Our Personal Trainers have training and backgrounds in a wide variety of fields, including Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Athletics, Nutrition and more. What they all have in common though, is the desire to empower as many people as possible to achieve better fitness, health and quality of life. Learn more about our trainers here.
Liane Burns
PERSONAL TRAINER – Not accepting new clients
CLUB DIRECTOR
As a dancer for over 25 years, movement has always been my greatest passion. I believe we are our best selves when our minds and bodies are strong. Everyone deserves to move through life with confidence, grace and strength.
Whether you are new to fitness, returning to it, or looking to take your fitness to the next level, I am here to encourage you every step of the way.read more
With a bit of sweat, hard work, and a whole lot of fun, together we can create a plan to achieve your goals.
A happy and healthy life is the best gift we can give ourselves!
Experience and Credentials
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- AFAA Group Fitness Trainer
- TRX Group Trainer Certified
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Chapman University
- American Heart Association CPR and AED Certified
Jeanette Sanker
PERSONAL TRAINER
ASSISTANT CLUB DIRECTOR
GROUP FITNESS DIRECTOR
What I love about this career path is the ability to meet new individuals of all shapes, sizes, walks of life, backgrounds and views. I enjoy listening and learning about people’s lives, their stories, and by doing so helping them live more empowered
lives by feeling stronger. Whether my clients are looking for a strength program, weight loss, recovery from injury, or just for fun… I am happy to help! My workout style is fun, fast-paced and always something new or different to keep challenging my clients to be the best they can be.
My interests and passions in life have ranged over the years.read more
But one thing that has always kept me grounded has been my love of fitness. I have always lived an active lifestyle.
While working as a welder in an extremely physically demanding job I made the commitment to get stronger. Through that process I found a new passion for strength building and also found a welcoming community of people who were like minded in their zest for a healthy lifestyle. I decided to take a leap and pursue my forever passion as a personal trainer.
I am outgoing and talkative so don’t be afraid to say hello! Looking forward to working with you at NWWF.
EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Welder
- Group Fitness Instructor
- CPR First Aid and AED Certified
Kris Lai
PERSONAL TRAINER
PHILOSOPHY
“Movement Is Life”
“Leave everything you touch better than you found it” ~Mom
The most rewarding part of what I do is improving the quality of someone’s life. My favorite part, is all the people I get to meet. I’ve been training for almost 2 decades with experience in performance training, rehab, sports nutrition and joint health. My past experience consists of training professional athletes, sports teams, focused rehab, zone HR, TRX classes, Calisthenics, Kinstrech, Kettle Bells, HITT, and Circuit training.read more
Everyone is different… goals, body types, lifestyles etc. This is why tailored programming is important. Cookie cutter routines won’t fit everyone and their different needs. My goal is to help you get you to your goals. From point A to point B in the safest, quickest, and most effective way possible. While teaching you about your body, so you can have the confidence to pursue the best version of yourself. And we’re going to have loads of fun doing it. Looking forward to meeting you!
“Make time for wellness to avoid making time for illness.” Coach Kris
EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
- Mayu Thai Certified
- Kinstretch Level 1 Certified Instructor
- CPR First Aid and AED Certified
Niki Yancy
PERSONAL TRAINER
PHILOSOPHY
“Be the change you want to see in the world around you” -Ghandi
This could not be truer of my own life transformation into the fitness industry.
As many of us do, I took for granted my physical machine. By my 30s, having 3 children and not caring for my body well, injuries began piling up. Each event took me to physical therapy where movement was the answer to my suffering. Still, I did not “Heed the call up” -The clash.read more
At 42 with a diagnosis of low iron, a great fear of injury, and a passion for the outdoors, I took a new perspective on this gift of body and movement. Fitness of mind, body, and spirit became goals for myself. After achieved great gains in my health and fitness practice and recognizing the skill in my professional life of being dubbed “the team cheerleader or emotional support animal of the office” it dawned on me to change my passion for health and fitness into teaching and supporting others what I had learned. I am excited and grateful to help guide you through this process by showing you the most positive and effective way to achieve your goals to better movement, overall health, and well-being. Let’s get started today!
EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS
- International Sports Sciences Association Certified Personal Trainer
- Hiking since 2013
- Somatic Movement Yoga
- CPR/AED Certified
Amelia Seley
PERSONAL TRAINER
Let me tell you… finding my path in life wasn’t always clear. It wasn’t until I stumbled into personal training that everything clicked. Helping people achieve their fitness goals has been incredibly fulfilling for me. I’ve been living and breathing a healthy lifestyle and hitting the weights for as long as I can remember. I’ve guided clients through strength training, weight loss journeys, and bouncing back from injuries. My approach is all about crafting personalized plans that fit your life and deliver serious results. Whether you’re aiming to get stronger, shed some pounds, or recover, I’m here to make it happen. Let’s team up and turn your health and fitness goals into reality!read more
Experience and Credentials
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer*
- CPR/AED certified
- Weightlifting since 2014
- 5 Years of gymnastics and stretching
Carol Nelson
PERSONAL TRAINER – Not accepting new clients
“Start with a positive attitude.”
Sometimes the hardest part of a workout is not the weight or exercise but your own mindset. See yourself achieving and exceeding expectations. Maintain a “can do” philosophy. Visualize your goals read more
Every day is an opportunity to make another small change. Your health determines your quality of life, both now and in the future. Strive for your best health. Give it 100% effort to reach your goals. Making excuses or not giving it your best shot will only delay your goal and decrease your motivation. Your effort will affect your achievements. Reward yourself along the way with healthy incentives and most of all have fun. With a positive attitude, attainable goals, and 100% effort, you will succeed!
Experience and Credentials
• National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer
• 9 Years as a fitness professional – including Personal Training, Sports Performance Training, and Group Training
• 9 Years Ongoing Continuing Education
• Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Minor in Gerontology
Gillian Rubin
PERSONAL TRAINER – Not accepting new clients
Are you new to exercise? A little nervous to walk through that gym door? I have been in your shoes. I was a sedentary kid, overweight and listless. I drifted through life with little energy or zeal until I hit my 20s, at which point I had a breakthrough: I started running. Thanks to a good friend, I discovered a new power within myself, which proved to be my gateway to fitness. Running led to joining a gym for the first time which led to lifting weights… with each step, I broke through a new barrier; with read more
Today I am a different person- stronger, healthier, energetic and, most importantly, happier. My emotional connection to exercise led me to the decision to make a career out of helping others realize the same potential within themselves.
Whatever your goal may be- running a 10K, doing your first pull-up, or just getting moving and having fun doing it—I am here to show you it is possible. There is an athlete within you, and I will help you find her.
Experience and Credentials
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross Adult CPR and AED
- 13 years professional pastry chef
Raina Munson
NUTRITIONAL COACH
Meet Coach Raina
Raina has been Coaching Movement and Nutrition for 13 years with a Kinesiology Degree and is a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She is focused on using whole food eating as a tool to prevent disease, improve quality of life and increase performance. Her goal is to empower everyone with education, resources, discussions about food, sustainability and longevity.
I look forward to helping you achieve your best healthy life. -Raina
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