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EiffEl GilyanaWellness Director

JCA Wellness DireCtor

• HistoryofFitness: Over 25 years experience in fitness including personal training, coaching elite athletes, special population training and sports conditioning.

• Awards: Competitive bodybuilder and soccer player; All South USA champion light-heavy weight 2009; nationally ranked bodybuilder 2009-2011; #25 in Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Competition.

• Specialities: Resistance and functional training, stretching, core and balance training, pre/postnatal fitness, various sports conditioning, cross training (boot camp/military style).

• Certifications: MS in Sports Biomechanics and BS in PE from the University of Salahddin-Erbil, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Chiropractic Assistant, Myofascial Fitness training, high performance soccer coach, CPR-AED certified through the Red Cross, Member of ACSM

• Languages: Aramaic (native tongue), Kurdish, Arabic, English, studying Hebrew (open for practice).

For more Personal Training information, contactEiffel at 730-2100 ext. 324 orZhada at 730-2100 ext. 267.

KarEn appElbaumFitness Staff

JCA PersonAl Fitness trAiner

• Born in New York, NY• Husband, Stuart, sons, Josh and Michael• HistoryofFitness: Motivational speaker, facilitator and

educator, inspiring weight-loss story, varsity swimmer, assistant softball coach, conditioning coach

• Hobbies: Professional musician, accompanist and music educator, Jaguar football fan, indoor cycling, gardening, world travel, Yankee baseball

• Specialties: Bodybuilding and strength training, lifestyle management, training special populations, functional training, teaching and coaching

• Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M.) personal trainer, AFFA personal trainer, Madd Dogg (Jonny G Spinning) certified indoor cycle instructor, CPR/AED/First Aid, Red Cross Seizure/Stroke, Duval County Clinical Educator Trainer, BS in Education, 36 CR/Masters in EducationFor more Personal Training information, contact

Karen at 730-2100 ext. 255.

KalEy mEssnErFitness Staff


• Born in Ashland, OH• Historyof Fitness: Personal training since 2003; has

played tennis, soccer, softball, cross country running, track and field, diving, gymnastics, golf, as well as all aspects of dance.

• Hobbies: Playing tennis, running, biking, and spending as much time outside as possible on the beach.

• Specialties: Total body fitness concentrating on weight loss and weight management. Core and specific training for tennis, golf, speed and distance training. Overall strength training and conditioning.

• Certifications: National Sports and Conditioning Certification, National Health and Fitness Board Personal Training, Winthrop University Exercise Science Major, BA Dance Performance


Clint nEalEFitness Staff


• Born in Fayetteville, NC• Wife, Bobbi, son, Ryan• HistoryofFitness: Personal trainer since 1993 and at

the JCA since 2000• Hobbies: Working out, running, martial arts,

basketball, movies, video games, spending time with the family

• Goals: Increase flexibility, strength, muscular endurance and balance

• Certifications: BS in Exercise Physiology and ACE Certified, CPR /First Aid/AED with American Red Cross


shirlEy stEElFitness Staff


• Born in Edinburgh, Scotland• Husband, Carlos, 2 children – Lewis and Jade• HistoryofFitness: JCA personal trainer and pilates

reformer trainer since 2008• Hobbies: World travel, family and friends, fitness and

photography• Specialties: Pilates, core strength, stretch and total

body conditioning• PersonalMessage: “Quality over quantity, less is

often more.”• Certifications: AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer,

AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Choreography, Balanced Body University Pilates Mat, Balanced Body University Pilates Reformer Movement and Principles, BOSU Integrated Balance Training, American Heart Association (CPR and AED), International Diploma in Administrative ManagementFor more Personal Training information, contact

Eiffel at 730-2100 ext. 324 orZhada at 730-2100 ext. 267.

ramEssEs KhalfaniFitness Staff• HistoryofFitness: Avid basketball player since

childhood; Division I Basketball player at Florida A&M University; five years playing professional basketball abroad in Mexico, Philippines, China, Canada, Israel; five years as a personal trainer, conditioning coach and sports-specific trainer.

• Hobbies: Boxing, basketball, painting, running and reading• Awards: Tallahassee Winter Classic Bodybuilding

Champion - 2015; American Bodyworks Top Trainer in 2013; Hiram, Georgia Trainer of the Year in 2013; Beijing Aoshen basketball M.V.P in 2012; McDonald’s All-American basketball nominee in 2008; Georgia Deep South Basketball All-Star in 2008.

• Specialties: Strength training, weight loss, general fitness, circuit training, plyometrics, core strength and stability and sports-specific training.

• Certifications/Education: ISSA Certified fitness trainer, basketball specialist; CPR-AED First Aid certified through American Heart Association.



JEnnifEr lEwisRDN, LDN, CLC• Born in Jacksonville, FL• HistoryofNutritionandWellness: Bachelor of Science

in Health/Nutrition, University of North Florida (2007); Registered and Licensed Dietitian since 2010.

• Specialties: Educating individuals and families on the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition and physical activity.

• Certifications:Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Licensed Nutritionist by the State of Florida; Certified Lactation Counselor by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice.

• Memberships: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the First Coast Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Emerging Leader of the Year by the Jacksonville Dietetic Association (2012).

• Hobbies: Exercise, yoga and cooking.

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Zhada EavEsAssistant Wellness Director• Born in Jacksonville, FL.• HistoryofFitness: Lifelong involvement in a variety

of sports. Played competitive tennis, soccer and swim as a teen. Coached youth tennis and beginning kickboxing. Has trained and competed in Muay Thai and kickboxing.

• Specialization:Holistic fitness and wellness; High intensity interval, flexibility, and weight training.

• Hobbies: Various martial arts and boxing styles, most sports, traveling, drawing, dancing, and learning.

• Education: M.S. Health Education and Behavior- University of Florida; B.S. Biomedical Sciences at Florida State College at Jacksonville (currently pursuing).

• Certifications: National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT); Certified Health Promotion Specialist (NCHEC).



Johnny intravaiaFitness Staff• Born in Ocala, Florida• HistoryofFitness:Certified personal trainer since 2006.

Worked with On Campus Transition (O.C.T.) program at the University of North Florida that helps young adults with cognitive and physical disabilities have an optimal college experience. Worked with wounded service men and women through a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project (W.W.P).

• Specialization:Circuit, high intensity, and functional training.

• Hobbies:Spending time with my family, sports, and reading historical books.

• Education:B.S. Sports Management with a concentration in Community Sport - University of North Florida

• Certification:World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)



JEff mayFitness Staff• HistoryofFitness: Certified Exercise Physiologist.

Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Football, baseball, and track athlete for all four years of high school. Obtained three football state titles and two baseball state titles.

• Hobbies: Traveling, outdoor activities, rock climbing, playing sports, watching movies, and cooking.

• Education:B.S. Exercise Physiology - University of North Florida.

• Certification: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).



robErt opKinsFitness Staff• Born in Mineola, NY. • HistoryofFitness:Certified personal trainer and boot

camp instructor since 2011. ACE Health Coach. Coached triathlon team for Team in Training. Played several sports, including college soccer. Current triathlete; competed in over 60 triathlons. Runner; competed in various distance races up to half marathons.

• Hobbies:Triathlon competitions, running events, traveling.

• Specialization:Total body fitness and health, weight loss and weight management, assisting senior population to improve and maintain ability to perform daily living activities, overall strength and conditioning.

• Education:M.S. Health, specializing in Exercise Science and Chronic Disease.

• Certifications:American Council on Exercise (ACE).



susanna lEftwiChFitness Staff• Born in Cape Canaveral, Florida

• Historyoffitness:Taekwondo black belt national champion; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt Atlanta and Miami champion. Experienced kickboxer as well as kickboxing instructor of four years.

• Hobbies:Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, writing, surfing, shuffling and eating pizza.

• Specialization:Self defense, proper lifting and cardio technique; health management, IIFYM coaching, and sporting competition preparation.

• Education:Graduated from Florida Medical Training Institute for EMT; National Academy of Sports and Medicine for Personal Training.

• Certifications:NASM, National Heart Association, National and Florida Department of Health.



rEbECCa matthEwsFitness Staff• Born in Leeds, United Kingdom.

• HistoryofFitness: Lifelong involvement in various sports. College dual athlete in cross country and swimming—Division II eight-time all American, three-time national champion and current national record holder. Nominated for NCAA Women Athlete of the Year 2016.

• Education: BS in Psychopathology and Athletic Performance, MS in Applied Psychology and MBA in Sports Management

• Certifications: ACTION certified Personal Trainer - NCCA Accredited. First Aid, CPR and aquatic guarding certified by the International Life Saving Federation of Europe.

• Languages: English and French

• Favoritequote: “To succeed, you must first believe.”- Nikos Kazantzakis



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