Personal Training

CAROLE RUBINO
Carole has combined her 20 years of experience as a professional dancer with her love of fitness and become an outstanding personal trainer and group exercise instructor. She believes that a balance of resistance training, cardiovascular exercise and nutrition are keys to success. Before coming to Fitness Edge, Carole held the position of fitness director and has owned a nutrition franchise. Personally, Carole continues to dance and has participated in many dance and aerobic competitions. Carole's clients find that she has the experience and motivation to get them results!

DIANA KLARIC
Fitness changed Diana's life so she decided to make it her full-time job! She prides herself on getting to know what a client really wants to get out of their session and then motivates and educates them to help them reach their individual goal. Diana's philosophy is to give clients her undivided attention during their appointment and to dedicate herself to their goals. Train with Diana and you will get results! Diana is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is currently working on completing her Fitness P rofessional Certification through Apex Fitness. Diana knows the importance of incorporating nutrition and exercise to reach and maintain your results. Diana creates menu and exercise routine that will easily fit into her client's lifestyles.

JON DOYLE
Jon’s certifications include being a Masters-level Renegade Training Coach with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Adelphi University as well as a Master of Art Degree from Adelphi University. He is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Apex Fitness Professional, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ISSA-Level 1(Highest Level) Certified Personal Trainer, Resistance Training Specialist, and Reebok Coreboard certified. His specialties include, Athletic Performance, Life Improvement, Body Composition Changes, Olympic Lifts, Functional training, Fat Loss, and having fun!

LISA BENSON
Lisa has been involved in fitness and personal training for over 10 years. She has been a Personal Trainer at the Fitness Edge in Fairfield, CT for the past 4 years. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Nutrition at University of Bridgeport. Her approach to working out is to make it fun, make it interesting and make it "count." When you discipline your thoughts, you discipline the body and that is when you create life-altering results. She has certification with NASM, APEX and ISSA.

DEVON YORKE
Devon is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in both their basic and advanced workshops. He is a Certified Resistance training Specialist through Focus on Fitness and he is Certified Fitness Professional through APEX Fitness.

PAT BIGGS
Pat is known at The Fitness Edge for making workouts fun. He believes you should enjoy your experience and not think of it as a chore. Pat combines nutrition and exercise to help his clients achieve permanent results. His ultimate goal is to help you make a lifestyle change and not just a quick fix. Pat has a BS in Exercise Science from Miami University. He is a Certified Health Fitness Instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine, and a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Other certifications include the Fitness Professional certification from Apex Fitness and Resistance Training Specialist through Focus on Fitness. Pat specializes in utilizing nutrition, cardiovascular exercise and resistance training to deliver his clients to their personal goals. His most important contribution is the motivation and passion for fitness that he passes on to his clients.

CRAIG GUEST
As a former professional athlete, Craig understands what it takes to get to the highest level of fitness. As a trainer, he uses this knowledge to help people reach and surpass their goals. He can help you with weight reduction, muscle enhancement, or sport specific goals. Craig will design a custom workout for whatever your goals and work to help you achieve and surpass those goals. After playing football at Division 1 University at Buffalo and setting numerous records which stand to this day Craig played professionally for six years. Craig has been training for over 10 years and helped design the strength and conditioning system for the Univ. at Buffalo, and continued his work as a strength coach for a championship football team in Europe. He holds certifications from NASM, IFA, Apex, Renegade and ACE.

BRANDY STANTON
Brandy has always been involved in athletics. She spent 8 year’s playing competitive soccer, 6 year’s in gymnastics and dance, and 2 year’s in track and field. Aside from competitive athletics, Brandy involves herself in cardio kickboxing, step, strength and core training.

Brandy has her personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a nutritionist certification through Apex Fitness, and a sports training certification through Renegade.

Brandy’s mission is to help people accomplish their goals by teaching them to enjoy exercise and achieve healthy lifestyles.

NICK SCHEETS
Nick attended Eastern Connecticut State University, graduating with a degree in Sport Management with an emphasis on exercise testing. While at Eastern he was a four-year starter on the varsity baseball team, which won the 2002 Division 3 national championship. After graduating he went on to teach grades 8-10 at the prestigious Saint Thomas Moore College Preparatory School. He spent four years serving as the head varsity baseball coach, assistant basketball coach, cross country coach, and the intramural director along with his duties as the assistant athletic director. Nick also ran the strength and conditioning program for all student athletes who were serious about making positive body changes geared towards their sport.

Nick’s specialties include: improving your body composition, enhancing muscular strength and endurance, and improving athletic performance.

"I have a passion for improving the quality of people’s lives. My motivational skills used as a teacher and a coach as well as my knowledge of physical training will help you feel better about yourself, mind and body. I want to teach you the proper techniques of resistance training and increase your cardiovascular endurance."

DAMIEN MYCHAJLOWSKYJ
I am currently certified through N.A.S.M. Training. Renegade Certification is my current study, and RTS (Resistance Training Specialist) will follow afterward. Many people misconceive that fitness is nothing more than something you do just to lose weight in a short amount of time, or something to do as a "hobby" with your friends on a weekend. Not so. From personal experience, fitness should be a long-term commitment, and most importantly, enjoyed to its fullest extent. Fitness is a fantastic lifestyle simply because you will want to better yourself with every goal achieved, further progressing down the road to improve your physique and mentality as a whole. I am here to help you on that journey with results found in a fun, motivating, and likeable environment. Confidence comes from doing.

The lifestyle of fitness has always been intriguing to me, as a sharp looking physique has always been an exciting subject. I would watch in awe as someone muscle-bound would flex and light up their muscles, showing off all of their hard work and dedication. All of this meant that much more as I found myself growing to a whopping 245 pounds at the age of 13 due to inactivity, and my doctor warned me of health concerns and recommended that I do something healthy for myself. Weightlifting became something I liked so much; I ended up changing my entire lifestyle to revolve around my passion for fitness. All of my knowledge is self-disciplined; everything I know comes from hands on practice. My certifications expand on this. I love to find overall balance through proper strength training and applied regimens. I try to find what my client's goals are and mix in their favorite interests to create a proportionate routine with optimal results. Remember, what you put into your workouts will dictate what comes out of them.

RON LELKO
Fitness and sports have always been an important part of Ron’s life. He reached the pinnacle of his sports career while playing football at Bloomsburg University. He was a four-year varsity letter winner, team captain, and Associated Press All-American wide receiver. Following college, Ron was invited to try out with the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, and Arizona Cardinals.

Since college, Ron has worked as a special education teacher, high school football coach, strength and conditioning coach, speed and agility trainer, and personal trainer. Ron continues to enjoy fitness and sports through working out, competitive mountain biking, and other recreational sports.

Ron graduated from Bloomsburg University with a BS in education. He is currently certified by the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) and is a certified spinning instructor. Ron specializes in core, bungee, sport specific, marathon, and speed and agility training.

Ron’s mission is to help each and every client surpass their fitness goals. During training sessions, Ron will motivate and guide clients towards enhancing their fitness program utilizing client analysis and education.

RICK SCRANTON
Rick is a motivating and energetic trainer. His clients enjoy showing up for their appointments because they know they will be rejuvenated when they are through. He understands the mind, body, and spirit connection. According to Rick, reaching your goals starts with your nutrition. He strives to make his client’s path to their personal goals a realistic and permanent one. Each of Rick's clients receives a personal program that fits their personality and lifestyle.

Rick certified is through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also Certified Fitness Professional through Apex Fitness. He has attended several Fitness Edge workshops covering biomechanics, nutrition, physics, anatomy and physiology, menu planning, balance and stability training. Rick specializes in altering body composition and functional training and preparing the body for every day stresses and demands.

LUCIE FERREIRA
Health and fitness have always been an important part of Lucie’s life. Having to over struggled with a life threatening illness through adolescence, it became very important fir her to regain control of her life physically and mentally.

Lucie played basketball and varsity levels for over 7 years. Lucie is a certified trainer through NASM and is working toward RTS (Resistance Training Specialist) and Renegade Certification.

She is a motivational trainer with a lot of energy. Her passion for health and fitness is clearly seen through her intense (yet always fun) sessions.

"Fitness is not about achieving the perfect physique. It’s about building confidence. Only with that confidence do you achieve your own personal success!"

DEREK ACEVEDO
Derek is a hard working and extremely motivating trainer. His clients show up for their appointments knowing that they are one step closer to having their goal met. Derek strives to make his clients happy and help them reach their goal. He is also dedicated to making his clients satisfied. Derek is certified through Renegade, NASM and APEX.

Derek specializes in altering body composition, nutrition, body-building and Olympic lifts.

PAUL KOWAL
Paul has always had a passion for fitness and the human body. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Movement Science in 2001, and has worked as a personal trainer ever since. Paul specializes in helping people get people to their goals in a quick and safe manner. He holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from Westfield State College in Movement Science with concentrations in Sports Medicine and Health/Fitness. In addition, Paul is a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Renegade Training. Paul specializes in weight reduction, injury, rehabilitation, Olympic lifts, sport specific training, and core training.

MARK CHUDY
Mark has been training for over 11 years and has worked with many bodybuilders and athletes getting ready for competitions. Originally from the Florida area, he relocated to Connecticut to pursue his Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.

Mark has also been a personal cook for his clients and loves working with people to solve the nutrition puzzle, an important component to better health. Mark’s goal is to help clients achieve their goals while learning and having fun.

TIM WOESSNER
Fitness has always been a big part of Tim’s life. Tim believes everyone can benefit from proper physical fitness as long as their program is tailored to meet their specific needs. He will customize a safe and effective structured resistance training and nutritional program to achieve desired body composition and overall health. He specializes in athletic training, Olympic movements, altering body composition, and improving overall health. He is certified The National Academy Of Sports Medicine, Renegade Training, and APEX.

CHRIS DURO
Chris has been a part of the Fitness Edge Team since 1998. He is an Assistant Varsity Football Coach which involves organizing and supervising Strength and Conditioning programs for the team. He wants to impact his football team and his clients at the Fitness Edge by giving them the knowledge and motivation to achieve their optimum athletic potential. He has participated in Football, Baseball, Hockey, Biking and Golf. Chris’s Fitness Philosophy: "Consistency in resistance training, cardiovascular activity and a proper nutrition program will bring successful fitness goals."

Chris is certified thought the National Academy of Sports medicine in their Basic and Advance Certifications. He Is a Certified Resistance Training Specialist and Apex Certified Fitness Professional. He is also certified through Renegade Training. On top of everything else, Chris is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Chris specializes in training and nutrition for sports specific goals. Nine years experience helping his clients alter their body composition according to their specific fitness goals, Chris will design a program specifically for the needs of his clients so they can achieve permanent results.

DAVE
What started out as an interest in helping people recover from their injuries has grown into a desire to help people become healthier, and physically fit. With therapy, he found himself having to follow strict Doctor-prescribed protocols for each injury, which he found to be holding him back from what he truly wanted to do.

Dave hopes to impact his clients by helping them to believe in themselves, that they can achieve their fitness goals, whatever they may be, and that he will be there to guide them, teach them, and push them, down their paths to success. Dave’s fitness philosophy is straightforward; in order to be truly healthy and fit, you need to apply effort, time and commitment, results take time, be patient and don’t lose focus. Train safely. Know your limits.

Dave’s specialties include Pre/Post- Rehabilitation Strength Training, Postural/Gait- Evaluation & Correction, Cardio, Endurance Training, Core Stabilization & Strengthening, and Functional Training with over 5 years of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Sports Personal Training at NY NYC and 2+ years Personal Training at Equinox Fitness, NYC. His certifications and education include National Strength and Conditioning Assoc., CPT Conferred Oct. 2001, Renegade Training Certified, and an Associates in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, LaGuardia Community College, Queens, NY Conferred Sept. 2001.

DAVID M. DELVEY II
David recently became a PT after working in the food industry for 15 years (7 years as a chef, 8 years as a butcher). David worked his way up to Assistant manager in the meat department of Whole Foods. David took an opportunity at a one-year trade school for personal training at the national Personal Training Institute. David completed 500 hours in anatomy, nutrition, physiology, theory, and practice and now has certification through ISA and Renegade Training. This experience, coupled with his knowledge of the food industry, have lead to a passion and enthusiasm for personal training.

David is an industrious professional with proven work experience in fast-paced environments. David is skilled in many aspects of the fitness industry; he has over five years of personal training and body sculpting experience. He has learned to incorporate personal ideas and knowledge from observing other personal trainers and physical therapists in gym centers. David plans to continue his education and follow a path of assisting athletes with rehabilitative injuries, such as torn ACLs, rotator cuffs, elbow strains, and the like. For David, failure is never an option. It is a lack of determination, motivation, and desire that enables one to fail.

JENNA WEHDER
Jenna’s goal is to improve the quality of each client’s everyday life by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, gaining the knowledge of proper nutrition, achieve physical fitness, and maintaining this healthy lifestyle outside of the gym. Jenna strives to create a program that is unique to each individual client; this is a key factor to that client’s success.

Jenna has extensive experience in the athletic field; she played Varsity volleyball for Yale University - this is where her love and passion for fitness truly began. She attended Yale University and received a Bachelor in Psychology in addition to her NASM personal training certification. Jenna is eager to share her love and knowledge of fitness with others, and is excited to help them achieve their goals!

JOHN DIDIO
John has been a trainer for 6 years and has experience coaching and playing golf, baseball, football, lacrosse, hockey, swimming and all racquet sports. John’s fitness philosophy: “No matter what you are trying to improve on in life, fitness is a huge part of obtaining any goal, physical or mental.” He is a teacher and a motivator. John is dedicated to his clients and will help them achieve their goals, no matter what obstacles stand in the way. "I want them to know I am always here for them. I strive to show them the path to success. I want them to know it is all about them."

John is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also certified through APEX. He is a certified Resistance Training Specialist through Focus on Fitness. John has attended seminars and workshops on the stability ball and Thera-Bands. John specializes in Sports Specific Training, Spinal Injury Therapy and Prevention, Senior Citizen and Youth Exercise. John also specializes in Functional Training, stretching and core stabilization.

JOHN VIGLIO
John is not limited to one specific field of fitness. Having parents with past health problems; John takes his work very seriously and personally. Just the chance to help others get healthier, and stay in better shape is a major goal of his career. His goal is to help his clients move in the direction they want to go; and possibly moving well beyond that, and adapting a better, healthier lifestyle.

John is a certified Personal Trainer through International Sports Sciences Association and Renegade Training. He is currently pursuing another certification through the Resistance Training Specialist Program. In addition, he specializes in strength training and has a background competitive power lifting. He also has experience in team training; he successfully coached two couples in The Fitness Edge Ultimate Slim-down competition – helping them to achieve excellent results!

MATTHEW LANDMAN
Matt spent four years playing Division 1 soccer in college and then continued a career playing professional soccer in the A-league for the Atlanta Silverbacks. While playing soccer he suffered several injuries that allowed him the chance to recover successfully and learn the importance of injury prevention. After playing soccer, he spent 6 years working for the Health and Fitness Industry, managing health clubs, personal training and teaching physical fitness. During this time Matt also trained and coached soccer goalies as Assistant Director of Goalies for the state of Massachusetts Olympic Development Program. Cumulatively for more than 10 years, sports, personal training, and fitness have been the inspirations in Matt’s life.

Today he is a life coach and leader devoted to inspiring others, both old and young. He has certification from ISSA, ACE, NSCA and is pursuing his Renegade Certification. He knows what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle, so let him help you today! His philosophy is: "Nothing happens overnight, but if you believe in yourself you can make any goal become a reality."

MERIDITH WALWORTH
Meridith has spent 17 years in the fitness industry as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer and mat Pilates and yoga teacher. After majoring in Physical Education at Southern Connecticut State University, Meridith worked as a Connecticut State Trooper. The intensity and discipline required for this profession is brought to her training sessions. Her diverse fitness background runs the gamut from bodybuilding, road racing and triathlons to swing dancing and dance choreography. Meridith has been a member of the Fitness Edge team since 1999.

Meridith is certified as a Resistance Training Specialist, RTS1 and RTS2 through Focus On Fitness. She is also certified as a CPT through The National Academy of Sports Medicine. Meridith holds certifications through APEX in nutrition and AAAI/ISMA in Sports Nutrition. She has attended numerous cadaver labs and has a working knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics. Meridith has trained with such yoga dignitaries as John Friend, Glenn Black, Todd Norian, Anne Greene, Rodney Yee and Yogi Amrit Desai and is certified in yoga in the Amrit/Kripalu lineage.

Meridith is a Reiki Master/Teacher and Practitioner who leads workshops in energy healing and meditation. She is a PSYCH-K facilitator, a simple technique that allows for the change of beliefs and perceptions that impact your life in negative ways. This system can be helpful when will power just isn’t enough. Her healing and stress reduction techniques help to bring confidence and self esteem to all of her clients. Her goal is to guide her clients to total harmony, balance, and wellness.

MISSY CRUMP
Having lost fifty-five pounds herself, Missy can relate to the various needs of her clients. She presently competes in Fitness Competitions, and has also helped some of her clients to compete. She excels at creating specialized programs to suit each of her clients base on their specific goals. Since her start in the fitness industry in 1998, Missy has acquired a wealth of knowledge on proper nutrition and strength training techniques. Her experience makes her the perfect trainer for anyone who wants to lose weight, get fit or train for a sports event.

Missy, is currently certified through The International Sports Science Association. She is also pursuing certification through The National Academy of Sports Medicine, and Apex Nutrition.

ROB CARR
Rob has been with the Fitness Edge for 5 years. He holds a management degree in finance from Purdue University. While studying there he discovered that his true passion was fitness! Eventually, that passion became his career as a health club manager, and now as a personal trainer. He is a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CPR and AED Certified.

Rob excels in weight training, cardiovascular endurance, nutritional education, and sports. He has a complete understanding of how to attack any specific fitness goal whether it is weight loss, toning, flexibility, endurance, increased strength, sports performance, or just a general physical well-being.

He believes that the more specific a client’s goal is, the more specific and unique their training program should be. As a competitive drug-free bodybuilder, Rob placed 3rd in the heavyweight division of the 2006 NBI Tri-State Open All Natural Bodybuilding Championship. Rob specializes in altering body composition. He has extensive experience measuring the entire body; he uses these measurements to set realistic weight loss and body fat reduction goals. It’s about measurable results.

Your health is everything. Taking care of your health is not just for you, it is also for the people you car about and the people that care about you.

ROB SHRAGE
Rob’s energy and enthusiasm for training keeps him successful in the fitness world. Rob believes that "simplicity is the key to functionality." Rob believes in training methods that will improve his client’s ability to perform physical tasks outside the gym as well as inside the gym. His constant attention to the little details of exercise makes him an excellent instructor in proper exercise technique. "I understand that each client is different and I believe that each person must find out what works for him or her. Through nutrition awareness, consistent commitment and proper fitness instruction I can help any client reach their goals."

Rob became interested in fitness when he began training for martial arts competitions nine years ago. In that time, he was exposed to numerous amounts of unique training methods and specialized exercises. Rob was an Oyama semi-knockdown champion, middleweight Grapplers Quest champion, two-time Dragons Lair Challenge champion and recently won a USKBA Kickboxing match by way of knock out. Being involved in a sport, which requires the athlete lose and gain weight at will, Rob has a great deal of experience in changing body composition. Today, Rob continues to compete in Kickboxing, Submission Fighting and mixed Martial Arts competition.

Rob is certified through Renegade training. Rob also has two years of Human Performance training at Southern Connecticut State University. He specializes in cardio and muscular endurance improvement, weight loss, muscle mass gains, Boxing, Kickboxing, Ground fighting and all around self defense.

SCOTT TRIBBY
Scott is both a trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist that has worked with a variety of clients with differing backgrounds. For the past 6 years he’s helped elite athletes in a myriad of different sports (lacrosse, hockey, wrestling, tennis, and soccer) achieve a high level of success. Having worked as a therapist in clinical settings, he has experience dealing with clients who are injured and are undergoing rehabilitation.

Scott’s overall philosophy is one that focuses on long-term health, maximum functionality, and injury prevention. He is a firm believer that hard work pays big dividends, and is with his clients every step of the way to ensure that they achieve what they’ve set out to.

His certifications include Renegade Training Certified Trainer, and a NCBTMB Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. His specialties include Sports Performance and Conditioning, Structural Integration, Rehabilitative Training, and Movement & Postural Analysis.

SHAWN TAYLOR
Shawn has been involved in the fitness industry for over seven years. His love of fitness developed during his four years in the Marine Corps. He needed to train for PPT in order to achieve rank and has stayed with it ever since. Shawn uses the callisthenic training he received in the service combined with circuit and cardio training with his clients. He enjoys keeping things fresh for his clients finding challenging ways to use a variety of equipment including the Bosu and stability ball. Shawn is extremely driven and goal oriented and spreads this energy to his clients during each session.

When asked why he is a trainer Shawn responds "I love to see the smiles on peoples faces when they begin to see their bodies and lives transformed through fitness."

Shawn is NASM Certified with experience in Pilates mat. He specializes in stabilization and weight loss. He has a concrete understanding of the safe and effective way to lose weight.

TAMMY KIERNAN
Tammy has been a part of the Fitness Edge Team since 1997. Her clients love training with her because she has focuses on the details that it will take to get them to their fitness goals. Tammy was the Assistant Basketball Coach at Southern Connecticut State University her first year out of College – after playing basketball for the university for 4 years. An avid runner, Tammy completed her first Marathon in October of 2002. She uses her knowledge of training and food intake for her sports specific goals to better her performance on the court and on the road. Tammy loves challenging herself to get to her peak performance so she can better understand how to help her clients.

Tammy has her Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology with a Minor in Public Health. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is a Certified Fitness Professional through Apex Fitness, and Renegade and CPR certified. She specializes in altering body composition or increasing sport performance. She will customize a routine for each individual goal. Tammy understands the importance of resistance training, cardiovascular training & food intake. She has experience with triathlons – sprint distance, Olympic Distance and Half Ironman, as well as various road races.

TIM KING
Tim is known at The Fitness Edge for how hard he works to get his clients results. His training philosophy mirrors his own training: consistency, intensity and hard work. He brings the energy to his clients’ sessions that guarantees results. Time gained much of his experience as a trainer by working as an intern at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid and as a track and field coach at the University of New Hampshire. It’s not surprising that in his spare time he competes in road races. In fact, he’s currently training for the Boston Marathon.

Tim has a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition Science from the University of New Hampshire and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Human Performance/ Exercise Physiology. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and an APEX Fitness Professional. Tim is also a USATF level 1 Certified Track & Field Coach. He specializes in overall fitness goals, nutrition counseling, body composition changes and sports specific training. Tim uses countless approaches in an effort to get more muscle involved to maximize intensity and calorie burning.

TOPHER TORNOW
Topher has been incorporating fitness into this life for as long as he can remember and strives to help his clients do the same. He utilized resistance training, cardio and food intake to help improve his athletic performance in a wide variety of school sports. Topher was also the Captain of his high school basketball team.

In society where there are so many labor-saving devices, Topher strives to keep his clients moving a little every single day. He easily transfers his enthusiasm to his clients to motivate then to reach and exceed their goals. Topher does not view his job as work. Teaching and being involved in fitness is enjoyable and he wants his clients to enjoy their own workouts as much as he does.

Topher has his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Charter Oak State College. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a Certified Resistance Training Specialist through Focus on Fitness, certified Apex Fitness Professional and certified through Renegade Training. Topher is also a trainer to the trainers – often holding his own seminars.

He specializes in body fat reduction. He creates a workout that is realistic for each client and is structured around their individual needs. Topher’s dedication and focus is what attracts his clients to him – they know he will never give up on their goals. He and his client become a powerful team to ensure they are continually moving in the direction of success.

DANIELLE PATCHEN
Danielle has been a part of the team since 1999. She was a competitive runner and field hockey player for Southern Connecticut State University before working as a Personal Trainer. Danielle was always interested in how resistance training and nutrition could better her performance in sports and activities. Danielle worked at a Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Danbury Hospital for her internship. She has worked with adults that had open-heart surgery, heart attacks, high blood pressure and diabetics. She understands the severity of each and how careful her training program would have to be designed.

Danielle had a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science. She is a Certified Resistance Training Specialist through Focus on Fitness and a Certified Fitness Professional through Apex Fitness. She is also certified through Renegade Training, Kettle Bell and is currently studying the healing art of Reiki. She specializes in knee, back and neck ailments and injuries (post-rehabilitation). She also specializes in pre and post-natal workouts as well as fibromyalgia and arthritis.

JILLIAN CURLEY
Jillian became interested in fitness when she was introduced to competitive track and field at age 11. Participating in a variety of athletics led her to uncover her passion for the human body and how it functions in the athletic environment. Believing that physical success depends greatly upon mental health, Jillian began to study various psychological topics relating to athletics and fitness. She entered Norwich University in 2001, where she studied Sports Medicine. It was there that she learned the necessity for injury prevention, the care of emergency injuries, and the art of rehabilitation. Throughout college, Jillian worked as the athletic training student for a variety of both men’s and women’s athletic teams, fine-tuning her knowledge of the human body. She incorporates a strong flexibility program into every exercise prescription, as a strength program cannot be successful without stretching. Jillian believes that the most important aspect of personal fitness and health is education, and works to ensure her clients have a strong understanding of their exercise prescriptions and current health situations.

Jillian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, with minors in coaching and physical education. Jillian is certified through Renegade Training International, and holds a certification in kettle bell training. Jillian hopes to one day become an Orthopedic Physician Assistant and teach Athletic Training courses at the college level. She has been an employee of the Fitness Edge since June 2005, and has also worked as an Athletic Trainer for a physical therapist. Jillian is currently working toward a Master of Science in Human Nutrition through the University of Bridgeport. She specializes in Strength and Conditioning for athletes, injury prevention, core stabilization, neuromuscular facilitation, proprioception training, injury rehabilitation, visualization techniques, altering body composition and flexibility. She welcomes anyone interested in changing their life, and people of all fitness levels.

JESSICA CRASILLI
With a love for extreme sports, Jessica started racing BMX at the age of 5. Becoming very competitive, Jessica started working with a personal trainer at 15 and knew right away that she had a passion for fitness and wanted to l earn more in the fitness industry. Through sports and working with her trainer, Jessica became mentally and physically stronger leading her to become a US National Champion for 3 consecutive years in BMX. Jessica then decided to pursue her Associate Degree in Health and Fitness at Dean College. At Dean, Jessica was a 2-year All Region Volleyball player. Jessica also attended Springfield College where she received her BS in Exercise Science. At Springfield, she competed in 1 year of crew. Jessica has been training for over 7 years and belies in always trying new things and continuing to always learn. She approaches fitness as a ‘lifestyle’ and believes ‘change creates change.’ Jessica enjoys working with all fitness levels and her specialties include strength and conditioning for athletes, core stabilization, neuromuscular training, pre and post-natal, elder populations and kids fitness. Jessica also loves leading the Fitness Edge Boot camps, motivating you to work to your hardest potential and making you feel awesome when it’s over.

Jessica has received her BS in Exercise Science at Springfield College, RTS I & II, NASM, Renegade Trainer, Kettlebell Specialist, CPR. Completion of cadaver hands-on workshop.

JILL STILSON
Jill has been involved in the fitness world since owning her own Jazzercise Franchise in the 1980’s. Since then her work experience has included Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires and working as a Health and Fitness Specialist at Faulkner Physical Therapy in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Jill has numerous certifications including Dancing through Pregnancy, pre and post-natal and Menopausal Exercise, Certified Fitness Professional through Apex Nutrition, Resistance Training Specialist 1 & 2 through Focus on Fitness and Renegade.

KERRY STEINFELD
Kerry began her personal training career 5 years ago as a Fitness coach for the Special Olympics Southbury Training School Men’s softball team. She am a motivated trainer who has overcome injury, and illness to pursue a healthy, fit lifestyle.

She has had to overcome major physical obstacles and is here to help people see that theirs too can be overcome and they can live a healthy lifestyle. She very motivated and likes to help others who have had setbacks realize that they can get back to feeling comfortable about how they look and feel. With some hard work and a great trainer, anything is possible!

JOANNE VALENTINO
JoAnn joined The Women’s Fitness Edge in March, 2007. Prior to becoming a staff member she was a Personal Trainer in a Private Co-ed fitness club as well as managing a small fitness business. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University and an Exercise Science Certification from Housatonic Community College. She is certified through NETA- National Exercise and Exercise and Trainers Association- as a Personal Trainer and an Active Older Adults Instructor. She is currently pursuing a certification on RTS- Resistance Training Specialist.

CHANNELLE MILLER
Channelle focuses on sport-specific training programs, core strength, stability and balance, as well as resistance training for weight loss, tone and increased endurance and overall strength through the use of proper progression programs.

Channelle believes that the number one priority is to work hard and have fun. Exercise is crucial to our well-being, both mentally and physically. When we use our bodies, we exercise the heart and muscles, which in turn enhances our quality of life. She works with her clients to set their fitness goals and challenge them to reach beyond their expectations; providing positive feedback and encouragement.

Channelle’s number one goal as a personal trainer is to see her clients reach their fitness goals. Whether it’s to lose weight, tone muscles, increase flexibility or increase cardiovascular strength, they will work together to develop a progressive fitness plan to succeed. She believes that if you put in the work, the results will come. Don’t do things half-heartedly because if you do, then you can only expect half-hearted results.

DEIDRE DUFFY
 

JP RICHARDS
 

Michelle Cruz