Meet the Trainers

All of our personal trainers are required to hold certifications from organizations such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Our primary goal is to make sure each member works out safely and effectively. Plus, certified personal trainers can provide structure and accountability, and help you develop a lifestyle that encourages health.

LAURA HOWE

EDUCATION:

B.A., Physical Education, Fitness/Wellness Emphasis
Grand Valley State University

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor
Certified Spinning Instructor
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Golf Specific Exercises, Running Specific Exercises, Core Strengthening, Flexibility, Functional Training

INTERESTS:

Golf, Running, Biking, Spending time with family and friends

WES WAGGENER

EDUCATION:

PhD, Kinesiology, Michigan State University
M.S. Exercise Science, Ball State University
B.A. Physical Education, Ball State University

CERTIFICATIONS:

NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Weight Management, Muscle Mass Building, Flexibility Training, Sport Specific Training

INTERESTS:

Field Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, Strength Training, Cooking

MOLLIE PATTERSON

EDUCATION:

B.S. Wellness & Corporate Fitness
Defiance College

CERTIFICATIONS:

First Aid, CPR, AED

SPECIALTIES:

Sports Specific Training/Basketball, Strength Training, Weight Loss, College Basketball Player

INTERESTS:

All sports, cars, racing, working out, camping, spending time with family and friends

BETH BREMER

EDUCATION:

M.P.H, Health Education and Behavior
University of Michigan

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Older Adults, MS Patients, Creative, Interesting Workouts, Stability Ball/Core Training, Personalized Workouts

INTERESTS:

Downhill skiing, rollerblading, dancing, travelling, music concerts, and museums.

KEITH CALHOUN

EDUCATION:

B.S., Exercise Science
Eastern Michigan University

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Fat Loss, Muscle and Strength Gains, Aerobic Conditioning, Sports Conditioning, Physique Transformation, Improving Fitness Levels

INTERESTS:

Football, Baseball, Basketball and Reading

CHRISTIAN WILDS

EDUCATION:

B.S., Exercise Science
Western Michigan University

CERTIFICATIONS:

AFFA Certified Personal Trainer
PACE Coaching Certified
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Athletes, Body Building, Senior Program Design, Weight Loss

INTERESTS:

All sports both outdoor and indoor. Working out and living a healthy lifestyle.

TREVAN DAVIS

EDUCATION:

B.A. Health Promotion & Fitness, Otterbein College
M.B.A., Eastern Michigan University (in progress)

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
First Aid, CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Sport Specific Training/Athletic Development, Program for Runners/Running Form, Triathlete Training, Post Workout Stretch (active, passive, PNF), High Intensity Training

INTERESTS:

Family, Friends, snow sports, hockey, golf, eating out, traveling, and anything related to comedy

CHRIS WHITE

EDUCATION:

B.S., Human Performance and Fitness
North Dakota State University

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Core Training, Functional Training, Martial Arts, Flexibility, Tai Chi and Relaxation Techniques

INTERESTS:

Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Workout Out, Volleyball, Bowling, cars, and hanging out with friends and family.

BOB CRANSON

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Golf Conditioning Specialist
Core Strength Specialist
Group Exercise Specialist

SPECIALTIES:

Adults returning to fitness, Strength training for runners, Pre-habilitation strengthening for surgery

INTERESTS:

Running and Fitness, my Harley, Ballroom Dance, Italy

STEPHANIE BRANHAM

EDUCATION:

B.S., Exercise Science, Western Michigan University
Physical Education & Health Education
Eastern Michigan University

CERTIFICATIONS:

First Aid
CPR/AED

SPECIALTIES:

Core Strengthening, Stability Ball Training, Sport Specific Training, Flexibility

INTERESTS:

Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, listening to music, spending time with family and friends.