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About
Live Oak Fitness

Welcome to Live Oak Fitness. We feel honored that you have chosen to train with us to help you in your endeavor to lead a healthier life. This is an extension of our passion to help people change their lives.


Unlike any gym or fitness center, we are with you every step of the way. By focusing on the five components of physical fitness (body composition, cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility) we will personally keep you motivated and accountable to achieve your goals.

Whether you are retired and seeking to maintain quality of life, a young athlete wanting to excel in a specific sport, a professional looking to stay sharp and focused, a mother postnatal, or suffering from a debilitating disease or injury, we will develop an exercise prescription that is specifically for you.


Our desire is to focus on quality, personal service, and not quantity of numbers. We are here to help you change your life and invite you to be part of the Live Oak Fitness family. It is our desire for you to know that we believe in you and appreciate the opportunity to be a vital part of your life.

Matthew White
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Studio Manager/Performance Coach


Matthew joined the Live Oak Fitness team in August of 2017. He has been a resident of Saint Simon’s Island since 2007.


Matthew was named Elegant Island Living’s 2019 Trainer of the Year for the Golden Isles community! He is also an avid outdoorsman and has previously worked with Southeast Adventure Outfitters. Matthew enjoys scuba diving, hiking, kayaking, and birding in his spare time. He is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and is currently a student of the College of Coastal Georgia coastal ecology program. He is a Wilderness First Responder, EMT-B, and Certified Personal Trainer.


To schedule a training session with Matthew, you can contact him at matthewdevlinw@gmail.com.

Chris Busby
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Owner/Performance Coach


A native of Atlanta, GA, Chris has been helping individuals meet their personal health and fitness goals since 2007.


Before moving to St. Simons Island, Chris worked with Richard’s Private Wellness & Fitness Studios in Dahlonega, GA. He is a graduate of Reinhardt College with a B.S. in Sports Information and has a Masters in Sports Studies from the University of Georgia. Chris is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has served on the Wolfson Children's Challenge Committee for the past 4 years, beginning in 2019. The annual race raises capital funds for Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This year, Chris will once again serve as Chairman of the committee. 


Chris and his wife Cassie reside on St. Simons Island with their daughters Gracie Jane and Lily and their son Chase.


To schedule a training session with Chris, you can contact him at chris@liveoakfitness.net.

Hannah Williams
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Performance Coach


A native of Brunswick, Hannah joined the Live Oak Fitness team in October of 2022.


Hannah is a 2021 graduate of Emmanuel College where she earned her B.S. in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. While at Emmanuel, she played collegiate softball for the Lady Lions and holds the record for the longest plank on the team at 6 minutes. 


She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist through the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM). Hannah is also certified as an Aquatics Fitness Professional through the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI) and Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA). She has worked as a physical therapy technician for over a year and now devotes her time to incorporating her rehab knowledge with optimum strengthening exercises for her clients.


In free time Hannah enjoys heavy lifting, kayaking, playing piano, being with her sisters and attending church.


To schedule a training session with Hannah, you can contact her at hannaheliz27@hotmail.com


Steven Ginn
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Performance Coach


A native of Stone Mountain, GA, Steven brings a diverse background of teaching and coaching to Live Oak Fitness.


He lives on St. Simons Island with his wife Katy and children Wilson and Marley Kate.


Steven brings 20 years of experience as an educator with the Lumpkin, Forsyth, and currently Glynn County school systems. He has 10 years experience in coaching cross country and wrestling. Steven will be teaching Adapted Physical Education this upcoming year for the Glynn County School System. He received his Undergraduate Degree from Augusta State University, where he was a four-year letterman on the Cross Country team for the Cougar Cross Country team. Steven has a Masters in Adapted Physical Education from University of North Georgia and is a Level 1 CrossFit instructor. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Science Association (ISSA).


To schedule a training session with Steven, you can contact him at stevenginn1@gmail.com

Charlie Young
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Owner/Performance Coach


A native of Kent, Ohio, Charlie has made St. Simons Island his home for over 20 years. He lives on the island with his wife Breanna and two daughters Charlie and Ceila. 


He has worked with Southeast Adventure Outfitters as a guide as well as CrossFit Grit as a trainer. Charlie is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is also assistant coach for the Glynn Academy girls soccer team.


To schedule a training session with Charlie, you can contact him at charlie@liveoakfitness.net

Cassidy Edwards
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Performance Coach/Massage Therapist


A Brunswick, GA native, Cassidy has been assisting individuals on Saint Simons Island through massage therapy since 2018. 


In addition to massage therapy, she is seeking to help others strengthen their bodies through exercise. She has previously worked with B.lush Salon & Spa and The Island Day Spa.

Along with being an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist, she also has level 1 Reiki Energy Training. 


In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing video games, and skateboarding. She currently resides in Brunswick, GA with her two children, Ella & Evan.


To schedule a training session or massage with Cassidy, you can contact her at cassnella21@gmail.com.

Brian Pittman
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Studio Manager/Performance Coach


A native of Saint Simon's Island, Georgia and currently based in Atlanta, Brian has been helping clients from all walks of life pursue and accomplish their specific health goals.


He is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and most recently, a Master Trainer at LA Fitness. He has extensive experience in weight loss, muscle gain, and tailoring workouts for clients with chronic conditions and injuries.

 

In his free time, Brian loves working out, attending yoga classes, producing music, playing guitar, hiking and pickleball.


To schedule a training session with Brian, you can contact her at brianp221@hotmail.com.

Peyton Cuttino
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Performance Coach


A native of Fayetteville, Georgia, Peyton recently graduated from the College of Coastal Georgia with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.


He is a physical education teacher for the McIntosh County School System as well as coaching the Coastal Georgia Club Soccer Team. Prior to moving to the Golden Isles, Peyton worked at Athens Y Camp as well as attending North Georgia Technical College where he was the kicker for the Mountaineers football team. In his free time, Peyton enjoys sports, weight lifting, camping, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors.


To schedule a session with Peyton, email at pgcuttino@gmail.com.

Hayley Dickerson
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Performance Coach


A native of Ricon, GA, Hayley joined the staff of Live Oak Fitness in October of 2023 after a successful collegiate softball career at the College of Coastal Georgia. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM.


Hayley was a NAIA Second Team All-American in 2023; she helped guide the Mariners softball team to a 115-39 record over the past three seasons. She capped off her senior season with Sun Conference Pitcher of the Year honors as well as SunCo Tournament MVP. In addition to her accomplishments on the field, Hayley received her degree in Psychology in the spring of 2023. 


Hayley continues to play softball professionally with the WBSC in Puerto Rico. This spring and summer, she will play for Capitanas de Arecibo. She also coaches youth and high school softball players throughout the Golden Isles and Coastal Georgia. In her free time, Hayley enjoys fishing, hunting and bodybuilding.


To schedule an appointment with Hayley, you can contact her at dickersonhayley99@gmail.com.

Ready to take the next step? You can contact us by phone at 912-268-2594 , email at liveoakfitness@gmail.com or fill out the contact form and one of our Performance Coaches will be in touch with you today.

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