trainers
Choose from a variety of professional, certified personal trainers. Have your own "coach," who will tailor and peak your workouts for optimal results. Lose fat, tone muscles and generally feel better physically and emotionally. Your trainer will often become a close friend; you won't want to miss an appointment. Need guidance selecting a trainer or want to try a free workout first? Contact us.
* You do not have to be a member of Excel Wellness Studio to use a Personal Trainer. All personal instruction payments are made directly to the trainers and instructors
Jill has been involved in the fitness industry since 1999 and has been personal training on a full- time basis since 2002. Jill is the sole owner of Excel Wellness Studio, which has been a long-time dream of hers. She is certified through the American Council of Exercise and also holds several certifications in Group Exercise, Spinning and Kickboxing. Whether you seek weight loss, muscle gain, strength and endurance, greater flexibility, sport-specific training, or nutritional guidance and information Jill can help you accomplish your goal. Jill is also a figure competitor in the NANBF organization.
Jenniffer has been a fitness enthusiast her whole life and turned her passion for living a fit and healthy lifestyle into a career in 2002. She is a nationally certified personal trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Jenniffer has worked with a wide variety of clientele. Whether you are the lifelong athlete or have never set foot in a gym environment, Jenniffer can help you put a new twist on an old school workout or guide you in building the foundation for your journey into a healthier and happier you.
Dustin's love of sports and fitness has naturally led him to pursue personal training. An athlete and former college football player, Dustin has spent the majority of his life learning different aspects of fitness. He attended The Professional Fitness Institute in 2005 where he obtained his NSCA certification. Dustin has also worked as a Director of Personal Training at Bally Total Fitness. He is familiar with a wide demographic of clientele, he can help you gain muscle, lose fat, improve speed and agility, or just learn fun, new workouts. Dustin has the skills and knowledge to help you reach your goals.
Melissa has enjoyed providing personal training in the Kansas City area for over ten years. Melissa's specialties include athletic training, post-rehabilitation, weight loss, and functional training. Melissa has had the opportunity to personal train in many different locations such as colleges, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, community centers and corporate gyms. She is also nationally certified through American Council on Exercise. Whatever your fitness goal might be, Melissa has the experience and compassion to help you reach those goals with the reward of looking and feeling your best.
Vanessa has been an ACE-certified trainer since 2005. She has spent the majority of her life making physical fitness a top priority and knows what it takes both mentally and physically to achieve healthy goals. She also has the privilege to work with a varied population of clients and makes every effort to get to know and understand each one. She believes this is crucial in guiding a client on the right path to meet their needs, whether it is in strength training, cardiovascular training, flexibility, or sports. She has also competed in figure competitions within the North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation and cites that as an amazing learning experience in mental and physical fortitude. One of Vanessa's greatest passions is soccer and she played soccer for 20+ years, including college and post-college. She does one-on-one instructional training to help individuals improve their skills resulting in stronger, faster, and smarter players. Her own love of the sport and patience with younger players makes for a fun and high-quality experience. She is able to help you achieve your goals with fun intensity in all areas of the fitness world! Making healthy lifestyle changes can be more amazing than you might think!
Since the mid 1990’s, Ali has been discovering new breakthroughs in the fitness world. With a background in exercise science and a strong knowledge of the human anatomy, he can tailor a workout specific to your needs no matter how intricate they may be. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, his specialties cover an array of fitness goals including: healthy weight loss in male and female clients of all age groups, muscular growth at the right speed and to the correct size, functional training to help in every day situations, and strength gains specific to the individual needs of the client.
Phyllis has been involved in the fitness industry since 1981 and has been personal training since 1990.
She graduated with a Master's of Science in Education from the University of Kansas with emphasis in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. She's published in the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine and presented her thesis at the American College of Sports Medicine meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
My passion is fitness! I absolutely love working out and helping people achieve their fitness goals. I am an ACE certified personal trainer, AFAA group exercise instructor, and licensed massage therapist. I have personal trained since 1990, and taught exercise classes for 20+ years. I currently teach spinning, step and tone, and will be adding a hike/bike the trails class in June. My current hobbies include racquetball, tennis, and biking.
My goal is to help you look and feel better! What do you want to achieve? I can help with weight loss, strengthening, toning, muscle definition, endurance, flexibility, and sport specific conditioning.
Trainers
Jill Stoppel
Jenniffer Burns
Dustin Everett
Melissa Jones
Vanessa Leite
Ali Othman
Phyllis Peterson
Corporate Wellness Programs
Limited use memberships are available for clients of trainers who rent from Excel, area employees and near-by residents.