2013 Presenters | DCAC Fitness

2013 Presenters

	Abbie Appel -Abbie Appel is a fitness educator and consultant for JumpSport, Resist-A-Ball, Spri Products, and TRX. As a product development and programming specialist, she has contributed material to numerous videos and publications such as Self Magazine, Shape, Prevention and IDEA Journal. Certifications – ACE, AFAA, NASM, PIA.
	Leslee Bender – Leslee was the 2010 finalist for IDEA Instructor of the year and is a graduate of the Gray Institute of Applied Functional Science. She is the creator of the Bender Ball has over 25 years in the fitness industry presenting internationally. Leslee has created the first core training programming with a small ball to protect the back as documented by The Journal of Applied Research. She holds a B.A. and is certified by ACSM, NASM and ACE.
	Connie Borho – Connie has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, holding certifications through Peak Pilates®, PhysicalMind, AFAA, ACE, AEA, and Yoga Alliance RYT-500. She is a national teacher trainer for Peak Pilates and an MVe® teacher trainer.
	Jinny Brow- M.A., has worked in fitness for 29 years, specializing in post-rehab & aquatic exercise. She is a teacher trainer and has taught training programs for the MS society for 8 years and for the Arthritis Foundation for 12 years. She holds certifications in post-rehab & medical exercise, personal training and group exercise from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, ACE, AEA, and the American Association of Health, Fitness and Rehab Professionals (AAHFRP). Jinny earned a B.A. from Wheaton College, Illinois and an M.A. from George Mason University.”
	Corey Brown - Corey brings a refreshing and innovative approach to fitness through dance. He is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor, and NPC Fitness Competitor, dancer, choreographer and model. Corey teaches at several clubs in the Charlotte, NC area and has a God given passion for helping and motivating others to change and increase their quality of life.
	Leeann Carey – Leeann is the creator and founder of the Leeann Carey Yoga School, a Yoga Alliance- and ACE-registered school providing inspired and smart continuing yoga education in Yapana, a yoga therapy practice. Yapana practice is easily modified and adapted to meet the individual needs of students of all levels. Leeann’s eclectic blend of yoga appeals to a wide range of students, from beginners to professional athletes, and was forged over decades of studies with leading teachers such as Kofi Busia, Donna Farhi, Erich Schiffmann, and Judith Lasater. She is the author of Yāpana: Yoga Therapy for Everybody.
	Sherry Catlin – Sherry, 2004 IDEA Program Director of the Year, is an international fitness instructor, instructor trainer and consultant who has presented workshops, seminars, and master classes in 25 countries and 30 states. She is a Continuing Education Specialist for the American Council on Exercise and AFAA, the Director of Program Development for Body Bar Systems and has over 18 years ‘experience in health club management. She is also the recipient of the 2007 ECA One Body One World Lifetime Achievement Award.
	Fabio Comana – A Senior Fitness Educator with NASM, and faculty member in Exercise and Nutrition at San Diego State University, and UC San Diego. Previously with the American Council on Exercise, he was the original creator of ACE’s IFT Model and developer of ACE’s live PT workshops. Additional experience includes Division I collegiate coaching, and strength and conditioning; and opening health clubs for Club One. As a national and international presenter, he is frequently featured on television, radio, internet, and in print publications. He authored chapters in various textbooks and publications, and is presently authoring upcoming academic and consumer books.
	Margie Caldwell Cooper- Margie Caldwell Cooper, B.A. Ed., is a veteran fitness professional who loves learning as much as teaching. From early experiences teaching group classes taught in leg warmers to her current focus on core fitness, balance and fusion workouts, Margie is always evolving her practice. Currently certified by ACE (gold), AEA, AFAA and Yoga Alliance, Margie lives and plays in Ketchum/Sun Valley Idaho and is a specialist instructor at Mexico’s award winning Rancho la Puerta Health & Fitness Spa.
	Greg Cook – Schwinn® Cycling and SHOCKWAVE™ Master Trainer and author of two fitness books, “Body Bar: 133 Moves for Full-Body Fitness”, and “The Gym Survival Guide: Your Road Map to Fearless Fitness” is one of the most sought after group fitness trainers in NYC. Currently teaching classes and mentoring instructors for Equinox, Gregg is filled with a passion to help others help themselves.
	Josh Crosby – Josh Crosby is a World Champion rower, ultra-endurance athlete and competitor in the Ironman World Championships. He is the creator of Indo-Row, an international fitness presenter and certified trainer who has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and Fox News. Josh serves on the international indoor rowing federation advisory group (FISA) and recently joined Gatorade’s G Series Fit Team.
	Laurie Denomme - Laurie holds a B.Kinesiology, is the co-founder of Exercise Elements, a company focused on providing exercise solutions that maximize the body’s ‘feel good’ potential. She is the creator of numerous aquatic fitness education products including the AquaStretch™ Foundations Manual and her signature Stretch Fusion DVDs. A Fellow of Applied Functional Science™ and AquaStretch™ instructor, Laurie is dedicated to mentoring & motivating others.
	Amy Dixon - Amy is one of the most dynamic fitness instructors and celebrity Master Trainers in the industry today. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology as well as many other fitness certifications. Amy is a contributing editor for numerous fitness and lifestyle magazines, the Group Fitness Manager for Equinox Fitness Clubs in Santa Monica, a member of the Gatorade G-Series Fit team, as well as a Master Trainer for Schwinn Cycling and BOSU. Amy also stars in many critically acclaimed fitness DVD’s and online fitness programs. Her energy is contagious. She delivers a fun, performance based class and works hard to educate and motivate her students and celebrity clients to achieve extraordinary results. Her talents have been featured on The Today Show, ABC News, E Entertainment Television, Good Day LA, Custom Fit, Exercise TV, Your LA, Fox News, and MTV. Her classes and insights have been reported in Women’s Health Magazine, Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, Health Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Variety Magazine, In Touch Weekly, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times. Amy resides in Southern California with her husband and two young daughters.
	Michael Dudley – Michael has over 30 years of executive management, operations, and sales and marketing experience in the medical industry. Michael’s expertise is in assessing business opportunities, defining business strategies, building the supporting management, sales and marketing infrastructure, and managing execution. He also served as Chief Operations Officer and a Board member for Anatomie Corporation, a privately held active wear clothing company. Most recently Michael became the Co-Founder and CEO of Aygion, Inc. an anti-aging product company currently located in Boston, MA.
	Lauren Erik – Lauren holds a MS and is a certified E-RYT 500 level Yoga Instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience. She is the owner and the creator of the internationally recognized, biomechanically-based 200 and 500-Hour Registered Hatha Yoga School “Yoga I.S. ®”, Yoga Integrated Science™. Lauren is a Mastery Level Resistance Training Specialist®, a Mastery Level Muscle Activation Techniques™ Certified Specialist and MAT Jump Start Instructor. She is the owner of Yoga I.S.® Studio, School, and MAT/ Personal Training facility in Louisville, Kentucky
	Shannon Fable – Shannon, 2009 IDEA Instructor of the Year Finalist and 2006 ACE Instructor of the Year, is the founder of SFR, a consulting firm for aspiring fitness educators, manufacturers and managers, as well as the owner of Balletone and GroupEx Pro. Shannon is a 15 year fitness veteran and freelance writer, as well as an international presenter for Schwinn®, BOSU, ACE and Power Systems. She serves on the ACE Industry Advisory Panel, has helped author portions of the ACE and ACSM Group Fitness manuals. Currently, she is the senior director for APD’s and presenters for Powder Blue Productions.
	Bishop Garland - Bishop Garland is the creator of STREET KATA (Martial Movement). A former army master fitness trainer, he has over 20 years experience in the martial arts and fitness fields and holds several different certifications . In addition to presenting he is an ISCA Master Trainer, BOSU Master Trainer, and has conducted workshops and certifications across the United States. He is the founder of STREET MOV’T, currently based in trend setting NYC.
	Teri Gentes – International Speaker, Educator and Whole Self Health Coach, Teri specializes in healthy everyday living with a provocative, playful and engaging mannerism. Her passion to research, personally practice and teach the benefits of lifestyle balance and consumption of fabulous tasting whole foods for enjoyment and disease prevention, treatment and reversal is balanced with a ‘progressive’ transitional approach. Described as a vibrant soul, Teri in-stills awareness, inspires desire and enables action making ‘healthier everyday habits’ easy, realistic, enjoyable, affordable, sustainable and delicious. Her education includes: Communications; Human Relations; Psychology, Philosophy, Natural Wellness and Nutrition -Carleton University; Algonquin College and Business Development Center; Ottawa, CanadaNatural Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching: Stonehenge Institution, UK; American Fitness Professionals Association, USA.
	Courtney Gornall – Cortney is a certified International Pilates instructor and Occupational Therapist. She has also played a vital role in the development of the PILOXING program and is a senior master instructor at the PILOXING Academy. As Vice President of Education at the PILOXING Academy, Courtney is also actively involved in training and supporting PILOXING instructors all over the United States and developing opportunities for PILOXING instructors internationally.
	Valerie Grant – Valerie has been teaching fitness and presenting at conferences internationally for over 25 years, and delights in seeing the “light bulb” moment in all of her students. Her professional experience includes working at prestigious clubs throughout the Philadelphia area, opening her own studio, The Posture Coach. In 2010, she was awarded “Best Posture Coach” by Philadelphia Magazine. She specializes in taking the elusive tenets of The Feldenkrais Method to the fitness world and making them obvious by sharing practical tips for both group fitness and personal trainers to use in every class or session. An adjunct teacher at Delaware County Community College, Main Line Adult School, and Drexel University, her specialties include relating to students of all ages, turning perceived disabilities through mind-body. An instructor for American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid CPR, Valerie also programs and leads mind-body retreats worldwide, supporting her charities of choice. Specialties: Pilates and Feldenkrais. Certifications: ACE (CPT), AFAA (GFI), Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and Guild of Certified Feldenkrais Practitioners (GCFP)
	Jenn Hall -Jenn Hall is an international fitness and dance presenter and loves her job! Having retired from dancing professionally with popular artists such as Beyoncè Knowles and Jay-Z, Jenn shifted her focus to dance and fitness choreography and instruction. Jenn is the creator of Lebert Fitness System’s newest program, LeBarre, a Master Trainer for Flirty Girl Fitness, teaches in the Kinesiology department at Georgia State University and is a trainer, group fitness instructor, author, wife and mom. Jenn is still an active choreographer and her work can been seen on the first two seasons of Fox Television’s “So You Think You Can Dance”, The Miss America pageant, professional and collegiate dance teams and companies around the world and multiple dance and fitness DVDs.
	Ariel Hernandez – Ariel Hernandez currently owns and operates Fusion Fitness Pilates and Personal Training in Lake Mary, FL. He has been active in the fitness industry for over 20 years, 15 of which have been dedicated to Pilates. He holds certifications in Pilates with, Physical Mind Institute, Polestar Pilates, Stott, Peak Pilates, and PHI Pilates where he holds a master trainer status. Ariel journey began as a very over weight kid, At his biggest he weighed in at 250 lbs. With a 42 inch waist. With his love of fitness he persevered and lost the weight. He says ” For me it all came together when I discovered Pilates, I feel in love it “
	Leah Husk — Leah Husk is an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, an AFPA certified Personal Trainer, a Biometrics certified Strength Training Coach and a NETA certified Yoga instructor. She has been active in the professional fitness industry since 1987 when she served on the Board of Directors of The White House Athletic Center at The White House in Washington, D.C. Leah owns and operates Leah Husk Fitness, LLC, in Mechanicsville, Virginia where she specializes in private and corporate fitness. Her favorite junk food is pizza and her favorite yoga posture is SuptaVirasana (Reclining Hero Pose).
Photo Coming Soon	Natashia Iacovelli – Natashia Iacovelli is a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program with more than 16 years of experience in the fitness industry, 11 of those training Spinning instructors throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and New Zealand. Natashia works as a lecturer in Certificate IV in Fitness at Holmesglen Institute TAFE, Melbourne, and has also just recently finished her first season of triathlon competition, including a half-Ironman.
	Skip Jennings – Skip, transformation coach and inspirational speaker, is a seven time presenter for IDEA Health and Fitness Association and he has also presented for fitness conventions like: Sara City Workouts, Crunch Conventions, Can Fit Pro, and IRHSA USA and IRHSA Latin America. As a licensed spiritual counselor, Skip has traveled the globe lecturing and motivating the world to live their greatest life. He has a Bachelors of Fine Arts from New York University, and has been teaching Dance and Aerobics for 20 years. He is certified through AFAA, ACE, National Academy of Sports Medicine and he also holds 15 qualifications in Group Fitness, Personal Training and Nutrition. As the owner of “Mind-Body-Sprit Solution by Skip Jennings,” Skip works with clients to empower their lives, and encouraging them to step out and live their greatest poetical. Skip is the author of “Spirit Explosions, A Time for God, Love and Transformation.”
	Scott Josephson – Scott Josephson is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Lowell Management Company, LLC, Gold’s Gyms in Virginia and Wisconsin. Scott is a nationally recognized award winning conference speaker throughout the world who has been published over 100 times, and has been featured in educational webinars, videos and DVD’s sold worldwide. In addition to receiving the Director of the Year, the Specialty Presenter of the Year and the Citizen of the Year awards, Scott is on the Board of The American Fitness Professionals and Associates, as well as The International Advisory Board of The Canadian Fitness Professionals, and he previous served as the Director of Operations at the world renown Hippocrates Health Institute. Scott was educated at the University of Miami, and his work portfolio includes world renowned television, film and music industry celebrities, as well as Wimbledon Champions and athletes from the New York Giants and New York Mets.
	Billy Kirby – Billy Kirby (a.k.a. BK) is a first-degree black belt, group-exercise instructor for more than ten years, and practicing attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps. His fitness industry accomplishments include appearances in several fitness videos (notably R.I.P.P.E.D.’s Season 7), presenting martial-art (kickboxing) workshops at national fitness conventions, and being selected the R.I.P.P.E.D Master Trainer for the Mid-Atlantic Region. He wasrecruited by and accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. There, he competed with Academy’s swim team for a season before shifting his athletic energies to martial-arts. Under the instruction of Master John Critzos II, BK trained daily for three years before being awarded his first-degree black belt. Upon graduating the Academy, he service selected the U.S. Marine Corps, where he continues to stay fit and serve to this day. As a fitness professional, BK has instructed group-exercise for more than ten years, produced and appeared in fitness videos, and presented at fitness conventions across the U.S. BK currently resides in Washington DC, continues to train with the U.S. Naval Academy Karate Team, and instructs R.I.P.P.E.D. classes and workshops on the East Coast
	Yvonne Kusters – Yvonne is the creator and founder of LET’S PLAY TODAY®, a children’s fitness program used internationally, and the producer of a children’s music CD. Yvonne presents workshops, provides training and educational material to inspire others to guide children and communities to lead active lives. AFAA and ACE certified.
	Mark Lebert – Marc Lebert is the owner of Lebert Fitness Inc. a world leader in developing innovative fitness training tools. He is a Club Owner, Black Belt competing at a National level, a Certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, International Presenter, Silver Lining Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 and named Top 100 Fitness Entrepreneurs in the Industry. Marc developed the Lebert EQUALIZER™, BUDDY SYSTEM™ and STRETCH STRAP™. These portable and versatile tools are being used everywhere! In Clubs, Boot Camps, Military, School/Athletic programs, home gyms and more.
	Stephanie Masceri, MEd, is a national and international education specialist and presenter for Zumba® fitness. She has choreographed for and been featured in the Zumba® Instructor Network DVDs. Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in elementary education and is a group exercise instructor certified by ACE and AFAA.
	Pete McCall – As an Exercise Physiologist with the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Pete creates and delivers fitness education programs to uphold ACE’s mission of enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. He is one of the creators of the new ACE Integrated Fitness Training (IFT®) model of exercise program design. Pete has a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he is a Certified Personal Trainer with ACE and holds additional certifications and advanced specializations through the NSCA (CSCS), and NASM (CPT, IFS, and PES). Outside of his work responsibilities Pete serves on the content review committee for ptonthenet.com, is a Master Trainer for ViPR and coaches youth (U16) rugby for the San Diego Mustangs.
	Meg McNeely – A Master Instructor for the Spinning® Program and an ACE and AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, Meg has her BS in the Health Sciences. She is also a willPower & grace® Level II Instructor and barefoot specialist. She is an accomplished level III Pilates instructor on both mat and apparatus through the PhysicalMind Institute, and is trained through Peak Pilates as well. She is a former USCF cyclist with over 25 years of cycling experience and continues to compete in road races, aquathons, and time trials. Meg has held two State Time Trial Championships and has won the Tulsa, Oklahoma Hill Top Climbing challenge. An advocate and promoter for female cycling, Meg coaches beginner female cyclists in her local area. Additionally, she is an avid swimmer, artist and proud mother of one daughter.
	Stephanie Millward – holds certifications through, AFAA, ACE and RIPPED. She has been teaching fitness for 3 years ,but she is no stranger to the fitness world. Starting at the age of 3 and currently, the world of dance has given her a passion for a healthy life through movement. She loves to engage clients and take them on a journey through fitness and dance. R.I.P.P.E.D. has allowed her the challenge to take her classes and members on a fitness ride that leaves them stronger and inspired be healthier.
	Tricia Murphy – Tricia Murphy Madden is co-creator of Barre Basics and Urban Striptease aerobics and star of over 15 DVD’s. Additionally, she’s the group fitness director for Denali Fitness and Community Fitness in Seattle, WA. Tricia’s an industry veteran of over 19 years and certified through ACE and AFAA.
	Mindy Mylrea – Mindy is the creator and lead talent behind Gliding, the Gliding discs exercise program. She is a master trainer and on the pro development team for Schwinn Cycling, Body Bar, and BOSU. Mindy is the creator and owner of FitFlix Productions DVD production services. . She has authored numerous articles and stars in over 100 instructional videos. Mindy is currently the host of Orbitrek Elite and Gliding infomercials.
	Gail Bannister-Munn – Gail Bannister-Munn has her finger on the pulse of fitness enthusiasts and the club industry because of her widely varied fitness background. She presents both workshops, lectures at internationally attended conferences, teaches choreography base classes, and works as a teacher with East Coast Instructor Training School. Her classes are constantly fresh with new moves and music, often incorporating trends and ideas that are just moving into the fitness scene. Gail quickly rose through the ranks within the fitness industry, becoming NASM, AFFA CEU Provider, certified while being employed as a group exercise instructor, and eventually taking on administrative and management responsibilities. Gail currently works as Flexibility, Core and Pilate’s coach with the NY Jets Football Team, Pro Hoops NBA Basket Ball,and with the NY Islanders, that focuses on skill sets that can help players improve in all areas of defense, and offense. She currently holds certifications in several different disciplines, which enhances her coaching abilities to her athletes, staff and her classes. She is the owner of The Balance Studio, located in Plainview, NY
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	Dan Ritchie – Dan has a broad background in the fitness industry including training and management in commercial and university/hospital-based fitness, for-profit, not-for-profit and educational facilities. His primary areas of expertise are in personal training for special populations (pregnant women, those with chronic disease and/or disorders such as Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Fibromyalgia and Alzheimers, etc.). He has participated in state funded research on exercise for Alzheimer type severe dementia and regularly presents at national and regional conferences. He is a past Board member of the Midwest American College of Sports Medicine and was nominated for the ACSM National College Board of Trustees in 2008. He has been the Enhance Fitness Master Trainer for the State of Indiana since 2007. While at Purdue, he received a Lynn Fellowship and a National Strength and Conditioning Association research grant, and in 2009 his Ph.D. in Health and Kinesiology, with a minor in Gerontology.
	Keli Roberts – Keli is the recipient of the 2003 IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year award and a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. Known worldwide for her award winning DVD’s, books and training seminars, she specializes in strength and stability training, group exercise, personal training and motivation. Keli holds certifications from ACSM HFS, AFAA, Precision Nutrition, ACE Group Fitness and ACE Gold Personal Trainer. Keli is also a BOSU Developmental Team Member, a Master Trainer for the Schwinn Cycling program and a Body Bar, Gliding and Bender Ball Master Trainer. Keli is a 2007 inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. She teaches classes and is a tier-three + personal trainer at Equinox in Pasadena, California and a Gatorade G-Series Fit Sponsored athlete.
	Janis Saffell – Janis brings over 25 years of experience to the health and fitness industry as a classically trained ballet dancer, gymnast & coach, kickboxing/martial artist and is a National & World Aerobic Champion. She presents new innovative kickbox/fitness programs and has attracted attention from around the world where she is continually invited to speak and perform. International Fitness celebrity Janis Saffell, the #1 Selling fitness system creator in the USA, has changed the lives of millions with her over 30 Fitness DVD Titles through outlets like Target, Best Buy, and QVC, and custom instruction systems that have trained tens of thousands of fitness instructors globally.She has been featured in over 30 exercise videosand is the President & CEO of Fitness Express International, a consulting company that produces fitness educational events and product lines world- wide. Her fitness certifications include American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American Aerobic Association / International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA), Pilates Certified by AAA/I, Johnny G Spinning, BOSU and FITTREK, among others.
	Robert Sherman - Robert holds several certifications and is the President and Owner of FIT Inc. He is a Master Trainer for Reebok International Ltd. and a published author and has appeared in several media events.
	April T. Smith – April has A PASSION FOR DANCING!! Her philosophy is LOVE what you do! DO what you love! She LOVES dancing and teaching. Dancing is a hobby of hers and one of the gifts she has been blessed with. She recently has taken on a new role with the Zumba Fitness journey as Zumba Education Specialist (ZES) for the beautiful state of Virginia! She believes in the power of positive living (Think positive. Be positive. Live positive).
	Suzelle Snowden – Suzelle is founder of Fit Bodies, Inc., teaching vacation program. A fitness professional since 1986, Suzelle is experienced as an ACE personal trainer and group exercise instructor, Mad Dogg Spinning Instructor, Promise Enterprise Trainer, Beamfit Master Trainer and RYT200 yoga teacher. 20 years ago, Suzelle’s Fit Bodies, Inc. Aerobics Studio and Instructor Training Center naturally evolved into the largest teaching vacation organization in the world. Fit Bodies, Inc. totally serves the vacation wants of exercise professionals with the wellness needs of luxury resorts. Her passion to share fitness with others takes her all over the world coordinating retreats and creating vacation opportunities for skilled and motivated fitness professionals. At home, Suzelle is director for the Cincinnati Galloway Marathon Program; she continues to inspire others to make the seemingly impossible become very possible.
	Craig Stuart – Craig Stuart is the founder and president of HYDRO-FIT. Certified with AEA and ACE, Craig has more than 25 years experience leading and directing aquatic fitness programs. He is the star of several acclaimed water fitness DVDs, and a specialist instructor at Mexico’s award winning Rancho la Puerta Health & Fitness Spa. Craig is well known for his innovative teaching techniques and energetic presentation style.
	Josh Taylor – Josh is a Master Instructor for the Spinning® program and a former professional cyclist. A seasoned athlete who has been competing at the highest levels of bike racing for over 18 years, Josh is a two-time State Road Race Champion and has raced against some of the top international cyclists in the world in events such as the San Francisco Grand Prix and the Philadelphia International Championship.
	Doris Thews – Doris has been a professional in the fitness industry for over 27 years. Starting as a College athlete, Doris now owns her own Fitness business, Team Thews. Doris is a Master trainer for Indo-Row and Schwinn. She has been a lead fitness personality in several Fitness DVD’s and has created and developed several Group Exercise programs and formats.
	Zoey Trap – Zoey is a Peak Pilates Master Trainer and has presented at major conventions worldwide. She was a pioneer in bringing yoga and Pilates to the fitness industry, and has been involved with indoor and road cycling for 15 years.
	Manuel Velazquez – Manuel has been recognized by ECA OBOW-NYC fitness convention/conference with the “2011 – All around International Presenter of the Year” award. Former Lead Wellness Instructor at the exclusive Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico, Manuel is an international presenter, and continuing education provider for major international fitness seminars and convention events. Manuel is the author and creator of the “Authentic” Latin Dance Workout “Ay Caramba” compiled in a book and a DVD series. Currently a fitness staff member at the “World Best Destination Spa” by Travel & Leisure – Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Baja California, He is a SCW Fitness Faculty Presenter, WaterInMorion National Trainer, Hydro Fit Team Leader, a master trainer for BOSU and Gliding among others. Manuel serves on faculty for ACE, AFAA, AEA, SCW Fitness-EDU and FG2000 and appears in many internationally-selling fitness DVDs. His certifications include SCW-EDU, ACE, AFAA, AEA and ISAT.
	Pepper Von - Pepper is a national and international fitness educator, motivational speaker and co-owner of Step I Dance & Fitness in Sacramento, California. He is one of the top presenters for the International Sports Medicine Association. Pepper is founder of the World Aerobic Kickboxing Association International as well as a featured presenter for the California Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. As part of his professional fitness career, he has starred in more than ten fitness videos. As a Zumba Education Specialist, Pepper is one of the most sought-after presenters today. He also is the co-creator of F4 Fierce (a multi-dimensional, highly-charged fusion of fitness styles).