Makenna Henderson
Summary
Dedicated fitness professional with Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Exercise Science. Experienced in patient interaction, rehabilitation support, health education, and wellness coaching through clinical internships. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in healthcare and fitness settings. Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing to advance clinical expertise and deliver evidence-based care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Founder: Personal Trainer/Group Trainer/Nutritionist/Stretch Practitioner
Momentum With Makenna LLC
Waxahachie
07.2023 - Current
- Plan and teach strength training classes for groups and individuals
- Train athletes like powerlifters, baseball players, track and cross country runners to people who are starting their fitness journey to build muscle, lose weight, and improve their health and daily function
- Provide exercise instruction and technique correction to ensure safe and high quality workouts to increase results and lower risk for injury
- Guide clients through comprehensive nutrition guidelines and create a unique meal plan for them with biweekly check ins and busy scans with the body scanners and tape measurements.
Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
Waxahachie
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Create unique stretch plans for clients based on our protocols and their needs for improvement to increase mobility, flexibility, and decrease pain
- Provide assisted stretches using Stretch Zone's patented strapping system to allow the client to relax and be secure during the stretches
- Give suggestions on what exercises and stretches they can do at home to expedite their results
- Writing comprehensive notes reviewing their sessions and giving recommendations for the next appointment in order to keep track of their progress through measurements and how their flexibility is improving
- Cleaning and clerical duties such as sending appointment reminders, reaching out to clients who have fallen behind on their program, and answering phone calls
Personal Trainer/Membership Representative/Wellness Coach/Referee
Twin Rivers YMCA
Valley
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Consult with and educate clients in personal training goals
- Enthusiastically greet members and register them for memberships and classes
- Teach and assist with exercises and equipment to members for proper technique and to avoid injury
- Supervise and officiate volleyball and soccer games for youth sports
- Clean facility and ensure closing security measures are followed to provide a safe and clean environment
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern
CP Physical Therapy
Fremont
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared equipment and applied treatments needed for patients
- Assisting and educating patients regarding exercises and treatments in order to inform them about the reason for certain modalities and treatments
- Administering pre-planned exercise and treatments with patients on my own
- Total Hours: 130
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern
Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fremont
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Prepared equipment and applied treatments needed for patients
- Assisted patients during exercises and operated machines for treatment
- Cleaned and maintained the facility
- Total Hours: 86
Physical Therapy Intern
ATI Physical Therapy
Fremont
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Observed rehabilitation techniques applied to patients
- Interacted with patients and employees to understand the clinical work schedule and environment
- Responsible for upkeep and maintaining a clean facility
- Total Hours: 40
Athletic Training Assistant
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided hydration and immediate sideline injury care to athletes during games
- Applied wraps and tape to athletes for injury prevention before football and basketball games
- Prepared post-workout equipment, including ice baths and ice bags, to facilitate athlete recovery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Exercise Science, Sports Nutrition, Fundamentals of Coaching
Midland University
Fremont, NE05-2023
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, NM05-2019
Skills
- Diverse training techniques
- Therapy expertise
- Client assessment
- Human anatomy knowledge
- Retention of client information
- Focused task completion
- Detail-oriented organization
- Patient communication skills
Accomplishments
- IDFPA World Championship 1st Place-Seoul, South Korea 2025
- Arnold Sports Festival- Equipped Grand Prix USAPL 2nd Place 2025
- Pro Series Finals USAPL 2nd Place 2024
- Arnold Sports Festival- Equipped Pro Series Finals USAPL 2nd Place 2024
- Equipped Nationals USAPL Champion 2023 & 2025
- Equipped Bench Nationals USAPL Champion 2023
- Raw Bench Nationals USAPL Champion 2023
- Collegiate National USAPL Champion 2020, 2022, & 2023
- Four time USAPL All American
- 5 World Records in USAPL & 20 National Records in USAPL
- Recipient from Mayor Bill Houston of 'Makenna Henderson Day' for 05/22/18 in Ellis County
Certification
- CPR AED and First Aid Certification- CPR Select, Issued 14 Oct, 2024
- USAPL Certified State Judge- USA Powerlifting, Issued 2021
Timeline
Owner/Founder: Personal Trainer/Group Trainer/Nutritionist/Stretch Practitioner
Momentum With Makenna LLC
07.2023 - Current
Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
07.2023 - 03.2024
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern
CP Physical Therapy
06.2022 - 08.2022
Personal Trainer/Membership Representative/Wellness Coach/Referee
Twin Rivers YMCA
03.2021 - 05.2023
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern
Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
01.2021 - 04.2021
Physical Therapy Intern
ATI Physical Therapy
01.2020 - 02.2020
Athletic Training Assistant
New Mexico Military Institute
07.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Exercise Science, Sports Nutrition, Fundamentals of Coaching
Midland University
New Mexico Military Institute