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Ian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Ursinus College, and a Master's of Science in Sport and Athletic Administration from West Chester University. Ian's certifications include AAAI and ISMA.
"Since starting a career as a personal trainer in 2000, I have worked with a variety of populations including professional athletes, children, elderly, and individuals with multiple schlorosis, herniated discs, and fibromyalgia. I enjoy the diversity of the clientele that I work with and find it rewarding to help these individuals attain fitness goals. Health and fitness is truly a field where you can touch and improve people's lives, and for that reason, I am committed to a career in this industry. As the Operations Manager for FACTS Fitness, I now have the opportunity to spread my philosophy throughout all of our locations. I settle for nothing less than unrivaled customer service. At any of our facilities, I want our members to feel welcome and cared for by our professional staff. As a result, I believe that FACTS Fitness will pave the way for our clients to succeed in adopting healthier lifestyles."
- Ian Savitz
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Patrick attended Winthrop University for Business. His fitness certification is from World Instructors Training School. He entered the fitness field because he enjoys healthy/active living.
Patrick is an American Legion baseball umpire. His favorite hobby is playing hockey.
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Willie Owens graduated from Penn State with majors in Exercise Science and Chemistry. His fitness certifications include ESA, AAAI, NASM, CPR. He entered the fitness field because in his words, "It's the next best thing to being a doctor."
Willie played professional football with NJ Cardsharks Arena football, 2003; CFL Winnepeg Bluebombers, 1998; and in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams, 1997. He is also a 6-time All-American in Track & Field.
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Kyle holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University, and is currently studying to achieve an A.C.E., and AAA1 Certification. Before coming to Facts Fitness, Kyle coached Lacrosse at Widener University and led the Pride to a M.A.C. Championship. Kyle is currently an Assistant Lacrosse Coach at St. Joseph's Prep.
Kyle played professional lacrosse for the Denver Outlaws, and the Philadelphia Barrage. Kyle won an NCAA Lacrosse National Championship in 2005 with the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, he is also a 2-time All-American.
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Nona Kleinberg comes to FACTS Fitness with 24 years experience in the field of fitness and personal training. She has an Associate’s Degree, and is certified by the American Council on Exercise and APEX. Nona got into the fitness field because, in her own words, “I was not only overweight, but had poor lifestyle behaviors. I believed that I could make a difference by helping others understand that with consistent, proper role modeling, they too can learn the value of a healthy lifestyle.”
Along with Personal Training, Nona is a Nutritional Coach and specializes in Mat Pilates. Her hobbies include walking, hiking, running, and spending time with loved ones. Nona owned her own private personal training studio in Topeka, Kansas for 9 years. She has three sons, two daughter-in-laws and as for now, one grandchild!
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Kyle graduated from DeSales University in 2005 majoring in Sports Management. While at DeSales, he played baseball and participated in the 2003 Division III College World Series. He continued his education at East Stroudsburg University where he earned a Masters degree in Sports Management. Kyle has over 5 years experience in performance training, athletic training, and personal training. He is also a professional rescuer in first aid and CPR.
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Member of Steel Fitness since July 2006. Spinning certified instructor since November 2006.
Spends a lot of time looking for new music and new Spinning profiles to keep classes motivated.
Has been Spinning for 6 years. Enjoys working out with weights and high impact workouts that break a sweat.
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Gina Birch has been practicing
ashtanga, vinyasa and pilates mat
for over 7 years. She has both Yoga
and Pilates certifications through
the American Fitness Professionals
and Associates, AFPA. She is
completing a 200 hour training RYT
with Bill Raup @ Power Yoga Works.
She has studied with both Beryl
Bender Birch as well as Ralf Gates.
Gina began her study of Zen and
Vajrayana training of the mind in
1994 with Lama Lobsang Samten, and
brings the practice of universal
spiritual laws of mindful living to
her class format.
Most of Gina's adult career life was
in the fine arts graphic design and
most importantly a full-time mom. |
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Linda graduated from Elizabethtown
College with a Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration and
Marketing. After working many years
in the Corporate sector she chose a
new career path and became an ACE
certified Group Fitness Instructor
and a certified Mat Pilates
Instructor.
Linda teaches a wide variety of
classes including weight training,
step, pilates, hi/lo and kickbox. As
a pilates instructor she places a
big emphasis on core training in all
of her classes.
“Without a doubt, teaching fitness
is my true love and is the best job
I have ever had. I LOVE helping
people achieve their personal
fitness goals.
There is nothing better than seeing
their faces light up when they "get
it"!!!
Linda lives in West Chester with her
husband, two children and two dogs.
She loves gardening, cooking,
traveling and of course, exercise!!! |
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Jen has been teaching group fitness
for over 20 years. She holds both
personal training and aerobic
certifications with ACE. "Hi-lo
aerobics as well as step, interval,
and cardio kickbox classes are my
passion!"
Jen was co-host of a Comcast cable
fitness program which aired locally
every Thursday for four years. |
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Kathi Tommasino began teaching
fitness classes in the early 1980's
(the days of leg warmers and
unitards) while attending Penn State
University. She has been certified
by IDEA, AFFAA and AAAI. She also
has CPR and First Aid certifications
as well.
"I believe that the biggest
obstacles to working out are boredom
and injury, which is why I attend as
many seminars and workshops as I can
throughout the year. It is my goal
to stay updated on new and
innovative ideas for working out, as
well as proper techniques for injury
prevention. My main goal is to
provide fun, safe, effective classes
in which people of all fitness
levels can participate."
Kathi has two teenaged children who
are "my first priority". The fitness
industry has provided her with the
flexibility to always put "family
first". |
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Heather has been working in the
fitness industry for over 25 years.
Her interest in fitness started when
she joined her first gym at age 17.
Heather soon after started teaching
group fitness and has been a
certified personal trainer for the
past 12 years.
Her group fitness classes at EAC are
energetic and upbeat. Her goal is to
promote a healthy lifestyle, as well
as instilling a healthy attitude in
her class participants.
Heather's other interests are
spending time with her husband and 3
three children, summers at the beach
and just enjoying life. |
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Krissi Bartley has been into fitness for most of her life. She started doing aerobics when she was 10 years old and has been teaching aerobics since January 2005. Krissi is certified to teach aerobics through AAAI. She has been teaching spinning since November 2006 and also has her certification for spinning through AAAI. She enjoys working with weights and doing almost any type of cardio. |
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Carolyn’s interest in fitness and
exercise began in high school and
has continued to expand throughout
her life. Although, only recently
obtained a ACSF certification as a
personal trainer. Carolyn has also
been a certified aerobics and
aqua-aerobics instructor.
Her training style focuses on the
use of free weights and resistance
training. Carolyn is also a
certified yoga instructor. In her
spare time, Carolyn enjoys Pilates,
Yoga, body sculpting and riding her
motorcycle. |
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Edit’s “Stretch-and-Flow” approach
to yoga practice combines hatha’s
deep stretching with the fluidity of
ashtanga – appropriately modified to
an individual’s experience and
limitations. She earned her 200-hour
certification at Jai Yoga in 2007.
Edit is also nearing completion of
her BA in elementary education from
East Stroudsburg University, a
process she began in her native
Hungary before moving to the US in
2002.
“Yoga comes up often in
conversations. I want to encourage
everyone to practice yoga so they
can experience the amazing benefits
that I have experienced over my
three years of practice.” |
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John Stefanowicz is currently
attending Lehigh Carbon Community
College pursuing an Associate's
degree in Physical Education.
Although he was born in Doylestown
PA, John grew up in Billings MT
where he played football and
baseball throughout his high school
career. John's certifications
include
I.S.S.A. and CPR. On his free time
John enjoys playing outdoor sports,
going to concerts and watching the
World Champion Phillies. |
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Kyla’s education includes attending
Cabrini College, Dance Educators of
America, National Dance Association,
Universal Dance Association & Touch
of Class Dance Studio. She also has
the following certifications CPR/AED,
AAAI-ISMA Personal Training & Group
Fitness Certifications.
Kyla has chosen the fitness as a
career to help others in making
fitness an integral part of their
lives for mind, body and overall
health. Her expertise includes
course study in Movement for
Children, Strength Training,
Nutrition & Martial Arts for Self
Defense.
Kyla created PhillyFusion, a dance
company that performs throughout the
tri-state area for Runway Shows,
Sporting Event Entertainment,
Nightclub Tribute Shows and R&B
Artist Back-up Dancing. From Ballet
to Break-dance, Kyla has been
dancing since the age of 2! |
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Huda attended University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia where she
earned her Bachelors in Health
Science and Masters in Physical
Therapy. She is a Certified Personal
Trainer througth American College of
Sports Medicine. Huda also has
completed class work for Paranatal
Training. In high school she was a
Student Athletic Trainer where she
learned how to care for acute and
chronic sport injuries (ie.
atheletic taping, use of
modalities).
Huda entered the personal training
industry about five years ago in the
pursuit of bringing her knowledge of
medical illnesses and orthopedic
conditions to the arena. Her goal is
to help her clients that have past
or present medical or orthopedic
conditions exercise in a safe and
healthy manner while reaching their
personal fitness goals. Huda has
worked with clients that were
pregnant, had history of strokes or
cardiac conditions, have diabetes,
and had past orthopedic injuries.
Huda enjoys traveling, rock
climbing, photography, and spending
time with friends and family. |
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Bryan is a graduate of the
University of Arizona and is
pursuing a career in Golf Course
Construction and Design, with two
championship courses on his resume.
He
currently heading a specialized golf
trainer program for which he was a
co-designer. He is a 70’s golfer and
was a member of the Inter-AC
Champion Episcopal Academy golf
team.
Bryan is also a member of the
Motivation Fitness training team and
S.O.S. (Sport-specific Off-Season
Training) staff. |
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Kerri started doing Zumba over 3
years ago at a health club in Dale
City, VA. She
loved to dance and
was hooked on Zumba Fitness by the
end of the first class.
Zumba is an exciting way to burn
lots of calories and tone while
dancing to
Latin-inspired music.
Kerri said that although it is an
ongoing process, she has lost most
of
my baby weight by doing Zumba.
She completed her Zumba
certification in June 2009.
"I hope to inspire and encourage
others to be healthy, feel good
about themselves, and get into
shape by doing Zumba!" ~Kerri Tolan |
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