Education:

Graduate of East Carolina University

AFAA (Aerobic Fitness Association of America)

NSCA-CPT (National Strength Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer

CPR-AED Certified

Achievements:

State finalist in 400 meters Juniors Track & Field

All District High School basketball player

Member of 4th rank Junior College National basketball team @ Allegany Community College

Elite marathon runner sponsored by Brooks Running & Running Etc.

Training Philosophy:

Tom believes in training each client that can get the best out of that
individual to attain one of the greatest gifts of all---that of good health.
Setting goals and educating each person on how to achieve their personal best
keeps Tom's clients motivated and dedicated to adapt to this lifestyle.
Always believe in yourself, because all the answers toward your goal starts
from within. Making fitness and healthy living is a lifestyle that should be
part of a lifetime commitment.

Shelley Lomogda, Trainer

Education:
• B.S In Kinesiology with an emphasis of Movement Science from Penn State University
• Certified in Adult CPR/AED Training
• Certified in First Aid

Achievements:
• Division 1 runner for Penn State with All-Big Ten achievements in the 5k/10k/cross country
• Aspiring competitive marathoner and triathlete

• Director of Fitness Services at Gold’s Gym in Virginia Beach (2004)
• Full-Time Trainer for Gold’s Gym (2003-2004) and Bayside Wellness and Fitness Center (2002-2003) in Virginia Beach
• Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the USA Women’s Olympic Field Hockey Team (2003).
• Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo (Women’s Field Hockey)
• Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado (2001-2002). Worked with Olympic athletes in figure skating, judo, freestyle wrestling, triathlon, cycling, modern pentathlon, taekwondo, volleyball, track and field, and shooting. Had the opportunity to work with the best athletes in the United States.
• Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach at Penn State University (1999-2001)

Training Philosophy:
Fitness is a life changing experience. Shelley believes that fitness should be a part of everyone’s life. Through education, variation, nutritional guidelines, cardio, motivation and having a ton of fun you can accomplish all of your fitness goals. Shelley lives with fitness in her life and loves to educate others on how fitness can change your life forever. “No matter what your goals is, big or small, with heart and guidance everyone can accomplish there health and fitness goals, and that is a gaureentee.”

Susan Vann-Spruill

Education:
• American Council in Exercise (ACE) Certified
• Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified

Background:

Susan Vann is a Hampton Roads native. After more than ten years in restaurant management Susan decided to make her passion for exercise a full-time career.
Susan especially enjoys strength training with weights.
Outside the gym Susan can be found training and showing dogs.

Philosophy:

Making the commitment to exercise on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Not many endeavors we pursue in life will have such an important impact on our lives and health.
The benefits of regular exercise are numerous and can be seen immediately with the right program. Helping people make this commitment and achieve these benefits is what made me choose this career. Seeing lives change as well as bodies is extremely rewarding to me as a Personal Trainer.

Mark Crews PA-C, CPT

Background:

Mark has been practicing emergency medicine as a Physicians Assistant for 10 years. He has also evaluated and treated a vast number of patients with acute and chronic disease states. He utilizes this experience to help educate clients on proper cardio respiratory conditioning, weight loss, resistance training and nutrition. Mark also played football, track and basketball in high school later earning a College football scholarship playing as a 2 year starter.

Education:

Mark is a graduate of the Duke University Physician Assistant Program with a Masters Degree in Health Science. He has also completed the Personal Trainer course at the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX in July of 2007.

Certifications & Memberships:

• PA-C, CPT and certified Spin instructor
• Idea Health & Fitness Association, Member
• American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member
• Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association

Personal Goals :

I have reached a point in my career where I would like to share my passion with others to help reduce their risk of certain conditions like heart disease as well as continue to inspire and motivate those that live a fit and active lifestyle.

Interest/Expertise:

Marks main interest is in Sports Performance Training. Regardless of the sport, he enjoys assisting athletes reach the next level, become more confident and competitive in their respective sport.

ERICA JACKSON, CPT

My fitness career started in 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school.  I was inspired & motivated by my family’s obesity and unhealthy lifestyles to not make the same decisions and lifestyle choices that they had made.  So I started with an old stationary bike, soup cans, water jugs and a marathon of ESPN fitness shows that jump started my love for a healthier lifestyle.  My love for fitness led me to share that passion with others who needed guidance, motivation, and instruction toward achieving their fitness goals.  In 2006, I obtained my Personal Training certification and have since trained and educated numerous people on the steps and tools to living a healthier and active lifestyle.

Certifications  
World Instructors Training School (W.I.T.S)-  since 2006
     -Youth Fitness Specialist
International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA)- since 2009
CPR-Certified
 
Achievements
Certificate of Training - PTO Personal Training Academy Class of 2007
 
Training Philosophy
"No Pain, No Gain" this old cliché is part of my daily life.  In order for me to grow mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually I must first understand and embrace the pain of self denial.  Self denial for me is stepping outside of the box of familiarity and exploring life as I have never known it.  To think differently, to workout harder, to push myself onward toward success, to embrace life's new experiences even when it hurts so good is what I live for.  This is the inspiration and hope that I will continue to pass on to each and every one of my clients.  
 
Personal Interest/hobbies
Working with the youth population to combat the growing rate of childhood obesity .   I also enjoy spending time at the beach, rollerblading, road trips with my daughter, making people laugh, dancing, eating and learning new and fun things.

Donna Salto Bernstein

John Gresock, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor

How long have you been in the industry?

While I have been teaching classes in yoga and stretching for two years, I have just recently (October 2009) received my Personal Trainer Certifications and have begun training clients

Certifications and areas of specialty training

Certified Personal Trainer – ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) October 2009

Certified Fitness Professional – WITS (World Instructor Training Schools) October 2009

Heartsaver CPR (Adult and Child) – American Heart Association (July 2008 – July 2010)

Awards and achievements

• Graduate of the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC (1980)
• Member of Tidewater Striders running club since 2005
• Coach for Tidewater Striders “New Energy” program for young runners , ages 6-16 (2009)
• Instructor for stretching /yoga classes since May 2008
• Completed all 17 marathon races attempted in the past 5 years; mentored several friends through their first marathon/half marathon races; paced three half marathons for Kale Running (2008/2009); training pacer for Final Kick for the Shamrock Marathon (2009); has received numerous age group awards by placing in local distance races, 5K – half marathon

Training philosophy

“Get off the couch and start running!!” With sedentary lifestyles the norm for most Americans and obesity prevalent throughout this country’s population, now more than ever, it is imperative for individuals to take charge of their own lives by participating in physical activity every day and carefully managing their eating habits. Although I enjoy helping people become better runners or meet other athletic goals, my focus as a Personal Trainer is to help people achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. Aside from the technical knowledge and skills I can offer as a Personal Trainer, I hope to emphasize the personal aspects of this career by patiently working with individuals to embrace healthy habits and activities that may be second nature to Personal Trainers, but may be extremely difficult for many individuals to accept as their own. One of the special interests I hope to pursue will be working with our ever increasing senior population to improve their abilities in carrying out Daily Life Activities through simple exercise regimes such as stretching, basic yoga, walking and jogging.

Personal interests/hobbies

Tennis, cycling, hiking. Music, movies, theater and reading. Travelling, cooking and doing volunteer work for local distance races such as the Shamrock Marathon and the Rock N Roll Half Marathon

Carlton Dove, NSCA-CPT, PGA

Education:
• BBA from Campbell University in Business Administration with Concentration in Professional Golf Management
• NSCA-CPT (National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer)
• TPI-CGFI (Titleist Performance Institute-Certified Golf Fitness Instructor)
• PGA Member (Professional Golfers’ Association of America)
• PGA Certified Professional in Instruction
• Red Cross CPR/AED Certified

Background:
Carlton has been working as a coach and instructor in the golf industry since 2000. He has been creating fitness programs for golfers since 2006 to further help his clients reach their goals in golf and enrich their game. Carlton’s passion for coaching and his desire to help individuals reach their goals in golf broadened in 2010. Carlton wanted to be able to better serve the training requirements for clients of all demographics, which lead him to the NSCA. Carlton obtained his credential as an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer in 2010.
Carlton has been working one-on-one as a coach for ten years and now looks forward to further helping people reach their health, fitness, and/or sport specific goals.

Training Philosophy:
Coaching is all about communication, focus, and the environment. I feel the words "coaching" and "training" can be synonymous when it comes to helping someone reach their goals. Communication must be open and direct from the beginning. It is the coach’s job to listen to each client’s expectations and openly convey his expectations of the client. Continually balancing and updating expectations will keep the team functioning effectively to reach their goals. Focusing on what is possible will guide the client and coach to success. Whether focusing on the current exercise, the session, or a three month goal, the client and coach must keep focus consistent so the communicated goals and expectations are met. Finally, the environment for successful coaching must constantly be maintained as a fun atmosphere where learning can take place. Coaches must continually vary the training and come up with creative programming to promote this atmosphere. The coach’s job is to create this environment daily, where learning and improvement are nurtured so that communication and focus can continually lead to achievement of their goals.

Personal Interests:
When he is not in the gym or on the golf course, Carlton enjoys spending time with his family. With most of their time being devoted to their toddler, Ava - Carlton and Laura can be found doing anything from going to the zoo to completing a family workout (yes - Ava does squats and pushups too!).

Matthew (Matt) Dancigers, Certified Personal Trainer

Certifications:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aide Certified

Background:
Matt is a Virginia Beach native and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University in 2001. He operated a small business in San Diego, CA for 8 years before moving back to Virginia Beach in 2009 with his wife and 2yr old daughter. He came to Town Center Fitness in early 2010. In addition to personal training he is currently undertaking the challenge of further education to achieve a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Fitness Interests:
"I love movement! It all started with the variety of sports that I was exposed to growing up in Virginia. From high school playing soccer, lacrosse, basketball, wrestling and swimming to surfing and snowboarding in my free time. While attending JMU I fell in love with camping and backpacking and continued on in San Diego where I added yoga and cross fit ideals to the mix, and I got to do it all, all year 'round! All this movement got me interested in recovery and the details of the human body and its mechanics.
I was inspired by the amazing capabilities of the human body that we all have within us."

Training Philosophy:
"Training is just that: Training. One day you cannot do something (read, math, ride a bike, squat press) and if you train yourself in the right ways, then later... well, you're reading this sentence aren't you! You are extremely adaptable to outside forces. You can ask yourself to push more and go longer or move faster and you will. This is where I, as a coach and trainer, come into it. From weight loss to mobility to performance, I am here to support and guide you through your training. I am here to help you do the work. Train. Adapt. Transform."