THE SPA AT THE BREAKERS, ONE OF THE FINEST RESORT DESTINATIONS FOR PERSONALIZED FITNESS

Luxury Oceanfront Resort Features Outstanding Roster of Certified Personal Trainers:

Venessa’s philosophy on fitness is that people at any age can benefit from exercise and the vitality it generates; and that exercise is not only important for the body, but also necessary for the mind.  A personal trainer since 1999, Venessa danced for her college athletic teams for four years and performed professionally for the Chicago Bulls basketball team for two years thereafter. Venessa has been featured as a fitness expert on the CBS Early Show, where she demonstrated Golf Pilates, a popular specialty she has developed at The Breakers.

Venessa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion from The University of Iowa, with a minor in Nutrition and Dance. She is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine and All-American Pilates.

Anthony’s belief in a functional approach to exercise and his combined experiences has shaped his approach to fitness training.  Prior to attaining his certification, Anthony completed two internships as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Winchester, MA. While there, he had the opportunity to learn from one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training, and general fitness. In this nationally recognized training facility Anthony helped administer programs to young student athletes, weekend warriors, and assisted with the Division I College and Pro Athletes program.  He is a capable teacher of the Olympic lifts and their variations as well as all conventional strength training exercises.  

Prior to turning his attention to a career in strength training, Anthony was an accomplished hockey player.  To this day, one can still find him on the ice of a club league showing his athletic abilities and his love for sports.

Anthony earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Exercise Science from Colby-Sawyer College.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Marcella is passionate about living a healthy and balanced lifestyle.  Raised as an athlete and dancer in Connecticut her goal of becoming a Radio City Rockette came true in 2006. Marcella has toured the country representing The Rockettes appearing on Television and Radio and has performed at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Marcella has been on faculty at Palm Beach Atlantic University teaching Pilates and Fitness and has taught Master dance classes at Ballet Florida, Towson University, and Oklahoma City University. She has appeared in Pilates Style, Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher magazines. Marcella focuses on working the core, helping clients improve their balance, strength and flexibility.

Marcella earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance with a minor in Business Management from Hofstra University.  She is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Marcella is a certified Pilates Instructor through Power Pilates and The Kane School of Core Integration. She also teaches Xtend, a total body workout combining Pilates and dance.

Paula believes that people can improve their fitness level at any time in their life.  She encourages her clients to challenge themselves so they can achieve the maximum benefit from their workout and live an active life.  Paula’s professional fitness career began during the early 1990s in Brazil, where she worked at the SPA Hotel Villa Forte in Rio de Janeiro developing an exercise program for guests that supported weight management and exercise discipline goals for each client.  She came to the United States to study English at Florida State University where she obtained her lifeguard certification and worked for the Bob Leach Fitness Center.  Prior to arriving at The Breakers in 2006, Paula maintained a busy schedule teaching various classes such as spinning, stretching, step, yoga, water aerobics, and one-on-one personalized training programs for private clients.
   
Paula graduated with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education from ESEFIC University in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  She is currently certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, Fitness Institute, Aerobics Fitness Association of America, Aquatic Exercise Association, Yoga Fit, Mat Pilates, TRX Suspension Training Instructor, and Kinesis Wall Program. 

Sonya believes that each day represents a new opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and fitness goals.  Her diverse background in sports and functional training gives her the expertise to work with individuals of all skill levels. Sonya began her career in 2000 as a sports trainer with a specialization in golf and tennis performance. She focuses on core, balance, strength, and flexibility for athletes and those who lead busy, active lifestyles.  She enjoys helping people avoid injuries and increase energy by incorporating all aspects of health and fitness training to improve their quality of life.

Sonya earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Movement Science with a specialization in Exercise Science from Barry University. She is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She competed in high school track and basketball as well as collegiate basketball and rowing.