ANTOINETTE is a published health and fitness expert who has been in the industry since 1985. She individually trains a variety of populations, teaches fitness classes and lectures on health issues throughout the Carolinas. She has worked with coaches and players in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), Carolina Panthers (NFL) Cheerleaders, along with numerous Federal Government Agencies (worksite programs) in Washington, DC. She has been featured both nationally on CNN and locally NBC-6, as well as in several exercise videos. Her client list include George Clooney, and most notably Dana Radar (LPGA hall of fame nominee), and many more. Her work places emphasis on sensitivity with female clients, weight loss issues, and behavior modification.
Her unique approach addresses the whole person by incorporating a deep understanding of the mind-body connection along with nutrition and fitness, which yields profound and compelling results. It’s been said that she “changes lives” as the client transforms their body, so does everything around them. Her passion in life is to help others on their journey towards self-empowerment and obtain optimal health through her own personal growth experiences.
ANTOINETTE received a Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Health Promotion & Kinesiology. In addition, she has authored numerous articles with publication credits including
Consumer Reports Health
Glamour
Fitness Magazine
Pulse Magazine
Charlotte Health & Fitness Sports Magazine
Pride Magazine
She has instructed at Johnson C. Smith University and CPCC on Exercise Science, Personal Health & Well Being, and more!
She owns and directs her wellness program from the award winning 4 star Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Spa. Her staff is a diverse team which includes a cardiologist, reflexologist, yoga-palates specialist, certified trainers and instructors. Also, we have a wonderful corporate wellness program that focuses on decreasing job stress for employees which reduces disease, therefore reducing employee health care cost thus a profit increase for the company! Youth athletic training, belly dance classes, water therapy class, bridal boot camp, Zumba and more offered!
Her future plans target publishing text, addressing the vital mind-body pathway and its influence on behavioral health practices. Further, to develop an application of her studies in psychoneuroimmunology to establish an integrated wellness component for health programs in spas, resorts, hospitals and other medical service organizations. Lastly, her plans include launch of a web-based institution certifying health professionals.
Wellness Team
Alvin Massey
Trainer
A.A. FITNESS
ABOVE AVERAGE
Alvin has worked with at risk youth for 13 years at every capacity from a coach, and trainer to a mentor and motivator. Alvin is a W.I.T.S (World Instructor Trainer Schools) certified personal trainer and has had a life long passion for fitness attending major conventions, seminars, and trainings all over the states. Alvin prides himself at being a motivator and having a vast knowledge in creating a fitness program that is tailored just for you!!!!
“YOU CAN’T STEAL SECOND BASE WITH YOUR FOOT ON FIRST”
Take your first step to a more fit healthier life with me, and don’t look back!
Margo Throneburg
TPI-Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
Margo Throneburg is passionate about golf and fitness! She is very excited to bring the Titleist Performance Institute method of golf fitness training to The Ballantyne Hotel and the greater Charlotte area. She is TPI-CGFI, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. The individual screening procedure reveals swing fault characteristics that can be targeted with corrective exercises. A few of the topics are: Stretching, Strength, junior golf, posture, power, stability and mobility.
Margo began her fitness career after earning a BS at North Carolina State University. She has been teaching group exercise classes for nearly 20 years. Eight years ago Margo earned her Personal Trainer Certification with American Council on Exercise (www.acefitness.org). She has previously taught individuals and group classes for aqua, strength, step, senior adult, maternity and aerobic dance.
Her hobbies include playing golf, reading and dogs.
Contact: 704-608-7127 or email margovft@yahoo.com
Audrey Burk,
NPC National Figure Competitor
who has been in Figure competitions since 2005. She has won trophies for 1st place and overall winner in the Gold’s Classic Figure competition 2008 contest, 2nd place in the IFBB North American Masters National 35 + Figure Championship 2006, and 2nd place in the Quincy Roberts Figure competition 2005.
Audrey is the founder and owner of Bfitnutrtionandfitness.com, a website devoted to providing nutrition and exercise plans to people who wish to lose or gain weight, train for competitions or just interested in learning how to live a healthier lifestyle. Audrey is a Masters in Public Health candidate and is inspired to educate the community.
Bfitnutritionandfitness.com offers seminars in nutrition, group fitness training, personal one-on-one training, and water aerobics classes at various locations and at the Ballantyne Resort located in Charlotte, NC.
Bfitnutritionandfitness.com philosophy is “Be Passionate about Fitness!”
The mission of Bfitnutritionandfitness.com is to provide substantive contributions to the public and to educate and increase health awareness.
For more information go to www.bfitlifestyle.com or call 704-497-5345
Stacy Currie
Aqua Zumba Instructor
Certified Personal Trainer- ACSMZumba Instructor-Basic 1Zumba Specialties- Aqua, Toning, and KidsAFAA Group ExerciseAssociates Degree in Physical Fitness TechnologyUNCC-Exercise Science bachelors studentBackground in sculpting, abs, yoga, and pilates as well.Small group training in bootcamp style.CPR/AE
“ I Enjoy working with my clients and educating them on living a healthier lifestyle.” Over 5 years experience with all ages, fitness levels, and goals.
Chris brings a unique blend of training styles enabling his athletes to achieve their best performances. There are many ways to achieve results, but few programs are like his: maximizing performance, reducing injuries and empowering the athlete to go beyond what they once believed were barriers.
Having worked with hundreds of athletes ranging in level from beginners in their sport to Olympic Gold Medalists – his experience in coaching is a given. Chris understands how to balance an athlete’s training with trusted fundamentals yet incorporate cutting edge techniques. He’s constantly innovating and staying current on the latest research to be certain his clients have the edge on their competition.
Having competed in athletes all his life Chris understands what an athlete goes through in both training and competition. Having coached for many years he has been able to guide his athletes to great feats because of the optimal training programs he’s created and implemented. Being able to establish trust with a client and always improve is a hallmark that he’s established with his athletes. And ultimately trust is earned through results when it comes to sports performance.
Practical Experience:
• Trained 2 USA Gold Medal swimmers on the Beijing Olympic Team
• Coached hundreds of athletes – novice to elite to master athletes
• Raced in Death Valley and competed in multiple triathlons
• Diverse background of competing, training and coaching
• Assisted 3 Olympic swim coaches
• Fitness manager of a private health club
• Adjunct instructor for the SBBC fitness trainer program
Nicole earned her yoga instructor status from the Ashville Yoga Center in 2009 completing over 230 hours of teacher training. She has had the privilege to study under Stephanie Keach, Shala Worsley, Barbara Hall, and has participated in workshops with Bryan Kest, Andrea Boyd, and Sarah Faircloth. Her background as a clinical scientist, lays a strong foundation for the anatomical and physiological focus of her teaching style. With a passion for the grace and ability of the human body to respond to challenges, she will gently guide you to the edge of your limits opening the doorway for you to safely move beyond as you build strength, flexibility, focus, and stamina. Nicole teaches to a variety of audiences in Charlotte and the surrounding areas at yoga studios, county clubs, and private venues. Whether you are looking for a vigorous flow, a gentle practice, or want to learn a few stretches to improve your golf swing, Nicole can cater a private session to your needs.
Nicole Sameit, RYT 200
Yoga Instructor
NicoleYoga@me.com
Photos by Wanda Koch
Ashano Johnson
Personal Trainer
Ashano Johnson is a NSCA certified personal trainer and founder of Mobile Fitness. He offers In Home Personal Training Services and is now available to train at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. Most of Ashano’s clients consider him to be a life coach. He can design an individualized exercise program, offer nutrition guidance, and is a master motivator!
Ashano offers one on one or small group training sessions. He specializes in whatever his clients’ needs/goals are but, he has helped clients with weight loss, muscular endurance, core, functional, and sports specific training. Whether you want to lose weight, tone and firm, or get rid of those love handles, I can make it happen.
My motto is, “When You Don’t Make Excuses…FIT HAPPENS!”
www.mo-fit.com
Robert
Personal Trainer & Boot Camp Leader
Robert Zeigler is a Charlotte Native with over 20 years experience on fitness. Robert started his fitness training running track in junior high school, then playing football for his high school team as a running back and a corner back. After graduating, he enlisted in the United Stated Army Reserve as a Combat Engineer.
Fitness Training has always been his passion so Robert began competing in Body Building and Power Lifting. He was named Amateur Bodybuilding and Amateur Power lifting Champion.
Robert has over 10 years of personal training experience with focus on nutrition. He has trained professional athletes, corporate office workers, men and women alike. Mind, body, and spirit are other focus points to a healthier life. Robert works with each client on a personal basis building a workout and nutrition plan that fits each of their lifestyles. His has three different Personal Training Certifications, and is prepared to train anyone who wants to change their lives. Working with children has always been his passion so over a period of 10 years he coaches football, basketball, and baseball.
Robert is a leader in his community and continues to give himself to insure that people stay healthy and live healthier lives,
Iona
Belly Dance Instructor
Iona discovered bellydancing in July 2002 and hasn't stopped since. Content with just being a student, she started taking classes to get fit and surprise her husband. He insisted that she continue to dance, and she happily agreed. The dance had become a part of her life, and before she knew it she'd was asked to join the Magic-Hips Dancers, a professional troupe based in Charlotte. She is currently one of the founding members of Spirit of the Lotus Dance Company and invited by Central Piedmont Community College to teach Egyptian Bellydance workshops. Through the years she's participated in various workshops to help strengthen her dance, and found her inspiration in Bozenka and Rachel Brice. Iona's warm smile and energy on the stage captivates her audience instantly! Because percussion instruments were a major part in her life growing up, she naturally gravitated to zills and various hand drums, and finds major inspiration in Issam Houshan and Karim Nagi (Turbo Tabla).
Iona Wilson
Bellydance Instructor and Performer
Available for parties, group and personal instruction
Contact 704-577-0128
Mike Hartman
NASM Lifestyle Coach
Mike had a 16-year professional career playing with the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers. Mike also played for and coached Team USA and has played in Europe.
He started off-season coaching schools with a focus on Lifestyle coaching with the importance of the little things and details for athletes. Over the years he has expanded to include corporate America and small businesses to every day moms.
Mike brings to his clients the expertise and discipline learned through his years as a professional athlete and has coached thousands of athletes and professionals over the years. He has also worked with the 2002 U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team to the major banks.
He is a National Academy of Sports Medicine coach Lifestyle Coach. He has been coaching athletes & corporate executives by providing goal-focused Lifestyle Fitness programs designed to meet the needs of his clients of all ages. Mike delivers a comprehensive lifestyle for fitness program.
(704) 752-8101
www.BetterLifeTraining.com
Mike@betterlifetraining.com
KATHY GRAHAM
Personal Trainer
Kathy’s love of fitness began in 1996 when she completed a 12-week Body for Life program. The transformation that took place both in body and mind was life changing. Since that time it has been her passion to help others create and meet their goals. The need to further her knowledge in fitness and nutrition was the reason for earning her national certification in personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Kathy worked at the YMCA as a fitness instructor for three years and continues to help oversee the fitness center at a private corporation here in Ballantyne. Her areas of interest include core and balance work with any clientele, but she has a strong desire to work with seniors. Her future goals are certifications in nutrition and special populations, as well as instructing a variety of group exercise classes.
Kathy is originally from Detroit, MI, but has been living in Charlotte for 12 years with her family and now considers i t home.
Lauren Schwaiger
Personal Trainer
Sepecialty: Women, Nutiriton, Weight Loss
Timothy D. Brown
Firefighter and personal trainer for over eight years, dedicated to saving and improving the lives of others – Tim loves every minute! By giving assistance in emergencies or lending expertise in health and fitness Tim’s motto is ‘fitness is a way of life not a fad’.
“ Life has many wonders for us to enjoy, but how can we do this if we can't walk from here to there without breathing hard or pains in joints or back. I specialize in total body fitness. I am not going to make you super strong with muscles bulging out of everywhere. But I will help you reach your fitness potential by training your body in all planes so that you can function in everyday life without pain or fear of hurting yourself doing everyday movements.”
