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EACH PROGRAM IS AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOU ARE |
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Our Staff The Solo Fitness staff is a diverse group of certified exercise professionals, massage therapists and nutritionists. They have in-depth experience and special expertise in addressing life changes associated with aging, menopause, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and orthopedic concerns. Additionally, each specialist has a specialty, which is a large factor in determining his/her placement with a client. Solo Fitness is committed to having the most fully-trained, up-to-date staff possible. Continuing education is an integral part of each trainer’s professional development (click here to learn more about our exclusive Training the Trainers program). Please take a moment to meet our staff: |
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![]() Casey Connely National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. In addition, Casey has been a group instructor for strength and conditioning classes, Pilates at the Boston Ballet School and is an outdoor boot camp instructor. Specialty: functional training, core training, strength training, agility Flexibility and balance
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Rachel Fischler, MS,
RD Rachel is a Registered Dietitian and holds a Master’s of Science degree in Nutrition Education from Columbia University. Rachel has experience within the nutrition field in both clinical and non-clinical settings and has worked in hospitals, long term care, community nutrition, research, and counseling in a women's wellness center. Rachel specializes in weight management in both adults and children, pregnancy and menopause, and helps treat medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. Rachel’s counseling technique emphasizes behavior modification in order to ensure lifelong success in meeting goals and overcoming personal barriers. |
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![]() Ingrid Griffith American Council on Exercise Fitness Instructor; SPECIALTY: Midlife fitness, body sculpting/alignment flexibility, strength training.
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![]() Leah Keller Pre- and Postnatal Fitness Educator, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Running Coach. Certifications include American Council on Exercise (ACE), Mad Dogg/Johnny G. Spinning, and Tupler Technique Certification. SPECIALTY:Pre/Post natal exercise programs to ease pregnancy discomforts and facilitate quick, complete postpartum recovery. Leah also incorporates cardiovascular, resistance, flexibility and core training on an individual basis.
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![]() Maddie McGee American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer; Equinox Fitness Training Institute; National Academy of Sports Medicine SPECIALTY: Core Stability, Prenatal and Post Partum
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![]() Kate Melei, MS, RD, LD Kate is a Nationally Registered and Licensed Dietitian. She specializes in Medical Nutrition Therapy for chronic disease management, weight loss of all types, eating disorders, allergies, and much more. She also holds a Masters of Science in Sports Medicine. She is nationally published on the Style Network's program, Ruby. She enjoys creating realistic meal planning for busy life styles at affordable costs. Her passion lies in finding nutritional change through redefining the ground work of food knowledge and one’s personal need. |
![]() Sara Phillips American Council on Exercise Certified; pre/post natal fitness; National Circus School of Paris (trapeze & acrobatics); SPECIALTY: Incorporates yoga, Pilates, dance and Alexander Technique to achieve low back and core strength and flexibility.
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![]() Vivian R. Rodriguez Certified Personal Trainer from the American Council on Exercise, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Hatha Yoga Certified from the Integral Yoga Institute. Mat Pilates Certified from the Physicalmind Institute. For the past 15 years, Vivian has been specializing in: alignment, core strength, functional training incorporated with Pilates and Yoga. She also focuses on working with seniors and those with osteoporosis.
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![]() Karina Roudneva American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer, 1999; Pre-Post Natal Fitness Instructor (Tuppler Technique Certification); BA in Physical Education (St.Petersburg, Russia)Originally from Russia, Karina was a professional rhythmic gymnast for 12 years before becoming the head coach of a competitive rhythmic gymnastics team in New York City producing multiple members of Regional team and Junior Olympic medalists.Specialties: improving flexibility, coordination and strength, balance training, pre-post natal, seniors and those with back and joint problems.
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![]() Josh Ryan
Certified Personal Trainer from the
National Academy of Sports Medicine, Post Rehab & Special Populations
Certification from the Manhattan Sports Medicine's S.M.A.R.T. (Sports
Medicine and Rehabilitation Training)
SPECIALTY- Functional Resistance Training, Circuit Training, Boxing, Balance work and Flexibility.
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![]() Stella Shepard (Hoffman) Graduate: Mommy and Me Yoga, various music classes. SPECIALTY: Running, jumping and laughing. While many trainers make use of 30 pounds weights, Stella IS the perfect 30 pound weight. Only available for sessions when not napping.
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Katerina comes to us with over 16 years of Yoga teaching experience. Originally from Eastern Europe, Katerina is certified from the Integral Yoga Institute where she teaches various forms of yoga from advanced levels of Hatha to meditation. She has extensive experience teaching individuals currently facing health challenges due to cancer, Alzheimer’s, HIV and Parkinson’s disease.
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![]() Adele Loux-Turner Is a certified hatha instructor from Integral Yoga Institute since 2001. She also holds a BFA in modern dance (SUNY Purchase), and certifications in prenatal and children's yoga. Adele's classes balance relaxation/stress relief with challenging postures and Vinyasa.
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![]() Jill Wais National Association of Sports Medicine; Marymount Manhattan College Fitness Specialist. Jill comes to us a seasoned personal trainer. With over 8 years of hands-on experience. She adds understanding of the body, function analysis and relaxing techniques. |
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