STAFF Meet the Bayside Wellnes

	STAFF Meet the Bayside Wellness and Fitness Center Trainers Mark Dana Marks fitness career began in the late 70’s while still in high school working for Nautilus Fitness Centers. Here he studied the exercise principles developed by Arthur Jones the inventor of the Nautilus exercise machines. Since then he has witnessed the evolution of the fitness and exercise industry over the past 30 years. Mark has been established as a certified trainer since 1992 and maintains certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise. He also holds an advanced certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist that qualifies him to work effectively with world class to youth athletes. Mark has worked successfully with athletes from various sports where he uses his knowledge of human movement science to evaluate the way athletes move. His training develops the athlete’s ability to perform with optimal strength, power, agility and speed. Mark is also a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and is able to work with clients who suffer from pain that had prevented them from being active in the past. By evaluating posture and movement he is able to identify muscle imbalances that can cause joint pain and muscle spasm. By implementing a corrective program to bring muscle balance to the joints pain can be reduced and proper movement established. This allows the body to become active and vigorous without pain. You can e-mail mark at mdana3@cox.net. Deborah Duschl Deborah is an import from Waterdown, Ontario, Canada. With her husband of 30 years, and two dogs, transferring here 3 years ago was a new adventure. She has enjoyed teaching Pilates and dance in a wonderful new climate. She started ballet and tap at the age of 8 with the Royal Academy of Dance and continued as an honor student till the age of 18. Competitive dance and gymnastics earned her many medals and scholarships. Theatre (acting, dance, choreographer, and singer) as well as running a dance school for the next 20 years filled her schedule. In 1996, a six week training course for American Council on Exercise, (A.C.E.) on Maui sparked new interests. Overstretched muscles and imbalances due to years of dance led to an exercise called Pilates. Not only did it strengthen and stretch muscles it helped to rebalance them. A year of intense training earned her certification with Canadian Institute of Pilates in both Mat and reformer; Deborah is a certified trainer with W.I.T.S and is currently working on her National Academy of Sports Medicine certification, to enhance her teaching with Pilates. Lisa Morris Lisa is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She enjoys teaching yoga classes using her training through AFAA and Yogafit. Lisa is a native of Georgia, but lived and traveled around the world with her husband for 25 years while he served in the Navy. She firmly believes in continuing education to keep abreast of the latest training techniques to help her clients achieve their fitness goals. Terry Stevens Terry likes working with people of all ages and fitness levels in pursuit of their fitness goals. He is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and has been a trainer for 7 years. He has a large client following that has been with him for several years. Terry competed as a bodybuilder in the eighties and nineties and placed high in many state wide competitions. He also enjoys biking, gardening and maintaining his salt water aquarium. He has been married to his wife Meredith for 16 years and has a daughter Ashley and a dog named Jade. Terry’s training motto is conceived, believe and achieve. Jill Wright Jill is a certified trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has a B.S. in Health promotion. She has over 5 years of experience as a trainer beginning in Sarasota Florida. She has been residing in Virginia Beach for 3 years and was recently married to her husband Mike. She enjoys beach volleyball and was a former division one player in college. She has a loyal client following and enjoys teaching spin and BOSU classes. Terence Boone Terence is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is also in progress of his degree at Norfolk State University studying Exercise Science Health/Physical Education. Terence also plans to obtain his certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through NASM. He played football in college and semi-professional football for two years. His top-level training will help those who want to become the finest of athletes. Terence is inspired by seeing athletes reach their peak level of performance through fun and rigorous training. Kim Sawyer Kim Sawyer has been dedicated to athletics and fitness her entire life. Raised in Virginia Beach, she received a scholarship to play Division 1 soccer at the University of Maryland- Baltimore County. After college, Kim became very passionate about health and wellness and has since expanded her knowledge in many aspects of the field. She received a National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer certification as well as a Crossfit Level 1 Certification in 2008. Kim also interned with several nutritionists in the area and vastly increased her knowledge about holistic health and the effects food has on our bodies and well-being. Additionally, as of February 2010, Kim will be level 1 and 2 certified in Thai Yoga Massage. Kim is passionate about teaching others the importance of taking care of your entire self - mind, body, and soul. She is an avid cross-trainer, has a consistent yoga practice, and loves to surf. Kim is also in graduate school at Old Dominion University, and will complete her Masters in Business Administration in May 2010. -- Kimberly Sawyer "A person is a success if they get up in the morning and gets to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do" ~Bob Dylan Jessica Willis Jessica has been enthusiastic about fitness and nutrition for as long as she can remember. She moved to Virginia Beach within the last year and a half and has recently completed her certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a certified personal trainer (CPT). Jessica is currently pursuing a degree and licensure at Old Dominion University to teach Health and Physical Education. As an avid runner, she frequently participates in half-marathons and other local races. In her spare time she likes to go camping, hiking, and sailing with her boyfriend and their dog. Jessica looks forward to working with her clients to help them achieve their goals while creating a positive exercise experience.

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