Thomas Palmisano is a veteran of the United States Army and was raised in the small town of Binghamton, New York. Having undergone back and knee surgery, he was initially afraid to work out and exercise, but The Exercise Coach provided a safe and efficient solution. Wanting to help people with similar issues, Thomas and his wife Stacey decided to bring The Exercise Coach franchise to north Alabama. Currently, they own and operate one location in Madison, Alabama, and are in the process of expanding to a second location in South Huntsville.