Heather Nettle, MA, ATC, Exercise Physiologist, provides fitness assessments and consultations for patients resulting in the customization of exercise prescriptions unique to each patient’s physiology, needs and goals.
Ms. Nettle is a graduate of Mount Union College where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, with a minor in Health. She also received a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University.
Her credentials include a certification in Athletic Training, which broadens her specialty to the recognition, prevention and assessment of injuries in relation to exercise. She has extensive experience in working with geriatric populations and the needs and special considerations this group has in relation to fitness.
She is a member of the Sports Health Department and also holds an association with the Childhood Obesity Project.
To make an appointment, call 216.444.2096
For more information or to ask a question about your exercise program, email Heather at nettleh@ccf.org.
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health offers exercise and sports-related evaluation and training programs to individuals of all sports, ages, and skill levels. Our staff includes top quality health care specialists who also treat Cleveland’s professional athletes.
We now have the capability to perform metabolic testing including Vo2, Vo2 Max, and resting metabolic rate.
These tests allow for a more specific weight loss or conditioning program to determine where your metabolism and endurance capabilities lie, and to further customize exercise guidelines.
Tests such as these are most beneficial in athletic populations to determine performance improvements as well as in weight loss patients who would like to understand where their metabolism is and how it can be improved.
For appointments, call 216.444.2096.
Exercise Physiology Services Offered
- Functional Exercise Evaluation
- General Exercise Evaluation
- Exercise Prescription
- Metabolic Testing (VO2, VO2Max, Resting Metabolic Rate)
- Strength Evaluation
- Strength Program Design
- Strength Testing
- Exercise Instruction, 30 minutes
- Exercise Instruction, 60 minutes
- Skating Conditioning Program
- Weight Loss Exercise Program
- Training Program Design
- Conditioning Program (sport-specific)
- Body Composition Testing
Evaluation and Consultation
- One-on-one consultation with an exercise specialist
- Review and update fitness goals
- Create an individual workout plan
- Receive instruction and information on exercise equipment
- Discuss training and fitness for golf, tennis, and other recreational activities
Note: Any person initiating an exercise program should consult with his or her primary care physician before onset to secure guidelines and safety precautions specific to that individual. This is particularly relevant for men over the age of 45 years, and women over the age of 55 years.
