Benjamin Wong
About Benjamin: A dedicated and an enthusiastic promoter of physical health and fitness.
Areas of Expertise: Benjamin is currently a full-time personal trainer and teaches regular group fitness classes including kickboxing, indoor cycle, strength endurance training, boot camp, and BODYPUMP.
Certifications: He is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. He is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Brooke Oberg
Certifications:
- Balanced Body University Faculty Master Trainer; 2010
- Power Pilates Instructor; 2005
- International Sports Sciences Association Fitness Trainer; 2005
- Anusara Yoga Teachers Immersion; 2003
- 500 + credit hours towards instructor certification in Anusara Yoga; 2003 - current
- Level 2 certification held in Iyengar Yoga; 2007
- Adult CPR/AED; current
Education:
- Master in Teaching (k-8 education) – Seattle University 2003
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Liberal studies and French) – Seattle University 2002
Chad Harbaugh
Certifications / Education:
- NSCA, strength and conditioning specialist, 1997-current
- Masters of science, exercise physiology
Experience:
- Exercise Physiologist (5 years), Southern Illinois Heart Institute, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
- Human Anatomy Instructor (5 years), SLCC and formerly at Colorado Mountain College
- 8 years personal training experience
- Conditioning Specialist for Ski racers, Breckenridge and Vail, Colo.
- Post-Physical Therapy — knee-replacement surgery, hip-replacement surgery, low back, and shoulder-replacement surgery
- Patients from Steadman Hawkins, avalanche physical therapy, Vail Orthopedic
- Hatha and Astanga Yoga Instructor
Doug Hill
Years of Experience: 15 years
Areas of Expertise: Work harding (consultant to Cheyenne Police Dept helping officers meet PT requirements), post-rehab work, sport-specific training
Certifications: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), awarded by National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Heather Blackburn
Experience: With more than 8 years of experience in the fitness industry, Heather has worked with people of all fitness levels from cardiac rehab patients at the University Hospital to professional athletes.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Utah
Certifications: STOTT Pilates, Kinesis, TRX, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Karan Estee
Years of Experience: 15
Areas of specialty: Core & cardio-fused training WITH AWARENESS that increases balance, flexibility and confidence; promotes weight loss; and builds strength & endurance for specific sports and daily activities.
Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer Certification, Yogafit Instructor Certification, 500 hour yoga certification with D'ana Baptiste, 200 hour Yoga Therapy training with D'ana Baptiste, Yoga Alliance Certification, ACA Whitewater Instructor Certification
Leslie Valte
Experience: Her 10 years in the field of fitness include stints as an athletic trainer at Columbia University, a biomechanics researcher, and a youth basketball coach for the YMCA.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition, CUNY Queens College
Certifications: Health Fitness Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine; Certified Level 1 Instructor, Kettlebell Concepts and TRX Suspension Training; Certified in Adult CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Tracey Katan
Years of Experience: 12
Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati, 2001 & UCC Exercise Health Science Studies, 2004
Certifications & Trainings: NASM, ACSM, ACE, ASFA, Stott Pilates, TRX, ASFA Water Aerobics, ASFA Childhood Obesity Specialist, Level 3 USA Rowing, USSA Land Coach, Body Masters Nutrition Specialist
