Group Fitness Instructor Bios

 


Amanda 

Amanda

  • Certified AFFA Group Fitness Instructor, Keiser Cycle Instructor, Groove Method© Facilitator.
  • 4 years experience teaching a variety of formats including Step, Body Sculpt, Kickboxing, Cycle, and Cardio.
  • Graduated from James Madison University with a B.A in Communications.      

 

amy

Amy

  • Certified NETA Group Exercise Trainer and NETA Yoga Instructor. 

  • 2 years with Stony Brook University Wellness Center.

  • Graduating in May from Stony Brook University with a B.S in Sociology and Business Management.

  • Loves teaching yoga classes. 

Bellydance 

Belly Dancing 

  • SBU Belly Dancers, a multicultural and performance group on campus. 

  • Trained by renowed Belly Dancer Yoco Yoshikawa in proper technique and isolation. 

  • We love to dance!

claire

Claire

  • Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. 

  • Cerfitied Mad Dogg© Spin Instructor. 

  • Has attended numerous workshops and conferences offered by AFAA and DCAC. 

  • Avid Ballroom Dancer and has a passion for fitness and health. 

Dan 

Dan

  • Certified AFAA Personal Trainer.

  • 20 years of experience.

  • Graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Binghamton University.

  • Doctorate Degree from NY Chiropractic College.

  • Knowledgeable, driven and great motivator. 

Dawn

Dawn

  • Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor.

  • Instructing fitness classes at Stony Brook University for the past 15 years. 

  • Ability to teach a variety of group fitness classes. 

  • Enjoys running, mountain biking and taking other fitness classes. 

  • Hopes to inspire others to stay active, fit and healthy.

 

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Dean 

  • Certified NETA Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. 

  • Certified TRX Suspension Trainer. 

  • Over 10 years of Experience. 

  • Received a BS in Physical Education and an MSed in Adapted Physical Education from the College at Brockport. 

 

Erica

Erica

  • Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor. 

  • Instructing aerobics, indoor cycling and yoga for the past 3 years. 

  • Loves to work hard in order to encourage others to do the same.

  • Currently a Physical Therapy student at Stony Brook University. 

 

 eugene

Eugene

  • Krav Maga Instructor.

  • Certified IDF Hand to Hand Combat Instructor.

  • 8 years of Krav Maga experience.

  • Staff Sergeant- Counter Terrorism Unit IDF

 Jeannean

Jeannean

  • Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Reformer  and Pilates Mat, and Mad Dogg Spin Instructor. 

  • Kripalu Yoga Instructor for over 10 years and studied Dynamic Yoga, Anasura Yoga and Forrest Yoga styles. 

  • Reiki Master and Barefood Equine Podiatrist.

  • Student of Equine Acupressure.

  • Has a passion for animals, horses and cats. 

Kristen

Kristen

  • Certified AFAA Group Fitness and Zumba® Instructor.

  • Holds Zumba® Fitness Basic I & II, Zumba® Toning, Zumba® Sentao, Aqua Zumba® certifications.

  • Certified in Turbo Kick®and Hip Hop Hustle®

  • Zumba® Fitness completely changed her life in more ways than one. 

  • Loves sharing her passion, energy and knowledge

 lisa

Lisa 

  • Zumba® Certified since 2012.

  • Certifications include Zumba®, Zumba® Toning and Aqua Zumba®.

  • 2nd Degree Blackbelt in Karate.

lucille 

Lucille

  • Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. 

  • Certified Zumba®, Cycle and Pilates Instructor. 

  • Instructing fitness classes at Stony Brook University for over 20 years. 

  • Enthusiastic about teaching a variety of class formats. 

  

Michelle

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Nicole

Nicole

  • Living Light Traditional Reiki Master.

  • Over 20 years experience in practicing Reiki.

  • Member of the National Association of Body Workers.

  • NY State Licensed Massage Therapist.

 

patricia

Patricia

  • Certified through the Indo-American Yoga-Vedanta Society. 

  • Teaching yoga for over 20 years. 

  • Learned yoga from world renowed master, Swami Bua. 

  • Believes that yoga is a lifestyle and a passion.

 

sharon 

Sharon

  • Over ten years experience as Qigong and Tai Chi instructor.

  • Certifications through Dr.Paul Lams Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Energy.

  • Other forms include:24 Yang, 52 Wudang, Shibashi, 108 Yang and working on 72 Chen. 

  • Masters in HR Management from SBU in extensive research in Tai Chi as an EAP program focusing on the benefits for employer and employee

terry 

Terry

  • Certified NESTA Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.

  • Certified Zumba®, Zumba® Gold and Zumba® II. 

  • Graduated from Stony Brook University with a Masters in Science as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. 

Zol

Zol

  • Highly acclaimed dance instructor, choreographer and fitness guru with BollyArts Dance Studio. 

  • Started dancing at an early age. 

  • Placed first in a variety of dance competitions based in India.

Xristos

 Xristos

  • BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. 

  • New York State Licensed Athletic Trainer.

  • 5th Dan Black Belt Licensed Master Instructor Tae Kwon Do.

  • 30 years Tae Kwon Do teaching experience.

  • Owner Dae-Han Tae Kwon Do School Mount Sinai, NY.

  • MA Sport Medicine/Athletic Training, Western Michigan University. 

  • BS Physical Education/Athletic Training, Cortland State College.