ABOUT US
What Makes us Different | Meet our Team | Philosophy & Approach | Concept
 | Christian ElliotChristian 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.
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 | Nina ElliotNina 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.
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 | Heather ParisHeather is an experienced contemporary dancer, photographer and screen actor. Health, wellness and the arts have always been central throughout her life and passion for holistic health (spirit, soul, and body). Heather believes that achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to reaching personal and professional goals.Heather knows that balance and strength in all muscle groups is essential to prevent injury and to perform with confidence. Her conviction comes from years of dancing and acting and from her enhanced commitment to help others after experiencing her own personal comeback from dislocating her knee. Through health education, nutritional counseling, personal training and seminars, Heather affords each person the opportunity for empowerment and healthy lifestyle choices that will improve the quality of their lives. Heather specializes in working with individuals that are eager to take ownership of their health. Learn more about Heather by visiting HeatherParisStudios.com.
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 | Jeremy RuckerJeremy has been a fitness professional since 2001 and also has several years experience as a Muscle Activation Techniques specialist since 2004. Because of his experience and educational background, he is exceptionally skilled in identifying muscular imbalances by overcoming inherent weaknesses both through exercise and Muscle Activation Techniques. Jeremy's experience with clients includes working young Olympic hopefuls, professional athletes (Washington Wizards, Washington Redskins), the elderly, special needs (Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease and diabetes) along with several in our general population. In addition to owning several impressive house records for performance in our studio, Jeremy has a rare combination of humility, knowledge and an exceedingly positive attitude. Jeremy has also been featured on the Dr. Phil Show as a trainer, and interviewed on CNN and local news stations for fitness advice.
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 | Dave ShutlerDave has been involved in the fitness industry now for approximately 5 years, experiencing his own transformation in 2008 going from 255 pounds at 16% bodyfat to 205 at 5% bodyfat. Dave knows what it takes to transform not only your body but your mind as well. He worked for the United States Secret Service for 3+ years, going through some of the most intense of training while training for their SWAT team. He has been a Certified Personal Trainer with ISSA for 3 years and also became a licensed massage therapist through the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, VA in 2010. Dave has landed several fitness magazine spreads in the past few years and is extremely passionate about coaching and helping people to reach their highest potential through positive reinforcement and work ethic. Dave combines a extensive knowledge of nutrition and training with a humble, confident and "down to earth" attitude. To learn more about Dave as well you can visit www.shutlerfitness.com.
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 | Aric LeeAric is a career Firefighter/Paramedic with Prince George's County, MD. He is also a trainer for various members of the fire dept., as well as a fitness consultant. Prior to joining the PGFD, Aric was employed as a Grant Writer and Program Coordinator for various non-profits, including organizations working with the developmentally disabled, at-risk youth, and shut-in seniors. However, 9/11 changed his life. His passion for serving others transfers well into the arena of personal training. Aric has been "working out" for over 20 years, but seeking true knowledge about fitness for the past 7 years. He has been a fitness professional for the past 6 years. Aric specializes in hybrid fitness. Visit www.ultimatehybridfitness.com (under construction) for more information.Eric's Favorite Quote: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." -Aristotle
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 | Introducing! Alisia EssigAlisia Essig graduated in Communications and Political Science from the University of Utah and completed her Masters degree in Public Administration at The George Washington University. While attending graduate school, Alisia starting having knee pain when she would run so she began taking Pilates and yoga classes for cross training. It was at this time that Alisia discovered her love for Pilates and she became very passionate in learning more about the Pilates method of physical fitness.Alisia originally certified in Mat Pilates in 2008 and comes from over 200 hours of teaching experience. In 2010, she advanced her training through BASI Pilates. Alisia strongly believes that Pilates can improve strength and flexibility by creating long, lean muscles. She provides instruction in Pilates Mat, such as various levels of stretching and strength including: physical stretches, breathing techniques, and strengthening techniques for participants of varying levels of fitness, skill, and ability.
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 | Introducing! Janet WituckiJanet's background is in physical therapy, Pilates, and personal training. In my many years of experience working with clients in these areas, Janet began to desire to empower people to take a more active role in their health and wellness. While brainstorming and researching how she was going to go about doing this, Janet came across the field of life coaching, and specifically wellness coaching. janet has found coaching to be a powerful way to help people pursue wellness and facilitate desired changes in their lives. People grow and change with a coach. Coaching doesn't just get results, coaching gets the most powerful results. Janet can partner with you to enhance your health, bring more balance into your life and decrease stress, and achieve the focus and drive to pursue your goals. Pursuing wellness is exciting and life changing. Enjoy the journey!
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