About Strength Through Movement
Our Mission
At STM, we empower individuals to achieve optimal living through functional fitness. Our mission is to use personalized training as a platform to invest in people, fostering resilience, strength, and growth. We are committed to nurturing potential, particularly in youth, by cultivating environments where every individual can thrive and succeed.
Our Methodology
Tailored Training for Every Individual
We believe everyone has the potential to live optimally through functional fitness. Whether you're an athlete, a senior, someone recovering from an injury, or someone working toward weight loss, our training is customized to meet your specific needs and circumstances. Every workout is designed to ensure that you are not just getting a good sweat, but improving and moving closer to your personal goals.
Strategic Progression for All Levels
Our training methodology is rooted in the philosophy that functional fitness should enhance your ability to perform daily activities and meet specific challenges, regardless of your fitness level. This approach is beneficial not only for athletes but for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life through enhanced physical health and mobility.
Continuous Assessment and Adjustment
At STM, we’re constantly watching your progress and overall performance. We conduct periodic assessments to track your achievements and align them with your goals. This ongoing evaluation process ensures that your training plan remains effective and responsive, adapting as you evolve. This methodical approach helps us refine strategies for everyone—from young sports teams to adults and seniors striving for a healthier lifestyle.
Inclusive and Supportive Environment
Training at STM goes beyond physical transformation. We use our platform to invest in people, providing a supportive community where you can grow, succeed, and overcome challenges. Whether you're training one-on-one, in a small group, or as part of a team, you’ll find encouragement and expertise tailored just for you.
Instructors
Owner of Strength through movement
PTA & Certified Performance Coach
Luke McFerren
Luke McFerren brings a wealth of experience and a unique blend of expertise to STM.
As a licensed physical therapist assistant for over five years and a certified performance trainer based in Lancaster, PA, Luke has honed his skills across a diverse clientele.
His background as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran has instilled a disciplined approach to fitness and rehabilitation, which he applies to all aspects of his personal training and therapy work.
Throughout his career, Luke has specialized in working with individuals at all stages of life—youth, adults, and seniors—as well as clients recovering from injury or surgery.
His recent collaborations include working with Drayer’s team on injury prevention screenings for local high school teams, assisting with strength and conditioning programs for Franklin & Marshall College's soccer and golf teams, and coaching athletes across a number of sports at Lancaster Catholic.
He remains highly passionate about working with athletes from adolescence into adulthood, helping them reach peak performance to go the distance far as they want to in their sport.
He believes functional strength training is essential not just for athletes, but for anyone who wants to move through life strong, capable, and injury-free. At the heart of his philosophy is a simple yet powerful motto: strength through movement.
CONSISTENCY.
CONSISTENCY.
CONSISTENCY.
Kodie Janssen
Owner of Powerlevel Fitness
With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Kodie is a seasoned personal trainer based in Lancaster, PA, and the proud owner of Powerlevel Fitness.
A lifelong athlete, Kodie has dedicated his career to helping clients achieve their fitness goals, whether they're pursuing athletic performance, weight loss, or general health improvement.
Kodie has a rich background in martial arts, with 20 years of experience in disciplines such as Taekwondo and kickboxing, and has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2017, currently holding a purple belt.
His diverse expertise across strength training and combat sports, combined with a personalized coaching style, has made him a trusted fitness coach for a wide range of clients, from beginners to advanced athletes.
TRAINING DISCIPLINES
● Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Purple Belt
● Tang Su Do Black Belt
Tobias Greenawalt
Owner of TBT Fitness
Tobias is an experienced group and personal trainer and lifelong athlete, celebrating a decade of experience in a wide range of strength and conditioning training.
A scholastic wrestler by sport, he pivoted after finishing college and began his coaching journey in 2015 by teaching Insanity! and P90X. In 2018, he partnered with NASM and has continued to expand and diversify his skill set, looking to help people from all walks of life reach their full potential.
Based in Lancaster, PA, Tobias has worked with everyone from high school and collegiate athletes to adults in their 70s and 80s—versatility is never in short supply. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, he brings a bootcamp style of training to his sessions, focusing on body reformation and functional fitness.
Most recently, he earned his Corrective Exercise Specialist certification and now also specializes in injury prevention and repair. He left his previous career to do what he loves most: helping individuals look and feel their best.
Prioritizing healthy lifestyle changes and positive reinforcement, you’ll often hear Tobias telling his sweaty, post-workout clients, “If no one else tells you today, I’m proud of you.”
LaTricia Morris (Coach LT)
“Plan B”
Coach LT has a rich background in coaching nutrition, fitness, and martial arts. While she has shifted her focus to running her branding agency, Ox & Iron, she remains deeply passionate about learning and sharing martial arts. She periodically works in with STM's martial artists, particularly with striking arts, and co-teaches self-defense seminars, channeling her passion for investing in others.
Outside of her professional pursuits, LT is a dedicated wife and mother of two, with a profound commitment to health and wellness. Her mission in life is to equip and empower others to overcome obstacles, realize their potential, and live as true champions.
Though not actively coaching regular classes, her experiences nationally and globally, training and competing in martial arts, continue to fuel her personal growth and professional endeavors in Lancaster, PA.
Highlights:
2022 WAKO Pan-American Kickboxing Championships Gold Medalist
2021 WAKO USA National Kickboxing Championships Gold Medalist
2022 and 2019 WAKO USA National Kickboxing Championships Silver Medalist
Joe Lewis Fighting Systems, Level 8, under Grand Master Phil Maldonato
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist & Metabolic Makeover Specialist
Certified Integrative Wellness Counselor
Author, Illustrator, and enthusiastic Health Food Advocate
TRAINING DISCIPLINES
● Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai
● Mixed training influences of Bando, Lethwei, Jeet Kune Do, Taekwondo, Filipino Martial Arts, Reality Martial Arts including conventional and unconventional weaponry, and more
Join the Movement
Stop waiting and wishing to reach your goals. Connect with Coach Luke to schedule your free 30-minute consultation and assess what options are available to you.
Location
315 W James Street
Suite 210
Lancaster, PA 17603
ABOUT STM - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Learn more about our mission, methodology, and coaching team
Functional fitness at STM means training that enhances your ability to perform daily activities and meet specific challenges in your life. Whether you're an athlete, senior, recovering from injury, or working toward weight loss, our approach focuses on movements and exercises that translate directly to real-world activities and your personal goals.
STM operates with a collaborative team of independent coaches, each bringing their own expertise. While each coach manages their own scheduling and payments, we work together as a unified team. Clients may be shared between coaches based on specialties, and in emergencies, coaches can fill in for each other to ensure your training continues without interruption.
Coach Luke combines his experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with his background as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and certified performance trainer. This unique blend gives him expertise in both rehabilitation and performance training, making him especially qualified for injury-sensitive programming and athletic development.
We conduct periodic assessments to track your achievements and align them with your goals. This ongoing evaluation ensures your training plan remains effective and responsive, adapting as you evolve. This methodical approach helps us refine strategies whether you're a young athlete, adult, or senior striving for a healthier lifestyle.
In emergency situations, our coaches support each other by filling in when needed to avoid canceling your session. This is handled seamlessly between coaches, with no additional coordination required from you. You'll still receive expert training that aligns with your program goals.
STM is committed to nurturing potential in youth by cultivating environments where every individual can thrive. Coach Luke has extensive experience working with young athletes, from high school injury prevention screenings to coaching at Lancaster Catholic across multiple sports. We focus on building not just athletic performance, but character and resilience.
Our team brings diverse, high-level credentials: Coach Luke is a licensed PTA and certified performance trainer; Coach Kodie has over 10 years of fitness experience and a purple belt in BJJ; Tobias is NASM certified with Corrective Exercise Specialist certification; Coach LT is a WAKO champion with NASM certifications and extensive martial arts experience.
During your free 30-minute consultation, we'll discuss your goals, background, and preferences to match you with the most appropriate coach for your needs. Whether you need injury-sensitive training, martial arts instruction, performance coaching, or general fitness, we'll connect you with the right expertise.
Our core philosophy emphasizes that true strength comes from quality movement patterns and functional training. We believe functional strength training is essential not just for athletes, but for anyone who wants to move through life strong, capable, and injury-free. Every program is designed to enhance your movement quality and life performance.
Training at STM goes beyond physical transformation. We use our platform to invest in people, providing a supportive community where you can grow, succeed, and overcome challenges. Whether training one-on-one, in small groups, or as part of a team, you'll find encouragement and expertise tailored just for you.
STM specializes in working with individuals at all stages of life—youth, adults, and seniors. Our coaches have experience ranging from young athletes and high school teams to adults in their 70s and 80s. Every program is customized to meet the specific needs and circumstances of each age group and individual.