I have always loved fitness and continue with my own fitness gains. Growing up at the Y in competitive swimming, I ended up in the aquatics field for over twenty years. During this time, I was also introduced to beneficial land exercise and have been certified as a personal trainer since 2004. In 2005 I was certified in group exercise. I fell in love teaching Spin classes in 2010 and helping with staff fitness challenges. Every two years as a trainer, I am required to take continuing education courses. I have taken many workshops and went to many fitness conferences and greatly enjoy learning about current trends and how to help people with their health and wellness goals. I recently joined the Westfield Y after a 20 plus year career at the Madison Y. Following the pandemic, working part time worked best for my family and being around more for my two kiddos. I have been able to embark on this journey due to the wonderful support of this community YMCA. The facility and staff speak for themselves, as this is truly a one of a kind place. I hope to have an opportunity to help you with your health and wellness goals!

• Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certified 2003

• AFAA (Athletics And Fitness Association Of America) Personal Fitness Trainer 2004

• NDEITA (National Fitness Professional Training Association) Group Exercise Instructor 2005

• AFAA Indoor Cycling 2010

• Schwinn Cycling Instructor Certification 2014

Ellery is a dedicated personal trainer with a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals. With a history of serving in the Marine Corps, Ellery has always had a drive for discipline, hard work, and pushing boundaries. During his time in the Marine Corps, Ellery took charge of training his squadron and fellow co-workers, where he discovered his love for fitness and guiding others towards their best selves.

Currently, he is completing his degree and working towards his Masters, expanding his knowledge and enhancing his ability to provide the most effective training methods. Additionally, he holds an ISSA certification and is actively pursuing NASM and nutritionist qualifications, further strengthening his expertise in all areas of fitness and wellness.

Ellery takes pride in understanding each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and goals, allowing him to create personalized workouts that cater to all fitness levels and aspirations.

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer: 2022

I came to fitness and wellness after a long career in fashion design, which might seem unusual but my focus has always been on helping people feel better about themselves. In 2007, I became a group fitness instructor at the Westfield Y; in 2008, I added Massage Therapy to my skill set, along with several other certifications along the way. In 2022, I became an ACE certified Personal Trainer. I love working one-on-one with all kinds of clients, from first-timers to those recovering from injuries to long-break-takers. Let’s work together to hit those fitness goals, big or small!

• Certified Personal Trainer through ACE (American Council on Exercise) April 2022
• Certified Group Fitness instructor since 2007 (YMCA / ACE)
• HIIT and Tabata, NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) 2016
• Licensed Massage Therapist; Cortiva Institute/Somerset School of Massage Therapy. LMT, NCTMB 2008 – 2016.
• Barre Blend (NETA 2014) and Barefoot Fusion (Willpower and Grace 2009)
• TRX Suspension Training 2011
•  Yoga Level 1 Instructor, 200 hours. Yoga-Sutra for Life 2010
• Pilates, certified through YMCA-USA since 2009

I got the fitness bug early in life. Playing baseball, basketball, PAL boxing and karate set the table for a lifetime of fitness. While coaching a middle school basketball team, I took education courses in strength and conditioning for athletes which helped our players quite a bit.

Through the Y, I train a fitness class at Down Town Overlook Hospital in Summit twice a week. Over the past few years I have trained many people in a variety of situations. Some of the classes were senior fitness, women’s strength, strength training for sports, special population, pre- and post- bariatric patients and anyone who is serious about getting fit for life.

• Personal Trainer certified by World Instructor Training School in 2010.

I work as a strength trainer and a personal trainer. I greatly enjoy working out and started to train here at the Y myself. This gave me the interest in studying to be a personal trainer. We are very lucky to have a great facility with the finest equipment. I am certified through ISSA and enjoy helping people get in shape and figure out an exercise program that works for them.

• ISSA Personal Trainer Certification 2022

Natalie has been a Group Fitness Instructor for 15+ years and with the YMCA specifically since 2018, doing a variety of classes such as Zumba, Cardio Sculpt and Kickboxing. Now, she is taking her knowledge, skills and love for motivating people through fun, effective workouts in the classroom and applying it to the world of personal training. She meets clients where they are at in their fitness journey, understands their goals and customizes each session to hit those goals. Natalie has also combined her passion for fitness and fashion by partnering with a new athleisure brand and helping them launch into the global market. Now she can help people not only look good and feel good through working out, but also the clothes they are wearing to workout in.

• Fit Tour Personal Trainer 2023
  Fit Tour Group Exercise 2018
  Zumba 2006

Since I was 5 years old I started to do martial arts and traditional sports like soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball. During my childhood I practiced taekwondo a lot. Years later, I got my 3rd degree kukkiwon certification in taekwondo.

I competed in national events, and I pursued competing at an international level as well, since I was a high performance athlete. Besides Taekwondo, I also did Kickboxing, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. I focused more on martial arts sports because martial arts is in my blood as my whole father’s family did decades ago.

When I came to the United States in 2015, I wanted to go to college and get a bachelor’s degree in physical education. So, I went to Union County College to study English. After that, in 2017 I went to Kean  University to make my dream come true. In 2021, I graduated from Kean University, and I got a bachelor’s degree in Community Recreation and Administration .

My whole life has been dedicated to fitness, wellness, sports and  technology. I became a personal trainer because I wanted to help others make their own goals come true.

I have a personal certification through International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) which helped me to reinforce my knowledge about how to fulfill my clients goals.

Jenny is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer with a lifelong passion for health and wellness. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in nutrition. This background enables her to offer a well-rounded approach to personal training that combines fitness expertise with nutritional insight.

Jenny is dedicated to making the journey to better health both enjoyable and effective. Whether the goal is to build strength, improve endurance, or simply feel more energetic, she is committed to keeping people motivated and making the process fun.