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Our Team

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Melissa Johnson

Owner/ Instructor/ Personal Trainer

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I started my fitness career in 1998. In 2009 I took a job as a director of a large community Center in PA where I was able to teach classes, gymnastics & personal train under one roof while managing a team of 40. I received my business management degree in 2014 & purchased East Coast Gym Service in 2015. Being a small business owner of 3 businesses is a juggling act, but I  love my team! I specialize in youth & senior fitness and love what I do! 
 

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Brian Johnson

Operations/HR Manager

I believe in giving back which is why I have dedicated over half my life to serving others. I began a career in the local unions, before starting in Municipal Government. I am committed to education, teaching, & living a healthy fitness lifestyle. While growing up, I was big into sports & had a long, exciting career racing motorcycles which earned me “A-Class” Pro Card. My educational background includes a Fire Science Degree, Engineering Program, & Certified Public Works Manager. 

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Cheryl Wood

Group Fitness Director/ Partner

Group Fitness Manager of MFit Gym. Certified in the following formats - all of the Beachbody Live Formats: Cize, Country Heat, Turbo Kick, Insanity, P90X, Transform, PiYo; Core De Force. In addition, certifications in the AMPD Strong Formats - Kettlebell AMPD, Kettlebell AMPD Boost, AMPD Resistance, AMPD Power Flow, AMPD Unplugged; AMPD Strength; Jari Love’s Get Ripped, Pound, Generation Pound;

Strong by Zumba. Most of these classes are currently on her teaching schedule.

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Kristy Leo

Assistant Manager - PT

Graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Exercise Science & Health. I was a competitor for NPC in 2015 & I have been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. I currently hold a certification in Sports Nutrition, Personal Training, & in the process of another Nutrition Certification. Fitness is a huge part of my life when it comes to work & working out, but when I have a little me time, I love spending time with my family, arts & crafts & cooking. (www.leaderofchampions.com)

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Laida Degan

Personal Trainer

Certified Personal and Group Fitness Coach and have been in the field of fitness for over 12 years. I am married with 3 children. My interests include spending time with my family, friends, and church community. I enjoy bike riding, hiking, healthy cooking, mission trips with my church, and strength training. I also have a passion for helping people with their nutritional and weight loss goals. I specialize in Strength and Conditioning, Functional training, weight lifting, and Core Strength.   

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Chris Lear

Personal Trainer

Graduated from Rutgers University  with a degree in Exercise Science & Sports Studies. Fitness is a significant part of my life. With certifications in Personal Training, TRX, Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, Specialist in Exercise Therapy, along with continuing education courses. I make it my goal to learn as much as I can so that I can apply it to my Personal Training.  When I'm not Training, I enjoy running and spending time outside with family and friends. 

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Erica Dempsey

Personal Trainer

Certified NASM Personal Trainer and soon to be Group Fitness Instructor. By day I am a personal banker at a local bank, but my passion is fitness. The changes I see in my client's health, appearance and life, inspire me. I find sharing my knowlege of nutrition and training rewarding. Additionally, I am a mom to three beautiful children. My 15-year old son is my favorite training partner. His two younger sisters are interested in an active lifestyle as well. 

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Nicole Tozer

Office Manager

I am the Office Manager of MFit and the proud mother of two wonderful kids. I also help manage East Coast Gym Service with my husband and Melissa, I couldn't ask for a better work family and boss. I was born in Lakewood and moved to South Jersey when I was young. I worked in Law enforcement for 12 years before making the decision to be a stay at home mom. My hobbies include organizing, scrap-booking and spending time with family & friends. ~Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations~ 

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Liz Deneka

Manager at 438

I met my husband and best friend Tom in SIC on a weekend trip. We have been happily married for over 20 years. I love spending time with my 2 step daughters and grand kids. Our youngest is the "Mighty Gator" our Yellow Lab who is a big part of our family. I began working in fitness in 2004. I am a certified Personal Trainer and teach Sit & Get Fit for Seniors at our 438 location. I really enjoy the diversity of the fitness business, particularly working with our seniors! 

See you at the gym !


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Tyler Campoli

Executive Assistant Kids Programs

Im 23 years old and a business student at ACCC. I grew up in Cape May and moved to Ocean view this year. One day I will be running my own business, and hopefully have stake in a beachside restaurant. I enjoy the gym, snowboarding, cooking & keeping active and healthy. Food prep is one of my newest hobbies ensuring I can get the very best nutrients from my meals. I love working at Mfit it gives me an opportunity to continue living a healthy lifestyle and hope to be a personal trainer in the fall.

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Jim O'Hara

Front Desk Representative

Retired from full time work. I'm most happy when on a train, plane, bus or cruise ship.  I'm working on my bucket list of  visiting all seven continents and seeing all Seven Wonders of the World. Still trying to get in good enough shape for an African photographic safari. My passions outside of the gym include acting, reading and writing murder mystery plays. I like new challenges and meeting new people. 

I celebrate my 75th birthday in October 2019.

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Debbie Stark

Spin Instructor

A trained STOTT Pilates Instructor in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels, Zenga, and Total Barre.
She is also a Certified Spinning Instructor as well as a TRX suspension trainer. I love to motivate and challenge people while maintaining safety and encouraging fun at all times!
In addition to training, I am also a Hairstylist/Colorist. I am married with 3 daughters and four grandsons.  

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Mariah Alexander

Yoga Instructor/ Corefit 4 Kids

I am a local first grade teacher, I enjoy teaching the students how to read and love how sweet and fun they are to work with. Im a mother of 2 very busy middle school-aged children. I love to read on the beach and travel to warm places. I have been a yoga student for 10 year and recently became certified as a Power Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga Instructor. I love the message that comes with yoga: Come as you are. Your time on the mat is YOUR TIME. Do not compare yourself to anyone but yourself. 

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Sharon Gibboney

Yoga Instructor

 

In 1990, I started my journey in the Golds Gym in Somers Point instructing step and sculpt classes. I followed that track for 15 years before I shifted my focus to teaching mat Pilates and multiple types of yoga as a way of preserving my ability to remain teaching after so many years. My programs are designed in hopes of aiding students build a flexible, strong and healthy body resilient to disease and destruction from every day wear and tear. 

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Diane Peck

Zumba Instructor

Hi! My name is Diane and I am a certified group fitness instructor teaching for more than 10 years. I have always loved the camaraderie and friendship but my first love is Nutrition! I am a Registered

Dietitian Nutritionist with active membership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for 20 years,

promoting Health Is Wealth! So, if you are a foodie like me and enjoy having fun with friends, then come work out with me! Eat to move and move to eat! Let’s get moving together!

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Frank Bianchino

Kickboxing Instructor

I am the owner and operator of the American Martial Arts Academy (since 2015), and involved in the martial arts for the past 25 years. With that experience, I have developed a fun, unique fitness kickboxing class several years ago that Mfit Gym offered to include in their schedule last year. I am a certified fitness instructor through AAAI/ISMA, and offer personal training as well as customized small group training. I love what I do and look forward to working with everyone! 

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Alex Rodriguez

Operations

I believe there is no better work than

that which helps not only yourself, but others. I am looking forward to earning my personal training certificate so that I can take what I have learned to help others. I have been training on and off for the past 20 years for my own general fitness. I enjoy running and biking outside with nature when the weather permits. In my free time, I study philosophy, quantum mechanics and I am also an avid gamer.

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Tara Kolimaga

Front Desk/ Fitness Instructor

I graduated from the University of Hartford in Connecticut with a BA in phycology. After living in Connecticut for 8 years, I moved back home where I met my husband and had three beautiful children. I’ve been in fitness my whole life from cheerleading as a youth all the way through college. I have a love for gymnastics in which I started at a young age. I have taught gymnastics at several studios in South Jersey and Connecticut. I currently work for the Upper Township school district. 

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Pat Whelan

Fitness Instructor

I wanted to get Healthy and serious about working out with the help from my teacher & Mentor Cheryl Wood. I am now a Certified Bootcamp / Group  Fitness Instructor - my classes are open to any fitness level, so I hope to see you there!

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Nancy Raniszewski

Fitness Instructor

Native New Yorker, and was a Paramedic for 30 years. Holds a Bachelors in Health and Wellness and a certification from ACE for Health Coaching. Also certified AMPD Instructor and has a passion for giving support and helping those in need. 

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Jill Rinkus

Yoga Instructor

I am a reading specialist and mother of three who loves teaching students of all ages, running, traveling and fitness. I am a certified Baptiste Yoga and Yin Yoga instructor. I believe yoga is the ability to be present in this moment while engaging breath, strengthening the body & centering the mind to seek one's greatest potential to live a complete, balanced life. 

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Christina Mayrhofer

Spin Instructor

I have been an indoor cycling instructor for over 12 years. I'm a teacher by profession, but I found my passion in triathlon over a decade ago. Since then my life has been an evolution of fitness and nutrition. I have certifications in Nutrition and Wellness, Youth Nutrition and I'm a certified Running Coach. I am also a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. My goal is to infect people with my passion and dedication, in an attempt to help them live their best life! 

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