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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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Mike Kramer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Fitness and Management from East Strousburg University where he played Varsity football. Mike comes to Steel Fitness with 10 years experience in the fitness industry. He has been a collegiate level kicking coach for Moravian College and Lehigh University, as well as a high school football strength coach.
Mike has also served as Fitness Director for the Bethlehem YMCA and General Manager of a small Bethlehem health club and has extensive personal training experience. In his spare time, Mike is a professional model and has appeared in several television commercials.
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Sally Bratz graduated from The
College of William and Mary, where
she played Varsity Tennis all 4
years. Sally has played competitive
tennis since age 7. She played on
the Junior Circuit with the Jordan
sisters, Tracey Austin, and Pam
Shriver. Sally is a USPTA Level One
teaching pro for over 20 years and
has produced some nationally ranked
juniors. She was the Head Coach for
Villanova Women's Tennis from
1995-1997. Her credentials include
USPTA Pro Level One, AAAISMA, CPR,
and First Aid.
Sally travels during the year
conducting tennis clinics in the
Caribbean and South America. She has
been doing the international clinics
for over 10 years.
"I love to promote wellness on or off the court, or at the gym, especially Ellis Athletic Center. It's an awesome place to work and work out!"
- Sally Lewe Bratz |
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Mike Klevence has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctor degree from Widener Law School. Seven years ago, Mike made a total career change from practicing law to becoming a personal trainer. The reason in Mike’s own words, “Do what you love to do and I love fitness!” Mike’s certifications include CSCS, ACE Personal Trainer, USAT&F Level 1 Coach and CPR. He enjoys reading listening to music and travel. |
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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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Boubacar Sacko has a Masters degree in Public Administration from Villanova University, and a BA in Political Science from Eastern University. He attended Drexel University where he studied English and Communication. His fitness certifications include WITS, WTF, CPR. |
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Kyle attended Harcum College majoring in Vet. Tech. His
certifications include AAAI, ISMA, and CPR. Kyle played professional
Inline Hockey winning the National Championship in 2000 and 2002.
Kyle enjoys being in the fitness industry to help others and
to stay in shape! He enjoys playing hockey, working out, running on the
beach and cooking.
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Jen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Cabrini College. She played basketball while at Cabrini. Jen is certified in CPR, First Aid, and as a lifeguard. She recently started competitive running and will compete in several area races this fall.
"I chose fitness as a career because it's fun and exciting. There is always something going on."
- Jennifer Skursky |
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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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Tomas served 8 years in the U.S. Army where he completed Air Assault School in the top of his class. He is currently studying to be a Certified Personal Trainer and is on the sales team of Steel Fitness. |
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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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Betsy Bartos has been spinning as
part of her training regimen since
August 2003. She became a Mad Dog
Certified Spin Instructor in May
2006 and obtained CPR and AED
certifications as well. Betsy is
recognized as an effective leader of
beginning through advanced level
participants. She demonstrates
ability to motivate through personal
interaction and use of customized
music support.
Betsy is an avid runner and swimmer,
having completed The Philadelphia
Marathon in 2003 and 2005 and The
Boston Marathon in 2004. She
competed in her first triathlon in
2007 here in Philadelphia. She is a
proponent of cardio, strength, and
cross training as key elements to
better performance. |
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Jean Hopkins has been practicing
yoga since the mid 1900s. She has
earned Level I, II and III
certifications with AAAI/ISMA. In
2005, Jean began her 200 hour
training with Cara Bradley at Verge
Power Yoga in Wayne; and Johnny
Gillespie of Empowered Yoga in
Wilmington. She earned her RYT in
March 2006 and is a registered
member of Yoga Alliance. Jean is
also certified in Mat Pilates I and
II through AAAI/ISMA.
She has studied with Beryl Bender
Birch, Rolf Gates, Shiva Rea, Seane
Corn, Simon Park, Jimmy Barkin,
Deanna McLaughlin, John DeMinico,
Donna Farhi, Kali Ray, Christine
Hoar, Brian Kest, David Nichtern and
Curt Woolford.
Jean has a Master's degree in
Education and has taken her passion
of learning and sharing into her
yoga and Pilates classes. She is
also an avid golfer and gardener.
"If you like what you do you never
have to work a day in your life." -
Confusius |
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Kate has been a certified spin instructor for five years. Kate is certified
by American Aerobic Association International (AAAI) & International Sports
Medicine Association (ISMA). She also has an indoor biking certification
from the Interactive Fitness Trainers of America. Kate also has a CPR
certification. She enjoys looking for new music and drills to keep her
classes exciting, intense and motivating! |
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Dianne Scartozzi is an ACE, Spinning
and CPR certified trainer/instructor
who has spent the past 27 years
participating in the fitness
industry, five in a training
capacity. Dianne currently
concentrates her efforts in both a
Spinning and Body Sculpt class
environment. Her past professional
life was in Investment Services
followed by a number of years as
co-creator and operator in a local
Restaurant, The Willistown Grille.
Dianne’s love of fitness will keep
her motivated to remain in the
industry for many years to come.
Besides the gym, Dianne spends much
of her leisure time on the golf
course. |
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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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Donna Romeo has been a certified
group fitness instructor for 26
years. She has been certified by
Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, Temple University and AFAA
(Aerobics Fitness Association of
America). She has also completed the
AFAA Personal Trainer Certification.
Donna has also completed the Johnny
G. Spinning Instructor training
program and is a certified Spinning
instructor.
Donna currently teaches Spinning,
Cardio, Step & Strengthening classes
at Ellis Fitness Center, Paoli
Health and Fitness and Main Line
Health. She is also the Spinning
Director at Paoli Health and
Fitness. Donna has also been the
Aerobics Coordinator in many area
fitness clubs over the last 20
years, as well as the head trainer
for all new instructors. |
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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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Chrissy Pupelis earned her Bachelor's Degree from Carthage College. She has been in the fitness industry for over 8 years. Chrissy's certifications include NASM AND FAST; and she is currently working on her Pilates certifications.
Chrissy chose the field of fitness so she could help others to be fit and healthy. She is now offering one-on-one Pilates training at Ellis Athletic Center (Newtown Square) and Motivation Fitness (West Conshohocken).
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12 years cycling
background, most recently completed
the MS150 2007 a MS benefit ride
that runs from Philadelphia to Ocean
City, NJ and
back in two days.
11 years in skiing. Most recently
started working with Camelback's
Alpine Race Ski School which teaches
kids how to Race, Slolom's, etc.
Red Cross Certified as a
Professional Rescuer which covers
all forms of CPR, etc.
Other athletic background would be
Outdoor activities including Hiking,
Camping, Climbing, etc. Most recent
trip was hiking in the Havasupai
Indian Reservation at the Grand
Canyon for a week in December 2007,
covered about 40 miles in hiking for
the week.
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Nicole Dugan is
a certified Johnny G Spinning
Instructor since March 2004. Over
the past for years, she has taught
for many health clubs and fitness
service organizations. Nicole is a
Finance Major at Lehigh University
where she helped to initiate the
spinning program. Nicole’s favorite
spinning move is the standing climb
and her favorite spinning song is
“Reel Around the Sun.”
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Chad is currently studying at Northampton Community College for his Associate’s degree in Sport Management. He is also planning on taking classes for an Associate’s degree in Radio/TV. Throughout High School Chad played and received letters in football, basketball, and track. He also played CYO basketball and is getting into modeling and acting in his spare time. He is certified in CPR and First Aid. He plans on getting his certification to be a Personal Trainer.
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Brian career in
Sports and Fitness began while he
was at Marywood College on the
“Running Nun’s” Lacrosse team. As a
Junior, Brian transferred to Elon
University and again joined the
lacrosse team. Upon graduating from
Elon, Brian joined the Crystal
Mountain Ski team and raced the
“Super G” event.
Brian is also an avid Lacrosse,
Rugby, Soccer, Football, and X-games
fan. He can often be found
skydiving, bungee jumping, rock
climbing, kayaking, canoeing,
hiking, or playing rugby with the
LVRFC. He will soon be finishing his
personal training certification.
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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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Michelle is a graduate of The Juilliard School with a BFA degree in dance. She has also trained at The Ailey School and is a graduate of New York City High School of Performing Arts. She has performed professionally with several dance companies in New York including Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance, Balance Dance Company and Allen Body Group. She has most recently performed in the New York City and touring companies of Stomp. Michelle has nine years of experience teaching dance to all ages and in several disciplines. She has received awards from NAACP, National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts and was a United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts in 2000. Her choreographic works have been presented at several theaters in New York City. |
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Dan Horwath holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Kinesiology from
Pennsylvania State University. He
has AED and CPR certifications and 4
years of experience in the fitness
industry. Dan enjoys helping people
reach their fitness goals. His
hobbies include Brailian Jujitsu,
working out and mountain biking. |
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Tara earned a B.S. in Biology from Moravian College and fulfilled coursework for a second major in Nutrition from Cedar Crest College. She finished a Dietetic Internship through The College of Saint Elizabeth in which she completed 1000+ hours in the dietetic field while earning credits toward her Master’s degree. Tara has always loved the weight management and sports aspects of the nutrition field. During her education, she focused her research on the roles that specific nutrients play in the weight loss process. Tara is excited to implement nutrition counseling at Steel Fitness. She believes that in order to achieve optimal health and peak performance, it is essential to address the individual nutritional needs of each of her clients. Tara will work with you to design a personalized meal plan with nutrition goals that are created to meet your needs. |
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Aaydah has a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology from Temple University. She has been involved in fitness and athletics since childhood. Her passion is strength conditioning and endurance training. She is also certified in Exercise and Aging and Performance Nutrition. Her style incorporates added resistance and limited recovery time to maximize results. She also focuses on total body stretching, range of motion, and core alignment. |
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