meet our trainers
Our trainers are the best in the business! Schedule training with any of our staff and you’ll be sure to see results in no time.
Specialized Small Group Training also available! For more information, call Lynne Brenner at (224) 521-2598.
Kathy Bean
personal trainer
Kathy is an AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. She is also a Mad Dogg Athletics certified Spinning Instructor, Certified Shockwave Instructor and a RRCA certified Endurance Coach.
Jordan Buchta
personal trainer
Jordan is an ACE certified personal trainer and is currently enrolled in Oakton College studying Nursing. His expertise is in body building, powerlifting and strength training for athletes. He was a powerlifting state champion, and was an all-conference shot putter. Jordan also assists in coaching the Jr Titans Football Program. He enjoys teaching and walking clients through the new ins and outs of the fitness industry.
Matthew Carter
personal trainer
Matthew is a NASM certified trainer who graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Chemistry and Chemical Biology. His expertise is strength/core training, Olympic lifting, sprinting, and flexibility/balance training. He was a D1 sprinter in college and has experience in coaching track teams. His workouts are specifically created to fit the clients goals in their fitness journey; whether you want to be able to stand on one foot comfortably or become the fastest person you know, he will work with you to reach your goals.
Karen Christianson
personal trainer
Karen is an ACE certified personal trainer. She holds two BAs from Aurora University and Dominican University. Her specialties are general strength conditioning, balance/mobility, pre/post hip/knee replacement, active aging adult and Parkinson wellness recovery. She meets clients from where they are at currently and helps them reach attainable goals.
Kathy Dipietro
personal trainer
Kathy is an ACE certified personal trainer and life coach with a Master’s degree in Psychology from National Louis University. Kathy has worked in the fitness industry over 25 years. As a fitness leader, she introduces people of all ages how to begin the practice of daily exercise and help achieve fitness goals.
Tanya Dotsenko
personal trainer
Tanya is a NASM certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). She is also certified in Yoga, Pilates, and holds a Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification. Tanya is passionate about helping others build strength, confidence, and a healthy relationship with their bodies through tailored fitness programs and nutritional guidance.
Michael Geesey
personal trainer
Mike is a NSCA, CFSC and a CSCS certified personal trainer and holds a BS in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from University of Delaware. His specialty includes mentoring the teens. His knowledge and explanation of fitness along with application to his clients is top notch.
Chung Ham
personal trainer
Chung holds MS, BA, and BS, from Western Illinois University and specializes in Strength & Conditioning, High Intensity Strength Training, Kettlebell Training and Functional Training. Chung also accommodates Partner Training and does Small Group Training sessions. Chung’s certifications include: CSCS (2008), NSCA- CPT (2008), NASM-PES (Level I/II 2011), NASM- CES (2012), ASFA-Kettlebell Instructor (2014), FMS (Level I/II 2016). Chung believes fitness is for everyone and an important part of a balanced lifestyle. His motto is “keep moving.”
Bob Jacobs
personal trainer
Bob is an AAFA certified personal trainer and graduated from University of Wisconsin/Madison. His expertise is strength and core fitness, working with a variety of clients including active aging adults focused on functional fitness, young athletes looking to strengthen their game and all ages looking to improve their overall health and wellness.
Regina Mundt
Personal Trainer
Regina is an AFAA certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with more than 30 years of experience creating dynamic, results-driven workouts that improve strength, mobility, balance and overall performance. Regina’s diverse background working with individuals of all abilities creates a supportive, motivating environment that helps people move better, feel stronger and stay active for life.
Andy Santos
personal trainer
Andy Santos graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BS in Kinesiology. He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Andy is a lifelong student of the martial arts and holds a Black belt in Karate
Adam Smiley
personal trainer
Adam is a NASM certified trainer and holds a BS from Carroll University. His expertise is strength/core training, fat loss, athletic performance enhancement and sprinting. He was an all-American sprinter and runs the Smiley School of Speed. Workouts are varied, dynamic, fast paced interspersing bursts of cardio with strength training circuits.
Mary Weber
personal trainer
Mary is a NASM certified personal trainer, massage therapist and holds a BS from University of Illinois. She has worked and believes in the concept of Fitness for Life for nineteen years. She enjoys teaching senior strength classes connecting with clients on developing day to day exercises to maintain flexibility, strength, and balance.
pilates trainers
Heather Adams
pilates instructor
Heather completed a 500-hour comprehensive Pilates certification covering all equipment and mat work. She creates thoughtful, progressive programming tailored to each client’s goals and abilities. Growing up dancing ballet and jazz, Heather appreciates how Pilates offers similar benefits, strength, flexibility and control—for people of all ages. She enjoys helping others reach their full potential while strengthening and lengthening their bodies.
Nicole Dukatt
pilates instructor
Nicole is a Power Pilates certified instructor specializing in Classical Pilates. Certifications include: The Pink Ribbon Program, Post Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist, Thomas Myers Anatomy Training, Myofacial Meridians Kinesis, Barre Fitness Method Training and TRX. Nicole believes in working the body as a whole, focusing on the individual’s needs.
Werner Martin
pilates instructor
Werner is certified through Physical Mind Institute and completed his comprehensive Pilates teacher training. Werner is a former ballet dancer and yoga instructor, and has been teaching Pilates throughout the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. He focuses on strength, yoga, barre, dance and well-being.
Sharon Stark
pilates instructor
Sharon has been in the fitness industry for over 26 years, beginning her career in group fitness before expanding her expertise into Pilates and Yoga. Since 2010, she has been a STOTT-certified Pilates instructor, bringing a strong foundation of knowledge and experience to every class. Sharon is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential while creating a supportive, enjoyable environment where fitness is both effective and fun.
