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matthew vasco

"Matt is the owner of Empowered To Be Fit Personal Training and is a Co-Owner of The Mill Family Fitness Center. He is a fitness and nutrition expert with over 30 years of experience in our community. Matt's primary focus is on TRX Suspension and Functional Training, one-on-one, small and large group classes! Matt teaches 6 different TRX classes on our group fitness schedule, ranging from TRX Functional to High Intensity TRX 201."

CONTACT INFO: 315.269.9081

deanna vanderwood

"Deanna currently coaches track and field at both high school and college levels. In health sciences, she holds an associate’s degree. To broaden and improve her knowledge, she is currently studying nutrition, strength and conditioning, and exercise recovery. Deanna has been a year round athlete for about ten years. As an athlete, she has developed an interest in fitness and strength conditioning. Over the past few years she has also grown to have a huge love and passion for working out and staying fit! Having coaches push her to her limits and help shape her into the person she is today, has inspired her to want to do the same for others. By personal training, Deanna hopes to be the change in improving people’s lives, aid them in reaching their fitness goals, and help them grow."

Certified Personal Trainer / Coach
Health Sciences Associates Degree

CONTACT INFO: 315.404.5165 | [email protected]

karen amanna

"Karen has a broad background in health and fitness that makes her adaptable to a variety of clients. She has extensive experience in nutrition, athletics, pregnancy, and fitness programming for youth through seniors. This experience combined with empathy for her clients has enabled Karen to become a successful trainer and to help many people achieve their goals. Her philosophy on healthful living combines regular exercise and good nutrition. Her special areas of interest include nutrition, core strength, functional training, injury prevention, and post orthopedic rehabilitation exercise programing. She enjoys working with people of all ages and levels of fitness and will provide guidance and support to help clients achieve a healthy life-style."

M.S. Nutrition, Virginia Tech


CONTACT INFO: 540.239.3133 \ [email protected]

jesse pittman

"Meet Jesse, an enthusiastic and experienced certified personal trainer with over 7 years of experience in physical fitness and nutrition. Jesse has a clear understanding of physical fitness and human physiology, and is dedicated to contributing to your success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. With a reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction, Jesse utilizes consistent and organized practices that are tailored to each client's individual needs. Contact Jesse today for a free consultation!"

Certified Personal Trainer / Coach
Health Sciences Associates Degree

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diann gorea

"Diann has been in the fitness industry for most of her life. She began teaching at the young age of 16, so to say fitness is her passion would be an understatement. Diann has taught various classes in multiple facilities around the area. She specializes in the following; Yoga and Chair Yoga at Senior Facilities, Kickboxing Classes at Utica College, Rebounding and Body Sculpting at her own studio (Keep It Off Fitness) for 13 years, and TRX classes. Diann’s goal for her clients is to teach them proper form, how to build strength, endurance, and flexibility…and that your core is your powerhouse to it all - Longevity is the key to life!"

NETA Certified Personal Trainer
NETA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
TRX Qualified Trainer
3rd Degree Black Belt in Hup Kwon Do
CONTACT INFO: 315.796.0211

colleen lagasse

"Colleen has a passion for fitness and has always felt the calling to share that passion with others. A former professional competitive bodybuilder with an extensive background in fitness, she began teaching group exercise in 2009 and received her NASM personal training certification that same year. In 2015 Colleen received her 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher Certification) and furthered that education in 2019 by receiving her 500-hour E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher Certification). Along the way she qualified in TRX and received certifications in aerial yoga, Y12SR, gravity yoga, Yoga Shred, meditation, yin yoga level 1 and 2, reiki and TRX for yoga. Additionally, she has completed numerous continuing education courses in fitness, mobility, and body mechanics. Colleen is available for one-on-one personal training, group personal training and private yoga sessions."

CONTACT INFO: 315.520.8447 | [email protected]

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