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Trains: group-fitness, nutrition, personal-training, pilates, yoga

Angie DeGeronimo, Your Fitness Partner
About the Founder

"I started this company in 1992 with a vision of the future and a passion to assist people in their pursuit of lifestyle balance. I believe fitness is a tool that brings us closer to the mental, emotional and spiritual sense of being. I encourage people to understand themselves as an integrated whole; mind, body and spirit."

Professional Experience
I founded Noxcuses in 1992, out of Westchester County New York. My goal was to create a fitness consulting business specializing in a holistic approach to health & wellness. My responsibilities as founder include fitness coaching, staff development, performance evaluations, program development and media relations. I draw from many years of business experience, my love of fitness training and a bachelors degree in psychology with graduate work in Counseling Psychology. I work hard to provide the highest quality personal service with the utmost attention to individual program design. My service philosophy includes professional education, experience and motivational support in facilitation of progressive behavioral change.

Credentials and Professional Affiliations

* BA Psychology, The Catholic University of America
* Graduate Studies in Fitness Counseling, College of New Rochelle and University of California, Hayward
* Founder, Noxcuses, Your Fitness Partner
* Corporate Fitness Director, AEA /Stanford Executive Training Program
* Creator, The Food Partner, A 10-week Educational Nutrition Program
* Public Speaker on "Nutrition and Weight Control", "Emotional Hunger", "Exercise & Pregnancy"
* Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
* Certified Group Fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise
* American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals Post Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist
* Certified Keiser Power Pacing Instructor
* Physical Mind Institute Certification for The Pilates Method
* Certified Peritnatal Exercise Specialist, Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness
* Postural/Structural Professional Training Programs in The Pilates Method, Feldenkrais Method and Alexander Technique

Email: angie@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training, pilates

Barbara Vlot

Barbara, a native of the Netherlands, was introduced to Pilates years ago due to back problems (spondylolysis) of her own. It has helped her to understand the importance of a strong core, perfect posture and correct movement.

Since then she has become a European certified Pilates Mat, Yoga and Aerobics instructor. After moving to the Bay Area she became a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT) personal trainer and a Balanced Body University Pilates instructor. She is fully certified in Mat Pilates, Reformer, Chair, Trapeze/Cadillac and Barrel. Barbara trains her clients using a mix of all styles with just one goal: having fun while working out!

"I am very fortunate to be able to work with clients and teach them about something I believe in and am passionate about."

Email: barbaravlot@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Cameron Shell

Cameron graduated with distinguished honors from James Madison University in 2003 with a B.S. in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, and a minor in coaching. Over the past 6 years he has worked extensively with injury rehabilitation, sports performance, and weight management clientele. Cameron has been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Sport Education Program, and the American Red Cross. As a former division one wrestler, Cameron has competed as an athlete, rehabilitated serious injuries, and experienced nearly all weight management techniques firsthand.

Understanding the science behind your exercise program design helps boost confidence and adherence. Cameron will help explain the physics, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics behind everything you do, because knowledge is something you can keep forever.

Email: cameronshell@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training, pilates

Colin Lewis

Colin started working in the fitness industry at the age of 19. He holds nationally recognized certifications including NSCA-CSCS, certified strength and conditioning coach and NASM; National Academy of Sports Medicine. Colin is well qualified in various specialties including Pilates, Kettlebell training, TRX Suspension, Kick Boxing, Core Strength, Flexibility, and small group training. His own program includes focus on strength and power and his own personal success story drives his passion to assist every client. Colin is available to create customized programming and vary your workouts to challenge the mind and body while setting the spirit free.

Email: colinlewis@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training, yoga

Daniella Dayoub

Daniella has multiple certifications from Nationally recognized organizations: NASM-PES, ACE, and NCSF. A lifelong athlete herself, she has a background in downhill skiing, running, body-building, and yoga. She also specializes in working with clients suffering from osteoporosis. Recently she has become excited about incorporating TRX fitness systems into her client sessions. She is also a Nutrition Educator from the National Institute of Whole Health.

Check out her website at: http://www.dfitlife.com

Email: danielladayoub@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: personal-training

Garrett Higashi

Garrett graduated from San Jose State University with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology with the emphasis in Exercise Science and minor in Nutrition. He also holds multiple certifications, which include Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, and Pre/Post Natal through American Council of Exercise. He has worked with various elite athletes all over California. He strives to bring out the full potential of various lifestyles by educating his clients exercise physiology and proper biomechanics to be more efficient to enhance performance.

Email: garretthigashi@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Lisa Lee

Lisa has over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry as a certified personal trainer, health coach, and group fitness instructor. She has a BA degree in Psychology and is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. She combines her passions for fitness and psychology to help her clients achieve total well-being through a healthy body, mind and spirit. Lisa utilizes a functional training approach that involves balancing cardiovascular, core, strength and flexibility conditioning to build a strong, healthy body.

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Madeleine Rive

I have years of experience in the field of fitness training. I have been involved in sport for the past 25 years starting at a very early age and I still love every aspect of it.

Twelve years ago I became interested in fitness when I started to compete as an amateur enlisting the assistance of a personal trainer as part of my preparations.

I received my USA permanent residency through exceptional ability in sport by competing internationally, first representing South Africa and then The United States of America, in Underwater Hockey at World Championships.

Being an athlete I can fully appreciate the role physical fitness plays in people's lives.

My current favorite sports are: triathlons, snowboarding, mountain biking, wakeboarding, rock climbing, underwater hockey and kite surfing.
I have been interviewed by, CBS News, Women's Sports Illustrator , Oxygen magazine and San Jose Mercury News.

"My goal is to instill dedication and persistence through fun and educational fitness routines. I will give you the necessary tools to live a healthy lifestyle. I will assist you to understand how exercise and diet can greatly improve your overall quality of life. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscular gain, rehabilitation or sport specific, I can tailor your routine to meet your individual goals. Let me give you the tools to take your 'routine' and make it a life-style change."

B.S in Food Technology, Personal Fitness Trainer, National Academy of Medicine (NASM) Certified, Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified, American Council of Exercise (ACE) Certified, Olympic Weight Lifting Certified, Massage and Reflexology Therapist, Studied Pilates, Studied Sports Medicine, vast and diverse physical training experience

Check out her website at: http://www.basicfitnesspt.com

Email: madeleinerive@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Matt Raivio

Matt comes to NoXcuses as an All American Football player at Northern Arizona and played one year for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He holds a C.S.C.S and holds a masters degree in education. He coaches and teaches wellness at Foothill College working with a wide variety of mens and womens athletic teams.

Email: mattraivio@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Michelle Wong

Michelle graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. In addition to her B.S. degree, she is also NSCA-CPT, USA Weightlifting, First Aid, AED, and CPR certified. Currently, she is the Head Coach of the Foster City Flyers 2009 club basketball team. Michelle has interned at Stanford Hospital with the head physical therapist, and a Strength Coach for three years. She is also a Sports Performance Test Administrator and Coach. Michelle has worked closely with physical therapists and has the experience and knowledge to custom design workouts to optimize personal goals! She has worked with athletes of all ages and athletic abilities, from children to older adults, amateur and collegiate athletes, to professional and Olympic athletes.

Email: michellewong@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Serena Cano

Serena completed her B.A in Biological Sciences at San Jose State University and is currently taking a break from her graduate studies in the Department of Nutritional Science and San Jose State University. A certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association since 2006 and is currently completing her National Strength and Conditioning Certification. Her nutritional experience helped her alter many of her families Mexican recipes, in order to keep the authentic flavors and high nutritional content; without the excess saturated fats. She leads by example, preparing healthy meals for her family and making exercise a priority. She can teach you how to do the same! She has been Holding these memberships ensures she is up to date on the latest fitness research. Serena believes exercise and proper nutrition is the only way to remain healthy, happy and strong.

Email: serenacano@noxcusesfitness.com

Trains: group-fitness, personal-training

Vince Bulnes

Vince is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Medical Exercise Specialist from the American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehab with a degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University. He works to improve weight loss, lean body mass, core strength, flexibility, sport specific training, holistic practice, and much more!

Email: vincebulnes@noxcusesfitness.com