Our Trainers | Defined Fitness

Rio Rancho

Elena Valencia

Certifications: FitTour Group X, SmartFit/NCCPT-PT, TRX
Education: Some College
Specialties: Works well with seniors
Fun Fact About Elena: First started teaching Salsa Aerobics here at Defined.

Taylor Tapia

Certifications: FiTOUR, First Aid, AED, and CPR
Education: Bachelors in Health & Physical Education with a minor in Atheltic Training
Specialties: Weight Loss, Body Building, Functional Training, Aqua Fitness, Swimming Technique, and Swimming Lessons
Fun Fact About Taylor: Taylor can eat a whole pizza in one sitting.

Jacob Cordova-Garcia

Certifications: FiTOUR
Education: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Specialties: Progressive Overload, Weight Loss, HIIT Exercise, and Sports Specific Exercise
Fun Fact About Jacob: In his free time, Jacob likes to work on cars.

Sadé Emsweller

Certifications: Advanced Physical Training Certified
Education: BA Journalism & Mass Communications with a concentration in Strategic Communication and a minor in Family Studies
Specialties: Weight Loss, Fuctional Training, Recovery, Trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Eating Disorders, Mental Illness
Fun Fact About Sadé: She can speak Swedish fluently.

Kimber Morales

Certifications: FiTOUR
Education: Completing a degree in Elementary Education
Specialties: Bikini & Figure Competitions, Swimming, Weight Loss, and Muscle Gain /> Fun Fact About Kimber: She competes in OCB Bikini Competitions and is working towards a WBFF World Fitness Competition.

Samantha Peake

Certifications: FiTOUR Certification in Advanced Personal Training
Education: Associates in Early Education & Development. Currently completing a degree in Exercise Science/Nutritution.
Specialties: Body Building, Weight-Loss, Functional & Standard Fitness, and Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Samantha: Loves being outdoors!

San Mateo

Jeb Pinckley

Certifications:FITOUR
Education: Physical Eduaction & UNM (in progress)
Specialties:Sport Specific Training
Fun Fact About Jeb: In his spare time, he builds computers.

Stefanie Tierney, MS, RDN, LD

Certifications: Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Registered Dietitan, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Dietitian, LesMills Group Exercise Instructor
Education: Master of Science in Nutrition & Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition
Specialties: Sports Nutrition, Small Group Training, Endurance Athletes, Diet Assessment & Meal Planning, and Exercise Modifications
Fun Fact About Stefanie:An avid runner and endurance athlete, Stefanie has completed several triathlons, over 25 marathons, and several ultra marathons. She has also been on the Girl's Soccer Coaching staff at St. Pius since 2010.

Lawrence Chavez

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFFA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, LesMills Group Exercise Instructor, and TRX Team Certified
Education: BS in Exercise Science from UNM
Specialties: Small & large group training
Fun Fact About Lawrence: Lawrence loves dogs and has four Boston Terriers.

Aaryn Ramirez

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer & CPR/AED Certified
Education: Completing Degree In Kinesiology
Specialties: Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Strength Training
Fun Fact About Aaryn: He can name any movie or song from just hearing one quote or lyric.

Ruben Baldonado

Certifications: ASFA Certified Personal Trainer & CPR Certified
Education: Graduated From Manzano High School
Specialties: Weight Lifting, Running, Mental Toughness
Fun Fact About Ruben: He loves playing video game and watching horror movies.

Ally Salata

Certifications: ASFA
Education: BBA - Eastern New Mexico University
Specialties: Strength Training, Sport Specific Training, and Olympic Lifting
Fun Fact About Ally: Ally is a 2x Javelin Winner in the Lone Star Conference and had a university record throw of 44.93 meters. She is currently the Head Throwing Coach for Javelin at Rio Rancho High School.

Casey Garrity

Certifications: FiTOUR, CPR, CCW, and HIPAA
Education: Pursuing a BA in Psychology with a minor in Nutrition while also pursuing to be a certified Nutritionist.
Specialties: Nutrition Coaching, Sport Specific, and Weight Loss
Fun Fact About Casey: Loves the outdoors and horse-riding.

Ash Velasquez

Certifications: NASM CPT and CPR/AED Certified
Education: Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
Specialties: Weight Loss, Weight Training, Strength Training Corrective Training and Functional Training
Fun Fact About Christopher: Huge Manchester United Fan

Ryan Gruda

Certifications: FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Currently Studing @ UNM
Specialties: Body Building
Fun Fact About Ryan: Currently prepping for an NPC Competition happening October 2019.

Armando Romero

Certifications: Master Fitness Trainer & First Aid Certified
Specialties: Body Building, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, and Strength Training
Fun Fact About Armando:He spent five years in the Army.

Bosque

Nick Roybal

Certifications: FitTour
Education: 3 Years of College
Specialties: Body Building, Strength Training, Competition Prep
Fun Fact About Nick: 2-Time Fitness Champion, 4-Time Nationally Placed (Fitness Universe, Fitness America), Appeared in Cosmo Magazine, Appeared on MTV's Next, can do any Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson impression.

Cheri Kulp

Certifications: ARC Lifeguard, CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, FitTour PT, AFAA Group X, AEA, LesMills (Step, RPM, Vine, Pump), 5 year Track Coach, Swim Instructor
Education: BS Special Education
Specialties: Swimming, Water Exercise, Triathlons
Fun Fact About Cheri: "Pro-Body Builder for 2 years. Mermaid in another life. We have 30 animals."

Susann Weaver

Certifications:FiTOUR & NASM Certified
Education: High school diploma - Many years working in management and sales
Fun Fact About Suzann: "I am a grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren."

Nate Theye

Certifications: NASM
Education: Bachelors in Wildlife Science
Specialties: Weight Loss, Functional Training For Pain Reduction, and Health & Wellness Fitness
Fun Fact About Nate: Nate cares for his clients just like they are his family. He has a wife and three boys who are all star athletes.

Kayla Aragon

Certifications: FiTOUR
Education: BS Exercise Science & Physical Therapy Assistant
Specialties: Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Kayla: She has lived in numerous places as she is an "Army Brat". She also lived in Germany for three years.

Tiffany Harris

Certifications: NASM-CPT and CPR/AED Certified
Education: UNM - B.S. in Athletic Training
Specialties: Weight Loss, Body Building, Injury Rehab, and Sport Specific
Fun Fact About Tiffany: Traveling and trying new things are both something she loves doing.

Ethan Washburn

Certifications: FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer
Education: BS Civil Engineering - West Texas A&M (May 2019) M.Eng. Civil Engineering - UNM (present)
Specialties: Powerlifting, Sport Specific Training, Corrective Exercise, Body Building, Olympic Lifting, Functional Training
Fun Fact About Ethan: He is currently training fro American Ninja Warrior competitions!

Noah Montano

Certifications: IFA Personal Trainer, CPR BLS Provider, and EMT-Basic Training
Education: Graduated From Rio Rancho High School and is an EMT-Basic Graduate from CNM.
Specialties: Weight Loss, Sport Specific Training, Body Building, and Functional Training
Fun Fact About Noah: Noah played college baseball at Scottsdale CC in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Juan Tabo

Christopher Chavez

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM: ACE Health Coach
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication
Specialties: TRX Suspension Training, Circuit Training, Functional Fitness, Fat Loss, Swimming
Fun Fact About Christopher: Huge Manchester United Fan

Laura Beck

Certifications: NASM CPT
Specialties: Strength, Weight Loss, Corrective Sports Specific
Fun Fact About Laura: "Almost 30 years training myself in weight lifting."

Emilia “Emma” Martinez

Certifications: NASM-CPT, First Aid & CPR/AED Certified
Education: High school degree, BS Exercise Science
Specialties: Functional, Weight Loss, Seniors
Fun Fact About Emma: "Going for a Masters in occupational therapy and time spent working in rehab setting."

Lisa Drake

Certifications: The American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified
Education: Associate's degree in Exercise Science
Specialties: weight loss, functional exercise, beginning/intermediate weight lifting, TRX, HIIT/circuit training, small group training
Fun Fact About Lisa: "I love animals, and have four cats and one ferret, who incidentally thinks he's a cat."

Derrick "Doc" Williams

Certifications: Personal Training American Sports and Fitness Association
Specialties: Powerlifting
Fun Fact About Doc: Has a collection of over 500 movies

Eli Gibson

Certifications: ISSA Elite Trainer
Specialties: Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Exercise Therapy, and Youth & Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Eli:In his spare time, he enjoys making music, installing custom mobile electronic systems, and dog training.

Anthony Moore

Certifications: National Personal Trainer Assoc.
Education:High School
Specialties:Building Muscle, Toning, Seniors
Fun Fact About Anthony: Very outgoing with people

Angelica Gurule

Certifications:ASFA
Education:Currently working on a Double Bachelors in Criminology and Political Science
Specialties: Sports Specific Training & Children's Exercise
Fun Fact About Angelica:Angelica served in the Marines.

Elissa Carpenter

Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer & Group Fitness
Education: Certified Dietary Manager & Culinary Degree
Specialties: Weight Loss, Senior Fitness, Functional Fitness, Rehabilition
Fun Fact About Elissa: Elissa studied classical vocal performance. She also loves life and helping others enjoy theirs.

Evan Trujillo

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Education: NASM Certified Personal Training Course
Specialties: Weight Loss, MMA Competition Preperation, Muscle Gain, & Cardio Conditioning
Fun Fact About Evan: Evan has been competing in Mixed Martial Arts for over 10 years.

Mason Clough

Certifications: NSCA.CPT, NCCPT.CPT, Precision Nutrition Level 1
Education: Bemidji State University
Specialties: Sport Specific Training
Fun Fact About Mason: Loves music, traveling and being outside.

Phillip Rodriguez

Certifications: ASFA Certified Personal Trainer
Education:Current Student at CNM
Specialties: Body Building & Hypertrophy Training
Fun Fact About Phillip: Has traveled the country playing the trumpet in the Drum Corps.

Joe O'Connell

Certifications:AFPA
Education:BS USMA @ West Point, MS EECS - UNM, MBA Webster University
Specialties: Senior Fitness
Fun Fact About Joe:Joe has ran 12 marathons and been on 7 cruises in one year!

Karla Sherman

Certifications: NASM + Nutritution and FiTOUR
Education: Certified Medical Assistant
Specialties: Body Building, Women's Bikini Competitions, Weight-Loss, and Strength Training
Fun Fact About Karla: While she loves the gym, singing and music are her passions.

Mark Wawrzonek

Certifications: National Council Strength Fitness and First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Education: AA Business
Specialties: Senior Fitness and Alzheimers Therapy
Fun Fact About Mark: A former Marine who loves to go biking and hiking in his spare time.

Grace Hooker

Certifications: NASM
Education: Working on College Degree
Specialties: Weight Loss, Powerlifting, Sport Specific Training, Corrective Exercise, Swimming Lessons, Body Building, Functional Training, Aqua Fitness, and Swimming Technique
Fun Fact About Grace:Aside from being a personal training, Grace is also a college rugby player.

Farmington

Nick Maule

Certifications: NASM, CPT, CEF, FNS, MMACS
Education: Associates Degree – Exercise Physiology. Currently Working On BSN Nursing Degree
Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Body Building, Functional Training, Olympic Lifting

Courtney Cross

Certifications: FiTOUR & CPR/First Aid Certified
Education: AASS in Physical Therapy Assistant, Phlebotomy, and BHCA coming December 2019
Specialties: Rehab and Athletic Training
Fun Fact About Courtney: “I have competed in national and state bodybuilding shows and have placed two times nationally and have been in the Top 5 three times in New Mexico.”

Karrie Smith

Certifications: NASM, FiTOUR, SilverSneakers and Beach Body Certified
Specialties: Stability and Circuit Training
Fun Fact About Karrie: Currently surviving while raising three teenagers.

Matt Gallegos

Certifications: Fitness & Nutrition Diploma and Certified Personal Trainer
Education: Stratford Institute & US Career Institute
Specialties: Strength Training, HIIT, MMA/Boxing, Muscle Training
Fun Fact About Matt: "I started my own fitness journey at 320 lbs."

Maria Olivo

Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Conditioning
Education: Associates Degree – Liberal Arts & Police Science. Currently studing to be a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Specialties: Weight Loss, Sports Conditioning & Functional Training
Fun Fact About Maria: She is a Musclemania Pro Figure Competitor and a single mother of two.

Michael Prince

Certifications:NCCPT, EMT-B, Fire Fighter 1-11, High Angle Rescue Technician, Swift Water Rescue and Dive Rescue
Education: Fire Fighter/EMT School
Specialties: Power Lifting, Strongman, Body Buillding, Weight Loss, and Muscle Gain
Fun Fact About Michael: Competitive Arm Wrestler

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