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Caitlin Anear – Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer at NC Open Gym
Licensed Massage Therapist & Certified Personal Trainer

Caitlin Anear

Caitlin helps active people get out of pain and back to training through movement retraining and targeted bodywork.

As a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer, she assesses posture, breathing, and movement patterns to fix the root cause — not just chase symptoms. Her work combines trigger point therapy and myofascial techniques with movement retraining to restore mobility, improve stability, and build a stronger, more resilient body.

She works with lifters, runners, and athletes recovering from injury or surgery, and anyone who wants to move better and train with confidence. With 20+ years in healthcare, Caitlin brings a steady, supportive approach focused on long-term results.

Injury Recovery Movement Retraining Massage Therapy Trigger Point Myofascial 20+ yrs Healthcare
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Owen Hempton – ACE Certified Personal Trainer at NC Open Gym
ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Instructor

Owen Hempton

Owen is a licensed instructor in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu through the headquarters dojo located in Noda, Japan. He began his martial arts career in middle school training in Karate, and since then has trained in Judo and Kendo before discovering the Bujinkan in 2006.

After years of training and a stint in the United States Air Force, Owen moved to Asheville in 2018 and earned his Godan (5th degree black belt) in 2021. He currently holds the rank of Rokkudan (6th degree black belt).

Owen is passionate about teaching and approaches Bujinkan training holistically — studying not just the physical techniques, but the history and culture of Japan as well. During his free time, Owen likes to play video games and spend time with friends and loved ones.

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Martial Arts Self Defense 6th Degree Black Belt USAF Veteran
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Jason Baker – NASM Certified Personal Trainer at NC Open Gym
NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist

Jason Baker

Jason believes fitness should enhance your life, not take it over. His passion is helping individuals and families discover the joy of movement and build healthy, active lifestyles that last.

His background spans athletics, education, military service, and years of working with youth and adults of all ages and abilities. That experience shaped a coaching philosophy built around one idea: true fitness is about building the physical and mental capacity to fully participate in life.

Whether your goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, build strength, enhance athletic performance, develop healthier habits, prepare for competition, or simply keep up with your kids and grandkids — Jason meets you where you are. Movement is one of life's greatest gifts, and his job is to help you use it.

His coaching is built around five core principles: Move Better. Build Strength. Improve Performance. Live Well. Play Together.

  • Former Collegiate Basketball Player, Montreat College
  • Master's Degree in Kinesiology & Coaching, Georgia Southern University
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • Veteran-Owned Business
  • Extensive experience working with youth of all ages
  • Experience coaching athletes, active adults, and families
Corrective Exercise Strength Training Youth Coaching Family Fitness NASM CPT NASM CES Veteran-Owned
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