Donal Levi Donovan “Donny” MS, MAT, HHC (they/he)

Donal is the owner and founder of Free Will Health and Wellness. They were born and raised in Pittsburgh, competing in Soccer, Track, and Lacrosse at Baldwin High school. They received a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Mercyhurst University, where they also played Division II Soccer, and a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. Donny has worked for organizations such as the Jewish Community Center, YMCA, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Fitness Specialist. In 2014, Donny became a Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) certified practitioner and also completed the RTS (Resistance Training Specialist) Practical. Donal is also a Certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. In 2015, Donal started Free Will Health and Wellness, a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in personal training, muscle activation, gender affirming fitness, health coaching, and exercise programming. Donal is a member of the LGBTQIA+ trans community and presented at the 2022 TransPride Pittsburgh Health and Wellness Conference on “Gender affirming and inclusive personal training”.

Jess Novak (he/him)

Jesse is a nationally certified coach under the American Council for Exercise. He is also certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University (online), kettlebell instruction, and corrective exercise. He has completed numerous marathons and triathlons and holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the expert tutelage of Coach Warren Stout. Jesse works with a diverse range of clientele from fitness novices to experienced athletes. He is a graduate of West Virginia University. 

Jesse is also a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and hosts the WYEP radio show, Roots & Rhythm, on Sunday mornings.