Joseph Zeleznock MSPT
Owner/Operator

Joe is owner and operator of FitLife as well as a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Joe received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in Exercise Physiology. After graduation, he gained experience as an exercise physiologist in numerous outpatient physical therapy settings. From these experiences, his passion grew to open his own center that would provide comprehensive care for the patient and fitness member alike. He later moved to Pennsylvania and completed his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Neumann College. Throughout graduate school, Joe managed a Wellness Center which afforded him the opportunity to gain experience operating a full wellness center including both fitness, aquatics and rehabilitation.

Joe remains passionate about opening many FitLife facilities which include both fitness and rehabilitation under one roof guided by highly trained staff while providing the best in customer service. Joe continues to treat patients at FitLife in our physical therapy department, as well as operate the business.

Madeleine Spencer, PT, DPT
Madeleine grew up in Philadelphia, graduated from Masterman High School in 1995, and then went on to the University of the Sciences to pursue her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. She began working at the Philadelphia Medical Center in 2000 where she had the honor of working with our military men and women. She worked at the VA for 10 years gaining experience in outpatient physical therapy, acute care, rehab, and long-term care. She was a part of the Polytrauma team who provides assistive technology in order to maximize the quality of life for brain injured and wheelchair-bound veterans.  During this time, Madeleine also completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy through Temple University. 

Madeleine is married and a mother of 2 beautiful children.  She believes in trying to learn something new everyday.

Brooke Elefant, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Brooke is a native New Yorker that received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida in Exercise Physiology. She then continued to pursue her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy at SUNY at Stonybrook. Brooke is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the APTA and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.  While working in a hospital for her first two years, Brooke gained experience in acute care, specifically trauma, and acute rehab.  Brooke began working in a private orthopedic physical therapy office in New York where she ultimately became the clinical director of her facility.  Brooke has a strong belief in hard work and results. She recently relocated to Philadelphia and is excited to join the Fitlife team!

Leticia English, PT, DPT
Leticia earned a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. After graduation she worked in developmental pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia for one year, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital for four years where she specialized in neurological and orthopedic disorders. While at Cincinnati she received her Certification of Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University and instituted a Pediatric Balance Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, treating a wide range of dizziness and balance disorders including concussions, BPPV, vestibulotoxicity (from chemotherapy and antibiotics), vertigo associated with migraines, cervicogenic dizziness, and vestibular hypofunction. She has recently relocated to Philadelphia with her husband and is looking forward to improving patient's quality of life, and helping them return to their peak level of function.

Janet Helms, Exercise Physiologist
Janet graduated from Bloomsburg University in December of 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She began working at FitLife as an Exercise Physiologist in 2005 after spending her first year in corporate fitness at Fox Chase Cancer Center as a Health and Fitness Specialist, and earned her Health and Fitness Instructor certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. She is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Public Health from West Chester University where she is studying utilization trends in our changing healthcare environment. As FitLife's General Manager, Janet coordinates many of the daily operations in both the fitness center and physical therapy department. She enjoys spending time in both departments because she believes they are a perfect compliment to each other. Janet believes everyone can reach their fitness and rehabilitative goals when the right amount of exercise education is combined with hard work and motivation.

Matt Mangol, Exercise Physiologist, CSCS
Matt graduated from Temple University in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Matt prides himself on having a comprehensive knowledge base, which can accommodate any skill level or training ability. He has experience working with a diverse clientele ranging from 15 to 95 years of age. Matt has been playing baseball for 20+ years. He currently plays in an adult summer league for the town of Ambler. Whether your goal is health-related or more sport-specific, Matt can help guide you to your full potential.

Jaci Hazard, Exercise Physiologist
Jaci graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and a concentration in Physical Therapy.  While attending Bloomsburg, she worked in the student recreation center and gained experience personal training.  She completed her internship at an outpatient rehabilitation center and realized that helping people improve their physical condition was very rewarding.  Through the years Jaci has come to believe that exercise is a key aspect to living a long, healthy life.  Working one-on-one with patients and bulding relationships is something Jaci truly enjoys.  In the future, Jaci would like to go back to school to become a licensed physical therapist.  She played softball for 15 years and coaches a children's team.  She has always liked sports and anatomy and physiology which makes her a perfect fit as an exercise physiologist at FitLife!

Lauryn McCaffery, Exercise Physiologist
Lauryn graduated from Temple University in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. While at Temple she was a cheerleader supporting the Football team, Men's and Women's Basketball teams, and Women's Volleyball team for 3 years. She took her last year off to focus on her major and fine tune her skills relating to Health and Fitness. Since graduation she has worked as a Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, and has created a Health/Fitness Program for a touring music festival. Lauryn works in the FitLife Physical Therapy department and on the fitness floor. She is here to help you reach your fitness goals and teach you how to feel better about your boday. She is available for Personal Training by appointment and will happily answer any health related questions.