Group Fitness Staff


Caysie Butcher  
Certifications ZUMBA Fitness, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Human Services / Working on becoming a Grief Counselor
Hobbies Working out, spending time with my family, and dancing!
Classes that I teach Zumba
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Chad Biggs  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobic Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Own and run a marketing company
Hobbies Triathlons, sports, traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, anything that has to do with water
Classes that I teach Boot Camp
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Dakota Reynolds  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobic Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Broadcasting
Hobbies Dance, horseback riding, and hiking
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Dawn Gordon  
Certifications AFAA Primary Group Exercise, NSCA, Personal Trainer, CPR/AED
Education/Profession B.S. Science and Technology/Commercial Pilot, Personal Trainer 
Hobbies Like to fly, outdoor sports, travel, and kids
Classes that I teach Hydo Fit, Gutts Butts and Thighs, Cycle
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Iqra Ahmad  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Cycle Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Biology and International AffairsMedical school in the future hopefully
Hobbies Traveling and meeting new people, I love doing service, it brings me peace and I also love reading
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Iris Stepp  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Cycle, CPR/AED
Education/Profession PTA School, Walter's State
Hobbies Hiking, biking, anything outdoors
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Jamie Lewis  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobic Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession BS Management from NIU, MBA from ETSU / Currently Homemaker - raising 2 awesome little ones
Hobbies Playing with my family, running, teaching aerobics
Classes that I teach Kickboxing, Abs
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Jesse Shelton  
Certifications CPR/AED
Education/Profession History Major, Senior 
Hobbies Dance, backpacking, mentoring international students
Classes that I teach Ballroom
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Jessica Treadway  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobic Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Psychology and Biology double major (Pre-Med) / Working towards being accepted and then complete Medical School
Hobbies Reading, dancing, acting, drawing, and learning new languages
Classes that I teach Belly Dance
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Karie Dickerson  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Cycle Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Teacher in Bristol
Hobbies Crossfit, kayaking, and training for marathons
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Katie Dickerson  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobic Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession  Teacher for Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Hobbies Playing volleyball, watching sports, photography and running
Classes that I teach Abs
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Kellye Wood  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA, CPR/AED
Education/Profession BS Biology 
Hobbies Traveling, cooking, booking
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Kim Bushore-Maki  
Certifications Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Masters in Education, specifically Counseling / The founder and director of Shakti in the Mountains, a women's center in Johnson City
Hobbies Traveling, reading books, and spending time with my family
Classes that I teach Yoga
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Lauren Ross  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Mat Pilates Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Accounting
Hobbies Spending time with my family and traveling
Classes that I teach Pilates-All Levels
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Lindsey Catlett  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Accounting / Student
Hobbies Running, snowboarding, scuba, water skiing
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Lydie Ometto  
Certifications Integrative Yoga Therapy, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Physical Therapist, Massage Therapist, Yoga Therapist, and Yoga Instructor /Owner and director of InnerSea Yoga Center and ISY Teacher Trainings in Johnson City and abroad
Hobbies Yoga, swimming, traveling, scuba, nature, reading, languages
Classes that I teach Yoga
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Mark Holland  
Certifications Blackbelt, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Literature Professor in the Literature and Language Dept. here, employed since 1986, special fields are 19th Century American Literature and Mythology
Hobbies  Practice Kobudo (weapons), Karate, Tai Chi and Ju-Jitsu
Classes that I teach Chen style Tai Chi
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Megan Herring  
Certifications Zumba B1, Zumbatomic, AFFA Primary Group Fitness, CPR/AED, ACSM CPT
Education/Profession Exercise Science & Psychology/ Health Psychology
Hobbies Dance, working out, and cinematic enthusiast
Classes that I teach Zumba, Hard Core, Buns and Guns, Cardio Sculpt, 20/20/20, Lo Impact
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Mel Donnelly  
Certifications CPR/AED
Education/Profession BA Journalism, MA Organizational Management / Office Admin at Edward Jones, Media Relations & Program Coordinator for Shakti in the Mountains
Hobbies Yoga, cycling, reading
Classes that I teach Yoga
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Molly Baker Crofts  
Certifications CPR/AED
Education/Profession Speech-Language Pathologist
Hobbies Fiddle
Classes that I teach Ballet, Yoga Ballet Fusion
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Nancy Dickerson  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Retired High School Biology teacher of 32 years / Currently teach online courses at Northeast State Community College and teach Spin classes at area gyms
Hobbies Tennis, working out, swimming, and most things active, as well as volunteering at my church
Classes that I teach Cycle
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Nani Wilemon  
Certifications Urban Striptease, AAAI-ISMA Cycle Instructor,  AFAA Primary Aerobic Instructor,  CPR/AED
Education/Profession Anthropology / Fitness Coordinator at ETSU's Campus Recreation Department
Hobbies Working out, playing with her two children Liam and Lilliana
Classes that I teach Girls Night Out, Cycle
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Sarah Gunnin  
Certifications AFAA Practical Yoga, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Ed./Profession
Hobbies Hobbies
Classes that I teach Yoga
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Shelby Stamets  
Certifications AFAA Primary Group Exercise, CPR/AED
Education/Profession BA in Physical Education & Health, Spanish Minor, Pursing MA in Sport Management / Fitness Graduate Assistant
Hobbies Traveling, exercising, spending time with my family
Classes that I teach Step, Cardio Sculpt, Abs, Boot Camp
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Sheri Walker  
Certifications Asheville Yoga Center, RYT-230 Registered Yoga Teacher
Education/Profession BA & MA English, MS Dance & Physical Education / Teacher, Copy Editor
Hobbies Music, beading, art, writing
Classes that I teach Yoga
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Walter Hall  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA Primary Aerobic Instructor, CPR/AED
Education/Profession Biology / Administration
Hobbies Music, writing, and hiking
Classes that I teach Low Impact, Cycling, Guts Butts and Thighs
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Personal Trainer Staff


David Sutphin  
Certifications ISSA-CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 2
Training Philosophy Win the day.
Fun Fact He teaches the piano and he loves life and all the mysteries of it.
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Dawn Gordon  
Certifications NSCA-CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 4
Training Philosophy Incorporate exercise as a lifestyle that is sustainable. Get the most benefit for an active lifestyle of any age. Use exercise to keep the doctor away for a full life.
Fun Fact She likes to fly and learn new things as often as possible. She loves an active lifestyle and you should too.
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Devin Ricker  
Certifications ACSM-CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 1
Training Philosophy Work your butt off, stay dedicated, and see your life change.
Fun Fact He has competed in both bodybuilding and powerlifting, and he loves Jesus.
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Doug Wheeler  
Certifications  AAAI-ISMA CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training  4
Training Philosophy Help anyone achieve their fitness goals from weight loss to muscle building through a personalized workout plan.
Fun Fact  He likes squats and he loves cardio.
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Justin Fiebiger  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 4
Training Philosophy Always give your best effort. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve.
Fun Fact He worked at a haunted house as an actor.
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Matt Miles  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 4
Training Philosophy Look strong. Be strong.
Fun Fact He's ranked nationally in the top 10 for 148lb powerlifters.
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Matt Sams  
Certifications  ACSM-CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training  3
Training Philosophy The body is an amazing machine and can adapt to almost anything you throw at it. Regardless of whether you're training for a sport or just looking to lose some weight, if you persevere in your training, you will achieve your goals
Fun Fact He has a bad habit of getting lost hiking unfamiliar trails in the middle of nowhere.
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Megan Herring  
Certifications ACSM-CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 1
Training Philosophy Motivate, educate, and support my clients to obtain a healthier life through physical activity, healthy eating, and overall wellness.
Fun Fact She teaches Zumba.
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Miriam Brown  
Certifications  AAAI-ISMA CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training  3
Training Philosophy  Focus on what gets results.
Fun Fact  She likes to mountain bike, and she loses her car keys and/or phone daily. 
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Spencer Keck  
Certifications AAAI-ISMA CPT, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 1
Training Philosophy Form will follow function. In other words, train for how you want to perform and you will also look the way you would like to look.
Fun Fact He actually enjoy romantic movies.
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Steven Reis  
Certifications NSCA-CSCS, CPR/AED
Years Personal Training 2
Training Philosophy Anyone at any age can positively influence his/her fitness.
Fun Fact He is a classically trained percussionist.
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