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River Crossing YMCA

Get to know our dedicated Personal Trainers and their branch affiliations. Discover their unique strengths and specialties that make them the perfect fit for your fitness goals. Choose the right trainer to guide you on your wellness journey at the YMCA.

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Lehigh Valley

wayne degan

Wayne Degan

Lehigh Valley

• Certified ISSA Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Bodybuilding Specialist
• Over 10 years experience training people
• I firmly believe in the transformative power of physical fitness and exercise to help us navigate and overcome life's challenges

Brandon Jackson

Brandon Jackson

Bethlehem

• B.A. Exercise Science and NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Experienced in strength and conditioning, endurance, and mobility-focused training with people of all ages
• Passionate and driven to help you become the happiest and healthiest version of yourself.

Matthew Lynch

Matthew Lynch

Easton

• ISSA & NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer
• Specialty in Bodybuilding and Strength Training
• Passion in Functionality and Real World Application

brian pedersen

Brian Pedersen

Slate Belt

•  NCCA-accredited Certified Personal Trainer through W.I.T.S. (World Instructor Training Schools) 
•  Level 1 Nutrition Coach certification from PN Nutrition
•  Experienced in coaching clients of all ages, from teens to seniors, and leading group exercise classes
•  Focus on Strength Training and Running

emily personal training

Emily Werner

Allentown

  • MS in Physical Therapy (MSPT), MBA, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) through NASM.
  • Experienced in pediatrics, injury rehabilitation, movement correction, and functional training.
  • Committed to improving health, mobility, and quality of life through personalized care and lifelong wellness.

Upper Bucks County - Quakertown

Julianna Donchez

Julianna Donchez

Quakertown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Group Fitness Certified
• Functional Training Specialty Certification

Erin Cartright

Erin Cartright

Quakertown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Management Specialist
• National Board Certified Health And Wellness Coach
• B.S. in Healthy Lifestyle Coaching and Nutrition
• USAF Veteran

Isaiah Gutierrez

Isaiah Gutierrez

Quakertown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer, 10+ years in the fitness industry
• Certified USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Coach
• Certified Level 2 USA Weightlifting (USAW) Sports Performance Coach
• Specialties include sports performance and corrective exercise 

Megan McCuen

Megan McCuen

Quakertown

• AFAA Personal Trainer Certification
• AAAI Kids and Teen Fitness Instructor
• SilverSneakers® MSROM (Muscular Strength and Range of Motion), Cardio Circuit, Splash certified

 

 

haely oneal

Haeley O'Neal

Quakertown

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition from West Chester University

tara preston

Tara Preston

Doylestown, Quakertown

• AAAI/ISMA Personal Training, Primary Aerobic, Mat Pilates, HIIT/Tabata
• ASFA Kettlebell Instruction
• Les Mills Body Combat, Grit
• AAAI & ISMA Weight Management Consultant
emily personal training

Emily Werner

Quakertown

  • MS in Physical Therapy (MSPT), MBA, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) through NASM.
  • Experienced in pediatrics, injury rehabilitation, movement correction, and functional training.
  • Committed to improving health, mobility, and quality of life through personalized care and lifelong wellness.

Central Bucks County - Doylestown, Warminster

sue adams

Sue Adams

Doylestown, Warminster

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Group Fitness Certified
• Functional Training Specialty Certification

vicki ansari

Vicki Ansari

Doylestown

• Facilitated Stretching Specialist
• Mechanics of Injury Prevention, Mat Science I certified
• Management & Lumbar Spine Process

 

alek dinesen

Alek Dinesen

Doylestown

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN1)
• Passion for developing functional fitness that directly applies to moving, feeling, and living better

Suzanne Farragher

Suzanne Farragher

Doylestown

• ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Specialty training in Yoga, Cardio kickboxing, and Bootcamp
• Make time and find the energy

 

 

Michele Frisbie

Michele Frisbie

Doylestown

• ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• AAAI/ISMA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
• Les Mills GRIT certified

 

Diane Hendler

Diane Hendler

Doylestown

• 12+ years in personal training
• Sports Nutrition, SCW Kettlebell & Suspension Training Certification
• AFAA Personal Trainer Certified

 

 

 

matt kinsey

Matt Kinsey

Doylestown

• AAAI Certified Personal Trainer
• AAAI Older Adult Certified Fitness Trainer
• Abilities Private Fitness Trainer
• Physical Therapy Aide Certified

Megan Maloney

Megan Maloney

Doylestown

• Kettlebell
• multi-task your workouts
• BS Business Administration, Drexel University

 

 

cathy manning

Cathy Manning

Doylestown

• AAAI/ISMA Certifications: Primary Aerobic Instructor, Personal Fitness Trainer, Older Adult Fitness Trainer, Aqua Instructor, Sports Nutrition Consultant, Womens Holistic Hormone Consultant
• Silver Sneakers Certified Instructor
• THRIVE Cancer Wellness Lead Trainer
• Wife, mother, sports enthusiast and fan, former athlete and College Women's National Lacrosse Champion, over 40 years of experience in the fitness industry. 
 

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Nicole Martorella

Doylestown, Warminster

• M.S. Exercise Science, ACSM-EP, NASE-CSS
• Background of developing exercise and nutrition programs in a mental health and substance abuse setting.
• Empowering others to develop a positive relationship to exercise, body, mind, and soul!
enid mcdonough

Enid McDonough

Doylestown, Warminster

• ACTION certified personal trainer
• Trained wellness and weight loss coach
• Passionate about empowering every client
• Remember: your best will be different every day, and that's ok

Amy McGahran

Amy McGahran

Doylestown

• 20+ years experience as personal trainer specializing in active older adults
•  Advanced Certifications: Level 1 and 2 personal trainer, mat pilates, BODYPUMP, spinning, and Silver Sneakers

Kymm Phibbs

Kymm Phibbs

Doylestown

• Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM
• Youth Exercise Specialist, NASM
• Corrective Exercise Specialist

tara preston

Tara Preston

Doylestown, Quakertown

• AAAI/ISMA Personal Training, Primary Aerobic, Mat Pilates, HIIT/Tabata
• ASFA Kettlebell Instruction
• Les Mills Body Combat, Grit
• AAAI & ISMA Weight Management Consultant
Paul Rafalowski

Paul Rafalowski

Doylestown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Weight Management Specialist, NASM Weight Loss Specialist
• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified, PN1
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Coach (Diabetes Prevention Program) and United States Marine Corps Reserve Veteran
• Specializing in helping people with permanent weight loss and working
with seniors.

dana resente

Dana Resente

Doylestown

• NASM and NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
• Advanced Instructor of Les Mills Tone, Sh'Bam, and BodyJam/Instructor of BodyPump, Les Mills Core, and BodyAttack
• Silver Sneakers Certified

Lisa Schwartzer

Lisa Schwartzer

Doylestown

• TRX, group exercise & THRIVE Certified
• ACE Health Coach Certification
• Breast Cancer Survivor

holly shenk

Holly Shenk

Doylestown, Warminster

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
• 200 & 300 HR Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
• YMCA HeartStrong Trainer
• Endurance Athlete (Triathlon, Running) & member of USA Triathlon

nicole tanner

Nicole Tanner

Doylestown

• finding joy and confidence in your workouts
• Community Mentor for BollyX- The Bollywood Workout

jim tyrrell

Jim Tyrrell

Doylestown

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Specialization in TRX for Golf
• Active golfer, swimmer and cyclist 

Candi Van Wagner

Candi Van Wagner

Doylestown

• AFAA as a Personal Trainer, since 1997
• AFA Mat Pilates, Nutrition and Senior Health Certified
• Three time cancer survivor

maddie yetter

Maddie Yetter

Doylestown

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Penn State University
• Obtaining Certification as a Nutrition Coach
• Passionate about finding joy, confidence, and peace through exercise!

matt zdepski

Matt Zdepski

Doylestown, Flemington (Deer Path)

• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
• Obtaining specialty certifications as Bodybuilding Specialist, Nutritionist, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Sports Conditioning Coach
• Athletic background consisting 10+ years in the sports of soccer, wrestling, and track & field

 

Lower Bucks County - Fairless Hills, Newtown

Steve Baehser

Steve Baehser

Fairless Hills

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer w/ specialization in Resistance and Strength Training
• Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
• Provide Client Motivation, Education, and Results
• Youth Basketball Coach

anthony bowers

Anthony Bowers

Fairless Hills

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Spartan Race Competitor
• Helping members achieve goals and live a higher quality of life through strength training and education. 

andrea brown

Andrea Brown

Fairless Hills, Newtown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Functional Training Specialty Certification
• Oversees personal training program association-wide

 

 

 

 

kody

Kody Canada

Fairless Hills

• AAAI/ISMA Certified Personal Trainer
• Army Veteran with 13 years of experience in weightlifting and 12 years experience in a sport-related field
• Specializes in weight training, movement patterns, and nutritional guidelines for weight loss and weight gain.
• Experience working with all age groups and genders

tyler

Tyler Ely

Fairless Hills, Newtown

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Specializes in Functional Strength and Resistance Training
• Specializes in Core and Mobility Training

chloe g

Chloe Ghirardi

Fairless Hills

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer 
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Coach and Health Heart Ambassador
• Extensive experience working in aquatics with a passion to bring personal training to the pool
• Abilities Private Fitness Trainer

ellyn henry

Ellyn Henry

Fairless Hills

• BA Sociology, AAS Dietetics
• NASM-CPT, USA Weightlifting L1 Olympic Weightlifting and Crossfit L1, 8+ yrs experience
• Specialized in strength training, improving metabolism function for weight loss and/or weight maintenance

andy

Andy Levine

Fairless Hills/Newtown

•  NASM Certified Personal Trainer
•  YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Coach
•  I will get you moving and keep you moving

Robin Hrin

Robin Hrin

Newtown, Fairless Hills

• ACE certified Personal Trainer
• ACE certified Fitness Nutritional Specialist
• ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor

 

 

 

Yada Juntarapaso

Yada Juntarapaso

Fairless Hills, Newtown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Pilates Instructor (Balanced Body®)
• Certified Yoga teacher (RYS200)
• Specialties training in weight loss specialist, fitness nutrition specialist, training pregnant & post-partum clients.

rebecca paul

Rebecca Paul

Fairless Hills

• B.S. Exercise Science, PennWest University
• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
• Certified Speed Specialist (NASM-CSS)

Paul Rafalowski

Paul Rafalowski

Newtown

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Weight Management Specialist, NASM Weight Loss Specialist
• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified, PN1
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Coach (Diabetes Prevention Program) and United States Marine Corps Reserve Veteran
• Specializing in helping people with permanent weight loss and working
with seniors.

Glady Reyes-Diaz

Glady Reyes-Diaz

Fairless Hills

• NASM, CPT with 20+ years experience personal training
• Certified AFAA, GFI in addition to Les Mills, Body Pump, Silver Sneakers, and Schwinn/Keiser certified for Spin
• THRIVE Cancer Wellness Lead Trainer and Veterans Program volunteer

Lisa Rogers

Lisa Rogers

Fairless Hills, Newtown

• SCW Certified Personal Trainer
• Schwinn Cycle Instructor & TRX Level 1 Coach 
• Silver Sneakers Instructor

derek stout

Derek Stout

Fairless Hills

 • Studied Exercise Science at Temple University
 • NASM Personal Training Certified
 • Enjoys Strength and Conditioning, Football, and Pickleball!

Tori Ward

Tori Ward

Fairless Hills, Newtown

• NASM Certified 
• Specializes in strength and resistance training
• Former athlete and soccer coach
• Training people of all ages to grow and create healthier lifestyles

 

Hunterdon County - Flemington, Annandale

justin

Justin Cabahug

Flemington/Deer Path

• ACSM CPT-certified
• NFPT CPT certified with Multiple Sclerosis specialty
• Strength and conditioning coach, with background in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense

abigail clinton

Abigail Clinton

Flemington/Deer Path

•  B.A. Exercise Science
•  NETA Personal Trainer Certified
•  Experienced in working with people of all ages
•  Strength and resistance-focused training

maggie english

Maggie English

Flemington/Deer Path

  • Degree in exercise science. 
  • Loves strength and plyometric training. 
  • Experience training all age groups and levels
  • Helping clients reach their goals & having fun- the best part of training
Brandon Jackson

Brandon Jackson

Deer Path

• B.A. Exercise Science and NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Experienced in strength and conditioning, endurance, and mobility-focused training with people of all ages
• Passionate and driven to help you become the happiest and healthiest version of yourself.

Mikaela Kane

Mikaela Kane

Flemington/Deer Path

• Current M.S./Ed.D. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Sport and Performance Psychology
• B.S. Exercise Science
• TRX Certified
• CDC Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach

Ivanna Lam

Ivanna Lam

Flemington/Deer Path

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball experience
• Experience in training all age groups

james leckinger

James Leckinger

Flemington/Deer Path

• WITS Certified Personal Trainer
• WITS Certified Senior Fitness Specialist
• Enjoys working with people of all ages

dawn mavis

Dawn Mavus

Flemington/Deer Path

• Certified kickboxing instructor 
• Certified bodybuilding and powerlifting specialist 
• Certified nutritionist with a focus on children’s nutrition

matt zdepski

Matt Zdepski

Flemington/Deer Path

• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
• Obtaining specialty certifications as Bodybuilding Specialist, Nutritionist, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Sports Conditioning Coach
• Athletic background consisting 10+ years in the sports of soccer, wrestling, and track & field

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