ABOUT US

What Makes us Different  |  Meet the Coaches  |  Philosophy & Approach  |  Concept

Christian Elliot

Christian has been involved in sports and fitness for over 15 years, and has worked as a nutritional educator and consultant for over 5 years. After overcoming a degenerative shoulder condition that plagued him for over 2 years Christian is passionate about coaching people and helping them achieve vibrant health, especially people who may have lost reason to hope. Among other interests he enjoys soccer, volleyball, football, racquetball, Lacrosse, scuba diving, reading, nature, travel, and time with family.
  • Education:
  • Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Diploma in Nutrition - Humanitas International Foundation and University of Miami Medical School, Complimentary Medicine Division
  • Certified Member of the American Association of Nutritional Education
  • Currently working toward Certified Nutritional Consultant - American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC)
  • Currently working toward a Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC)
  • Currently working toward a Wellness Coach Certification from WellCoaches

Nina Elliot

Nina has been working as a personal trainer since January of 2006, and has been helping people with nutrition for approximately 5 years. She has a strong desire to enable people to accomplish great health and have energy in abundance. She believes in treating the body as a whole, and is passionate about studying all of the factors that contribute to total wellness. After experiencing her own body transformation from the all-too-typical "freshman fifteen" and most recently a bounce back from pregnancy, she is sold out on the importance of exercise and is committed to enabling others to reach their goals.
  • Education:
  • Certified Personal Trainer - National Personal Training Institute (Falls Church, VA)
  • Nutrition Certification - National Personal Training Institute (Falls Church, VA)
  • Holistic Nutrition Practitioner - Tulsi Holistic Living - Natural Health Center (Washington DC)
  • Les Mills Certified Body Pump Instructor
  • NASM Optimal Performance Training for the Prenatal Client
  • Currently working toward Certified Nutritional Consultant - American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC)
  • Currently working toward a Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC)

Heather Paris

As an experienced contemporary dancer, health and fitness is central to Heather's life. Throughout the years, she realized the need for balance and strength in all muscle groups to truly stabilize and prevent injury. When she dislocated her right knee, Heather became devoted to serious study, personal training and subsequent certification in the pursuit of her passion for holistic health (spirit, soul, and body). Born from her personal struggle to maintain steady blood sugar levels between meals, Heather is committed to inform and educate others in nutritional counseling and equip them to make better lifestyle choices to improve their quality of life.
  • Education:
  • Diploma in Nutrition - Humanitas International Foundation and University of Miami Medical School, Complimentary Medicine Division
  • Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Health Coach - BHI, Palm Beach, Florida
  • Certified Pilates Instructor (Mat & Apparatus) - Body Arts and Science International
  • Currently working toward an AACC Counseling Certification

Jeremy Rucker

Jeremy has been a fitness professional since 2001 and is also certified as a Muscle Activation Techniques specialist. He was recently a featured trainer on the Dr. Phil show. You can learn more about Jeremy by visiting JeremyRucker.com.
  • Education:
  • Certified Personal Trainer, A.C.E.
  • Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist
  • American Heart Association CPR/AED
Introducing!

Ty (Tyson) Dewees

Ty has been involved with the fitness industry for over 20 years. He started as just a teenager volunteering at the local YMCA for his membership. In some capacity or another Tyson has always been doing fitness and martial arts. Tyson moved to the DC metro area in 2001 to further his training and complete his degree in Exercise Science. Achieving this and being one of the top trainers in the area for over a year Tyson set sites on taking his brand of fitness to Asia.

While is Asia Tyson continued his study of the martial arts and continued to work in fitness. He was the Director of Fitness Services for Gold's Gym in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and ran his own small personal training businesses in Bangkok, Thailand and Jeon Ju South Korea. Along the way Tyson Studied Muay Thai, Kyuk Too Ki and many other martial arts.

He specializes in Golf Conditioning, Sports Specific Training, and Training Seniors, Women, and Children. If Post Rehab is a concern Tyson can handle that too. Whether you are an elite athlete or just someone looking to get in shape Tyson's unique and proven methods of exercise and diet are for you.
  • Education:
  • BSc. Exercise Science - Rochville University (Sarasota, Florida)
  • Diploma of Massage Therapy - Medical Arts & Business (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
  • Certified Personal Trainer - American Council of Exercise (ACE)
  • Certified Functional Training Specialist - NESTA
  • Certified Sports Injury Specialist - NESTA
  • Certified Kettlbell Trainer - IKFF
  • International Muay Thai Institute:
    Level 4 Professional
    Level 1 Judge
    Level 1 Coach