Trainer Bios

Tamilla Averyaskina

• Education:
  • N.A.S.M. Certified
  • A.C.E. Certified
  • Fitness Professional Association – Moscow, Russia
  • State School of Ballet – Professional Folk Dancer
• Specialization:
  • Clinical Exercise Specialist
  • Special Population Needs
• Philosophy: “My programs enable clients to increase strength and improve balance and control. My goal is to inspire my clients to move forward and leave behind their fears.”

Tina Marie Romero Belluomini

• Education:
  • B.S. Kinesiology
  • A.C.E. Certified
  • Mad-Dog Spinning Certificate
• Specialization:
  • Functional Training
  • Weight Loss
  • Triathlon/Athletic Training
• Philosophy: “Perseverance and consistency are essential to reach your goals.”

Anton Belo

• Education:
  • I.S.S.A. Certified Person Trainer
  • C.P.R Certified
  • E.M.T Educated Degree (in progress)
• Specialization:
  • Nutrition
  • Postural Analysis
  • Special Population Needs
  • Strength Training
  • Spinal Rehabilitation
  • Weight Loss

David Danker

• Education:
  • B.S. Exercise Science, San Francisco, State University
  • C.P.R Certified
  • A.E.D Certified
• Specialization:
  • Weight Loss
  • Sport–Specific Training
  • Strength Training
• Philosophy: “I’ve learned through experience in training both myself and watching my clients' progress, we only have one body and what one puts in is what one gets out.”

Melissa Davis

• Education:
  • B.S in Sports Science
  • Interned as a student athletic trainer in basketball, swim team, volleyball, water polo, tennis and football.
  • Trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and represented the USA at three World Championships.
  • Certified artistic roller skating coach with skaters who have competed and placed in National Championships.
• Specialization:
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Physical Therapy
• Philosophy: “I emphasize proper body mechanics and developing a program that will be the most effective for you while reducing the possibility of injury.”

Sunny Diaz

• Education:
  • BS/MS Physical Education and Sports
  • Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
    (NASM)
  • IAAF Level 2 Track and Field Coach, International Athletic Association Federation (IAAF)
  • A-License Track and Field Coach, Universitat
    Leipzig, Sportwissenchaftliche Facultat
  • Certified Coach, NFHS – American Sports Education Program
• Specialization:
  • Physical Fitness Breakthrough
  • Sports Performance Enhancement
  • Core Stabilization
  • Corrective Exercises
  • Cardiovascular Endurance Training
  • Functional Training
  • Fitness and Weight Management
• Philosophy: “Train in Progression to Achieve Excellence in Health, Fitness and Sports.”

Michael Holland

• Education:
  • B.S, M.S., Nutrition
  • Certified Personal Trainer - National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Certified Strength Trainer - California State Hayward
  • Past Olympic Weightlifting Coach - Club Level 1
  • Certified Active Isolated Flexibility Technician
  • Natural Health Educator
  • CPR Adult, Child, Infant, AED Certified
• Specialization:
  • Strength Training and Conditioning for 45 years
  • Personal Trainer for 25 years
  • Sport Specific Coach for 25 years
  • Former Consultant for Flexibility and Nutrition at Stanford University
  • Former Coach for Strength, Speed and Power Summer Camps at Stanford University
  • Past Physical Education Instructor - Elementary School
  • Former Long Jump and Triple Jump Coach - Los Gatos High School
• Philosophy: “Quality and variety of exercise, coupled with patience, mindfulness, and a sense of humor. ”

Anthony Jean

• Education:
  • A.A. Exercise Science, College of Marin
  • Certified Fitness Trainer, I.S.S.A.
  • C.P.R. Certified
• Specialization:
  • Special Populations (Youth Training, Seniors, Pregnancy)
  • Core Training & Flexibility
  • Weight Management
• Philosophy: “Through years of experience and education, I have found that emphasizing physical core stability and strength is the best avenue toward sustainable success in fitness. With your determination and my guidance, fitness goals can confidently be accomplished.”

Chris Luera

• Education:
  • Kinesiology Major - Emphasis in Exercise and Fitness at San Jose State University
• Specialization:
  • 20+ Years Martial Arts Experience and Instruction
  • 4th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
• Philosophy: “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal--a commitment to excellence--that will enable you to attain the success you seek. ”

Michael Marshall

• Education:
  • N.F.P.T. Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR Adult, Infant, Child, AED Certified
  • Exercise Physiology Degree (in progress)
  • American Boxing Association Certified Fighter/Instructor
• Specialization:
  • Core Performance
  • Weight Management
  • Power Lifting
  • Sports Specific Training
  • Wide Martial Arts Background including: Karate, Tae Kwan Do, American Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing
  • Won 2007 San Francisco Golden Gloves Heavy Weight Division
  • Experience with Rehabilitation
• Philosophy: “If you're not getting your desired results you may not necessarily need to train harder, but train smarter! When it comes to fitness it's definitely quality over quantity!”

Randy Miranda

• Education: B.S. Kinesiology
• Specialization:
  • Balance & Coordination
  • Body Building
  • Core Strengthening
  • Weight Reduction
• Philosophy: “Exercise because you like to exercise, not because you have to exercise. Train hard, but have fun!”

 

Cynthia Newman

• Education:
  • Group Fitness Leader, Calif. State University, Hayward
  • A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
  • YMCA Certified Group Fitness Leader & Personal Trainer
  • Jenny Craig: Weight Management Counselor, Group Workshop Facilitator and Certified Nutrition Counselor
  • Instructor Certified: Step Reebok & Cardio–Kick Box
• Specialization:
  • Core Conditioning
  • Peri & Post Menopausal Women
  • Pre & Post Natal Women
  • Weight Management
• Philosophy: “To inspire, motivate and develop strategies for a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition is the framework and key to establishing a healthy attitude towards your well-being. It's all about setting realistic goals and making exercise fun, yet challenging, for all fitness levels!”

Amanda Ow

• Education:
  • B.S. Public Health (U.C. Berkeley)
  • National Academy Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
  • American Council of Exercise Certified Personal
    Trainer
  • YMCA of USA Group Exercise Instructor, Healthy Lifestyle Coach,
    Spin, Basic Mat
  • Pilates
  • American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED
• Specialization:
  • Strength Training
  • Weight Loss
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Core Strengthening and Conditioning
  • Post Rehab for arthritis, hip/knee/ankle injuries, COPD
  • Postural and Body Alignment
  • Pilates and Yoga
• Philosophy: “Improving health and fitness can be achieved regardless of age, experience or current level of fitness. Through exercise we build physical strength, mental empowerment and self-confidence. As a coach, mentor, and teacher I will provide knowledge and support, motivating my clients to reach their goals and incorporate fitness into their daily lives.”

Karen Pinckard

• Education:
  • National Certifications: AFAA and NCSF
  • APEX Certification in Nutrition, Pilates Foundation
  • Certified Massage Practitioner CPR/AED
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Personal Trainer
• Specialization:
  • Core Conditioning
  • Strength and Endurance
  • Marathons
  • Boston Marathoner
  • Swimming
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause
• Philosophy: “I never quit!”

Angela Sauermann

• Education:
  • B.A. English, UCLA
  • A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
• Specialization:
  • Self-Defense
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
  • Functional Strength Training
  • Core Conditioning
  • Older Adult Fitness
• Philosophy: “I strive to help my clients feel good in their own skin.”

Justin St. Lawrence

• Education:
  • B.S. in Kinesiology, SFSU
  • I.F.P.A. National Certification
  • A. A., Canada College
• Specialization:
  • Functional Training
  • Posture
  • Weight Loss
  • Martial Arts Training
  • Certified Soccer Coach
• Philosophy: “Make the effort to adopt fitness as a part of your life. Be confident, strong and healthy and everything will fall into place.”

Casey Stern

• Education:
  • B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Minor in Group Exercise and Personal Training
  • N.A.S.M. Certified
• Specialization: Pre & Post Natal Pilates
• Philosophy: “Exercise is about making every aspect of your life easier. With a stronger, healthier body, good things will follow!”

Zack Stewart

• Education:
  • N.A.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Specialization:
  • Core Conditioning
  • Improved Balance & Flexibility
  • Increased Strength & Endurance
  • Weight Loss
• Philosophy: "My goal is to develop a more fun, creative and efficient approach to working out. I’ll design a systematic, progressive routine that allows you to spend your time in the gym more effectively, so you can do more with less. My motto is “Get in, Get out. Get on with your life!”

Donna Tom

• Education:
  • B.A. in Organizational Behavior Psychology
  • Certified Personal Trainer, W.I.T.S. – World Instructor Training Schools, Calif. State University, Hayward
  • Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Fitness Institute
• Specialization:
  • Strength & Fitness Training for the Aging Exerciser
  • Core, Stability, Strength & Conditioning Programs for all Ages
  • Building Cardiovascular Endurance
  • Circuit Training, Boot Camp & Body Sculpting
• Philosophy: “Personal Training is not just for the rich and famous. It’s an innovative and affordable pathway to a results oriented exercise prescription just for you!”

Ginger Watts

• Education:
  • Certified Personal Trainer – Health & Fitness Institute
  • Certified ACSM Group Exercise Leader Courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology
• Specialization:
  • Certified Massage Therapist
  • Over 15 years Experience as a Personal Trainer
  • Rehabilitation Training – Back, Knees, Balance
  • Strength and Endurance Conditioning
  • Weight Reduction
• Philosophy: “With an understanding of fitness and healing as a personal trainer and a massage therapist I will recognize your needs and tailor a program to give you the best possible results, while acknowledging that each person has different goals.”

Chris Wulff

• Education:
  • B.S. Kinesiology (in progress, Notre Dame de Namur University)
  • ISSA Personal Training Certificate
  • A.A. Liberal Studies, College of San Mateo
  • A.S. Fire Technology
  • Emergency Medical Technician
• Specialization:
  • Circuit Training
  • Weight Loss
  • Sports-specific Training/Conditioning
  • Core Strength
• Philosophy: “The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.”