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FITNESS AND WELLNESSEIFFEL GILYANAFitness and Wellness DirectorEducation: M.S. Sports Biomechanics,B.S. Physical EducationCertifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer,AFAA Certified Personal TrainerHealth and Fitness since 1997JCA since 2009Fun Fitness Fact: In 2001, Eiffel designed and built the first gym,The Junkyard Gym, in his hometown from recycled militaryparts. It has since been renamed Eiffel’s Gym; president ofASYC sport club from 2002-2006Athletic Background: Competitive soccer player; nationallyranked bodybuilder (2009); former semi-pro soccer playerBirthplace: Erbil City, IraqFamily: Wife, Lana, and three childrenLanguages: English, Aramaic, Arabic, Kurdish, some HebrewHobbies: Reading (Non-Fiction), travel, soccerFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSSARAH PERFIDOAssistant Fitness and Wellness DirectorEducation: B.A. Exercise and Sport ScienceCertifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and PerformanceEnhancement Specialist, ACE Group Fitness InstructorHealth and Fitness since 2010JCA since 2017Fun Fitness Fact: Sarah worked for the Department ofDefense as a US Navy fitness specialist to help ensure sailorsmaintained operational readiness.Athletic Background: NPC bodybuilder and collegiate trackathlete (US Naval Academy)Birthplace: Durham, North CarolinaFamily: Husband, YosefLanguages: EnglishPets: Two dogsHobbies: Reading (Fantasy), walking her dogs, volleyballJCA Programs: Barbell Club, Indoor Cycling,Warrior, Butts and GutsFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSCLINT NEALEPersonal TrainerEducation: B.S. Exercise PhysiologyCertifications: ACE Certified Personal TrainerHealth and Fitness since 1991JCA since 2000Fun Fitness Fact: Clint was an exercise physiologist in cardiacrehab for Shands when it used to be housed inside the JCA as asatellite program.Athletic Background: Black Belt in Cuong NhuBirthplace: Fayetteville, North CarolinaFamily: One sonLanguages: English, some GermanHobbies: Reading (Detective), photography, attendingthe symphonyJCA Programs: Tai Chi, Youth Martial ArtsFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSSHIRLEY STEELPersonal TrainerEducation: I.D. Administrative ManagementCertifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group FitnessInstructor, Balanced Body Pilates Reformer TrainerHealth and Fitness since 2002JCA since 2008Fun Fitness Fact: Shirley has exercised on six continents andtaught swimming for 25 years. She also dived the second GreatBarrier Reef of Roatan and Cancun, Hawaii and Thailand.Birthplace: Edinburgh, ScotlandFamily: Three childrenLanguages: English, some Gaelic, some SpanishHobbies: Travel, photography, brain gamesJCA Programs: Pilates, Pilates ReformerFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSDIEGO VILLARPersonal TrainerCertifications: NASM Certified Personal TrainerHealth and Fitness since 2015JCA since 2018Fun Fitness Fact: Naturally very thin, through consistenthypertrophy training and nutrition, Diego built 30 lbs of musclemass in the last two years. He plans to bulk up an additional 20 lbs.Birthplace: Santos (Sao Paulo), BrazilFamily: Partner, ChrisPets: One catLanguages: English, Portuguese, some SpanishHobbies: Music/dancing (House, Techno, EDM), reading (Thrillers),travelingJCA Programs: Indoor CyclingFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSMOR STEINPersonal TrainerCertifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, FDCI GroupFitness InstructorHealth and Fitness since 2014JCA since 2018Fun Fitness Fact: Mor is a former IDF soldier and loves beingactive outdoors. Her husband proposed at the top of MountCarmel, in Haifa, Israel, after a 39km hike to the summit.Birthplace: Netaya, IsraelFamily: Husband, Adam, and one daughterPets: One dogLanguages: English, Hebrew, some SpanishHobbies: Traveling, spending time with her dog, watching moviesJCA Programs: PilatesFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSDANIEL ROBIEPersonal TrainerEducation: B.A. BusinessCertifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, WITS CertifiedPersonal TrainerHealth and Fitness since 2017JCA since 2017Fun Fitness Fact: Daniel is an avid snowboarder who has trainedfor over 15 years on the slopes of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He is skilledat the “Mogol” (repetitive 3 - 4 foot bumps) which is designed forskiers and considered extremely difficult on snowboards.Birthplace: Houston, TexasLanguages: EnglishHobbies: Golf, reading (YA Fiction), X-Sports (longboarding,skateboarding, snowboarding)For personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSCAYLA MILFORDPersonal TrainerEducation: B.S. Health ScienceCertifications: ACSM Certified Exercise PhysiologistHealth and Fitness since 2014JCA since 2018Fun Fitness Fact: Cayla incorporates pull-ups into all her workouts.She can do 12 now, but her goal is 20.Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, FloridaLanguages: English, some SpanishHobbies: Surfing, sailing, scuba diving, rock climbingFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSGRANT HELMPersonal TrainerEducation: B.A. Business ManagementCertifications: ACTION Certified Personal TrainerHealth and Fitness since 2006JCA since 2011Fun Fitness Fact: Grant has a 30 foot rope in his backyard that he’sbeen climbing since he was five years old.Athletic Background: Collegiate football player (FAU), collegiatebaseball player (GCCC)Birthplace: Jacksonville, FloridaPets: Two dogsLanguages: EnglishHobbies: Golf, yoga, watching football (Jaguars)JCA Programs: Athletic Conditioning, Flag Football coachFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSAMARIS CHRISPELLPersonal TrainerEducation: M.S. Nursing, B.S. Nursing, B.A. Physical EducationCertifications: Registered Nurse, EMT, ACE Certified PersonalTrainer, Medical Exercise Specialist and Behavioral ChangeSpecialist, USA Triathlon Level 1Health and Fitness since 2000JCA since 2015Fun Fitness Fact: Amaris built a 30 foot traverse climbing wallin her garage to practice her climbing skills. She is also a USATtriathlon coach specializing in Ironman athletes.Athletic Background: Ironman, competitive sport climberBirthplace: West Palm Beach, FloridaFamily: Two childrenLanguages: EnglishHobbies: Backpacking, rock climbing, holistic nursing modalitiesJCA Programs: Wellness Connexion, Cancer Exercise,Road to Wellness, Walk-to-Run ClubFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSPAULA SARAGAPersonal TrainerEducation: M.A. Body-Oriented Psychology, B.A. PsychologyCertifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified YogaInstructor, Certified Massage PractitionerHealth and Fitness since 1993JCA since 2017Fun Fitness Fact: Paula spent a month studying at the IyengarInstitute of Yoga in Pune, India. She also worked as a physicaltherapy aid at the Cabrillo College Stroke Center in California.Birthplace: Jacksonville, FloridaLanguages: EnglishHobbies: Belly dancing, walking/hiking, watching independent filmsJCA Programs: Yoga, Sit & Get FitFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSSYLVIA LASSUSComprehensive Pilates TrainerEducation: B.A. Dance ScienceCertifications: Core Dynamics Comprehensive Pilates TrainerHealth and Fitness since 2003JCA since 2015Fun Fitness Fact: Sylvia is a third generation Pilates methodinstructor, tracing her instructor lineage directly to the creator(Joseph Pilates Eve Gentry Michelle Larson Sylvia Lassus).Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto RicoFamily: One childPets: Four catsLanguages: English, Spanish, some French, some Italian,some PortugueseHobbies: Dancing, swimming, gardeningJCA Programs: Pilates, Aqua Pilates, Pilates ReformerFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSGISELA REISPersonal TrainerEducation: I.D. Professional Dance StudiesCertifications: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Registered YogaTeacher, Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates TrainerHealth and Fitness since 2006JCA since 2007Fun Fitness Fact: Gisela trained professional ballerinas for theFlorida Ballet, and she was a fitness model for local companies.Athletic Background: Former professional contemporary dancer,former professional modern dancerBirthplace: Paredes, PortugalFamily: Two childrenPets: Two dogsLanguages: English, Portuguese, some SpanishHobbies: Paddleboarding, SUP yoga, rock climbing, surfingJCA Programs: Kickboxing, Yoga, Pilates, Barre Fitness,Baby Bear Ballet, Adult Ballet, Youth Gymnastics, Prenatal Yoga,Stroller Fit Moms, Pilates ReformerFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSCHERYL FOREHANDComprehensive Pilates TrainerEducation: MBA, MACC, B.A. Business AdministrationCertifications: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, ACE Group FitnessInstructor, Balanced Body Barre, Comprehensive Pilates, MasterBOSU TrainerHealth and Fitness since 1988JCA since 2011Fun Fitness Fact: Cheryl is a Balanced Body Master instructorwho travels the US and internationally to provide education andtraining for others to become instructors.Birthplace: Lake Charles, LouisianaFamily: Husband, Mack, and four childrenLanguages: English, some Spanish, some FrenchHobbies: Reading (Business and History Non-Fiction), traveling,attending the theaterJCA Programs: Sit & Get Fit, Pilates, Barre Pump, Pilates ReformerFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSLYNNELL GRIMESPersonal TrainerEducation: B.S. Food DistributionCertifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Aqua ExerciseAssociation Instructor, Certified Yoga InstructorHealth and Fitness since 1991JCA since 2011Fun Fitness Fact: Self-described as a water baby, Lynnell enjoysboating, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and training herselfand clients in the water.Birthplace: Wausau, WisconsinFamily: Husband, Bill, and two childrenPets: One dog, three catsLanguages: EnglishHobbies: Cooking, photography, beach hunting (shark teeth)JCA Programs: Sit & Get Fit, Aqua Fitness, Yoga, Tone and StretchFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSKAREN CATALDOPersonal TrainerEducation: M.S. Exercise Science, B.S. Physical Education K-12Certifications: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, AFAA GroupFitness Instructor, Aqua Exercise Association InstructorHealth and Fitness since 1997JCA since 2017Fun Fitness Fact: Karen spent several years as the director of anAir Force Special Operations fitness center.Athletic Background: Collegiate basketball player (SUNY Geneseo)Birthplace: East Liverpool, OhioFamily: Husband, Anthony, and two childrenPets: Two dogs, one tortoiseLanguages: English, some SpanishHobbies: Paddleboarding, time with her dogs, reading (Thrillers)JCA Programs: Sit & Get FitFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.

FITNESS AND WELLNESSBOBBY BARONEPersonal TrainerEducation: A.S. Mortuary ScienceCertifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ASFA CertifiedPersonal TrainerHealth and Fitness since 1993JCA since 2019Fun Fitness Fact: Bobby was a competitive bodybuilder from 1995to 1997. He was also a strength and conditioning coachfor the National Hockey League New York Islanders.Birthplace: Brooklyn, New YorkFamily: One sonLanguages: EnglishHobbies: Reading (Fantasy/Fiction), fine dining, classical musicFor personal training information, call 730-2100 ext. 324 or 267.