Jill L. Kitko Bernard, started out as a dietician and was constantly informing patients on the importance of eating a well-balanced diet. Change was not occurring, for I kept seeing the same patients returning for care. I realized that I wanted to help people who were ready to make a change and I would offer guidance on their journey. I became a Certified Health and Wellness Professional and a Personal Trainer and set out to effectively educate and promote healthy behaviors, including nutrition and exercise, to address the underlying factors of dis-ease. I was named Best Personal Trainer of Howard County in 2023.

I wanted to help people who were released from PT and ready to return to sport, but were not ready to take on the load they once were accustomed to. I joined MedFit and became a Post Rehabilitation Specialist. I work with PTs to get individuals back safely to sport. I found that working to rehab opened a new door in my career. I now have Joint Replacement Training, and this really came in handy, for at the ripe age of 45 I had to have both of my hips replaced. I was running and training constantly for over 30 years, and Osteoarthritis had me bone on bone. After surgery, I was able to rehab myself, and I have never felt stronger!

After this experience I decided to become an Osteoporosis Fitness Specialist -that focuses on keeping bones strong w/ Posture, Balance, Strength & Impact exercises.

I am a Menopause Fitness Specialist who individualizes workouts focusing on the physical, psychological, and biomechanical changes that occur during perimenopause and after. Nutrition plans are made to help alleviate symptoms so exercise can be fun again.

I also have Fall Prevention and Cognitive Conditioning expertise from Z-Health Performance. I absolutely enjoy working with individuals with varying levels of fitness to achieve peak performance and vitality. It is my passion!