Paula is an ISSA certified personal trainer and indoor cycling instructor. She has been practicing her profession since 1998 and specifically enjoys training clients for bodybuilding. Over a period of 5 years, Paula has competed in 11 bodybuilding shows, taking several 1st place trophies and awards in best poser, best abs, and best legs. Paula has a true passion training men, women, and children who struggle with weight management. In the past, she has had great success working with overweight clients and helping them accomplish their goal of reaching a healthy weight. Paula enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as watching as many Detroit Tiger games as possible!

I am certified as a Personal Trainer through NBCA. I received my training from Blue Heron Academy in 2017. My training focuses on building core strength, endurance, and overall health. My routines are based on what you want to achieve and what works for you. My personal fitness journey started as being very active in school sports and continued for years being a runner. I joined the Visser Y in 2010 and started taking strength and conditioning classes and then used the services of the personal trainers. I was amazed at how much stronger and better I felt when I added strength training to my workouts. I am married, have three grown children. My hobby is to learn new things. In the past year I have learned how to play Rugby, In-Line Hockey and surfing. I also have a passion for cooking and nutrition. I try to only use grass fed meats and organic produce and know the nutritional benefits of each ingredient used. I am excited to use my knowledge to help you.

Connie is a personal trainer, group instructor, and health & life coach. She focuses on mid-life conditioning, rehab, weight loss and orthopedic concerns. Connie’s career grew out of a desire to avoid spinal surgery. Severe scoliosis affects every joint in her body, so fitness and optimum weight are critical to maintain health. In 2011, she passed the womens Marine Recruitment pull-up test, and was soon diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a new challenge that helped her learn so much more. She lifts, jogs, and loves to bike. Connie’s expertise includes tai chi, meditation and in-depth understanding of autoimmune conditions such as celiac and diabetes, all of which she pairs with nutrition. Her challenges became opportunities so now she can guide you to improve and overcome obstacles in your fitness journey.

I am certified through ACSM.  I have been training since 2007.   I have been a group fitness instructor since 1994. I enjoy helping people find a successful way to incorporate exercise into their busy lives and achieve a healthy balance.  I really enjoy working with overweight individuals, seniors, and people who may feel overwhelmed or intimidated by beginning a new lifestyle change. I've also done work with local middle and high schools, running speed, agility, and strength sessions for teenage athletes.   I look forward to spending time here at Visser YMCA, working with you!  (Or please join me in a cycle or group ex class!)

Justin is a board certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He is also certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine with the Corrective Exercise and Youth Exercise Specializations; through Functional Movement Systems with Selective Functional Movement Assessment; and through Stretch To Win with Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1.
Justin has a background working with numerous Division 1 collegiate and high school athletes. He has worked in a Physical Therapy clinic working
with many different people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Justin’s passion is helping people move better and get stronger. He enjoys working with youth athletes.