Hello, I’m Melissa! I was born and raised in Mexico City. Before Fitness Together, I was a personal trainer in my country and a physical therapist. I graduated as a physical therapist and specialized in sports. After a few years here, I knew I wanted to help people in multiple ways, and I’m currently excited to finish my master's in sports therapy and sports science and apply the knowledge that I have to my job. Even though I might love the art of sports and their scientific background, I don’t know much about them as a fan, but something that NYC has made me a huge fan of is fashion! For me, teaching people the different ways a simple workout and movement can alleviate your pain, make you gain strength, and help you feel mentally and physically better has been one of my biggest goals. With my experience and passion for physical therapy and personal training, I have discovered that I like connecting with people. The care and attention I give to the people I work with make me who I am.

in my free time I like to
look up the next places I want to visit and do extreme sports. I consider myself a knowledgeable backpacker of the world. This hobby has allowed me to meet people and make friends worldwide. If you ever have any suggestions of where to travel next I would love to hear them!

Hello, my name is Audrey and I grew up splitting my time between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL. I graduated from Troy University in 2020 with a Bachelor's in Psychology and from The University of North Texas in 2025 with a Master's in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Psychosocial Aspects of Sports. I have been an athlete my entire life and have a huge passion for fitness, but even more so a passion for mental performance as well. I came to realize my passion for mental health due to being a competitive athlete. I always had coaches or trainers that put all the emphasis on physical performance, but never incorporated mental work. I want to bridge the gap for athletes and general population working on their fitness goals. I have worked with collegiate athletes doing speed/agility as well as mental sessions to provide a whole-rounded athlete. As a personal trainer, I blend physical training and mental training to enhance performance in whatever capacity you are seeking.

in my free time I like to
explore hikes and travel around the area since I am new around here. One of my life goals is to hike every national park and so far I have hit 12! You can also find me participating in adult sport leagues, especially soccer. If I am not being active, I enjoy reading, playing my guitar, or in the kitchen cooking.

Hi! My name is Clark, and I am the owner of Fitness Together Silver Spring as well as the co-owner of Fitness Together in Gaithersburg. 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. Since then, our amazing team has been helping our clients achieve their goals and become the healthiest version of themselves. I am convinced that you will also enjoy your Fitness Together experience, regardless of your goals because I am not only a studio owner, I am a client myself!

in my free time I like to
Spend time with my wife Amy, and doggo, Dakota. I am also an avid fisher and kayaker and enjoy anything having to do with the outdoors. I am a member of various FT committees on the corporate level, including the Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Committee, the Producer to Leader Committee which focuses on helping coaches grow into leadership/ownership positions, and a member of the Fitness Together Franchisee Advisory Council which is a committee representing the entire FT Brand.