Today Is: May 16, 2008
	Jon Bates I have been in the health and fitness business for over fourteen years. I have worked in every aspect of the industry. I have been involved in sales and marketing, managing as well functioning as a fitness coordinator. However, my favorite aspect of the health and wellness field is personal training. As a trainer, I have had the opportunity to directly touch people’s lives in a positive way. I have worked in the Northern Virginia area for a large group of clubs; one of which was voted in the top ten in the country. I moved to Naples in the winter of 1996 and worked with Naples Fitness Center. I then moved to Powerhouse Gym in order to help open and manage that facility. I continue to have a large client base there. In addition I was involved in opening the fitness center at Fiddlers Creek, a large upscale country club development in Naples. While at Fiddlers Creek I acted as Fitness Coordinator and Head Personal Trainer. I have recently realized a long time dream of mine, opening my own personal training business. My certifications include: ACE (American Council on Exercise), ISSA (International Sports Science Association), AAA (American Aerobic Association), Madd Dog Athletics and The American Heart Association (CPR). In addition, I am a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association. My mission is to coach people and help them improve their relationship with their health and well being. As our life spans increase, my desire is to help my clients have an increased quality of life through exercise and proper nutrition. Tricia Patricia received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Orlando Florida’s University of Central Florida in 1998. She worked in a Rehabilitation Center in her hometown of Daytona Beach for three years before venturing to Salem State University in Massachusetts to further her education. After returning to her home state of Florida a true role model for living fit, her passion of personal fitness and nutrition took hold. She has become a top trainer certified by the National Federation of Personal Training, NFPT, and from International Sports Conditioning Association, ISCA. She is also a member of IDEA, Health and Fitness Association. She has extensive background in body-core training and functional agility exercise with an emphasis in cardiovascular conditioning. She also has experience in circuit routines and group exercise. Her goal is to help work with clients to achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Anthony Vessecchia Anthony Vessecchia first became a fitness trainer with International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) at the age of 18 while still a high school athlete. As a fitness trainer at Ironbound Gym in Williamsburg, Virginia, Anthony guided high school athletes, competing NPC bodybuilders, and individuals who simply wanted to be healthier, through proper lifestyle style changes that included everything from daily nutrition to exercise regimens. In 1998, Anthony moved to Orlando, Florida to work in the television and film industry. After six years on the set and behind the cameras, Anthony realized that this was not the lifestyle suited for him. As a result, he decided to go back to what truly made him happy, personal training. His first step in achieving his dream of working in the health and fitness industry was to obtain his Master Personal Training Certificate from the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) in Orlando, Florida. Here he finished in the top 5 percent of his class. Secondly, Anthony was determined in becoming a Certified Fitness Trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) once again. Just as these goals were achieved, currently, Anthony is striving to finish a certification to become a Specialist in Performance Nutrition, SPN through ISSA. As a final note, for the past ten years, Anthony’s clientele widely ranges from competing bodybuilders to high school athletes to post-surgery patients. He has extensive knowledge in circuit training, small group training, and agility and speed training. His background of sport specific strength training includes volleyball, basketball, football, and track. In addition to a great background in fitness, Anthony is greatly knowledgeable of dietary supplements and nutrition. Jurjen G. Visser Jurjen has been in the health and fitness business for 27 years. He started in Amsterdam, Holland as a personal trainer while he finished his studies in exercise physiology and sports nutrition at the Algiz Institute. In addition to his successful personal training practice Jurjen applied his knowledge and experience to himself and fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming a two time Dutch Bodybuilding Champion before moving to Los Angeles, Ca in 1989. He continued his education with ISSA and became a certified personal trainer in the USA as well. Shortly thereafter he opened his personal training practice in Gold’s Gym in Venice and also became a partner with “Michael Thurmond 6 Week BodyMakeOver”. Over the next five years Jurjen personally trained and managed 95 certified personal trainers for the BodyMakeOver program in 14 different locations. In 1994 after the Los Angeles earthquake Jurjen and his new bride decided to move to a “quieter” place.They settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There he opened his personal training practice at the Santa Fe Spa and became more involved with physical therapy and in home training. In 1999 they decided to move down to Naples to continue training, manage real estate investments and opening a massage practice. Even today after 27 years Jurjen’s passion for helping clients reach their personal goals is his main objective. Jurjen specializes in body sculpting, weight loss, muscle strengthening, and overall fitness. Jason Jason graduated from Saint Leo University in 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management. While attending St. Leo, Jason was a four year starter for the men’s tennis team and went on to play semi-professional tennis after college. Since receiving his degree has worked in all aspects of the fitness industry ranging from athletic training to a strength training coach for elite and professional athletes. Through college he was given the opportunity to intern and learn from the strength training coaches from the Tampa Bay Yankees and New Jersey Nets. Jason was previously certified by the I.F.P.A. (International Fitness Professionals Association). Jason uses his vast training experience in fitness to train clients using a high intensity training program that can be adapted to all fitness levels and needs. Jason has worked with clients ranging from high profile athletes to patients recovering from orthopedic and cardiovascular conditions. Jason is a certified firefighter and EMT and is currently pursuing his EMT-Paramedic; this experience has given him even further knowledge into the body’s biomechanics and physiological needs. Jason enjoys putting his knowledge to use to help his clients achieve all of their health and wellness goals. I look forward to putting my education and experience to use for you! Lisa Green Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. She worked in the Clinical Research Program as a Research Study Coordinator. She lead numerous Oncology clinical trials at the UK Medical Center, VA hospital and the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. Since fitness and exercise have always played a major role in her lifestyle, it seemed only natural to pursue a professional career along this path. A love for fitness and achieving optimal health was the motivation behind becoming a personal trainer. Lisa earned her Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Other certifications include the American Heart Association (CPR) and she is a member of IDEA, Health and Fitness Association. Lisa brings to her work strong teaching, communication and interpersonal skills, her passion and love for personal training and physical fitness. Lisa makes sure to incorporate all aspects of fitness: strength, balance, stability, endurance, flexibility, and most of all fun!
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