Our Staff

David Lange

Leade Fitness Coach

David moved to the Washington, DC area in January of 2011 and has just recently begun working with Fitness Together Capitol Hill.  A California native, David grew up playing basketball and volleyball.  In his time as a school athlete he was introduced to resistance and plyo-metric training.  As he progressed as an athlete he found that often it was this extra training, outside of normal practice hours, that gave him an edge on the competition.  No longer a competitive athlete, David now focuses on training that will keep him fit, active and healthy for years to come.

David attended California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo (a place which Oprah recently deemed the 'happiest city in America') where he graduated with a degree in English.  Soon after graduation he was married to the love of his life, Lindsay, and together they began adventuring through life together.  Their adventures have taken them from coast to coast in the USA and to the continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe.  Right now they are enjoying exploring all the nooks and crannies of this beautiful capital city and taking long walks through the cherry blossoms with their newly rescued dog, Sundance.

David is excited to be a part of the Fitness Together team, and his energetic, encouraging and joyful style of training should fit in perfectly!

Melissa Vandall

“It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.”
-Marcus Tullius Cicero

Hey, I’m Melissa and here’s a little something about me!

Ever since I can remember, I have always been passionate and excited about fitness.  In the beginning of my sophomore year of high school I decided that I wanted to be a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, and since then I have had 2 great internships that have inspired me and helped me to become the best that I can be as a trainer.  Following the internships, I received my WITS Personal Trainer certification and it was the most exciting accomplishment that I have made so far in my career. I am from a small town called Snohomish in Washington state and just recently moved here and I am extremely thrilled to meet new people and take new adventures in this awesome city! I would like to further my education in fitness and nutrition by attending a University to get my bachelors in Exercise Science and my Masters in Nutrition.  My goal in life is to help others accomplish their fitness goals, help them to live healthier and happier, and remind them that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. I am extremely motivated, especially when it comes to training and exercising, and will strive to be the best at what I love to do and make sure my clients are getting results and leaving with a smile!

Christina Boyce

Fitness Coach

My name is Christina Boyce, I am 36 years old mother of 5 children , I have been in the fitness industry for 5 years working as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, I have also received my certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and received my BSN in 1996 from The Catholic University of America. Fitness and health have always been my passion, after working as an RN in psychiatry for 13 years I decided to make health and fitness my primary career. My philosophy is that anyone can enjoy  a happier and healthier life by making a commitment to taking care of their body, mind, and spirit. I do not believe in quick fixes, I believe that each of us must make permanent changes in our lives that include regular exercise and healthy eating choices. I have completed several races around the country including 3 marathons, 12 half marathons, and various other runs of varying distances. I have several runs lined up for 2011 and would love to have some company on any one of these runs which vary from 5K- 13.1. In my free time I enjoy traveling to the carribean or just soaking up the sun and enjoying a day at the pool with my kids. My favorite workouts include plyometrics, cardio intervals, and Kenpo , I am actively learning how to be a better cook, in the meantime I enjoy fresh fish and am exploring the world of sushi.

Matsimela Ajani

Fitness Coach

Matsimela Ajani CPT, RYT, developed a passion for fitness at an early age. I grew up in a household watching my father pump iron in our basement gym, and my mother in her leotard and leg warmers “sweating to the oldies”. I was always an active child participating in many sports throughout school and also practicing various styles of martial arts. It was through all these culminating factors that I decided that a career in fitness would be the best path for me to follow. Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Registered Yoga Instructor through Yoga alliance I’ve been helping to improve lives in the DMV areas for 7 years and counting. Still thirsty to learn more I am currently studying for the PES certification which will enable me to train with athletes at all levels.  I have plans on continuing my education to ensure that I am equipped with the best knowledge out there so that I can help people to live a healthy lifestyle.

Emily C. Eskew

Fitness Coach

graduate from Radford University majoring in Health Promotion and Education. She is currently persuing her Master's of Public Health degree from Virginia Tech to advance her education.

Originally from Stafford, Virginia, Emily has made her way in the health field to encompass various accomplishments, activities, and leadership opportunities. She was a member of Radford's cheerleading team, and the Vice- President of the Student Health Awareness Club. She coordinated and participated in numerous events and activities such as the Great American Smoke Out, Healthy Fall Living, Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell 5k, Women’s Sexual Health, Employee Benefits Fair, and Relay for Life. She also was a first place winner two consecutive years at the Riverway 5k. She holds certifications from AFAA’s Primary Group Exercise and has been teaching cardio classes at Radford’s Wellness Center.

  Emily has had the the opportunity to work with the USAG Schweinfurt health promotion department of the U.S. Army.elementary schools in Swinfurt, Germany, planning, implementing, and recording data on new programs for the soliders, civilians, and thier families. She also opportunity to intern with Metropoliatian Washington Public Health Association as the Communications Committee Liason.

Emily has always had a strong desire to promote wellness and educate the public on the healthy aspects of life. It is her vital passion that every individual strives to reach optimum health nationally and globally. Emily is looking forward to bringing her acquired skills and knowledge of health education to Fitness Together/Captial Hill.