tenandfit.com: Private Training

PERSONAL TRAINERS
(Please e-mail Lisa at lt8@sbcglobal.net to book an appointment with a trainer.)
Laurie Berggren has a vast and impressive history in the fitness industry, having trained clients from every possible age group and fitness level, for more than two decades. Special populations, including prenatal, postnatal, cancer patients, elite athletes and those brand-new to fitness, have benefitted from her extensive experience. With multiple certifications and a professional performance background, Laurie is prepared to serve each client with a customized workout plan that fits his/her needs and lifestyle.
Ellen Petrick, Director of Personal Training Programs at the TFC, holds a Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Physiology, and has been an A.C.E.-certified personal trainer since 1998, an A.C.S.M.-certified Fitness and Health Specialist Since 2005, and a certified Cancer and Exercise Specialist since 2007. Ellen believes that the body and its systems must be considered as a whole, rather than as isolated parts to be worked individually. She likes to work with her clients to develop plans that help them to improve function and fitness, athletic movements, and proper biomechanics while addressing any existing imbalances. Finding the right balance of intensity levels, challenge and recovery can also be keys to success. Ellen likes to help her clients recognize obstacles to their fitness goals and guide them toward finding solutions that lead to their best outcomes.
Lisa Tanzer is pleased to share her love for all forms of fitness with TFC members and clients. With over 20 years of experience teaching fitness and healthy lifestyles at the TFC, as well as a thorough education in the health sciences, she has a widely diverse repertoire of activities and programs to draw upon. Her chief mission is to cater trainings and classes to the unique needs of her clients, exposing them to new styles and techniques. Lisa’s formal education includes a Master’s degree in Anatomy, Neurobiology and Cell Biology from Loyola University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University. A Personal Trainer for 15 years (A.C.E.), she is also certified for Cardio Training, Pilates Mat, Spinning®, Rehabilitative Exercise, Group Fitness and more. Motivating each client to strive for more, Lisa creates the most satisfying active lifestyle plans possible for one’s circumstances and physical limitations. With strong emphasis on core strength and balance, Lisa believes in “functional fitness”, making people better able to meet the demands of life- not just of sports- and has trained athletes, cancer patients, the very old and the very young, as well as those with chronic disabilities. Lisa also loves to stimulate the energy that Group Fitness classes should be all about. While safety is always foremost, her classes are fun! She uses music, props, dancing, and drills to keep classes interesting and challenging. Currently available as a Personal Trainer, Class Instructor, and Fitness Consultant.
Bret Patnode
Jerome Brown
Renee Raines
Darryl Lee is a 20+ year veteran in the personal training industry, and has held many certifications over the span of his career. Darryl sank his teeth into fitness as a career while attending college at the University of Colorado in their personal training program. He worked as ski instructor at one of the nation's best handicap ski resorts, Winter Park. Darryl has also acquired a license as an emergency technician. Long before cross-training was big, Darryl was using his experience to multisport-train his clients. He, as with many TFC trainers, believes core training is the key to efficient movement and can help all to improve their fitness level no matter what age or level.
Donata Finley-Boykin
Mike Petrick has been an A.C.E.-certified Personal Trainer for over 2 years. With his friendly personality, Mike is a natural for working with children and young adults, making him a favorite for assisting with parties and events. His passions include sports of all types and running, and he excels at working with the hard-to-train. His training philosophy is “never stop learning”.

YOGA TRAINERS
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Donata Finley-Boykin, Yoga Director, is a certified in Hatha Yoga (2003), Spiritual Human Yoga Master (2001) and Reiki Level III (2010). She was an apprentice and advisor for the Temple of Kriya Teachers Training Programs in Chicago 2003-7. Her professional background also includes certification for the Integrative Restoration Training Center in Natural Health of Timeless Being (2008). Donata holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Health and is also a certified Personal Trainer (International Sports Sciences Association, 2010). Donata’s teaching background includes health clubs, yoga studios, park districts, churches and homes. With over 500 hours of training and a dedication to the philosophies behind yoga as a discipline, she brings practical knowledge as well as warmth to her clients.
Linnea Larson has worked in the health services for over thirty five years. She received her Yoga Teacher Training certification through Chicago Yoga Center in 2007. She has gone on to take additional training in yoga from Judith Lassiter, Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, Amy Weintraub, Gary Kraftscow, and Paulie Zink. Her focus is on Yin and Yang Yoga as taught by Paulie Zink. Prior to teaching yoga she worked at a medical school doing research work in dementias, created mind body clinics, worked in oncology, renal, hospice, and taught in graduate schools in human development and family therapy. She has trained and practiced mindfulness meditation for over twenty years. Linnea has certifications in meditation, hypnosis, mind body medicine, HeartMath, and is currently enrolled in long-term study with Paulie Zink in yoga. Linnea worked on the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She enjoys seeing folks learn new skills that further their well-being in all dimensions.
Leslie Donahue is a yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist. She has focused on yoga since 1994 and has been teaching since 1998. Primarily influenced by Iyengar and Anusara styles, Leslie focuses extensively on form and, with the student's permission, uses hands-on adjustments to help students experience how to deepen their poses. Leslie has been working with private yoga clients since 1999.
Christine Cipra is known for her compassionate heart, generosity and sense of peace, Christine has been teaching yoga and practicing massage since 2003. Her yoga teacher qualifications include a certification from the Swami Vivekananda Ashram in South India with over 500 hours of training in asana, philosophy and meditation, as well as studies at the prestigious Krishnamacharaya Yoga Mandariam in Chennai, India, where she completed their month-long yoga therapy course. Christine's personal meditation practice includes sitting in on more than eight, 100-hour, 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreats, as taught by SN Goenka. Her classes focus on postures that help create strength and flexibility with attention to alignment, linking the body, breath, mind and spirit; a meditation in motion.
Maria Basualdo has taught yoga at the University of Wisconsin- Madison-Milwaukee, as well as numerous workshops and classes throughout the USA and Argentina. She founded the Iyengar Yoga Center of Richmond, VA and the Om Yoga studios in Milwaukee, WI and Lafayette, LA. Certified in the Iyengar method since 2000, Maria has studied more than a decade with senior Iyengar teachers and the Iyengars themselves in Puna, India. Her extensive experience includes further study with prominent yogis in NYC, Buenos Aires, Argentina and India.
Annelie Palmer is a Hatha Yoga practitioner with more than 30 years experience, having started the yoga program here at the TFC! Annelie is well-known and loved by her students for her focus on the individual and his/her special needs.

PILATES TRAINERS
(Please e-mail Lisa at lt8@sbcglobal.net to book an appointment with a trainer.)
Laurie Berggren has a vast and impressive history in the fitness industry, having trained clients from every possible age group and fitness level, for more than two decades. Special populations, including prenatal, postnatal, cancer patients, elite athletes and those brand-new to fitness, have benefitted from her extensive experience. With multiple certifications and a professional performance background, Laurie is prepared to serve each client with a customized workout plan that fits his/her needs and lifestyle.
Renee Raines
Anja Meunch
Darryl Lee is a 20+ year veteran in the personal training industry, and has held many certifications over the span of his career. Darryl sank his teeth into fitness as a career while attending college at the University of Colorado in their personal training program. He worked as ski instructor at one of the nation's best handicap ski resorts, Winter Park. Darryl has also acquired a license as an emergency technician. Long before cross-training was big, Darryl was using his experience to multisport-train his clients. He, as with many TFC trainers, believes core training is the key to efficient movement and can help all to improve their fitness level no matter what age or level.
Rebecca Pries