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Want to be more physically active but need some help getting started? We can help for free!

Whether you have a fitness membership or not, we are here to help!

Our exercise specialists will help you address your specific goal according to your needs and fitness level. 

You can meet in person, online, by phone or email. You choose your consultant, and your preferred date and time.

What you receive

  • One 60-minute session with an exercise physiologist
  • A follow-up after the initial consult with additional support so you are empowered to keep up with your fitness
  • Recommendations and resources appropriate for your specific goal

Meet our expert staff, ready to help you create your fitness plan!

Ed.D, ACSM EP-C, C-IAYT, E-RYT500
Carrie Davidson

  • Prenatal/Postpartum related exercise
  • Functional training-body assessment
  • Making exercise a daily habit
  • Overcoming barriers
  • Working with chronic conditions
Learn more about
Carrie

Matt Fels-McDowell

  • Return to activity
  • Improving athletic perform
  • Improving endurance
  • General Fitness
Learn more about
Matt

ACSM
Chadd McFarland

  • Increasing strength
  • Improving cardiovascular output
  • Muscle building (hypertrophy)
  • General Fitness
Learn more about
Chadd

Ready to make a move in the right direction?

Scheduling a consult is easy and flexible. When you select the button below, you’ll be directed to your health and wellness dashboard where you’ll log in and answer a few questions. Then, you can select how and when you would like to meet. You'll even receive a confirmation email with the details.

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Learn how to meet your personal fitness goals

Hi! I'm Carrie Davidson, an Exercise Specialist and Fitness Facilities Manager with UK Health and Wellness. I've worked at UK since 2006. I hold a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Exercise Science, a Master's of Divinity degree from Gardner-Webb University and a doctorate in Health Promotion from the University of Kentucky. I also hold several fitness certifications (ACSM, ACE, RYT 500, and Mind Body Specialist) and I am passionate about helping others be healthy in body, mind, and soul!

Health and Wellness

We offer this benefit to you and your spouse while you’re an employee and as a retiree. All retirees and most employees are eligible, but if you’re less than half-time please review the details.

Contact our office

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(859) 257-9355
healthandwellness@uky.edu
A-250 Southcreek Park, 2365 Harrodsburg Road