My journey with Fitness Together started back in 2012 in the Gaithersburg studio and two years in an Atlanta area studio. Managing both morning and evening shifts allows me to have opportunities to meet all the clients we serve. My career as a personal trainer led me into many endurance challenges (marathons, triathlons, duathlons and mud obstacles) that I love. Mountain cycling is a favorite now. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with a degree from Georgia State University in Exercise Science. I have clinical experience working in cardiac rehab, obese & orthopedic mobility mechanics. My passion is working with the amputee population. I enjoy providing support for my clients with their fitness goals utilizing education and a motivational mindset. Challenges in my career are always welcomed. I’m a Florida native from Miami (Go Dolphins!) and I love Brazilian and Cuban food.

in my free time I like to
I like spending time with my wife and daughter. When they are not around, I mountain bike, walk, hike or watch a good movie. I’m currently learning a third language, Portuguese. A future goal is to start a new FT studio.

Hello, my name is Mark. I am a native of Washington DC and Maryland. I did not play sports growing up; however, I was very active participating in a variety of martial arts, such as karate, kung fu and boxing. Before becoming a personal trainer, I went to school for Graphic Design and Animation at the Arts Institute of Washington. All through the years, I have worked in the fitness industry, from private personal training to facilities management. During my experience as a personal trainer, I have had the chance to work with a variety of age groups, from adolescents to seniors. My style of strength training involves a combination of body weight exercises and free weights that can either target multiple muscle groups or isolate individual muscles. My goal for my clients is to help develop their own positive relationship with fitness. A goal for myself is to continue my education in fitness and health across various age groups. You can find me in the studio during the evening.

in my free time I like to
I like developing my ongoing web comic series and designing art for various works, including my associates' online streaming platforms. I love to watch cartoons/anime (huge fan of Goku and Spider-Man) and various combat sports like Muay Thai and MMA. I love to cook and my specialty is baked teriyaki with pineapple. I like to train in a variety of ways, including martial arts, free weight training, acrobatics and calisthenics.

Hello, my name is Hannah and I’m originally from Phoenix, AZ. I’ve had an array of different jobs, from teaching English in Japan, to being a scuba diver that led me to be a shark safety instructor. However, my true passion is nutrition and fitness! I grew up doing competitive swimming and martial arts. I attended Arizona State University and earned my Bachelor's degree in Dietetics. This led me to become a certified personal trainer so that I could help my clients become strong and stay functional throughout their entire life. I love motivating people in the morning into developing new healthy exercise habits. I enjoy talking about nutrition and inspiring others to make healthy choices so that they can fuel their bodies for a life-long wellness lifestyle. Next year I plan to add another nutrition related certification and achieve a specialty-certificate with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

in my free time I like to
I like to rock climb, take long walks, and travel to different destinations around the world and freedive in different oceans. I also love cooking healthy vegetarian and vegan foods and hanging out with my partner and two calico cats.

Hi! My name is Clark, and I am from Hamilton, New Jersey and am the co-owner of Fitness Together Gaithersburg, as well as the owner of Fitness Together in Silver Spring. I went to school at Rutgers University in New Jersey and got my degree in Criminal Justice, but quickly fell in love with the world of Fitness and got into personal training. My Fitness Together journey started as a personal trainer in the FT Alexandria, VA location in 2014. I always knew I wanted to own a business, and when I found FT, I immediately fell in love and wanted to become a studio owner. I am such a believer in Fitness Together that in January of 2022, my business partner and I, Christopher LaVeck, became owners of the Gaithersburg location, and we absolutely love it here! You can find me here week to week on Tuesdays either in the morning or the afternoon/early evening. My goals for the future include opening additional Fitness Together Locations in the nearby area!

in my free time I like to
Spend time with my wife Amy, and doggo, Dakota. I am also an avid fisher and enjoy anything having to do with the outdoors. I'm also a gear-head - I've built many different project cars, trucks and motorcycles, as well as built engines for racing. Outside of the studio, I am also serve on various FT committees on the corporate level, including the Employee to Entrepreneur Committee which focuses on helping coaches grow into studio ownership positions themselves.