BS in Exercise Physiology from The University of Memphis in 1999
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor since 1999
International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Certified Spin Instructor since 2007
Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor since 2007
Les Mills Certified Body Pump and Body Attack Instructor since 2007
Certified Zumba/ZIN Instructor since 2008
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, State of Tennessee since 2011
John Barns Certified Myofascial Release Therapist since 2018
PESI Certified Cupping and Graston Therapist since 2022
6x triathlete champion
Passionate about health and fitness with a strong desire to help others develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Carol McElya, CPT, CNC
National Academy of Sports Medicine ( NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) since January 2024
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach since March 2024
NASM Certificate of Completion: Senior Fitness Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Stretch & Flexibility Coaching, and CPR / AED Training
Personal experience with successful weight loss, and maintaining for over 2 years after several years of struggle with weight gain and battling an auto immune disorder
Enthusiastic and positive approach for helping others to achieve real results through progressive strength training, whole food balanced nutrition, and total wellness; focusing on building strength, energy and improved health
Driven to guide and support clients with developing healthy lifestyle habits that are realistic, consistent, and results oriented, not extreme