“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit."

  Theresa Cordova is an exercise physiologist, Certified Personal Trainer, Resistance Training Specialist and Muscle Activation Techniques practitioner, as well as, an exercise science educator, founder and president of Changes For Life and Fit Kids For Life. 

Theresa is also the Vice President, Director of Certification and professional development creator and instructor for the Academy of Personal Training Education. A National Accredited certifying agency for aspiring and credentialed personal trainers.

Specializations: exercise physiology, human movement mechanics, neuromuscular aspects of human performance, strength training, assessments, cardiopulmonary function,  and clients of special populations: i.e. orthopedic and cardiopulmonary limitations, hypertension, and metabolic disorders.

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 Katie works with clients of all ages with varying abilities.  Katie is passionate about helping others to feel the best they can in everyday life.

Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor specializing in Small Group Trainings, Cycling, HIIT and more.

BBA, Pace University

Certifications:

Certified Personal Trainer, Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE)

AFAA Group Exercise Instructor Certified

Schwinn & FiTour Indoor Cycling Certified 

Moving for Better Balance Certified

Les Mills BodyPump Certified

MetaFit Bodyweight HIIT Training

Precor Queenax Small Group Trainin

TRX Training

Aqua Boga Training

Small Group Facilitation

Diabetes Prevention

 Andrea provides her clients with a realistic, sustainable, and comprehensive program that not only focuses on personal fitness goals, but also helps them to reach optimal levels of health related fitness. She takes a functional approach to training, addressing proper dynamic posture, stabilization and core function. With a Master of Science in Physical Education,

Andrea’s certifications include NASM CPT, TRX Suspension Training, TRX Rip Training, CrossCore Rotational Body Weight Training, TriggerPoint Therapy, and EBFA Barefoot Training. She has served on APTE’s Job Task Analysis, Subject Matter Expert committees and is currently a director for their Certification Advisory Board.

 Experience in various forms of dance instruction I developed a passion for exercise and movement through music. I enjoy the opportunity to be a positive influence on the lives of people who share the desire to improve themselves physically and mentally in this format.Certifications include: Zumba, Zumba Gold, and Zumba Kids. I utilize dance fitness to form a community among

individuals striving to maintain physical and mental health. As an instructor I guide and encourage all

levels to participate in movement with positive energy and mindset.

 Eileen Golon is a Licensed Master Social Worker with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Social Welfare from Adelphi University.  Practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction since receiving a MBSR certification, she is a certified  Yoga instructor, who asserts moving the body‘s positive impact on overall health, and well-being.  Eileen’s work infuses Mindful Meditation, movement, relaxation, and introspection. 

Dylan has been a certified personal trainer for 10 years. After being an athlete in his youth, he decided to pursue a career in health and fitness. He has trained clients ranging from the ages of 13-80 and ran group classes ranging from 3-24 people. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining muscle, or maintaining a healthy lifestyle Dylan is able to help all clients. He has a certification as a resistance training specialist and continues to increase his education in order to best serve his clients. 

 Jaclyn is a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She has been teaching yoga for almost three years. Jaclyn is an energetic healer who teaches others how to raise their vibration. She is currently working on obtaining her Masters to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Being in nature, grounding, exercising and hiking are some of her favorite pastimes. Jaclyn is a lover of plants, flowers, animals, crystals & all things of the Earth. 

Michaela is a certified Pilates Instructor specializing in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates as well as

pre/postnatal Pilates and rehabilitation. With her Master's degree in Law and Legal Studies, her

journey has been anything but conventional. Years of studying together with a lot of time spent

in an office setting, confirmed the importance of movement and mindful wellness for her.

Growing up as a competitive dancer, she developed a deep appreciation for strength, flexibility

and the power of intentional movement - leading her to Yoga and Pilates and health and fitness

goals in general. When retiring from dancing, she continued to fulfill her passion as a dance and

fitness teacher, especially for younger children. She is also a Gigi's Fit Program certified and

enjoys working with a variety of clients ranging from small children all the way to senior years.

Her goal is to make movement accessible, empowering, and transformative for every individual,

whether you are looking to improve posture, strengthen your muscles, recover from an injury or

just simply feel better in your body :)

     Michele attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a certified integrative nutrition health coach in 2011. To take her health coaching to the next level, Michele achieved an additional certification as a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach in 2020. Michele partners with clients seeking to enhance their well-being through self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values.    Certifications:National Board of Health and Wellness CoachesWorksite Wellness SpecialistIntegrative Nutrition Health Coach 

 Evan Lawrence is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified personal trainer with the AAPTE, and integrated health coach. He has studied the mind and body to gain the complementary knowledge that allows him to support his clients intelligently and efficiently so they will reach their goals. He earned my bachelor’s in psychology at UCONN and his masters at CUNY John Jay. In 2013, he became certified as a personal trainer through the AAPTE, and has been working to help people move better, and move more since. Along the way, he also picked up some other certifications including becoming a yoga instructor (RYT200) through Breathe for Change, a nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition, and more. He founded Evan Lawrence Integrated Health, a practice focused on the interconnectedness of body and mind and a "one-stop-shop" for total health.    

 John Petrizzo is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Starting Strength Coach, as well as a full-time faculty member in the Exercise Science Department at Adelphi University. He has a B.S. in Exercise Science from Hofstra University where he was a member of the football team.  John holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the New York Institute of Technology. He has worked in the fitness industry since 2006 in a variety of roles and settings and has helped many patients and clients achieve their health, fitness, and sports performance goals through resistance training. In 2012, John began competing in powerlifting.