we're not your average gym.

Paragon Health and Fitness in Rocky River, Ohio provides personal training in a small group setting. We exist to help you build the strength to say yes to any challenge, the mobility for a deep squat, and the capacity to make this life a fun one.

Enough with the nagging injuries from random fitness programs, quick fixes, and navigating your health alone.

Become a parent that sets a healthy example, a young professional or business owner who maintains balance, an athlete who sets personal bests throughout life, or continue actively pursuing your passions while aging.

Our coaches

Adam Reeder

Founder, Coach

Adam is the founder of Paragon Health & Fitness with 18 years of training experience.

He opened the gym in 2017 with the goal of making quality coaching and evidence-based strength training accessible to everyone!

He has a Master’s in Exercise Science and serves on the Exercise Science Advisory Board at The

University of Akron.

With a growing team of full-time coaches, Adam is setting a high standard in the fitness industry for providing careers. Paragon prides itself not just on the benefits and healthy work environment, but by investing in the industry’s best continuing education which is reflected in the team’s expertise.

Adam has created a space where coaches can thrive and members that join as beginners

become life-long lifters!

Christie McFarland

Coach, Co-owner

I specialize in

coaching adults experiencing pain and significant movement limitations, as well as women over

50 focused on strength and longevity.

Outside of the gym, I love the outdoors (and a little adrenaline). Camping, hiking, backpacking, skiing, climbing. You name it. You can catch me trail running in the metroparks and CVNP all year round.

While you will work with me on the training floor, I spend more time on the back end of our business

creating opportunities for our community to connect at events, managing the team, and

promoting our services so we can impact more lives!

Gabby Kariotakis

With 10 years of USA swim coaching experience, I specialize in youth and endurance athlete training. The longer I’ve coached at Paragon, I have come to realize my ideal client is anyone who likes to set challenges and goals for themselves (no matter what they are) and aren’t afraid to push themselves to meet those goals.

Outside of the gym, I love to swim, hike and cycle. I also make time to do yoga at least once a week and play sand volleyball during spring-fall. I enjoy anything outdoors! I’m obsessed with my dog Murphy- he is perfect. My favorite way to unwind is watching It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and I will nerd out on anything Star Wars. I also love to bake! It’s my favorite thing to do, especially when I’m stressed.

My favorite coaching moment is when a client hits a goal they have been working towards. I especially get excited when women want to get strong and start to see progress in their strength and abilities.

Caleb Lemmo

I specialize in helping people build muscle and gain strength on compound movements. When

I’m not chasing the pump in the gym, I like to rock climb, train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and spend time exploring nature. I play guitar and bass and I’ve played guitar in bands since I was about 15

years old. I try to meditate everyday and have done a week long silent retreat!

My favorite coaching moments are helping people feel confident in compound movements that

felt awkward or intimidating at first (I’m looking at you, RDL’s) and helping people set personal records.

luke moore

With certifications in both Personal Training and Nutrition, I specialize in helping clients find a healthy balance between fitness and everyday life. I love working with people who have a million things going on but still make their health a priority.

Outside the gym, you’ll find me on the local golf course or waist-deep in the Rocky River chasing smallmouth bass.