Meet our Fitness Staff
Kristen Przybylski
Fitness Manager
School:
Rowan University
Degree:
B.A. Health & Exercise Science w/ Specialization in Health Promotion Fitness Management
M.A. Wellness & Lifestyle Management (Graduation 2014)
Certifications:
National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association (N.E.S.T.A.) Personal Trainer, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES) American Heart Association CPR/AED.
Areas of Expertise:
Personalized or Group related workout routines, Special Population, Athletes, Weight Loss, Balance & Core Strengthening
Experience:
Over 12 years experience in the fitness industry.
How do you motivate your clients?
I try to keep them focused, be positive, and encourage them every step of the way.
Favorite Activities:
Playing basketball & golf and coaching basketball.
Matt VanLiew
Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
School:
Wingate University, (Wingate, NC)
Degree:
B.S. Athletic Training
Certifications:
ACE Personal Trainer & American Heart Association CPR/AED.
Areas of Expertise:
Personalized or Group related workout routines, sport specific workouts, and related nutrition and conditioning.
Experience:
Over 1500 hours of clinical experience with ages ranging from 12-80+.
How do you motivate your clients?
Education is the key, I try to personalize every workout specifically to each individual’s goals and previous exercise experiences.
Favorite Activities:
Golf, Soccer, Baseball, Hockey and of course fitness.
Kierstin Mitchell
Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
School:
Rowan University
Degree:
B.A. Health & Exercise Science w/ Specialization in Health Promotion Fitness Management
Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, Mad Dogg Spinning, WSI Certified Swim Instructor, and American Heart Association CPR/AED & First Aid.
Areas of Expertise:
Special Population, Kids, weight loss, water exercise, and Women.
Experience:
2 years.
How do I motivate my clients?
I take their goals and weaknesses into account and use their drive to achieve those specific things to motivate and push them through a tough workout. If someone believes in themselves and their capabilities they can achieve anything.
Favorite Activities:
Play softball & soccer and coaching Track.
Christian D. Allen, M.S., C.S.C.S.
Sports Performance Coach / Personal Trainer
School:
Rowan University
California University of Pennsylvania
Degree:
Bachelors of Arts in Health & Exercise Science w/ Specialization in Health
Promotion and Fitness Management.
Masters of Science in Sports Management Studies
Certifications:
National Strength & Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. C.S.C.S.
American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid Certified and TRX Suspension Training Certified.
Areas of Expertise:
Sports Performance Training for Athletes at every level.
Strength, Conditioning, Weight Management, and Nutrition.
Creating exercise programs not based in the gym, such as ropes training or strong man training.
Experience:
A little over 3 years. I’ve worked with several organizations such as Athletic Edge Sports Performance, Villanova University, Valley Forge Military Academy and College, University of South Florida and Philadelphia Eagles.
How do you motivate your clients?
I find out what motivates them and drive them to come in. I feed off of their energy and if we have too sometimes create energy around them to make them feel like they can accomplish anything they set their minds too. I am also with my clients a 100% of the way, whatever they need I tend to go above and beyond.
Favorite Activities:
Football, Baseball, Volleyball, working out, going to sporting events, and relaxing with my family and friends.
Megan Bryson
Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
School:
Montclair State University
Degree:
Bachelors in Exercise Science with a concentration in Adult Fitness
Certifications:
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist, ACE Personal Training, and American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid.
Areas of Expertise:
Women and Kids
Experience:
1 year
How do you motivate your clients?
I let them know they can do a lot more than they think they can. The mind is the only thing that keeps someone from achieving their goals.
Favorite Activities:
Running, Kayaking, Softball, Camping, and anything else I can do to have fun with my friends and family.
Nicole Hillman
Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
School:
Rowan University
Degree:
Bachelors of Arts in Health & Exercise Science w/ Specialization in Health
Promotion and Fitness Management.
Certifications:
In pursuit of ACE Personal Training
Areas of Expertise:
Women and Kids
Experience:
A little over a year working with special populations, women, men, weight management and helping kids learn the importance of being fit with fun activities and proper exercise.
How do you motivate your clients?
Ask them their goals and keeping them focused and motivated to attain them.
Favorite Activities:
Hunting, fishing, dirt bikes, quads, and kayaking. Spending time with family and friends.
Jason Staffieri
Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
School:
Rowan University
Degree:
B.A. Health & Exercise Science w/ Specialization in Health Promotion Fitness Management
Certifications:
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor, American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certified.
Areas of Expertise:
Personalized exercise programs, Special Populations, Athletes, Weight Management, and Nutrition.
Experience:
2 years in the fitness industry
How do I motivate my clients?
Exercise should be fun, yet productive and beneficial. Combine these ideas with a safe, effective, goal oriented, personalized program, you will soar above and beyond your goals. By installing a positive vibe and atmosphere, self-empowerment with some guidance is well within reach. I believe that if you gear your mind to be over the matter and stay positive, great things will come your way. “Mental attitude is more than mental capacity”.
Favorite Activities:
Racquetball, Boxing, Golf, Fitness Activities, Marathons, Mud Runs, Charity Events, Movies, and many more new and exciting challenges that come my way. As long as I’m spending quality time with good people, I’ll continue “Living the Dream” in this journey known as life.
Availability:
M-F evenings & weekends









