Meet the trainers

Ed Bendoraitis

Fitness specialist

Credentials: MS Exercise Physiology from Northern Illinois University; BS Exercise Science Concordia University; ACSM/NCPAD trainer
Specializations: JSYH/diabetes classes; matter of balance classes

Gina McDonald

Fitness specialist

Credentials: Ba Athletic Training from Lewis University; NATA Certified; Illinois Licensed athletic trainer
Specializations: Athletic/functional conditioning; mindfulness and body awareness

JoAnn Fabiano

Personal trainer

Credentials: WITS certified; ACE certified; College of DuPage associate degree in applied science
Specializations: Stability ball training; strength exercises; flexibility; nutritional concepts; special populations; step, group and Zumba workouts

Mary French

Pilates / MELT trainer

Credentials: AFAA certified; PE teaching; National Louis University master’s degree in teaching; Illinois State University bachelor’s degree in biology
Specializations: Fitkids; Stott Pilates; Pilates for men and back issues; MELT method of easing pain

Marianne Conone

Land / Pilates / Premier trainer

Credentials: PIA certified; APTA musculoskeletal advanced proficiency; advanced training in women’s health; physical therapy assistant at Morton College; St. Francis University, Ill., bachelor's degree
Specializations: Orthopedic rehabilitation; Pilates

Megan Pechous

Personal trainer

Credentials: NASM certified; Dance for Parkinson’s instructor; AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional; Delay the Disease instructor; University of Wisconsin bachelor's degree in musical theater / dance
Specializations: Balance; flexibility; core exercises; strength training; dance-related conditioning

Nancy Nance

Personal trainer

Credentials: NASM certified; Bender Pilates certified; TRX Group and sports medicine certified; Mad Dog Athletics level 3 star instructor; aquatic exercise association member; National Dance and Exercise association member

Vicky Tate

Personal Trainer

Credentials: USAT Certified Level 1 Triathlon Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Exercise instructor.

Specializations: Triathlon training, sports conditioning, cardiovascular fitness, functional training, Adult swim, ski conditioning, senior fitness and weight management.

Colleen O'Neill

Personal Trainer

Credentials: Bachelor's of Science in Education form University of Whitewater Wisconsin with an Emphasis in Corporate Fitness, Master of Art in Teaching from National Lewis University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Group Certified Group Exercise Instructor, AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional.

Specializations: MS, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia.

Elizabeth Zawila

Registered Dietician / Personal Trainer

Credentials: Master’s in Public Health form University of Illinois in Chicago, BA in Science/Human Nutrition/Dietetics from University Of Illinois in Chicago, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor – 200 Level.

Specializations: Nutrition Assessments, Weight Management in Pregnancy, Nutrition Education for Pediatrics, Adolescents and Adults, Diet Responsive Disease Education

Laurie Voss

Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Group Fitness Instructor

Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Business from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an Emphasis in Human Resources, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, ACE Group Certified Group Exercise Instructor.

Specializations: Strength Training, Fat Loss, and Body Transformation