Josh graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor in Clinical Exercise Science where he attained a thorough understanding for biomechanics. He enjoys continuing his education by reading scholarly journals pertaining to health and wellness. Growing up as a hockey player, he has always strived to reach his full potential when it comes to speed, strength, and agility. Josh continues to share his passion by helping others reach their full potential. “There is nothing more rewarding than being a part of an individual’s lifestyle change for the better”.

Jaime is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. Her experience working in an outpatient physical therapy setting has played a large role in her passion for motivating others to create a healthy environment to improve overall physical wellbeing. Jaime strives to integrate exercise and optimal wellness into the demands of daily life. Her approach to training emphasizes making sessions enjoyable, yet challenging, while creating an educational and effective workout.

Josh graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a health/fitness emphasis. Josh prides himself on having a background training people from college athletes to clinical patients at Mary Free Bed and every level in between. Josh sees exercise as medicine and as part of a healthy self-care routine to improve both mental and physical health. He enjoys helping people reach their goals and find ways to move that feel good. Josh works hard to find physical activity routines that work well for his clients and that his clients truly enjoy in order to produce that best outcomes.

Joe is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. He graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Calvin College and a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University in Chicago. Joe’s Master’s focused on sports performance and improving athlete’s overall health. While he completed his Master’s coursework he worked as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Grand Rapids Drive G-League Basketball team. He has also worked with youth athletes and general populations. Joe’s goal is to optimize your performance so you can live a healthy and happy life.

Gina is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Wellness Coach through Wellcoaches. With more than 20 years of training and coaching experience Gina brings knowledge and experience gained from working with populations ranging from post rehabilitation, runners, weight loss and clients making healthy lifestyle and behavior change. Gina is passionate about helping people set goals and make positive, sustainable nutrition and exercise habits that become a lifestyle and build a healthy body image. She enjoys researching, cooking and eating healthy, trying new recipes, running, and being outdoors.

Royce graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in clinical exercise science. During his time in school he took a heavy interest in kinesiology and how the human body works. Throughout highschool he participated in various sports such as, wrestling and lacrosse. After highschool he continued to train in mixed martial arts, along with the varying forms of martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing. He loves to stay active and healthy and wants to share his passion with others along with helping them achieve their fitness goals.

Ashley is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Science. During her studies and work with patients in outpatient physical therapy, she learned the true value of exercise and how it affects our physical, mental, and emotional health.  She enjoys connecting with individuals of all ages and abilities.  Her objective when working with clients is to provide them with the tools and support that they need to accomplish their individual goals.

Chris is certified through National Strength & Conditioning (NSCA)in 2009 and is currently in the process of completing his degree in Exercise Science. He was certified in 2009 while interning with Strength & Conditioning staff at the University of South Florida where he worked with both basketball and football teams. Chris believes that fitness and health should be a priority for everyone, but it’s a process and it takes it upon himself to help individuals reach their goals and be the best version of themselves the safest way possible.

Sandra enjoys teaching others how they can improve their health by improving their strength and fitness. She loves helping clients get to their desired goals by using fitness in a way that is compatible to their lifestyle. Decide to START and she will help you keep going! Sandra has been a Certified Personal Traine though American Council on Exercise (ACE) & Blue Heron Academy since 2005. She was a competitive cheerleader, track athlete and worked for a cheer camp for 10 years. Sandra competed in a lot of physique competitions and tried out to be an American Gladiator....#fail. Weights are our friend. Superman is her favorite superhero.

Shelley has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, certified in STOTT Pilates and as a Personal Trainer though ACE. A Renewed Core (ARC), through Pilates movements and Yoga poses, allows a relaxed neck to help you engage your core more effectively. My work with many, many clients has shown me how they learn reduce or eliminate pain in their neck, shoulders, back, hips and knees. It’s really not complicated, it’s learning how to work backwards utilizing more back muscles and minimal flexion. You achieve true core strength, flexibility and a refreshed spirit. It isn’t rocket science, rather a whole lot of common sense, adding a sense of humor and we can start you soon your way to a pain free way of moving and experiencing life!

Julie Rutherford holds the highest level of certification through The Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 500.    
While living in the south for eight years, Julie founded and owned and managed a successful yoga studio she named Whitetop Yoga located in Abingdon VA.  At Whitetop Yoga, Julie became certified as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider YACEP. She then led 200-hour yoga teacher training programs as well as continuing education classes for yoga teachers.  She’s developed specialized classes and trainings for chair, back care, pre-natal, meditation, yoga for postural alignment, Ayurveda, as well as private and personalized one-on-one yoga sessions.

Julie has currently focused her yoga studies primarily on teaching individualized therapeutic yoga.  She is enrolled in Beaumont Hospital’s Internationally Accredited Yoga Therapy School where she will earn her 800-hour Yoga Therapy Certificate (C-IYAT), graduating in 2022. 

Julie maintains a personal trainer certification through The National Academy of Sports Medicine NASM and has 18 years of experience teaching yoga, strength training, kettlebells, group cycling, kid’s fitness and boot camps.  she is a five-time marathon finisher and holds her BA from Michigan State University.

Dianne is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and CSAS Certified Speed and Agility Specialist. With more than 40 years of coaching and playing soccer, athletics have been a big part of her Dianne's life. She is a strength and conditioning specialist with an emphasis in sports conditioning. Dianne is in awe of how our bodies move and function. While training, she feels it is vital that exercises mimic movements that are used on a daily basis. Dianee works with people of all ages and fitness levels and loves to form relationships with everyone.

Tim graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2015 with a degree in Exercise Science and obtained his certified personal trainer certification later that year through ACSM. He most recently graduated in the spring of 2018 with his Masters in Public Health from Grand Valley State University. Using his history in sports, he looks to help you improve your athletic performance using speed and agility drills along with weight training. Tim uses creative and effective exercises to get the most out of your training sessions. So, get ready for a fun and tough workout!