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Personal Trainers
Erica Bartolina
Erica comes to NCFC with a rich variety of diverse expertise. With world class experience as a track and field athlete, a Business degree from Texas A&M University, and a personal training certification from the American Council of Exercise, Erica fills the needs of NCFC in many areas. As a well versed
personal trainer with a true understanding of athletics and fitness, she can
assist you with meeting your personal training goals. As the general manager,
she ensures any administrative issues you may have will be handled smoothly and professionally.
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Beth Yokum
Beth is a certified group fitness instructor through IAFP, AFAA and IDEA® for personal training and is presently working on a NSCA® certification. . She has acquired specialty certifications through AFAA for seniors, youth, and personal training. Beth's years of experience teaching various forms of aerobics and conditioning contributes to the high energy level and success of her classes.
You can contact Beth at bethb@northcypress.com .
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Fitness Instructors
Misty Balsamo
Certifications include AFAA, IAFP, SILVER SNEAKERS®, and JOHNNY G. SPIN®. Misty enjoys teaching spin classes, as well as step aerobics and strength
training. She finds working with seniors and helping them achieve their fitness
and wellness goals truly rewarding. Misty is presently working toward a certification through YogaFit® which will allow her to bring even more to the
group fitness program.
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Dea Canale
Certifications include NCFC, IAFP and AFAA®. As a certified group fitness instructor, Dea brings high energy and enthusiasm to her classes. She presently teaches spin and abs express and will soon (2007) be expanding her instructing to include cardio and sculpting classes. Dea also works as a Speech Pathologist
at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
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Kitty Gibson
Kitty is a new instructor at North Cypress Fitness Studio. She is certified through IAFP for group fitness and SilverSneakers® . Kitty is excited to teach our Seniors and will also be teaching Spin and Cardio/Sculpt. Look for more classes with
Kitty coming soon.
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Rachel Gomez
Rachel is certified through IAFP and AFAA® as a group fitness instructor. Her fun-loving personality keeps members in spin and step classes smiling! Rachel also teaches cardio/sculpt and kick boxing.
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Julie Vajnar
Julie is a certified yoga instructor through IAFP. Teaching Ashtanga Yoga
(power yoga) is a true passion. Her energy and experience are evident in the power yoga classes. Julie will be expanding her education through YogaFit®
in the spring of 2007!
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Sue Wadsworth
Sue is an instructor for Hatha Yoga who behan her studies in 1970 and is continually being certified through the International Alliance for Fitness Professionals. She teaches beginners through intermediate levels at NCFS
which includes programs for seniors. Her longtime practice and current knowledge enable her to impart the value and self-satisfaction of yoga to
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Beth Yokum
Beth is a certified group fitness instructor through IAFP, AFAA and IDEA® for personal training and is presently working on a NSCA® certification. . She has acquired specialty certifications through AFAA for seniors, youth, and personal training. Beth's years of experience teaching various forms of aerobics and conditioning contributes to the high energy level and success of her classes.
You can contact Beth at bethb@northcypress.com .
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Massage Therapy
Julia E. Ball
Julia is a graduate of Delta College of Therapeutic Massage in Covington, Louisiana. Her licensing includes the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and Louisiana State Board of Massage Therapy. |
Rebecca B. Smalley
NeuroTherapy · Relaxation · Neuromuscular Therapy · Deep Tissue
A native of Hammond, Rebecca Bennett Smalley has been a liscensed
massage therapist at North Cypress for 5 years and counting. She offers
a wide variety of massage techniques ranging from deep tissue massage to structural balancing and pain management. With a gently aggressive approach, Rebecca's specialty includes low back/neck pain management. Included in
most massages is the use of non-traditional hot stones for easier tissue manipulation and deeper relaxation. Don't hesitate to be specific with what
works for you.
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Beth A. Spelman
Thai Massage
Bio coming soon.
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Somiya "Mia" D. Thomas
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Ann J. Wild
Ann is a talented Massage Therapist with a BFA in Dance/Kinesiology and a MFA in Dance. She is certified by the National Board of Massage Therapy and Body Work, and Louisiana State Board of Massage Therapy.
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Support Staff
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Mary Peco,
Cafe & Kid's Korner |
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Rikki Ray,
Cafe & Kid's Korner |
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April Saxon,
Cafe & Kid's Korner |
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Beth A. Spelman,
Cafe & Kid's Korner |
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Sadie Zimmer,
Cafe & Kid's Korner |
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