Amy E Name: Amy Ellison BSN RN, ACSM CPT HFI Education: BS Exercise Science-University of Nebraska-Lincoln BSN Registered Nurse-Nebraska Medical Center Certifications: ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) HFI (Health Fitness Specialist) Les Mills Certified BODYPUMP™ instructor ASBP (American Society of Bariatric Physicians) Affiliate Member Trained Wellcoach pending October 2008 Experience: Personal trainer for 7 years Group Exercise instructor for 10 years Wellness MD's Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program Lead Nurse and Program Director Immanuel Medical Center Weight Management Center Lead Nurse Pediatric ICU Nurse Facility Manager East Campus Recreation Center-University of Nebraska at Lincoln Women's Figure Bodybuilding Competitions Specialties: Exercise as Medicine- working with clients who have hypertension, hyperlipidemia, adult onset diabetes, heart disease, depression, cancer, etc. Behavioral modification for life-long health and total wellness General weight loss and body composition improvements Lean Teens & Fit Kids Mommy & Baby workouts Interests: Nebraska HUSKER Sports Cooking Dance Anything Disney Volleyball Softball Skiing Spending time with my husband Brent, daughter Julia and maltese Tink

Anne Wh Name: Anne Whitmore Education: BS in Exercise Science from Longwood University Certifications: NASM certified personal trainer Experience: ACAC team member since 2008 Player and Student Assistant Coach Division 1 Women’s Soccer at Longwood Goalkeeper coach for Albemarle High School Girls Soccer Team and MONU Soccer Club Working with the PREP Program Special Skills/Specialties: Kettlebell Training Working with athletes to prepare them for an upcoming sports season Training youths to adults who are looking to start an exercise program Training individuals interested in an athletic conditioning style workout Interests: Playing sports Coaching Cooking - trying new recipes Spending time with family and friends

Beth V Name: Beth Valorz Education: BA, Family Communication and Family Counseling, UMass, Amherst Certifications: Aquatic Exercise Association Certified as a Personal Trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine Experience: Have been instructing group exercise classes since 1980, with only a 7 year break to homeschool my children. Have taught for the Quincy, MA YMCA, Boston Fitcorp, Mothers In Motion, Duxbury, MA (prenatal and postpartum fitness), have been self-employed as a group fitness instructor and have taught at ACAC at different periods beginning in 1992 Special Skills/Specialties: Working with novice exercisers and older exercisers Interests: I enjoy being outdoors Summertime Reading my Bible Gardening Card-making Sewing Dancing (any kind!)

Bob T Bob Taylor has enjoyed working as a part-time Fitness Specialist at ACAC since 1999. A University of Virginia graduate with a Bachelor’s in History, he pursued graduate studies at the University of Colorado and the University of Delaware, and holds a Master of Education degree. Bob played rugby at U.V.A. and is a founding member of the Colorado Grizzlies Rugby Football Club. After military service, he became a high school teacher, football, and strength & conditioning coach, and athletic director. He currently writes educational games specializing in American history and geography. For nearly 50 years, Bob has been actively involved in fitness training at the youth, high school, and adult levels.

David F Name: David Foster Certifications: W.I.T.S (World Instructor Training Schools) Currently working towards the ACE Certified Personal Trainer certification Experience: ACAC team member since 2010 Completed 150-hour internship with Fitness Team at ACAC Special Skills/Specialties: Developing exercise programs designed for weight loss and strength development Designing fun workouts for young adults Interests: Spending time with my wife Exercising Watching movies Video gaming

Ellen A Name: Ellen Adams Education: BS RN Syracuse University MS in Nutrition University of Vermont Experience: Fitness Specialist since 2007 Water Certified Instructor since 2008 Personal Trainer since 2009 Nutrition Counseling 20 yrs. Home Health Nursing Certifications: State of Virginia Licensed R.N AEA Aquatic Exercise Instructor Certification ACE Certified Personal Trainer Special Skills: Designing programs and helping in building confidence in new, returning, and post-rehab clients Weight loss training and diet coaching Training for clients with medical conditions as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis Aqua exercise personal training Balance and core training. Interests: Oil Painting Gardening My daughter Working out Cooking

Elli Y Name: Elli Yokochi Education: MS in Exercise Science from Marshall University BA in Exercise Science from Marshall University Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Specialist from National Strength and Conditioning Association Experience: 7 years experience in the fitness industry Experience in cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes exercise Molecular biology research focused on intracellular signaling of resistance exercise and type 2 diabetes Teaching experience in physiology, biology, and kinesiology Taught cheerleading camps for 5 summers Special Skills/Specialties: General population of any age Weight loss clients Sport specific conditioning for cheerleaders Interests: Running Lifting Weights Reading Cooking

Gary B Name: Gary Broyles Certifications: NASM-CPT National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer A.C.E. Experience: Working as a Fitness Specialist since 2003 Special Skills: Older Population Beginner or those returning to exercise Core Stability Balance

Jackie A Name: Jackie Anderson, M.S., RYT Education: M.S. in Sports Administration with an emphasis on Coaching from The University of Southern Mississippi B.S. in Exercise and Health Promotion from Virginia Tech Certifications: ACE certified personal trainer AEA certified aquatic exercise instructor AFAA certified group exercise instructor Les Mills BodySTEP YogaFit 200-hour Yoga Alliance-approved training program Experience: Certification Specialist for the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group exercise instruction since 1997 personal training since 2001 competitive body building Special Skills/Specialties: Working with bodybuilders pre-competition Fitness program re-design to overcome plateaus Aquatic exercise training Yoga for improved strength, flexibility, balance, and stress relief Kettlebells Interests: Travel Reading Yoga Swimming Reading

Jacob M Name: Jacob Martens Education: B.S. - Exercise Sport and Health Education (Radford University) Certifications: NASM certified personal trainer Experience: Certified Personal Trainer since 2004 Special Skills: Working with general pop form youth to adult Working mostly with athletes from youth to adult Working with bodybuilders Strengthening core, posture, and balance Interests: Various Sport specific type training - weight lifting, agility and speed work Playing and coaching soccer Bodybuilding Action and Adventure sports

Janine K Name: Janine Kaestner, NASM-CPT Education: Currently attending Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) majoring in Business and Management Certifications: NASM-CPT National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer TRX Suspension Training Experience: ACAC team member since November 1999 in numerous roles through Cafe Service, Day Care Specialist, Gymnastics Instructor, Fitness Trainer with Kidz P.R.E.P., and Member Services. This experience has given me unique insight to our members individual needs and has allowed me to utilize that experience to enhance my current roles as Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer. Special Skills/Specialties: Individualized program design to fit your specific schedule and time restraints Enjoys working with all ages from youth to adult to boost confidence and obtain the results you're looking for Specializes in weight loss programs and strength trianing Creative use of movement and equipment for targeting your core SlimDown Coordinator and Coach Interests: Reading Music Traveling Fitness Family and Friends

Jennifer S Name: Jennifer Skelton Education: B.S. in Exercise Science - University of Mississippi Certifications: ACSM H/FI (American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor) AEA certified water instructor (Aquatic Exercise Association) Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Leader Experience: Fitness Specialist since 2001 Personal trainer since 2001 Group exercise instructor since 1999 Special Skills: Working with special populations from youth to adult Working with post rehab clientele Working with clientele from youth to adult wanting weight loss programs Working with clientele from youth to adult wanting better balance and core strengthening programs Interests: Enjoying my own workouts (cardiovascular and strength conditioning) Cooking Enjoying any activity done outdoors Watching SEC sports "GO REBS" :) Spending quality time with my husband and family

Jimmy C Name: Jimmy Casella Education: B.S. Business Administration, Wagner College, Culinary Art of America Certifications: NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers) Experience: Personal Trainer since 1998 Special Skills: 2000, 2001, 2005 Senior City Golf Champion Running and golf; ran 11 marathons (2.24.07) Interests: Golf Fitness Running

John F Name: John Fauerbach Education: BS in Nutrition and Wellness from Bridgewater College Certifications: ACE certified personal trainer Experience: Personal training since 2009 Fitness specialist since 2008 Special Skills/Specialties: TRX Strength and cardio building Motivating and improving a workout Interests: Photography Sports (Lacrosse, Golf, Ice Hockey) Sailing Cars and motorcycles

Kat D Name: Kathleen (Kat) Draego Education: BS. Elementary Education Certifications: Certified Movement Analyst, Laban-Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies AFAA-certified Personal Trainer AFAA-certified Group Exercise Instructor Blue Belt NIA Instructor Body Step/Group Step Instructor Interests: CASA volunteer Mother of four

Kathleen F Name: Kathleen Findley Education: M.S. - Exercise Physiology- West Virginia University Certifications: P.A.C.E. - Arthritis Foundation Instructor AEA- Instructor SFA- Personal Trainer Certification Experience: Worked in Aquatic Therapy from 1994-2000 Working as a Fitness Specialist since 1997 Working in medical fitness since 2000 Teaching Water exercise since 1994 Special Skills: Working with the Senior Population Working with individuals new to exercise Special needs population Interests: Flying SCUBA Diving Soccer WVU Football

Krystyn D Name: Krystyn Dotson Education: B.S Exercise Science, Old Dominion University Certifications: Certified Massage Therapist ACSM HFI Certified Experience: 4 years of work as a Physical Therapist Aide Personal training at ACAC for 3 years Special Skills: Krystyn loves helping out the geriatric crowd in staying as fit, flexible, and YOUNG as they can! She has a passion for the 'average Joe' exerciser that is looking for new and interesting exercises to hurdle over their current plateau. She makes exercise interesting, fun, and something that you will no doubt want to come back and do! Interests: Krystyn loves to be active; whether it be going on a run, swimming, or walking her puppy (little Wrigley, her Boston Terrier) she is most content when she is in motion. However, she DOES enjoy relaxed weekends, ideally lying around reading the next Patricia Cornwell book.

Lise R Name: Lise N. Rowe Education: BA - Biology - Randolph Macon Woman's College Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine Fitness Instructor Virginia State Nursing Board Certified Massage Therapist Reebok University Certified Cycle Reebok Instructor Heart Zones Certified Cycle Instructor Experience: Personal Trainer with ACAC since 1997 Special Skills: Mat Pilates Instructor Competitive Rower (indoors and out) for over 10 years Interests: Incorporation of functional training and balance in strength workouts Incorporation of Heart Rate monitors to fine tune cardiovascular workouts Assisting those with back issues to create more stable spines Cycling, hiking, Nordic Walking, Cross country skiing, and skipping stones

Magen B Name: Magen Brock Experience: Certified Personal Trainer since 2005. Started with ACAC in September 2009 as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and fitness specialist. Education: B.S. Ed. Exercise Science concentration in Sports Medicine M.S. Exercise Physiology concentration in Nutrition and Fitness Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Personal Trainer Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Primary Group Exercise Instructor American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators Safety Certified American Red Cross First Aid American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Interests: Running Reading Hanging out with friends, and trying to enjoy any free time that I have Watching sporting events (huge UVA and Redskins fan!)

Martha W Name: Martha Williams Education: B.S. Psychology, Mary Washington College Masters, Physical Education, University of Virginia Certifications: Aerobic and Fitness Association of America - Group Exercise Instructor National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer Experience: Personal Trainer at ACAC since August 2009 Teaching Group Exercise for 25 years Interests: Spending time with family Doing anything exercise related

Patricia B Name: Patti Binard R.N. Education: Registered Nurse Ace Certified Personal Trainer Experience: Nurse Phlebotomist, American Red Cross Head Nurse Telemetry unit ( cardiac) Martha Jefferson Hospital Director of Nursing for a local 120 bed nursing home Head Nurse Skilled Unit Westminster Canterbury Home Health Care Director, and Administrator for a local home care agency Special Skills: Cardiac nursing Geriatrics Spinal cord injury Interests: Changing people's lives Travel Animals

Pete C Name: Whitman "Pete" Cross Education: BA, MS from UVA; Ed. D. in science education from Temple University Certifications: NASM-Personal Trainer AFAA - Certified Aerobics Instructor AFAA - Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Counselor Experience: 10 years: Performance evaluator for aerobics instructors 8 years: ACAC Fitness Specialist (at Albemarle Square, Charlottesville) Special Skills: Motivational coaching to middle-aged & senior populations new to exercise. Interests: Coaching individuals through their perceived obstacles to a regular exercise program Coaching individuals to work out at their maximum, safe level. Introducing members to functional exercises directly affecting their daily lives.

Phil R Name: Phil Rowland Education: B.A. Lanchester University, MSc. University of London Certifications: National Academy of Sport Medicine Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer FallProof Certified Balance Instructor USSF Licensed Soccer Coach Experience: 2003 - Present: Personal trainer at ACAC, Charlottesville 2000 - 2003: Personal Trainer with New York Sports Club Previous century: 20 years experience as a youth soccer coach Special Skills: Sports training and sport-specific conditioning Balance training Working with first time exercisers Designing workouts that are creative and tough - but fun. Interests: Rugby Soccer Tennis Most other lesser sports Humor Annoying people he doesn’t like

Sara C Name: Sara Cunningham Education: B.S. - Sports Medicine - Guilford College M.Ed. - Exercise Physiology - University of Virginia Certifications: ACSM Health Fitness Specialist AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certified Wellcoach, pending Experience: 8 years in fitness/health industry Personal trainer since 2005 Cardiac rehabilitation Employee wellness Diabetes education & prevention Specialties/Special Skills: Behavioral modification strategies for improving health and wellness Motivational program design for clientele new or returning to exercise Land and water-based exercise programs addressing chronic health issues and weight loss Balance and core strength training Interests: Enjoying the outdoors Trail running Swimming Traveling Quality time with family

Shannon W Name: Shannon W Education: Community College of Rhode Island - Associate Degree in Business & Accounting Certifications: A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer AEA Certified Aquatics Professional AFAA Group Exercise Experience: Instructed "Women on Weights" program at the YMCA of Wakefield RI, an introduction of an assortment of free weight lifting exercises, that lasted over a six-week period. Instructed Teen class for an age group from eleven to fifteen, which included circuit training with Nautilus machines as well as fitness room etiquette. Personally Trained members in interval workouts in both group settings and one on one Special Skills: Working with clients to create a functional workout program for them based on their lifestyle and desired fitness goals. Helping clients to familiarize themselves with traditional free weight exercises as well as machines. Building programs in weight loss and fat burning to get the most out the time spent in the gym. Incorporating balance and core training by using different types of equipment for variety and keeping workouts exciting and interesting. Slim Down Group Leader Interests: Fitness Reading Music Traveling Family and Friends

Vicky S Name: Vicky Stow Education: B.S. - Psychology Florida Southern College M.S. - Counseling Psychology Nova University Certifications: NASM-CPT National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer AEA Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional Certified Arthritis Foundation Water Exercise Instructor Experience: Working as a Fitness Professional since 1999 Special Skills: Core Training Balance Training Weight loss and Maintenance Behavior Modification Circuit Training Interests: Running Hiking Circuit training

Zach B Name: Zach Boland Education: B.S. in Exercise Science from Bridgewater College Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer TRX Suspension Training Experience: Fitness Specialist since 2006 Special Skills/Specialties: Athletes Strength Training Balance Training Working with new members Motivating Interests: Sports Fitness Shoes Family & Friends My dog Bella, and Dixie