About Ascend
Ascend Fitness & Spa is your one-stop-shop for well-being in Downtown Cleveland. With compelling classes, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, award-winning personal trainers, a full-service day spa, and a connected community of members, we offer everything needed to support a healthy lifestyle at the right cost.
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Our Team
KIM LAU
Spa Manager
Kim’s interest in holistic means to restoring, promoting and maintaining optimum health led her to a career in Massage Therapy. She graduated from New York College of Health Professions and has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 2007. Her experience ranges from managing boutique spas in Manhattan to franchise based spas in Northeast Ohio.
Random Fact: Kim worked for the management company that managed the Black Eyed Peas and John Legend
Andrew Kessler
General Manager
Andrew Kessler brings a dynamic background in health and wellness, holding a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. He is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association and a Behavior Change Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Andrew combines his academic foundation with years of experience to lead with intention, empower both members and staff, and cultivate a welcoming, results-driven fitness environment.
Andrew is passionate about helping others build healthier habits—physically, mentally, and emotionally. He thrives on creating a strong team culture, supporting Ascend’s fitness professionals, and ensuring members feel confident and cared for during every visit.
When he’s not at Ascend, Andrew can be found hiking Northeast Ohio trails, attending local sports games, golfing, or playing sand volleyball. He and his wife, Kristi, along with their dog Dune, are working their way through visits to all 50 states, National Parks, and exploring countries across the globe.
Allan Cater
Allan Cater is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition to his certifications, Allan is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
Specializing in enhancing both physical strength and mental resilience, Allan empowers clients to achieve their nutritional goals without sacrificing the foods they love. His diverse experiences as an athlete and soldier, combined with ongoing education, enable him to design personalized programs tailored to each client’s unique preferences and lifestyle.
Allan spent nearly 10 years in the Army, where he helped fellow soldiers achieve their physical fitness goals. He continuously pursues new and exciting challenges, including practicing various martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as competing in Powerlifting and Strongman competitions.
Dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals, Allan believes that everyone deserves to feel unstoppable.
Maria Stanziano
Maria is a certified personal trainer and certified nutritionist with a mission to help others discover their full potential. Her journey of weight loss, strength, and personal transformation connects her to clients’ unique challenges. With an emphasis on lasting habits and nutrition, Maria has the recipe to take you to the next level.
Myles Robinson, NASM CPT
Myles is a 3-year experienced NASM-certified personal trainer and a first-year certified strength and conditioning coach. He specializes in athletic-based movements, Olympic-level lifting, and functional movement training and rehabilitation. His background as a high school multi-sport coach allows him to bring the same passion and excitement to his client training sessions so clients can utilize and develop their bodies to achieve their goals and performance levels.
