Get to Know Our Staff

Our Staff

All staff is certified in CPR and AED, completes emergency preparedness training, and participates in monthly inservice training. All of our fitness staff is degreed and all class instructors are certified in appropriate group exercise programming.

Alex Rosales

Alex Rosales

Leadership

Chicago Heights

Alex Rosales
Alex Rosales

Leadership

Alex

Alexandria Montanez

Leadership

Chesterton

Alexandria Montanez
Alex

Leadership

Program Specialist
Amanda

Amanda Johnston

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Amanda Johnston
Amanda

Personal Trainers

B.S. Fitness Management; A.S. Health, Fitness & Nutrition; NETA Personal Training; TFW Certified; CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor; Mad Dogg Spinning

Amanda has been personal training since 2002 when she realized she wanted to help others achieve their own fitness and life goals. Seeing people work hard and achieve goals keeps her inspired each day. She trains adults, athletes and those looking to improve themselves, inside and out. She’s available to train one-on-one or semi-private.

Amy

Amy L. Baxter

Leadership

Chesterton

Amy L. Baxter
Amy

Leadership

Program Specialist
Anton

Anton Brooks

Personal Trainers

Chicago Heights

Anton Brooks
Anton

Personal Trainers

ISSA Personal Training Certification; NASM Personal Training Certification

Back in 1998, Anton’s drive and passion for health and fitness led him to want to share that gift of a more fulfilling life. According to Anton, everything we hope to accomplish starts with a healthy mind, body and spirit. He’s been sharing his knowledge ever since.

Ashley

Ashley Zaideman

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Ashley Zaideman
Ashley

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer

A Personal Trainer since 2018, Ashley started her own fitness journey after succumbing to the unhealthy habits of fast food and staying sedentary in front of the TV. She decided she needed to make some changes and began exercising and eating clean foods that gave her fuel. She fell in love with taking care of her body and knew she wanted to help others create healthy lifelong behavior changes too.
NASM Personal Trainer, NASM Nutrition Coach, NCCPT Group Exercise Instructor, Les Mills Body Pump instructor, Zumba Instructor, Barre Instructor, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

Bailey

Bailey White

Leadership

Chesterton

Bailey White
Bailey

Leadership

Office Coordinator
Barbie

Barbie Pilla

Leadership

Chesterton

Barbie Pilla
Barbie

Leadership

Programs Supervisor
Breanna

Breanna Devine

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Breanna Devine
Breanna

Personal Trainers

B.S. in Kinesiology from IUPUI– 2024 Minor in Health Education– 2024 ACSM Certified Personal Trainer– 2024 CPR/AED, First Aid Certified

Breanna’s Philosophy of Training is “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” She became a personal trainer because she wants to help people develop a love with moving their body, increasing their fitness levels, and living a longer life. Her Specialties and Passions include Resistance training and Mobility Training for all activity/fitness levels. Her Favorite Motivational Quote: You are bigger than your fears, stronger than your doubts, and more capable than you could ever imagine.

Carensa

Carensa Bradford

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Carensa Bradford
Carensa

Personal Trainers

B.A. Sport & Physical Instruction; ACE Group Exercise; ACE Personal Trainer; WSI Swim Lesson Instructor; Madd Dogg Spinning; Barre Intensity; Les Mills BODYPUMP; Spencer Outdoor Fitness; Spencer Sport Yoga; Pilates

Since 2004, Carensa has wanted to share her knowledge and passion for health, and hopes to inspire others to live a healthy and fun life. She’s passionate about endurance events because they challenge both the mind, as much as the body. She specializes in sport specific training as well as those that are just starting their fitness journey.

Cortnie

Cortnie Neidlinger

Leadership

Chesterton

Cortnie Neidlinger
Cortnie

Leadership

Program Specialist
Davion

Davion D. Cotton

Personal Trainers

Chicago Heights

Davion D. Cotton
Davion

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer

Davion’s specialties include strength training, power lifting, power building, agility, endurance and athletic performance. He was the starting defensive tackle for Texas Wesleyan University and was an assistant coach for the Glenwood Cougar football team. Davion is an American Sports & Fitness Association certified Personal Trainer.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mazepa

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Elizabeth Mazepa
Elizabeth

Personal Trainers

ACE Personal Training; NETA Primary Group Exercise; WSI Swim Lesson Instructor; Lifeguarding; Les Mills BODYPUMP; Les Mills BODYCOMBAT; Barre Intensity; Piyo; Piloxing

Elizabeth has been a lifeguard since 2000. In 2005, she became a personal trainer and group exercise instructor to help people achieve their full potential. She also has been a ballet dancer since she was 3, and developed it into a love of fitness. She works with all populations, all ages, and all levels of fitness.

Emily

Emily Bonick

Leadership

Chesterton

Emily Bonick
Emily

Leadership

Fitness Supervisor
Eric

Eric Felders

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Eric Felders
Eric

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer

Eric’s Philosophy of Training is “It’s never to late to start and make the best investment you will ever make in yourself.” He became a Personal Trainer to help improve the quality of life for people. His Specialties and Passions include: Mechanic, core and movement–life without these is already difficult. His Favorite Motivational Quote: You get started by getting started.

Gina Narcisi

Gina Narcisi

Leadership

Chicago Heights

Gina Narcisi
Gina Narcisi

Leadership

American Sports and Fitness Association- Personal Training Certification, CPR/AED Certified
Jennifer Jacobs

Jennifer Jacobs

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Jennifer Jacobs
Jennifer Jacobs

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer

I started playing basketball when I was 5 years old, and I enjoyed physical activity through childhood and into adulthood. I was a three-sport athlete in college, and I have witnessed good athletes turn into excellent athletes simply through precise exercise programming and discipline.  I realize that not everyone has the same passion for exercise, but I am confident that everyone can make small changes that will lead to improved fitness. I like to guide people down that path.
Favorite Motivational Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky and “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good.” -Jerry West

Jill

Jill Schneider

Leadership

Chesterton

Jill Schneider
Jill

Leadership

Manager Fitness Center – Chesterton
Julie

Julie Modesto

Membership Coordinators

Chesterton

Julie Modesto
Julie

Membership Coordinators

Membership Coordinator
Ken

Ken Houseworth

Leadership

Chesterton

Ken Houseworth
Ken

Leadership

Facilities Supervisor
Kevin

Kevin Winans

Leadership

Chicago Heights

Kevin Winans
Kevin

Leadership

Lead Accountant
Kimberlee Koepke

Kimberlee Koepke

Massage Therapist

Chesterton

Kimberlee Koepke
Kimberlee Koepke

Massage Therapist

BA: Recreation Administration Therapy CSULB, 1996 Massage Therapy School of Nevada, 2000 Certified in Prenatal Massage, Massage Therapist since 2002

I absorbed massage school like a sponge. I soaked up as much information as they would give me. If I could pass that on to someone else and provide some relief, I am happy!
Kimberlee became a Massage Therapist to provide a great deal of relief in a short amount of time.
Her specialties and passions include Deep Tissue, Relaxation, and Stone Massages. Her goal is to improve health and wellness one body at a time.

Kory

Kory Risner

Personal Trainers

Chicago Heights

Kory Risner
Kory

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer

Kory’s specialties include working with aging adults and folks with impaired balance, disabilities, injured/post-surgical status and chronic pain issues. He has a background with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AOPT). Kory has a B.S. in Exercise Science/Psychology minor from IUPUI Indianapolis, Doctor of Physical Therapy (IUPUI Indianapolis)

Lilly

Lilly White

Leadership

Chesterton

Lilly White
Lilly

Leadership

Office Coordinator/Business Office
Marquice Tetter

Marquice Tetter

Personal Trainers

Chicago Heights

Marquice Tetter
Marquice Tetter

Personal Trainers

ISSA Certified Fitness Coach, ISSA Certified Nutritionist, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Marquice here, and welcome to the wonderful world of working out. Yes, that was corny but I probably got at least a smirk out of you just now. A little bit about me, I’ve been a trainer & nutritionist since 2018 and am excited to be apart of the team here at Franciscan. I am a former high school & collegiate athlete. Therefore, I love to help past, present, and future athletes achieve their current goals. I specialize in strength & conditioning, and performance enhancement but also focus on overall health and fitness. Whether your exercise goals are to lose weight, gain muscle mass, andor gain strength; I’m the trainer for you. With that said I hope to see you out there, stay fit & stay strong.

Michelle

Michelle Longo

Personal Trainers

Chicago Heights

Michelle Longo
Michelle

Personal Trainers

Associates of Applied Science Fitness and Exercise, Prairie State College; Personal Training Certification, Group Exercise Instructor, Prairie State College

Hey everyone I’m Michelle!  I discovered my love for fitness on my own journey back in 2016.  I realized that if I can do this so can others.  Since then, I went to school and got my Associates Degree in Fitness and Exercise Science.  I love being able to help others no matter what their goals are or fitness level.  Lose weight, gain strength, work on balance or flexibility, I can help with it all.  I make workouts fun no matter if they are laid back or beating you into the ground!  I’m here to help guide you and give you that extra push.  My mission is to make you feel better and see results.  I’m silly, outgoing and you can always catch me dancing. I will definitely make you laugh and reach your goals!  We can even dance it out between sets! Let me help guide you on your journey. You got this! The gym doesn’t ask questions, the gym understands. Let’s get this fitness party started!

Norma

Norma Brashere

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Norma Brashere
Norma

Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer

She enjoys working and focusing on people and their physical needs.
Working with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. She feels most passionate about giving and volunteering. She currently helps give bikes away to children in need with a program called Bikes for Kids.
Norma’s qualifications include: Associates of Science, ISSA Personal Trainer, ISSA Strength/Conditioning, ISSA Nutritionist, ISSA Group X, NETA Yoga Instructor, Silver Sneakers Certification
Love what you do. Do what you love!

Patricia

Patricia Vater

Massage Therapist

Chesterton

Patricia Vater
Patricia

Massage Therapist

LMT, MLEC, BSN

Patricia is a Massage Therapist, Educator and President of HiFi Consultants. She previously worked as National Director of Education of six massage campuses, three in Illinois, one in Florida and one two in Arizona. She is an advocate of massage “food for the body” and well-being “helping individuals find independence” is my true passion. Providing life-changing information and self-empowerment for people is enormously gratifying. She enjoys traveling, tennis, aquatics and reading.

Ruthann

Ruthann Sanders

Leadership

Chesterton

Ruthann Sanders
Ruthann

Leadership

Lead Customer Care Associate
Sue

Sue Johnson

Leadership

Chicago Heights

Sue Johnson
Sue

Leadership

Executive Director
Tyler Johnson

Tyler Johnson

Massage Therapist

Chesterton

Tyler Johnson
Tyler Johnson

Massage Therapist

The Soma Institute of Clinical Massage / Therapy-CLMT Ultimate Medical Academy– Medical Billing and Coding Specialists, AS / Med Certs– Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

I have 15 years of healthcare experience and work with all populations. I specialize in stretching and rehabilitation, posture correction, oncology massage, lymphatic drainage, and sports massage. If I can teach clients selfcare tips and ways to stay healthy before it’s too late, I have begun to make a change.

Virginia

Virginia Addison

Personal Trainers

Chesterton

Virginia Addison
Virginia

Personal Trainers

M.S. Exercise Science & Health Promotion; B.S. Health & Fitness; WSI Swim Lesson Instructor; CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor; ACE Personal Trainer; AEA Water Exercise; ACE Group Exercise; NASM Corrective Exercise

Virginia really enjoys exercise. That’s why she developed her skills as a personal trainer since 2009. Her specialties are in water exercise and corrective exercise. You might find her in the pool at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chesterton when you’re there.

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