meet our team

	Jim White, ACSM Health Fitness Instructor, Registered Dietitian, ADA National Spokesman, Owner Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a B.A. in Nutrition. He is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Instructor. Jim is currently the National spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the area. His clientele includes all walks of life—athletes, actors, models, business owners, elders and teens. Jim and his team have helped hundreds lose thousands! More information about Jim can be found on his personal website: JimWhiteFitExpert.com
	Chris Baggett, General Manager, ACE CPT, ACE Lifestyle, Weight Management Certified Chris has been affiliated with the fitness industry for many years. In his senior year of high school, he was a gym assistant and played various sports. After high school, Chris competed in two local bodybuilding competitions through the NASF. Through training for bodybuilding competitions, Chris realized that he wanted to pursue a career in the fitness industry. Chris is ACE-certified and is excited to help people of various fitness levels reach their fitness goals.
	Craig Hamilton, ACE CPT Craig has been affiliated with the fitness industry for over 10 years. He has competed in Power lifting and Bodybuilding competitions nationwide. He does a lot of local community volunteering with youths and is active on several community boards. Craig specializes in all levels of fitness and always challenges his clients to exceed their goals. He is married with two boys.
	Jeremy Moore, ACE CPT Jeremy has been affiliated with the fitness industry for over 5 years. He is eager to share his knowledge and experience with clients to help them reach their goals and feel good about their body. He is enthusiastic about helping others achieve results and leads a healthy lifestyle, serving as a positive role model for his clients.
	Jamel Royal, NESTA CPT Jamel has been involved in the fitness industry for over 8 years. He helps change people's lives in the day through fitness and nutrition and saves people at night working as a Norfolk Firefighter. His passion for people and fitness is the perfect combination for motivating his clients to lose weight. He works with all walks of life including children, teens, middle aged, athletes, etc. and specializes in weight gain, weight loss, sports specific, bodybuilding, and “boot camp” style training.
	Carol Sutton, ACE CPT Carol is a local, born and raised in Virginia Beach. She graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a Bachelors degree in Biology. Soon after college, her enthusiasm and passion for the industry led her to become a personal trainer where she enjoyed helping others reach their personal goals. She enjoys and has participated in many marathons and athletic events in the area. She is an ACE certified personal trainer and is excited about continuing her lifelong goal to share her education and passion for fitness. She believes wholeheartedly that anyone can change their life in a positive way through exercise and nutrition no matter what their fitness level. Her philosophy is that it is never too late to make a change in your life.
	Patty Adolphi, ACE CPT Patty, a mother of two, graduated from Old Dominion University and has been involved in fitness ever since. An ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Patty is currently working on receiving her certification in Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management. Her expertise is self-evident and translates well into goal-oriented programs developed for your personal success. Patty will incorporate your needs into a specific course of action designed to personally manage your evolution to optimal fitness.
	Jake Bigelow, ACSM CPT Jake is an ACSM-certified personal trainer and studies Exercise Science at Old Dominion University. Any workout that is a challenge interests and motivates him. He will help you achieve your desired results with functional, fun, and effective exercises. Jake is always learning new exciting workouts to get your heart pumping and muscles working. Jake has over seven years of experience in weight training and sports conditioning. He is excited to help anyone with the desire to work hard to reach your fitness goals.
	Sue Maume, DTR, ACE CPT, Nutrition Department Manager Sue is a graduate of the TCC Diet Tech Program, has been registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for 13 years, certified in Adult Weight Management and is a member of the Tidewater Dietetic Association. A healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition and exercise has been a part of her life for many years. Her experience working in clinical nutrition at a hospital enabled Sue to understand the importance of good nutrition for weight management and improving one's health. Sue is committed to help people achieve their health and fitness goals through nutrition education and counseling. She will work individually with you to create a healthy eating plan that will work with your lifestyle.
	Jacob Leonard, ACE CPT Jacob is an ACE-certified personal trainer and studied Exercise Science at Old Dominion University. Fitness is not just a hobby for him—it's a lifestyle. He helps clients get toned, gain muscle mass, or train for a particular event. Jacob helps clients set reachable goals, both long term and short term, and then creates individualized workout plans. His training consists of periodization training, breakdown training, and plyometric training while increasing balance, flexibility, and stability. He believes working out is called working out for a reason—it's hard work—but he aims to make it a fun and enjoyable process!
	Philip DeForest, ACE CPT Student Philip is compassionate about physical fitness training and has been affiliated with the fitness industry for over 5 years. His zest for life, positive outlook, and can-do attitude is contagious and inspiring. Philip is committed to helping his clients reach their physical fitness goals through individualized programs and various training methods. Philip is enthusiastic and loves interacting with others to help them reach their personal fitness goals while having fun!
	Marley Christine Oldham, ACE CPT, DTR Marley is from Frisco, TX and graduated with a degree in dietetics at Texas A&M University. She is currently certified by the American Council of Exercise as a personal trainer, is CrossFit Level 1 Certified and also as a Diet Technician Registered through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Plus, she is serving as the Tidewater Dietetic Association's president for the year of 2010. She enjoys participating in local races and events, as well as serving and helping people in the community. Marley's mission is to help people create healthier lifestyles. She has a talent for changing lives and she's already made an impression on many by using her education, enthusiasm, and drive to motivate her clients to reach their personal fitness goals. Marley believes that nutrition and exercise are key elements to living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
	Lena Aboulhouda, Yogafit Certified, Personal Trainer Lena is a graduate from James Madison University with a bachelor's of science degree in Exercise Science. She is a certified Yogafit instructor and has over 6 years of experience working in the fitness industry. Lena was introduced to the fitness world in high school both as an athlete and working as a fitness counselor at her local gym. There she developed a passion for fitness and educating others on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She loves to meet new people and open their eyes to the wonders of fitness and nutrition. She is always looking to learn and expand her knowledge and help others do the same. "The body is an amazing tool, it is all we are and should be our first priority."
	Carter Jones, CPT, Certified in Biokinesiology, Certified Fit Quest/ActivTrax Trainer Carter's interest in health and fitness began when he was a teenager. He worked in the field through college and it became his career. After a life-threatening illness—and after medical providers told him his own workout regimen may have saved his life—he is more committed than ever to being a strong and exciting catalyst in promoting a healthy and fit lifestyle in anyone, no matter their age or condition.
	Rita Cohen, Zumba® Level 1 and Level 2 Certified Instructor Rita's classes focus on four basic Latin rhythms (Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton), in addition to Belly Dancing, Flamenco, Samba, and Tango; and cater to all Zumba and fitness levels. As a certified Zumba® Toning instructor, she also offers classes that incorporate muscle training by using lightweight toning sticks/dumbbells. Though she resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and their two children, Rita is a native of Ghana, West Africa. So her classes also incorporate some fun African rhythms (Adowa, Agbadzaa, Soukous, and Mapouka). She is also AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) group fitness certified, so she is always current with what is happening in the fitness world. Not only are her classes fun, but they are also safe and effective.

JWFNS STAFF

	Gerrie McLaughlin, Accounts Manager Gerrie is the backbone to the JWFNS brand. She is the mother of 4 boys. And if that does not keep her busy enough she also a coach for a local competitive cheerleading squad. She believes that food is a healer and lives a life of balancing healthy eating with exercising while enjoying the sweeter tastes of life in moderation.
	Kamilah McShine, Office Assistant, ACSM CPT Kamilah was first introduced to the world of athletics at the age of six and continued on to be a Division I collegiate athlete at the State University of New York at Albany. After 15 years of athletic experience Kamilah is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer. Kamilah's passion for athletics and her combined desire to help improve both physical health and personal esteem has led her to pursue a Master's degree in Exercise Science & Wellness at Old Dominion University. Kamilah does not just want to change the physical aspects of an individual. She wants to help individuals discover a better way of living that is reinforced by the physical, but originates at the core of who they are. Kamilah enjoys living an active lifestyle and maintains a personal goal to educate as many people as she can on the positive influence healthier choices can have on personal health and well-being.
	Kimberly Medlin, Office Assistant Kimberly is a fitness enthusiast and is on a continual quest to learn as much as she can about the industry. She has spent most of her adult life working in gyms. Always looking for a challenge, she took up running in her mid 20's. Her goal – to run a marathon. Once she accomplished that, she vowed to compete in the pinnacle of all marathons – Boston. After qualifying at the Richmond Marathon in 2004, she ran Boston the following year. Determined to keep learning, she expanded her repertoire to include weight lifting—and has been lifting ever since.
	Jennie Bingham, Office Assistant Jennie entered the fitness industry as a teenager working with young children all over Virginia Beach, emphasizing the presence and importance of physical activity in daily life. She enjoys participating in everything from punching bags with kickboxing to shaking her hips with Zumba. Jennie has a strong passion for people companied by a drive to help others succeed in their own, individual endeavors and believes a healthy lifestyle can be initiated at ANY age. Becoming a member of the JWFNS team has truly opened her eyes to the endless possibilities that come with acquiring a career in the fitness world.