For rates and availability of these services, call 847.229.0292.
Contact:Dave Wischmeyer,
Fitness Manager
Personal Training
Personal Training Staff Bios
Val Hahamy
Education and Certification:
B.S. in Mass and Interpersonal Communications from Illinois State University
- American Council on Exercise—Certified Personal Trainer
- Resistance Training Specialist Level 1
- Certified Bodyflow Instructor
Areas of expertise:
- Mature Adults
- Special populations
- Post-Rehabilitation
- Lifestyle Modification
Experience:
- Personal Training since 1984
David Hull
Education:
- B.S. in Kinesiology at Northern Illinois University
Emphasis in Preventative Rehabilitative Exercise Science
Certification:
- American College of Sports Medicine—Certified Personal Trainer
Populations:
- Core Conditioning
- Weight Loss/Maintenance
- Athletic/Sports Conditioning
- Endurance Training
- Fall Prevention/Geriatric Exercise
Experience:
- Personal Training since 2007
- Mid-American Colligate Hockey Association Hockey Player
Brad Leshinske, C.S.C.S., EMT 
Education and Certification:
- B.S. Exercise Science from North Park University
- A.A. Liberal Arts from Wright College
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Areas of expertise:
- Post Rehab
- Strength and Conditioning
- Core Conditioning
- Sport Specific
- Weight Loss
- Speed and Agility Enhancement
Experience:
- Personal Training since 2003
- Semi-Pro Baseball/College Football Player
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for college and semi-pro baseball players
Jennifer “J.J.” Novak, ATC, LMT
Education and Certification:
- B.A. in Athletic Training and Psychology from Carthage College
- National Athletic Trainers Association Certified / Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Illinois
- NCTMB certification for Massage Therapy
Areas of expertise:
- Post-Rehabilitation
- Special Populations
- Adult Fitness
Experience:
- Personal Training since 1997
Alyse Ratchford
Education:
- B.A. Northeastern Illinois
Certification:
- National Acadamy of Sports Medicine:
Certified Personal Trainer
Populations:
- Weight Loss
- Strength/ Tone Training
- Core Conditioning
- Functional Training
Experience:
- Personal Training since 2007
Kent Roome
Education and Certification:
- B.S. Exercise Science from Indiana University
- American Council on Exercise: Certified Personal Trainer
Areas of expertise:
- Sports Specific Training
- Martial Arts Training
- Weight Loss
- Healthy Lifestyle Adaptations
Experience:
- Strength and Conditioning Consultant since 2007
Rich Rossi
Education and Certification:
- B.S. Physical Education w/specialization in Exercise Science from SIU-Carbondale
- M.S. in Education w/specialization in Sport Management from SIU-Carbondale
- National Academy of Sports Medicine—Certified Personal Trainer
Areas of expertise:
- Sport Specific Training
- Post Rehab
- Flexibility, Agility, Coordination & Balance Training
- General Strength and Endurance
Experience:
- Personal Training since 1991
Rennie Stefani, M.S., ACSM-HFI, C.S.C.S
Education and Certification:
- B.A. in Art from Lake Forest College
- M.S. in Exercise Science / Wellness from University of Illinois at Chicago
- American College of Sports Medicine—Health Fitness Instructor
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Areas of expertise:
- Postural Conditioning
- Golf Conditioning
- Tennis Conditioning
- Mature Adults
- Post-Rehabilitation
Experience:
- Personal Training since 1993
Kevin Wendt, BS
Education:
- B.S. in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University
Certification:
- American Council on Exercise—Certified Personal Trainer
Populations:
- General Populations Geriatrics
- Youth Training
- Core Stabilization
Experience:
- Personal Training since 1999
David Wischmeyer, ACSM-HFI, C.S.C.S.
Fitness Manager
Education and Certification:
- B.S. in Fitness Management from Elmhurst College
- American College of Sports Medicine-Health Fitness Instructor
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning Instructor
Areas of expertise:
- Core Conditioning
- Weight Loss/Maintenance
- Athletic/Sports Conditioning
- Endurance Training
Experience:
- Personal Training since 2002
- NCAA Cross Country and Track & Field runner