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Valerie
Pawlowski earned her B.A. degree in Communications from William Paterson University, Paterson.
Valerie is a NESTA Certified Adventure Boot Camp Instructor.
She is certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist by AAHFP,
and as a Personal Trainer through ACE and AFAA. Valerie is
also a Nutrition Specialist with Lifestyle Management Associates
and Certified in Pilates and Flexibility Training.
With more than 14 years of experience and expertise,
presently the Owner of The Body Barn and previously serving
as the Wellness Director of the Somerset Hills YMCA, Valerie
is dedicated to inspiring others to pursue and achieve their
goals for a more healthy and improved lifestyle.
Additionally, Valerie is personally involved
in many diverse activities ranging from Triathlons, Adventure
Racing and Mountain Biking to placing first in 1998 in the
New Jersey Natural Bodybuilding Championship. These achievements
not only satisfy her drive for success but also serve as an
example for others to "believe it and achieve it".
Helping others to build confidence in their own abilities,
and exceeding their own expectations is her ultimate goal!
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Shari Sperandio has been a fitness enthusiast all her life. She has enjoyed a variety of team sports, as well as running, cycling and strength training. Shari is a NESTA Certified Personal Trainer and Biomechanics Specialist, a Certified EZ8 Running Coach, and is currently pursuing a specialized certification in Core Conditioning - she is certified in First Aid and CPR. She gained her experience in group education as a motorcycle safety instructor. Shari's formal education includes an AAS in Mechanical Engineering, and a BA in Liberal Arts from Centenary College, Hackettstown. |
Stephanie Abrusia
Stephanie has been involved with fitness training for over 10 years and during that time has accrued certifications from major organizations within the industry such as NASM, AAHFP as well as ACE and NESTA. She participates in a number of local races and events and earned a 2nd place finish in The Ultimate Fitness Challenge and 2001 ITC Triathlon.
In conjunction with fitness training Stephanie is also a Connective Tissue Therapist specializing in injury prevention, pain relief and postural restoration and has been in practice for 7 years.
I enjoy the full spectrum of fitness and integrate not only safe and effective exercise, but a variety of components which promote balance, well being and long term success. Health has always been the center of my focus and finding dynamic new ways to assist my clients in achieving success and improving their lives continues to inspire me. |
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Dr. John Spencer Ellis
Each week, over one million people around the world enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis. His fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. John is the President of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching. These two professional associations have 45,000 members in 30 countries. John is on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Conference for Healthy Living, Irvine Valley College, Get America Fit Foundation, and is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners. He is the author of"How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions." He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program in the world. His signature series of outdoor fitness equipment is used in communities worldwide. John has been featured or quoted in every major fitness publication, and held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine. John has been featured on NBC, CBS, PBS, SPIKE, ESPN & Bravo. He serves as an on-air expert for Life & Leisure Television and Health Journal Television with General Norman Schwarzkopf. He is the producer and host of The OC Body on The Healthy Living Channel. John is a Nautilus sponsored athlete and stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp™ & Kung-Fu Fitness™. John created the fitness program used by the U.S. Secret Service and he consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).
John has been continuing his professional education since 1987, and holds bachelors degrees in business and health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He is currently completing a second doctorate in naturopathy. He has fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award. |
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Christina Lucy teaches the 9:00 a.m. boot camp in Orange County, CA. For over 14 years, Christina has taught aerobics and group fitness classes for many prestigious fitness clubs and spas throughout the country. She has undergone training in challenge course administration and safety. She is a facilitator for the rope's course at Spencer Escape in Big Bear. She is certified by NESTA as a personal trainer and holds a PACE circuit training instructor certification. Christina is also a running coach and has developed the EZ8 Women's Running Camp. She has been featured in 3 fitness videos, and soon to be in the upcoming fitness video "The OC Body".
You may also ask Christina about her circuit training class at the Spencer Wellness Center. Space is limited. |
