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MASTER TRAINER
Aaron Phillips
Aaron is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a background in powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, kettlebells, and sports performance. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers exercise science with certification and experience ranging from youth athletes to geriatric populations with pain. His philosophy is being able to not only have clients getting stronger and perform better in the gym, but also move more efficiently without compensations/pain. He has his sights set on Physical Therapy school in order to bring a greater understanding and knowledge on how to bring someone from pain and movement restrictions to the strongest and best version of themselves.
PRO TRAINER
Allison Kirk
Alli is a coach that loves igniting the energy in people and fueling the transformation into an overall healthier lifestyle. As a former college athlete, she developed a strong desire for hard work, dedication, and achieving goals. Alli helps you achieve your goals through the method of movement in an athletic and holistic approach. Alli specializes in functional strength, conditioning, and running.
MASTER TRAINER
Anthony Cracchiolo
Anthony attended the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences where he received his degree in exercise science/advanced personal training. Through his years in the fitness industry he has obtained multiple kettlebell certifications, as well as top tier mobility and strength certifications. Anthony has a background in sports and has a passion for training like an athlete. Anthony has worked a countless amount of session hours with all types of clients. He is a strong advocate of proper movement and programming. This approach yields a fun-filled session where you will not only accomplish the results you are looking for but feel good while doing so. “There are many phases in life, phases where you feel motivated and phases where you feel like you are going through the motions. Accountability is what keeps us all in check, training is about creating sustainable habits. Habits that will start small and eventually grow into life changing habits. Training should be fun and rewarding and I am here to help my clients through that process.”
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Anthony Rice
Anthony’s style is functioning training with the goal to help his clients get stronger, move better, and live a healthier lifestyle. His focus is to keep clients safe, happy, and leaving with a smile on their face. Anthony specializes in boxing/kickboxing which he loves to use to incorporate some spice to his workouts!
MASTER TRAINER
Carter Berry
Carter Berry was born and raised in New York City and began his career in personal training in 2012. His training philosophy stems from his practice in Jeet Kune Do; to focus on only what is most necessary and lead a straight line to the objective. He competes at the international level in Kettlebell lifting, and holds the American record in Kettlebell Biathlon.
MASTER TRAINER
Chelsey Yearian
Chelsey is a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, Behavioral Change Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer. Her philosophy is to help clients live, move and eat with confidence, while developing a powerful relationship with their body.
MASTER TRAINER
Cynthia Thorne
Cynthia is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer who takes her movement background in dance, strength training, and functional fitness to provide a personalized approach at exploring movement quality and strength. Cynthia looks at the whole person - mind, body, spirit - to help you become the strongest version of yourself in all arenas.
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Sauerhoff
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MASTER TRAINER
Danielle Claisse
Dani is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer with additional specialization in kettlebell training from Kettlebell Athletics. Dani is also a certified Nutritious Life Nutrition Coach and certified in Pre/Post natal training. Dani believes that fitness and nutrition go hand in hand. Combining exercise programs with nutrition coaching, Dani sets her clients up for long term results.
MASTER TRAINER
Danielle Cybul
Dani is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer with additional specialization in kettlebell training from Kettlebell Athletics. Dani is also a certified Nutritious Life Nutrition Coach and certified in Pre/Post natal training. Dani believes that fitness and nutrition go hand in hand. Combining exercise programs with nutrition coaching, Dani sets her clients up for long term results.
Chief Vibes Officer
Danielle Krinsky
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Master Trainer
Dennis Cervini
Dennis is a true master of his craft. His ability to share his vast knowledge of movement makes his sessions challenging and informative. He specializes in kettlebells as well as strength and conditioning.
PRO TRAINER
Elena Self
Elena developed a passion for movement at the age of 5, when she entered a gymnastics program. Growing up in an active family made her realize the importance of regular exercise, and she has carried that through, as a sprinter in high school, and now, a hybrid athlete and personal trainer. She is a NASM certified Personal Trainer, a running mechanics and VDOT certified running coach, and continuously pursues further learning, in order to give her clients the best results possible. From her previous career in investment banking, she understands the pressures of the corporate world, and it’s effect on health and wellness. Elena will lead you to view the gym as your personal playground, utilizing all the tools it has to offer such as barbells, kettlebells, med balls, TRX and dumbbells. In addition to helping you reach your fitness goals, her aim is to empower you, challenge you, educate you, support you and celebrate your wins with you, all whilst having fun.
PRO TRAINER
Elvin James
Elvin attended the Swedish institute of health and science where he obtained his degree in exercise science/ advanced personal training. He is a big supporter of doing exercise that is fun and therefore sustainable. He is a huge proponent of “movement is medicine”. With 6+ years of training, he has vast experience with kettlebells and trx. Being strong physically translates to many other aspects of his life and he feels strongly that life’s journey is proof of just that. .
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Emilio Joubert

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Emma Gannon-Salomon
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MASTER TRAINER
Frank Crisci
Frank is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. With the utilization of his Strength and Conditioning background, he identifies holes in an individual’s training program and prioritizes functional movement in order to optimize athletic development and performance. Frank’s Orthopedic and Sports Rehab experience in plyometrics, speed/agility training and periodization in strength programs coincides with his own interest in Endurance and Crossfit Training. Believing that we are forever students, Frank incorporates educating his clients on “The Why” behind the session and how it will enable them to reach their goals.
Grace Curran
Grace is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and group fitness instructor who uses resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and Pilates-inspired movements to build strength & flexibility and enhance overall fitness. Her approach is collaborative and personalized, creating a fun & comfortable environment for growth, and motivating you to find your strongest, most confident, and happiest self. She believes in a holistic approach to wellness but lives by the simple motto: you can have your workout & your Van Leeuwen’s Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb, too.
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PRO TRAINER
Ian Wallace
Ian uses both a scientific and artistic approach when it comes to personalized programming for his clients. He believes that movement should be easy, pain-free, and fun, and he utilizes his knowledge of strength training and mobility to help his clients reach their full potential. Ian is a Certified Human Movement Specialist, NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, and rowing coach.
PRO TRAINER
Iyoha Agho
Iyoha fell in love with sports and fitness early in life. He went on to study philosophy at NYU where he also played college basketball. He has 10 years of experience in functional and sport specific training. He is also a meditation and Pilates instructor. Iyoha enjoys helping his clients develop and progress through their training to improve their quality of life. He believes that precision is essential for exercise and movement.
PRO TRAINER
Jason Carroll
Jason is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. As a personal trainer as well as professional dancer, Jason is obsessed with movement and how our bodies function. Pairing his dance background with his knowledge as a trainer, Jason’s programming focuses on mobility, strength, and functional movement. His goal is to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, confident, and ready to WERK.
MASTER TRAINER
Jeremy Bernard Rodriguez
Having studied Applied Kinesiology and Psychology at Rutgers University, Jeremy views training and wellness as an interconnected summation of the body and mind. Jeremy has a diverse movement background with experience in dance troupes and international powerlifting competition. This allows him to apply principles of all the "in-between" to create a plan that accounts for individual differences. Jeremy believes that as long as you have a body, you can use it to actualize a "greater version of yourself". His training model has been fortified through intentional self-study, certification, and mentorship of several fitness and physiotherapy organizations over the past couple years.
PRO TRAINER
Jose Garcia
Jose is a seasoned personal trainer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a background as a former Division 1 baseball player and a Columbia University DPT graduate, Jose offers a unique blend of athletic ability and clinical expertise to help clients achieve their fitness goals. As a NASM certified personal trainer and a strength and conditioning coach, Jose has been delivering effective training programs and providing ongoing support since 2015. Whether you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, or just feel better in your own skin, Jose is dedicated to helping you reach your goals through a combination of challenging workouts and consistency. So why wait? Let Jose help you unlock your full potential and transform your life through fitness.
Master Trainer
Katy Swann
Katy is an American College of Sports Medicine and Precision Nutrition certified trainer. A lifelong endurance runner, she understands the importance of having a specific and personalized (and fun!) training program. Katy’s is all about consistently pushing her clients and helping them live their best lives inside and out.
PRO TRAINER
Laura Agosto
Laura earned her B.A. in Mathematics and Political Science from Baruch College and worked as a political data analyst before entering a PhD in Politics at NYU. From leaving her doctorate program and turning personal training into a career, Laura has learned from her own work and her mentors, that you cannot manage what you do not measure. Laura adheres to evidence-based training practice while always making space for the context with which the person she is working in. She believes training is an essential part of healthcare and is passionate about educating her clients on how to understand and take care of their bodies and minds. Laura holds various certifications and has interned at a number of premier fitness facilities and physical therapy clinics in New York City. When she's not training she loves to read, eat a good pastry, and spend time with her family.
PRO TRAINER
Madison Mayol

Madison is a yoga and swim instructor as well as a functional mobility and strength training coach. As a former college athlete and swim coach, Madison blends her past experience with yogic philosophy, breath control and strength training. She has a passion for bringing her clients into their highest self and teaching them to honor their body as they are. Madison’s style is a blend of yoga, mat pilates, and functional mobility and strength training. Madison will help you achieve your goals in a mindful way by connecting body, breath, and soul. Madison specializes in yoga, functional strength training, and swim instruction.

PRO TRAINER
Margaret Valenzuela
Margaret has over 10 years of experience under her belt as a Personal Trainer with certifications in CrossFit and CF Weightlifting. For her, fitness is more than just the physical aspect of exercise. It's mental, emotional, and spiritual. She genuinely wants to help you create lasting changes in your life. Her mission is to cut through the noise and empower her clients to see their true potential for happiness, confidence, and the creation of ever-lasting changes.
Matt Ouyahia's
Matt believes that “how you do one thing is how you do everything”. He applies this philosophy into his training where he coaches one to master the discipline of moving the body to where it will transcend into other facets of life. He has been involved in fitness for over a decade and his curiosity and passion in this field grows stronger each passing year. Matt is certified by the international sports science association as well as in TRX training. He takes a scientific approach to training that is accompanied by practicality and sustainability to not just get amazing results , but to maintain them and build this into a lifestyle.
Founder and CEO
Matt Sauerhoff
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Master Trainer
Mendy Borevitz
Mendy's philosophy is that details are important as long as they are aligned with the big picture. He views the body as a system of interdependent components: neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and hormonal.
He believes that the way we look or feel is a reflection of what's happening in our body.
When working with clients his aim is to improve on these components starting with the weakest link and moving up the chain to make a better looking and functioning machine.
MASTER TRAINER
Moo Jae
Moo believes in training the mind so that the body will follow. He helps fitness become a part of your lifestyle. His approach combines strength and mobility to build a sustainable and resilient body for the rest of your life.
Master Trainer
Nicole Kilmer
Nicole is a former dancer turned Personal Trainer specializing in strength and athletic conditioning, nutrition for weightloss and performance, and pre/post natal. As a dancer, she understands the importance of movement and enjoys pushing her clients limits both inside and outside of the gym. Nicole strives to help individuals reach their goals in a sustainable way and improve their quality of life through functional strength training.
PRO TRAINER
Niki Szenasi
Niki has been a NASM certified Personal Trainer for over 15 years. She is also a certified Behavior Change Specialist and a Nutrition Coach. Her holistic approach to health and fitness helps her clients connect with their goals from a deeper level to create lifelong results As a 2x cancer survivor, Niki understands the importance of movement, mindset and nutrition, and helps clients achieve a healthy & balanced lifestyle.
MASTER TRAINER
Nyaine Barnaby
Nyaine is a health and fitness coach because "I’m all about a balanced lifestyle and I want to share it with others." He first gained an interest in fitness from watching a circus show when he was 22, his interest quickly developed into a passion, and since then he has dedicated his time to understanding the most effective and efficient way to live a balanced lifestyle, through training and nutrition. He wants to share his passion for health and fitness to motivate and empower you to do the impossible. He wants to get you excited to move and experience the joy of progress, He wants to make you feel balanced and to help you develop a routine that is sustainable for you and gives you everything you want from your body. "It's not an easy road but with hard work and dedication you can get there." Nyaine holds certifications from The America Academy of Personal Training: Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), FMS Level 1&2, TRX suspension training and KBC Level 1 and 2 instructor.
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Peyton Elizabeth Hayes
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MASTER TRAINER
Quentin Nguyen-duy
Quentin is a fitness coach dedicated to helping people realize their full potential inside and out the weight room.  Accrediting his success as a pro physique athlete to his discipline as an actor, Quentin trains his clients with the belief that the mind and body are integrated systems, and developing physical strength builds mentality fortitude as well as vice versa.  He is an NSCA certified personal trainer, OCB pro men’s physique competitor, and has worked as a trainer in the fitness industry for 4+ years. In his downtime, he likes long walks on the beach and quadruple black espressos.
MASTER TRAINER
Rachel Kwan
Rachel has a degree in Neuroscience and Health and Wellness. She is also a NASM/AFAA Certified Personal Trainer who is obsessed with the body and how it moves. Her certifications in Sustaining Mobility and Prehab vs Rehab have set a strong foundation for guiding clients through their fitness journey. Rachel takes a scientific approach to her programming and is meticulous in how she develops and follows through with each client's individualised program.
PRO TRAINER
Rita Zambori
Rita is a student at Muay Thai currently practicing Olympic Weight Lifting. She holds an MFA In Photo and Video. As an NASM certified personal trainer, Rita is a huge proponent in building your strength for the longevity of your physical and mental wellness.
Master Trainer
Ryan Kutz
Ryan is a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who takes his experience in Strength & Conditioning, Kettlebells, and athletic development to provide an approach that revolves around movement efficiency and skill development. Ryan focuses on giving a positive experience with exercise and teaching so you can become independent with your own health.
PRO TRAINER
Sara Crayne-Dedrick
Sara is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer who has been in the fitness industry since 2016. Being a professional dancer, a hiking/bouldering enthusiast, and a previous competitive gymnast, her philosophy is that you can find the enjoyment of exercise just about anywhere. She heavily values and enjoys teaching the small details of movement mechanics to instill longevity in her clients’ programs. She shows up to push her clients both inside and outside the gym and loves to celebrate each accomplished goal, one progression at a time. Sara holds certifications in/from: NASM, FNS, Pre-Post Natal, CES.
Master Trainer
Sara Frederick
Sara's personal journey with fitness combined with her diverse educational backround makes her an incredible teacher, while remaining extremely empathetic and relatable to her clients.
MASTER TRAINER
Shany Dagan
Shany is a Master Trainer and CrossFIT coach, who specializes in injury prevention, strength, mobility , pre-post natal and habit changes. She believes in high quality work, imbedded into day to day life, that leads to long term results 💪🏽. Shany has more than 20 certifications in the field and she’s always excited to learn more. As a dancer, gymnast and circus artist- Shany's high energy and spirit keeps driving her trainees to new highs.
PRO TRAINER
Shara Daron
Shara developed a passion for fitness while she was competitively dancing in her youth and teenage years. After high school she moved to NYC to pursue a career in the fitness industry and received her education at Focus Personal Training Institute. In addition to completing Focus Personal Training Institute’s master course, she now holds an accredited personal trainer certification with ACE, is pre/post natal certified, and is a certified health coach. Shara is passionate about helping her clients become the healthiest and best version of themselves through providing specific and personalized workouts, encouragement in each session, and reminding her clients the importance of all areas of wellness: proper nutrition, recovery, and sleep to help achieve their fitness goals.
Master Trainer
Thomas Mckiver
Tom is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Hofstra University. He places great emphasis on movement quality which provides his clients with the best opportunity to improve the way they are looking and feeling. Tom approaches each client as the unique individuals they are to make sure he is getting the best out of them both mentally and physically.
MASTER TRAINER
Tommy Cracchiolo
Tommy has extensive experience in boxing and functional training. His programing is diverse, and challenging. This allows for his clients to experienc and engage in a creative, dynamic programming that will advance their skills and capabilities.
Master Trainer
Tony Steward Jr.
Tony is a Certified Personal Trainer, holding over a dozen specialized certifications in various training and coaching modalities.
He firmly believes that each person that he works with deserves to be taken through a structured, yet fluid approach to training, that takes their individual goals, history, and personality in mind.
MASTER TRAINER
Travis Azzopardi
The America academy of personal training Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) - FMS Level 1&2 - TRX suspension training -KBC Level 1 and 2 instructor. I’m a Health and fitness coach because I’m all about a balanced lifestyle and I want to share it with others. I first gained an interest in fitness from watching a circus show when I was 19, interest quickly developed into a passion, and since then I’ve dedicated to understanding the most affective and efficient way to live a balanced lifestyle, through training and nutrition. I want to share my passion for health and fitness, I want to motivate and empower you to do the impossible. I want to get you excited to move and experience the joy of progress, I want to make you feel balance and I want you to develop a routine that is sustainable for you and gives you everything you want from your body. it’s not a easy road but with hard work and dedication you can get there.
MASTER TRAINER
Violeta Brataj

Violeta is a National Academy of Sports Medicine and NCSF Certified Personal Trainer. Violeta's passion for fitness, health and wellness emerged at a very young age as a former track and field athlete. Violeta's goal is to challenge her clients, push them past their limits to reach their goals while expanding their love for fitness and wellness. "And let’s not forget the most important thing- to have fun, decompress, feel confident and enjoy their every day life choices."

Violeta holds certifications in/from:
NASM, NSCF, Original Strength, FMS, Pre-Post Natal, TRX, PCC, SFG