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
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
- NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist
- 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.read more
My interests and passions in life have ranged over the years.
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
Remy Maguire
PERSONAL TRAINER
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
“Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!” ~ Goethe
It is my mission to empower as many people as possible to achieve better health, fitness, peace of mind and quality of life.
What does your Personal Best look like for you?read more Fully engaged & loving life ~ Full of energy and vibrant with health ~ Positive & peaceful ~ Calm & balanced under stress ~ Fit, strong & confident Begin by thinking of yourself as the person you want to be. Everyone deserves to live a life of ease, abundance, and see his or her biggest dreams come true. A healthy body and mind is energized and efficient. The more energized and efficient your body, the better you will feel and the more you can accomplish. There is great power in exercise and fun in fitness. These are tools to use to reach your mightiest dreams! I enjoy training anyone and everyone on a mission for fitness. Whether your goals are muscle strength, heart health, sports performance, rehabilitation, balance and flexibility or stress release and total wellness ~ It is my goal to help you get there. Experience and Credentials
Shelly Garteiz
PERSONAL TRAINER
I am passionate about empowering women through the transformative power of strength training at every stage of life. I believe that when we move with intention and joy, we unlock our full potential—both physically and mentally.
My mission is to create personalized fitness plans and foster a supportive, motivating environment where you can feel confident, challenged, and proud of what your body can accomplish. With a strong focus on form and injury prevention, I ensure every workout leaves you feeling stronger and more connected to your body.read more
Outside the gym, you’ll find me cycling through the city, pushing my limits with weightlifting, or enjoying a home-cooked meal. While I love staying active, I also treasure life’s simple pleasures—the first sip of hot coffee on a cold morning, fresh clean sheets, the sound of laughter close by, waking up without an alarm, the moon peeking through fluffy clouds. What are the little things that bring you joy?
I look forward to the answer to that question and helping you achieve your best life.
Experience and Credentials
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- CPR and AED Certified
Ambee Riggs
PERSONAL TRAINER
I enjoy educating and helping clients reach their health and fitness goals. I specialize in women’s fitness including menopause, pregnancy, and postpartum. I am passionate about strength and resistance training. The benefits include: increased strength and muscle mass, improved metabolism and weight management, improved cardiovascular health, enhanced bone and joint health, and even reduces risk of chronic diseases.
I look forward to sharing my knowledge and help you continue or start to live you best healthy life.read more
Experience and Credentials
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- Certified Stretch Specialist
- NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist
- Including Pregnancy/Postpartum/Menopause
- NASM Weight loss Specialist
- NASM Optimal Living – Plant Based Diet Specialist
- CPR Certified
Carol Nelson
PERSONAL TRAINER – Not accepting new clients
CLUB DIRECTOR
“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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