Elevations provides a staff of professionals who are at our clubs to help you. Every member of our full time fitness staff has an appropriate college degree in the field. Our group fitness instructors are certified and always current with the latest class trends, and our front desk staff will greet you with a smile and answer any questions you have. We take great pride in our facilities, and we are all CPR and AED certified.

Rob Bishop, Owner

Rob has his bachelor's degree in psychology from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, and his Master's in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and former strength coach for Rutgers University and the New York Jets.

Dawn Wood, Group Fitness Director

Our Group Fitness Director, Dawn, was a Computer Science person by training, but computers make lousy company so Dawn pursued her first love of fitness. She holds certifications in group fitness, pilates and personal training. 

April Pansy, Personal Training Director

April, our Personal Training Director, has a B.S. in Exercise Sport Science from Penn State, where she was an All American gymnast. She has a Masters in Sport Management from East Stroudsburg.

Steve Becker, General Manager, Scotrun

 Steve, our General Manager in Scotrun, has a degree from ESU in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Physiology. Steve is an avid practitioner of tai chi.

Paul Malavolta, General Manager, Marshalls Creek

Paul, our General Manager in Marshalls Creek, has a degree in Health Science from Lock Haven University. Paul has been with Elevations since graduating college, so he's seen it all...and then some. 

Lindsay Heller, Personal Trainer, Member Relations Director

Lindsay has a B.S. in Sports Medicine from Colorado State University. Lindsay is a personal trainer and spends lots of time in the water, teaching aquatics classes and swim lessons. 

Steffanie Davidson, Personal Trainer, Aquatics Director

Steffanie has a degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University of PA. She is a swim instructor as well as personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is also on the East Stroudsburg North High School Wall of Fame for basketball! 

Margaret Wernimont, Babysitting Director, Scotrun

Margaret has raised most of the Elevations staff's kids...and she'll take good care of yours, too.

Cortnee Brenner, Front Desk, Scotrun

 Cortnee greets those crazy...uh...motivated early morning workout folks in Scotrun!

Joann Licausi, Yoga and Pilates Instructor

 Joann teaches yoga and pilates and will make you wonder if perhaps one day your body might be able to put itself into those positions!

Alicia Colgan, Personal Trainer, Membership Coordinator

Like so many of our trainers, Alicia does a little bit of everything at Elevations. You'll meet her on a tour, take her class or find yourself training with her.

Kate Hodnik, Personal Trainer, Running Club Coach

Kate is a running, lifting, coaching and class teaching machine.  She has her master's degree from ESU.

Sarah Rhoden, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Sarah is among our busiest and most successful trainers.  Don't let that fancy accent fool you!

Joey Mara, Personal Trainer

Joey takes his training very seriously.  He'll take yours more seriously (but you'll still enjoy it).

Phil Thompson, Personal Trainer

You want to get in shape?  Do what Phil tells you. He is worknig toward his master's at ESU.

Lilliana Lawson, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Lilli is a graduate of ESU, and you won't be able to help but love her.

Jennifer Bidwell, Group Fitness Instuctor, Personal Trainer

Jenn teaches anything and everything we offer in group fitness while also training clients. She's another one who will have you wondering "are they all this pleasant?"

Jon Fenner, Personal Trainer

We don't see JF as much as we'd like since he's a full time teacher, but it's always memorable when you meet or train with him.

Chris James, Group Fitness Instructor

Chris is also a full time teacher.  She is one of our most popular and versatile group fitness instructors.