Mike Smaltz is the Director of Operations and Training at Platoon Fitness, as well as its founder. He has taught over 17,000 outdoor fitness classes and has spent over 25,000 hours working individually with clients during the past 18 years. Mike dedicates himself to providing each client with a unique training program, optimized to meet individual needs and goals. Mike’s training sessions and all Platoon Fitness classes follow the four pillars he created – Structure, Discipline, Accountability and Sacrifice. He works with clients of all fitness levels and ages, including current and former high school, college and professional athletes, members of the military, post-trauma rehabilitation, pre- and post- natal, cancer and fibromyalgia patients, and geriatric populations. Mike can create and tailor a workout to meet the goals and abilities of any client. He can adapt these routines to a variety of environments, designing workouts that can be done at home, in the gym, on the beach or even in a hotel room when traveling. Mike continuously varies his clients’ workouts, never using the same routine twice, and focuses not only on the clients’ training goals but also on their general health and well-being.

Certifications include: ACE (American Council on Exercise), AAAI-ISSA, IFPA (International Fitness & Physique Association) and NSCA-CPT (National Strength and Conditioning Association), Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) Level 1 certified, studied under RKC founder Pavel Tsatsouline; CrossFit Level 1 & 2 coach,TRX certified, Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Instructor Level 1, Kettlebell Athletic Level 1, USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting certified coach, First Aid/CPR/Lifeguard Instructor for the American Red Cross; leading quarterly training seminars. Mike is a licensed muscular therapist (MT), specializing in Pfrimmer, Myofascial Release and Sports Massage, FMT 1&2 (Functional Movement Tape-Rock Tape), KT 1 & 2 (Kinesiotape). Leader of Platoon Fitness’ certified training program, instructing over 150 trainers to reach Instructor Levels 1 & 2. Prior to starting Platoon Fitness, Mike was in the US Navy for six years, graduated the Dive farer boot camp program, went to Navy communications school and entered BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL) training, following which he was stationed overseas. During his years in the military, Mike became the Head Fitness Trainer for his command, whereby he was responsible for training other military personnel. After leaving the US Navy and studying at the PA School of Muscular Therapy, Mike taught the first Platoon class about 18 years ago to a group of approximately 45 people of all fitness levels on the beach at the New Jersey shore. Many of those original participants are still members of Platoon Fitness today. Platoon Fitness has grown from an organization that held one class to a fitness institution with over 60 outdoor classes, five outdoor locations in the Philadelphia region, a 10,000 square foot indoor location in Bryn Mawr and a 4,000 square foot indoor location in Philadelphia. Platoon Fitness also advises various corporate clients such as Lincoln Financial and VWR on their overall fitness programs. Mike recently was named the “Best of Philly Personal Trainer” by Philadelphia Magazine, has been quoted in hundreds of fitness articles. Mike enjoys competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and had two 3rd place finishes in the Masters International Jiu Jitsu Championships in Rio DeJaniro, Brazil in July 2011. He currently also continues to compete in endurance adventure races, as well as, sprint obstacle race.

Greg is a former Semi Pro football player and two time Junior Olympic competitor, specializing in the 100 and 200 meter dash as well as the 4×100 and 4×400 meter relay. He is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) specializing in Weight Loss as well as Function, Mobility, Strength and Conditioning. He has been with Platoon since 2005. Greg is a Certified running coach, having Studied under Dr. Nicolas Romanov the Founder of the Pose Running Method. Using video analysis Greg has worked with numerous athletes to fix improper running form and technique to substantially lower your time. He also holds Level 1 and Level 2 Kettlebell Athletics certifications and is working on his USAW Olympic weightlifting certification. Greg has a real niche when it comes to working with kids and adults to help them achieve their goals by getting to know them on a personal level.

Platoon’s Director of Massage Therapy Kelly Coghlan has been a licensed massage therapist in Pennsylvania for 8 years. Most of her work has been with people recovering from injury and specializes in therapeutic techniques. Kelly has certifications in deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, muscle scraping, and sports massage. Helping people return to a pain-free lifestyle is her passion. She is also a strong supporter of self-care. Kelly believes in the body’s ability to heal itself, and that massage therapy is one of the many paths to restoring health and wholeness to the body.

Noah Spear started training Jiu-jitsu in 1996 under “The Gracie Brothers,” the famous sons of the legendary Helio Gracie the creator of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Since then, Noah has been training and competing across America and into Brazil as well. He identified strongly with “the gentle art” and started what would become a rewarding lifestyle and career for him. Noah won the first ever Gracie National title in 1997 with only one year of Jiu-jitsu experience, defeating opponents that significantly outranked him. In 1999 Noah took his first of numerous trips to Brazil, the “Mecca” of Jiu Jitsu.

There he trained at various Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools training and sharing information with some of the greatest grapplers on the planet. (People like Royler, Carlinous and Rolker Gracie, Saulo Ribiero, Ricardo Liborio, Rodrigo “Minatouro” Nogueira, Mario Sperry, and Vitor Belfort to name only a few.) During his many trips to Brazil Noah would compete in the Jiu Jitsu world championships as well as other well-known Brazilian tournaments. While there he also learned Portuguese and traveled to many schools experiencing the heart of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Noah also volunteer his time to local charity projects that sponsored teaching Jiu Jitsu in the local “Favelas” or ghettos to some of Rio de Janeiro’s poverty stricken youth. He accredits his time spent in Brazil as some of the most influential and memorable experiences in his Jiu Jitsu career, and his life as a whole. In his competition career Noah won additional national Jim Jets titles in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2007. Noah is a Grapplers Quest, N.A.G.A., and Pan American Champion. Noah also won the prestigious Master’s world championships in 2003 in Brazil. In 2004 he was awarded as on of the best grapplers in the world by Rated.com and Grapplers Quest. He has also accumulated many awards in submission grappling, such as winning the V.V.F. Submission Grappling Super Fight in 2004. He is also a Beast of the East, and U.S. Grappling submission grappling champion. Noah has been teaching the art of Jiu Jitsu and self defense for almost a decade. He has led seminars and classes across the U.S. and as well as in Brazil. His children’s programs and women’s self defense courses are highly acclaimed, and have been featured in many news programs including Good Day Philadelphia and Fox news. Noah’s students consistently win championships on both the local and world wide circuit. He is accredited as a master technician and a gifted and learned instructor. Noah puts everything into his students and knows every student could be a champion. Noah believes that Jiu Jitsu is the foundation of martial arts training. He believes that Jiu Jitsu benefits the mind body and soul like nothing else out there. “The training is rewarding and strengthening in ways that can be expressed in no other way.”

Noah’s Titles * 1997 Gracie National Champ middle weight * 1998 Gracie National Champ middle weight * 1999 Yamazaki Grapplers Challenge Absolute champion * 1999 N.J. Quest for the Cup Champion * 2000 NAGA Absolute Gi Champion * 2001 Pan American Champion * 2002 NAGA Absolute Gi Champion * 2002 NAGA No-Gi champion * 2002 Tatu Absolute Champion * 2003 VVF No-Gi Super Fight Champion * 2003 CBJJ Mundial Masters champion * 2004 Ohio Gracie Nationals champion * 2004 Copa Atlantica Absolute Champion Gi * 2005 Grapplers Quest Beast of the East No- Gi Champion (weight class and absolute) * 2006 Copa Atlantica Champion Black Belt – 175 and over * 2007 U.S. Grappling North American Combat Sports Championships 1st – No Gi Advanced Light Heavy * 2007 Grapplers Quest National Championships 1st Place Black Belt Heavyweight

The 2007 Mainline Personal Trainer of the Year, Mike McLaughlin prides himself in his expertise as a personal trainer and acclaimed chef. Mike holds many personal training certifications and is extensively trained in Russian Kettlebell. Mike had the honor of studying directly under Pavel, Russian Kettlebell’s inventor. He holds a Level One Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC) and is one of only an elite few who are training for the Level Two RKC. While he is too shy to admit it, we have it on good information that Mike received one of the all-time highest scores on the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification (NSCA) exam and is NSCA certified.

Bill Manley is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a level 1 Olympic weightlifting coach through USAW as well as a Level One Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC). Bill is Platoon’s head Muay Thai instructor. In addition to his education in fitness, he holds a degree in Emergency Medical Services and worked as an EMT in Montgomery County for over two years before coming to Platoon Fitness. He works with Mixed Martial Arts competitors and performs fitness assessments for professional athletes. Bill works with all ages. He is also a Strength and Conditioning specialist who personalizes programs for the non-athlete as well as athletes. He is currently attending college as a kinesiology major with his sights set on becoming a physician’s assistant.

Jim McGoldrick became a personal trainer at 19 by attending and graduating from the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI). This year long course gave Jim the foundation for excelling as a Platoon Instructor. Jim completed Platoon University and is certified to instruct both Platoon Outdoor and Platoon CrossFit classes. Jim also is CPR, AED and First Aid certified through the American Red Cross. He is CrossFit certified. Jim is Russian Kettlebell Certified (RKC) having studied directly with its founder Pavel. He is a certified Nutritional Counselor. Jim is Olympic Lifting Certified and is certified in Pose Running.

Ken began his personal training career in 2012 after receiving a B.S. in Kinesiology from Temple University and holds his personal trainer certification through the American Council on Exercise. Ken is also in pursuit of a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Dominican College of Blauvelt. He is originally from Central New Jersey where he was a varsity wrestler in high school turned competitive golfer in college. He prides himself on working with clientele from the ages of 3 to 90 years old. Ken utilizes his combined knowledge from his academic and athletic background to tailor fitness programs which are specific to the needs of his clients. Ken works with clients of all ages, abilities, athletes and clients with a history of injury.

Matthew graduated from National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) in 2015, but his passion for personal training started a long time ago. In 2013 while coaching catholic youth basketball, his sister was struggling to lose weight and asked Matt for help. She lost 45 pounds and Matt decided to dedicate himself to helping people.
Matt specializes in human performance for Squash, lacrosse, football, soccer, basketball and tennis players. He is Certified in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)Weight loss and strength and conditioning and passions for him.
Matt still loves basketball and has played in a mens league for more than 5 years.

Originally from Bensalem, PA, Stephen O’Donnell graduated from Lasalle University with a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing.  A Varsity athlete, Stephen competed on the school’s Division I Track and Field team.  He specialized in the 400 meter event and was an A10 Champion in the 4×400.  Stephen has shared his passion for Track and Field by coaching high school athletes.
Stephen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).  He has experience instructing all ages in a variety of modalities of functional training.  In addition to being certified through AAAI and Red Cross CPR/AED, Stephen recently continued his education by earning Kettlebell Athletics Level I and Level II certifications.  In his free time, Stephen enjoys training for and competing in endurance events such as triathlons and 10K runs.

Stu Smith is a Certified Professional personal trainer with several National certifications including American Aerobic Association International (AAAI). He holds an advanced certification in Older Adult Fitness and Aging Population Sports Specific instruction. He completed Platoon University Level 1 and is a Certified Platoon Outdoor Instructor. Stu is CPR, AED and First Aid certified. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and holds a BA in Speech and Persuasion. While at UConn he formed the first intramural powerlifting team and won his weight class two years in a row. Upon graduation he entered the military and while at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri was made Acting Drill Instructor and won Trainee of the Cycle out of 200 men.

Paul Fenaroli, originally from Monroe, Connecticut, Paul was the Heavyweight State Wrestling Champion in 2007. he graduated from Stony Brook University in 2011 and played Big South conference All American in 2010. Paul played professional football for the NFL, AFL, and UFL as an offensive lineman, having played for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers.

Rashan Chanyothi graduated from Temple University with a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise & Sport Science. He has a deep interest in the evidence based knowledge and foundation of science behind all aspects of exercise ranging from the neuromuscular, physiological, bioenergetic, and biomechanical level and how each can promote health and performance. At Temple, Rashan had the privilege of learning from one of the best in the field of exercise science, Dr. Mike Isratel and Dr. James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization, who provide science based diet and training programs for top athletes and general population in the areas of physique alteration, sports performance, and health.

Prior to her arrival at Platoon, Battistoni earned her BFA from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., where she was named to the Deans List multiple times and invited to present her work at events held by the Rutgers Entrepreneurial Society. While earning her degree, she was a scholarship recipient and four-year member of the women’s varsity swimming and diving team. Battistoni helped the 2006 RU women’s team rank 12th nationally, was a 2x Big East Champion Competitor and was selected to the Big East All-Academic Team three years in a row before she suffered a severe back injury which forced her to redshirt.

Reece is a graduate from Temple University with a B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist under the National Strength & Conditioning Association, as well as a USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach. A personal trainer for three years, he also has hundreds of hours of experience as an intern coach at both University of Pennsylvania Strength & Conditioning and TopSpeed Performance School in King of Prussia. He enjoys training clients of all levels and fitness goals, and specializes in sport performance training for athletes.

Devon is a Registered Yoga Teacher (200 RYT) who moved to Philadelphia from Arlington, VA. She graduated from James Madison University with a B.S. in Health Sciences and a concentration in Pre-Occupational therapy. Devon worked at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital as a Senior Rehabilitation Technician. She worked with stroke and traumatic brain injury patients, co-treating with occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech language therapists.
Devon is passionate about helping people lose weight, get strong and reach their goals. Her specialty is working with people of all fitness levels reach their goals.

Emily is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Health Behavior Science and a minor in Exercise Science. She is an avid runner, having finished in the top 1% at the Broad Street Run. Emily’s primary passions are rehab, strength, conditioning, and weight loss. She is equally adept at working with children and adults. Emily is a RunDNA Certified Endurance Running coach, which is a program that integrates running and physical therapy. She is in the process of obtaining her NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Nutrition Certification. Emily coached endurance athletes that won multiple State titles. Emily directed rehab for multiple physical therapy clinics and has a broad and in-depth knowledge of physical therapy based personal training. In her free time, Emily enjoys road racing, skiing, and reading. She has a cat name Luna and named her hamster after Philadelphia Sixers Player, Bball Paul.

Sam worked as a swim instructor for 6 years with the NPAC (North Penn Aquatics Club) teaching fundamental skills as well as endurance training. For three years he worked closely with chiropractors specializing in weight loss, correcting postural deviations and muscular imbalances. Sam’s passion is helping people lose weight and improve performance. Sam is certified through the American Council of Exercise (ACE) as a Personal Trainer. In addition he achieved his Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification also through ACE. Sam’s style tends to incorporate principles of mobility, stability and endurance.

He takes a clinical approach to address issues while they are less prominent.

Sam is a green belt in Kempo karate which he has studied for 5 years. He is an avid student and Instructor of orthodox boxing as well as kickboxing which he has studied for 20 years. He can incorporate these into any session. 

Sam played rugby for 5 years, 3 of which where with Doyelstown Rugby Football Club which is ranked 5^th in the nation.  His hobbies include running, wrestling, swimming and Jiu Jitsu. 

Sam’s family includes three dogs, two rescue Labradors and a shih-tzu.  He lives in North Wales, PA 

Steve is a Chiropractic Doctoral candidate and Health Performance Specialist.
His focus is athletic goal-driven training for individuals and small groups across various skill levels. Specialty experience with strength training and tissue mobilization, specifically active & passive manual techniques.

He is a Licensed Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA as well as CSCS), Functional Movement Systems (FMS) level 1 and 2, and Precision Nutrition certified.

Steve has athletic experience in collegiate football and Triple Jump field events. His fitness journey began after being amazed at the inter-workings of a rehab facility while recovering from an injury. Since graduating with his BS in Exercise Science & Business, Steve is receiving high level mentoring and serving individual through reaching their goals. His focus is to optimize lifestyle health and athletic skill performance.

Colleen is a multi-state licensed & Professional Standing member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She brings passion and experience with over 10 years of massage practice. Specializing in clinical massage, Colleen graduated (with honors) in 2011 from The Soma Institute in Chicago IL. Thereafter,  many years of involvement within the spa setting has allowed her to customize unique hands-on methods, incorporating productive healing modalities and therapeutic bodywork, but also a relaxing, restorative & mindfully-tailored session.Modalities include: myofascial release, trigger-point therapy, injury rehab, cupping therapy, salt stone massage, CBD treatment, sports, & chair massage. Additionally, Colleen has recently become a certified Yoga Instructor- accredited with The Yoga Alliance, which further increases her promotion of holistic wellness, stress management, body-awareness and self-care, for a truly collaborative understanding of mind and body.

Eli Goodwin is a Cum Laude graduate from West Chester University with a degree in Exercise Science. Eli graduated from Friends Central High School and won several bodybuilding competitions. Including the 2019 Excalibur Classic Physique Novice and the 2021 Lehigh Valley Championship Classic Physique Junior. Eli specializes in building strength and muscle in kids and adults. He loves fitness because it makes him feel strong, healthy, and is great for helping manage stress. Some of Eli’s hobbies include working out and painting, he is also a huge animal lover and has 2 cats, a lizard, and a bird.

Justin began his fitness journey as a young adult when he decided being obese and living an unhealthy lifestyle wasn’t for him. After losing over 90lbs and acquiring years of hands-on experience in bodybuilding and powerlifting he decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a professional boxer. Now well on his way to those dreams becoming reality, Justin uses his arsenal of training techniques backed by an ISSA personal training certification and years of independent research to help people achieve their own fitness dreams. Whether those dreams are to lose weight, increase flexibility and agility, build muscle mass and strength or just improve all around health and wellness. Outside of the gym Justin lives for his twin brother, Luca, along with their American Terrier pitbull, Canelo. Any other free time in his life is spent cooking in the kitchen or in front of a canvas with a paintbrush in hand.

Ula has studied, practiced, and taught about healing for 42 years, in the US and internationally. She focuses on effective ways to let go of limitations that create pain and suffering physically, mentally and emotionality. She enjoys facilitating healing of the whole human through restoring a pain free physical body with myofascial release therapy and sharing ancient time-tested effective tools and therapies. It is only through raised awareness of knowing ourselves that we can be happy. Her passion and fulfillment come from sharing knowledge, tools and technology for efficient healing and restoring growth, healing, and wholeness, enabling creation of a more meaningful and healthy life for ourselves and others.

Patrick Rufo returns to Platoon Fitness!

Patrick was a four year rower at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Following graduation, he began sculling and competing at the national level. In 2006, he moved to Pennsylvania to train out of Penn AC Rowing Association in Philadelphia, PA. His racing career culminated at the 2008 US Olympic Trials where he finished 10th in the Men’s Double Sculls respectively. While training, Patrick attended the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI), and became certified as a strength and conditioning coach (CSCS) through the NSCA. Patrick began coaching for Penn AC in 2008 and took over the Penn AC Summer Program. By 2011, Penn AC Gold had become one of the top summer rowing programs in the country. In 2012, Patrick began working for Sparks Consulting which focuses on counseling athletes and parents through the college recruiting process. He served as their Operations Manager for various rowing camps hosted by Wesleyan University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Patrick is certified to implement the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Functional Capacity Screen (FCS), which allow athletes to identify imbalances and weaknesses in their movement patterns and stability. During the summer of 2016, Patrick was invited to screen the entire Wesleyan Women’s Rowing Team, and prescribed their FMS program. In the fall, Wesleyan won the Collegiate Women’s event at the prestigious 2016 Head of the Charles by 0.9 seconds over defending champions Williams College. Patrick also coached Master’s athletes (30 years old and up) for Fairmount Rowing Association in Philadelphia, PA from 2011 to 2018. Patrick is certified to facilitate the DISC, Myers-Briggs, and Process Communication Model for athletes and teams. He uses profiling to help clients and athletes succeed by recognizing their own strengths in their behavior patterns. Profiling large teams allows parents and coaches to create and support strong team cultures for their athletes. Patrick has completed Platoon University Level 1. Patrick is a permanent resident of Collegeville, PA where he resides with his wife and two daughters.

Personal Training Certifications: CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, A-CPT, NPTI Nutritional Consultant Special Certifications: US Rowing Level III Coach/Indoor Rowing Instructor, FMS 2 & FCS Certified Exercise Professional, USA Soccer E License, Ground Force Method, Kettlebells, Clubbells, Facilitator: DISC Behavioral Profile, Process Communication Model, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Daniel is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2012 to 2020. His love of running and general fitness has branched out over the years to spread the good word about mental health and general physical wellbeing to everyone.

Daniel is a graduate of Penn State with a BS in Kinesiology and a minor in Exercise Science, as well as being certified with ISSA (International Sports Science Association).
Following a lax phase of his life, Daniel has since cleaned up his life both mentally and physically Danny has made it his mission to encourage others. He realizes that many people have their own personal vices, and has decided on his personal mission to assist as many people towards their goals as possible. Whilst in the military, Daniel was given the task with working alongside overweight fellow service members to get them to an acceptable level of fitness, and this experience has been an instrumental focal point in discovering his affinity for fitness.

In his free time, Daniel is an avid enjoyer of the outdoors, and spends a majority of his time either biking or going for a brisk run. On days where the weather isn’t so favorable, you can find Daniel inside, exercising his mind with a good book and a solid cup of tea. He is currently residing in Ardmore with his dog, Chip

Amber J Callahan is a born and raised Philadelphia girl with over eight years of professional experience in the fitness industry as a certified master trainer, an IFBB Bikini Professional athlete, fitness model and social media influencer. Armed with education and experience, gifted with ingenuity, vision, and raw tenacity, Amber J gives a unique perspective on different training methods and nutritional guidance that aides in building upon her clients’ strengths relevant to their fitness aspirations.

Once dangerously thin from an ongoing battle with anorexia Amber J’s fitness journey is quite the transformational twist. After graduating from Moore College of Art & Design with a Bachelor’s in fashion design, this Philly girl continued down the road to self-improvement and in doing so fitness became her life’s calling. In due time, she became an IFBB Bikini Professional athlete in 2015, competing on some of the biggest stages around the world, one of those being the Arnold Classic Australia. Her achievements as an athlete allowed her to work with some of the most reputable companies in the fitness industry. In addition, she worked as a spokesmodel in various marketing campaigns promoting leading supplement and clothing lines. These experiences lead Amber J to become a master at her craft learning from the best coaches and trainers in the industry all while solidifying her knowledge with National Academy of Sports Medicine. This allowed her to provide elite personal training services both on-line and in person.

Amber J’s education covers the breadth of personal training and nutritional coaching necessary for her clients to achieve their desired results, in particular her background in bodybuilding and athletic training. By drawing from the success of her own personal transformation, Amber is driven to help her clients grow and develop through training discipline and confidence in oneself. Understanding her clients’ strengths in achieving realistic goals includes the need to build a stronger and healthier body and mind. This allows her to craft unique and personalized methods for every client. She personally takes pride in positively impacting and improving peoples’ lives through personalized scientifically proven strength and conditioning athletic training; maximizing all of what she believes her clients can achieve. With her Philly work ethic, enthusiasm, as well as influential spirit, Amber J continues to use her strong sense of leadership and belief in others to transform lives through fitness.

When not in the gym, Amber J is a sought-after visual designer and social media influencer in fashion and art sharing with the world the creativity behind who this Philly fit chick really is.

Pedro is a professional wrestler and is a 14 year Air Force Veteran. He is a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. Since 2015, as well Group Training Specialist. He has vast experience in weight loss, strength training, and rehabilitation. Pedro is a self defense and boxing expert. Pedro has trained a variety of clients ranging from military squadrons to individuals who are physically impaired. He applies a comprehensive approach to training, using his servant-leader mindset learned throughout his military career to help clients reach their desired weight-loss and sport-specific goals. Pedro’s professional experience includes being a Security Forces Specialist in the US Air Force. He conducted law enforcement, high value security, and combat operations, with deployments to Iraq, Oman, and Afghanistan to name a few. In his free time, Pedro enjoys wrestling and playing baseball, traveling, watching and playing sports, and visiting amusement parks with his wife and two children! He also enjoys playing with his German Shepherd, Athena.

Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine

Fitness Nutrition Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine

Group Training Specialist, National Academy of Sports Training

Military Physical Training Leader, U.S. Air Force

Air Force Veteran, Current Professional Wrestler.

The bulk of Pedro’s professional experience is with the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces Specialist. There he conducted law enforcement, high value security, and combat operations, with deployments to Iraq, Oman, and Afghanistan to name a few. In his free time, Pedro enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, and visiting amusement parks with his wife and two children! He also enjoys playing with his German Shepherd, Athena!

Christin Jones is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Intuitive Holistic Bodywork Practitioner specializing in Healing for body, mind, and spirit.

As an Intuitive Healer, Christin takes a holistic approach to your recovery by combining therapeutic massage techniques with other healing modalities such as meditation and energy work when guided to do so.

Christin offers customized sessions tailored to provide you with a complete healing experience. Her training and professional experience include the following areas:

• Trauma
• Sports Injuries
• Therapeutic Touch
• Shoulder/Neck Injury
• Myofascial Techniques
• Post-surgical Manual Lymph Drainage
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Chakra Balancing
• Essential Oils
• Energy Work
• Herbalism
• Cupping
• Yoga
• and more!

Scott Ertel is an ACE Certified (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer. Scott has a Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University. While at Villanova, Scott played on their Division 1 Lacrosse team as a Midfielder and Attackman, as well as the Man-Up Unit. Scott has been coaching and training athletes for over 20 years. He has coached and trained at the Youth, High School, and College levels. Scott coached lacrosse at the National powerhouse Haverford School for seven years. Also, he coached Youth programs: Mesa Lacrosse Club, Ashbee Lacrosse Club, and North Penn Lacrosse Club. Scott helped coach Rosemont College Lacrosse to their first Playoff appearance in program history, and the most single season wins in program history. He has coached eleven High School Lacrosse All-Americans, as well as five Professional lacrosse players.

Scott has a wide variety of knowledge in training athletes and non-athletes alike. He has the ability to train people at any age and any exercise experience. Scott also trains in Boxing, and can incorporate Boxing into any training session.

In his free time, Scott enjoys playing a wide variety of sports, and is an avid fan of Philadelphia sports teams.

Dominic (Dom) is a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). For more than 11 years he has worked with people of every age and ability. He become a Instructor because he is deeply passionate about helping you become the best version of yourself. Don is a natural motivator, and experienced in strength, power, toning, and functional training. He believes in proper form, technique and injury prevention. “Anything the mind can conceive, the body will achieve “.
Don specializes in weight loss, strength and conditioning, special needs and those with different type of disabilities, including mobility issues preexisting injuries.

Anna Scharf is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) who has been exercising in different forms for over a decade. Anna competed successfully in gymnastics for over 5 years winning various State and regional titles and transitioned into professional natural bodybuilding during her college years. During this time she won shows in the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) and later on in the National Physique Committee (NPC) Federations. Gymnastics training and weight lifting contributed to her success in various sports. Anna anticipates graduating with a bachelor of science’s in pure mathematics and a minor in art at West Chester University in December 2023. Anna brings a broad array of knowledge and experience across different disciplines including weight loss, strength training, gymnastics training, mobility and flexibility, and weight training to craft the best personalized training programs for kids and adults.