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
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
Lorie Brown
Certifications:
- Balanced Body University-
Pilates Mat 1 and 2 Modules - Balanced Body University-Pilates Reformer Movement Principles, Reformer 2 and 3 Modules
- Balanced Body University-Ring Around the World; Anatomy in Clay
- SCW Fitness Education-Certified Personal Trainer
- SCW Fitness Education-Group Exercise Certified Instructor
Populations:
- General Conditioning
- Sports Conditioning
- Rehabilitation/Posture Alignment
- Performance Enhancement
Experience:
- Teaching Pilates since 2008
Reid Pulliam, N.P.T.I. CPT
Education:
- Associates of Science from John Wood CC Western Illinois University
Certification:
- National Personal Training Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Populations:
- Sports Specific Training
- Weight Loss and Management
- Healthy Lifestyle Adaptations
- Competition Programming
Experience:
- Strength and Conditioning Consultant Since 2008
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
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