Meet The Team
Sam Stipp
Owner
Sam Stipp is the owner of Through the Ages Fitness! She has a Health Science and Geriatrics degree from Ball State University. Over the past ten years, Sam has specialized in healthcare, senior wellness, life enrichment, and the overall concept of aging in place. She takes great interest in assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and improving brain function for all. Through the Ages Fitness members.
Sam enjoys traveling with her husband, taking care of their THREE dogs (Knox, Bear and Bailey), and spending time with friends and family!
Stephanie Hufford
Instructor Support
Stephanie loves to help others stay active, no matter where they are on their fitness journey. It’s never too late to start! Stephanie has an Exercise Science Degree from Ball State University, ACE Personal Trainer certification, Brain Fitness Coach certification, and an Activity Director certification through the state of Indiana. She has experience working in corporate fitness for two years then followed her passion to senior living fitness and wellness for four years. Stephanie enjoys spending time outside with her two kids, husband, and friends at local parks, hiking, and enjoying a new hobby: playing golf!
Pam Niccum
Content Creator
Pam’s passion for health and fitness is based on a core belief that motion is lotion for the body! If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. She holds a group fitness certification through ACE, and a 500RYT certification. Her love for movement and motivating others to want to move brought her to the Through the Ages Fitness team. In addition to fitness, Pam loves creative projects, travel, and spending time outside.
Michelle Tharp-Taylor
Instructor
Michelle is a recently retired high school teacher who loved connecting with students and colleagues. She is now excited to use those skills to share her love of movement with others. She believes that being active is not only essential in improving or maintaining mobility, but that activity and exercise increase our joy of living. In her free time Michelle loves walking and strength training, but her favorite pastime is spending time with her family.
Andrea Ballard
Instructor
Andrea brings drive and energy to all classes at Through the Ages Fitness!!! With her experience and background in the fitness industry, she works to connect with all her participants and encourages them to do their best at their own level! Andrea also enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her golden retrievers and listening to the Dave Matthews Band!
Tish Ratcliff
Instructor
Tish has focused her teaching on the needs of the elderly, the physically fragile, and those with cognitive challenges. A former caregiver familiar with the stresses of aging, teaching has become Tish’s happy place, and her goal as a teacher is to share that happiness with her participants. She is excited to be part of the Through the Ages Fitness team!
Valerie Ooley
Instructor
Valerie left her job as a paralegal in 2021 to pursue a career she would enjoy and she has found that with Through the Ages Fitness. Having always had an interest in health, fitness, and learning, she is passionate about sharing the joy of fitness with others. Outside of work and fitness she enjoys spending time at home with her fiancé, two German Shepherds, and three cats.