Meet Our Trainers | Carilion Wellness

Our personal training services are available to members and non-members and offer individual or group training options. Please contact the Fitness Manager to discuss your goals and options. They will be able to match your needs with the trainer that will suit you best.

For more information about personal training, contact our Fitness Manager at 540-853-0000.

Roanoke

LEONARD “JAY” JONES, Certified Personal Trainer: Leonard was born and raised in Covington, Va., and attended Alleghany High School, breaking two school records (relay and 200 meters).

He served four years in the U.S. Army, and led the advanced physical training group, including assistant leader of remedial physical training. He also served as assistant coach for girls (ages 10-12) recreational league basketball and inner city track.

Leonard is certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers in Personal Training, Endurance Training, and Sports Nutrition.

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DEREK KELLY, Exercise Physiologist: Certifications:

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

B.S. Health and Exercise Science, concentration Sports Medicine

Derek was born and raised in Roanoke and attended William Byrd High School. After he graduated, he attended Virginia Western Community College and shortly after, Radford University. After graduating from Radford - with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science - Derek's passion for health and wellness only grew. With over 7 years of weight lifting experience, Derek has spent countless hours in and outside of the gym learning many different methods and techniques to approach fitness. Derek has also spent over 200 hours in outpatient, as well as inpatient physical therapy clinics and is very passionate about the idea of using exercise as medicine to increase the quality of everyday life. Outside of the gym, Derek enjoys many outdoor activities around Southwest Virginia such as biking, kayaking and hiking.

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SABRA ROBITAILLE, BS, Exercise Physiologist: Education:

BS- California State University San Marcos: Kinesiology-Exercise Science

Certifications:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Certified Personal Trainer

CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Past Experiences:

Physical therapy tech

Internship with Cardiac Rehab

Medical Integrations Coordinator for cardiac rehab, diabetes, weight loss, Orthopedic recovery

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Botetourt

CATHY CHARITY, Certified Personal Trainer: Certifications:

AFAA group fitness certification since 1982, Aqua fitness, Pre Post Natal fitness

IFTA Personal Trainer, Senior Fitness, Cycle, Yoga, Aqua

AAAI Pilates, Aqua, Yoga, Tai Chi, Weight Management

Arthritis Foundation AFAP, AFEP certification

AEA certification

CPR/AED certified

WSI certified 15 years

Krank cycle certification

Fitour Pilates certification

36 years group fitness, 9 years personal trainer

Originally from Canada, Cathy has been in the Roanoke area for 25 years. Her emphasis is on water resistance training. Whether it’s keeping a body moving or changing a sedentary lifestyle, water can be a great place to begin when just starting out an exercise program. It is joint friendly and causes minimal muscle pain. It challenges your balance and it can be a wonderful tool for rehab after a sports injury, keeping one in shape until ready to return to regular activity. Cathy will help you build your muscles without unnecessary joint pain so you can get on with all that life has to offer.

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HILARY WEST, Certified Personal Trainer: Hilary West received her B.A. in Media Studies from Radford University in 2007. A previous high school athlete, Hilary rediscovered her passion for fitness after joining a local adult women’s soccer league and incorporating strength training into her personal exercise routines. Hilary’s desire to learn more and her dedication to living a healthy and fit lifestyle led her to pursue the Exercise Science and Personal Training Career Studies Certificate at Virginia Western Community College and she received her Personal Trainer certification with the American Council on Exercise.

Hilary believes in the important role that regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits bring to everyday quality of life and is excited to help others learn these practices.

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PAT WHITNEY, Certified Personal Trainer: Education:

Associates of Business Administration - Corning Community College, Corning, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration - Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Certifications:

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor

Les Mills Certified in BodyStep and CXWorx

KrankCycle Certification

Experience:

Group Exercise Instructor since 2008

Personal Trainer since 2014

Specialties: core work, band work

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