Our Trainers (the BEST in the world!!!)...
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Rob Braniff, CI-CPTDirector of Personal Training "I have a passion for motivating people to break through barriers and reach goals once thought unreachable. I can help you if you're ready to work!"
Rob was born in New Orleans, LA and has lived in the Slidell area since 1990. He has a degree in Theological Studies from Concordia University, Mequon, WI. Rob has also competed in and promoted sporting events throughout the United States and has trained professional athletes in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts for many years. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Mark Lawson, CI-CPT“I’ve personally walked the weight loss journey and understand the mental and physical challenges that lie there. I will work hard to educate, motivate and encourage you so that you achieve and surpass your goals!”
Mark has lived in the Slidell area for over 25yrs. He’s been married for 18yrs. and has 3 teenage children. When Mark is not training his hobbies include fishing, boating, biking and hanging out with his family.
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Aunjel Faucheux, CI-CPT“My philosophy for training clients is education-based. With my guidance and support, you can gain the confidence to move forward on your own safely and effectively. By teaching you the proper techniques and nutrition tips, I am certain you can achieve your fitness goals.”
Aunjel is a New Orleans native, who relocated to Slidell in the early 90’s. She received her Bachelors from the University of New Orleans with a double major in Biology and Chemistry and a Psychology minor. She has competed and placed in several regional Figure competitions. She is passionate about teaching children dance and stressing the importance of adequate nutrition in any fitness program. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Mike Mills, ACSM-CPT“I want to educate people in the importance of proper nutrition and supplementation along with an individually personalized exercise program to help them reach personal goals.”
Mike was born and raised in Metairie, LA. He currently he lives in Diamondhead, MS. Mike has more than 10 years in the vitamin and supplement industry managing a General Nutrition Center (GNC) store and is now part owner and primary operater of Trainer’s Choice Vitamins, Supplements and Nutritional Products. Additionally, he oversees SAC’s new S-Energy Smoothie Bar.
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Chrissy Haddican, ISSA-CPT“Adopting a healthy lifestyle is not easy to do. I am here for support, guidance and fun to help make your transition run as smoothly as possible.”
Chrissy has always been a natural competitor – challenging herself to be the best person she can possibly be. As a trainer, she likes to challenge her clients for their “personal best” by guiding them to make changes needed to improve their health and wellness.
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Nicole Richard, CI-CPT“My goal is to help people SHINE ON from the inside –out; and to instill in you a whole new meaning to the words ‘SURRENDER & DETERMINATION’!”
Having left 10 years of teaching in the Louisiana school system, Nicole began her personal health journey 10 years ago with a 200 lb. weight loss. It was then that she began answering a calling to help others in their journey to wellness by acting as Associate Fitness Director at Genesys Athletic Club in Grand Blanc, MI. Twenty-two certifications later, she is here to serve others by sorting through what they eat ...and perhaps what is eating them. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Juan Ruiz, NASM“I have found my smile again through fitness, determination, and willpower. I know that you can too. Let me help you find your smile!”
Originally from Puerto Rico, Juan moved to the Slidell area in 2005. After losing over 100 pounds through trial and error, his passion for fitness and training led him to seeking a profession where he could pair his real world experience together with an unparalleled education. Juan seeks to help others on their journey to optimum health and fitness using progressive strategies for all fitness types and levels.
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Stephanie Loupe, ACE, AFAA-CPT“Making relationships to help people find accountability and a lifelong commitment to fitness is what I promise to offer every client. No matter what your individual fitness goal is, together we can achieve it.“
Stephanie has been in the fitness industry for twenty years. She holds ACE and AFAA Group/Personal Training Certifications and is a CEC provider. Stephanie has served on the master training teams for BOSU Balance Trainer, CORE POLE, Gliding, and the Nautilus Institute providing the Schwinn Indoor Cycling certification to fitness instructors across the nation. She is a National Fitness Presenter and has appeared at IDEA Fusion in Chicago, IDEA World Convention in Las Vegas Nevada, and Sara’s City Workout in Chicago. Stephanie has dedicated the most recent years of her career training high school athletes who now attend universities in the Southeast Conference (SEC) and the IVY Leagues.
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Greg Ducre, ATA, PRO-CAMP“I really enjoy my job. I love helping my clients get better by living a healthy lifestyle and training smart”
Greg has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. A former professional body builder, he holds over 40 titles. Greg has been featured on nationwide television exercise shows, in Northshore Fitness Magazine and in the St. Tammany News. His articles and pictures have been featured in magazines such as Muscle and Fitness, Muscle Mag and Ironman. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Richard de Vera, AFAA"I have a desire and passion to help others to reach their goals physically and spiritually. I love seeing my clients transform before my eyes and having a new 'zeal' for life. This is truly one of my purposes in life: to serve"
Richard de Vera was born in Oakland, California. Having most recently been a Fitness Trainer at Bally’s in CA, he is currently residing in Slidell, Louisiana. He was very active growing up by playing on a variety of sport teams: baseball, basketball, track, and football. He competed in California bodybuilding competitions in 2005 and placed in the top 5. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Dana Deris Fatic, ISSA“I truly believe that exercise helps us achieve more than a healthy body. It also empowers us. When you finish a challenging workout, you realize that can do anything.”
Dana grew up in Slidell, graduating from Pope John Paul II High School in 1990. Dana moved to Orlando to work for the Walt Disney Company where she met her husband, Jim. While there, she also graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA in Political Science. Dana moved back to Slidell with Jim and their two kids in 2004. Ten years ago, she started working out regularly and quickly realized the benefits of exercise. Now, Dana wants to encourage and educate others on their fitness journey. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Ericka Roushe, BS in Exercise Physiology“I have a passion for changing lives and helping people live their life to the fullest degree. As long as we persevere and endure- we can get anything we want.”
Ericka was born in Gainesville, Florida and loved to the Louisiana area in October 2010. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Exercise Physiology. She worked for the past 11 years in medical based wellness centers specializing in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and sports medicine rehabilitation. She is working towards completing her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and continuing certifications such as Certified Personal Trainer through ACSM. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Whitney Rhodes, CI-CPT"If you're ready to change, I can help you make fitness a lifestyle, not just a fad!"
Whitney grew up in the Slidell area where she enjoyed playing volleyball and competitive swimming. She graduated from LSU with her degree in Kinesiology and then went on to intern at the Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas, TX. She has been a certified personal trainer for 8 years and has trained in places such as the LSU Recreational Center and the Cooper Fitness Center.
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Nanette Fuselier, AFAA“Physical Fitness starts on the inside. Be Fit! Be Free! Be Forever Changed!”
Fitness has been a part of Nanette’s life since childhood. She truly loves fitness and it is evident in her training. Nanette has been helping to improve the lives of many St. Tammany Parish residents for years. She enjoys helping others make their fitness dreams come true. It is her goal to teach clients how to exercise and how to make healthier eating choices. Using fitness and good health as her foundation, she loves to help clients develop habits that will uplift their spirit and bring happiness. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Susan Gallo, ISSA“I strive to be the best I can be in all that I do. I want to help you be the best you can be as well!”
Susan is a lifelong resident of Slidell, LA. She worked in the physical therapy field for 12 years after graduating from Delgado College in New Orleans. Susan has a passion for healthy environments for kids and spends time as a volunteer at Ohana Pier (a teen hang-out facility in Slidell). She shares life with her husband and daughter.
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Floyd Cuccia, ISSA-CPT“I look forward to helping each and every client reach their personal goals and am excited by seeing potential turn into reality!”
Floyd was born and raised in the New Orleans area and moved to Slidell after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Floyd has several years of experience in the gym and has turned his passion for fitness from fitness enthusiast to fitness professional. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
