organization
  • Strategic thinkers and thought leaders in healthcare leadership

Healthcare delivery continues to be in a state of constant change and as a result, today’s healthcare leaders must transform the way their organizations respond to and lead change initiatives. Cornell University's Healthcare Management Program enables leaders in mastering the quantitative and qualitative approach to innovation in the healthcare setting, focusing on the levers of strategy, measurement, leadership, and culture.

The Healthcare Change Management Program - Cornell University Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy (Program and Certificate to be completed Dec 2023).

Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Adult, Youth)

I am a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor through Mental Health First Aid of America.  Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support for adults who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid equips adults who work with youth to properly respond to youth who may be experiencing mental health or substance use disorders.  I have been additionally trained by the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) as a certified Dare2Care Mental Health First Responder.

Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) - Ohio Board of Nursing

Community health workers are certified trained frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have an unusually close understanding of the communities served.  CHWs provide culturally appropriate health education and information, help people get the care they need, give informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, advocate for individual and community health needs, connect patients to resources, and are integral members of interdisciplinary health teams.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Training & Continuing Education

  • Postpartum Doula Training (DONA International)
  • Exercise During and After Pregnancy (ACOG - American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Guidelines/American Council on Exercise - ACE Fitness)
  • Perinatal Mood Disorders (PSI - Postpartum Support International)
  • Centering Pregnancy Facilitator Training (Centering Pregnancy Institute)

American Heart Association

Pauletta Hatchett serves as an American Heart Association Stroke Awareness and Prevention Ambassador in the northeast Ohio area communities.

CPR and AED Certification - ISSA