Packages : Meet the Trainers
Meet the Trainers Our trainers have a wealth of experience. Several have worked in physical therapy clinics or athletic training facilities. We are one of the few club's in the metro-New Orleans area that require trainers to be certified by one organization. All are trainers are certified or completing their second certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the only certification in the industry based on physical therapy principles. It emphasizes full body movement training that is time efficient and more compatible with actual human movement. This training is more effective from a caloric burn standpoint, can be adapted to any individual strength, cardiovascular or ability level and greatly increases the longevity of muscles and joints for a long, healthy and active life.  | CHARLIE HOOLIHAN, DIRECTOR
Education and Certifcation:
BA English with minor in Psychology, Masters work in English, Communications and Health and Wellness
Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association Experience:
Charlie is a member of two national personal training advisory boards and lectures annually at several national and regional conferences each year. He has been working with athletes since 1971, been in the health club industry since 1984 and has been personal training since 2002. He became PAC's Personal Training Director in 2005 and the size of the program has doubled in each of the past two years during his tenure. |  | MARY BETH SIMMONS Certification and Education:
BA from LSU-Shreveport in communications and with a concentration in physical therapy school pre-requisites. Two semesters of Physical Therapy School.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certification and Pre and Post Natal Programming Specialist. Experience:
Extensive experience in health club and physical therapy clinic setting. In her first year of training at Pelican, became one of the most sought after trainers. Mother of two children. Former member of a state high school championship basketball team. Mary Beth has a diverse clientele and enjoys working with all fitness levels and abilities. |  | JUSTIN FINLEY
Certification and Education:
BS in Kinesiology from LSU. Certified with National Strength and Conditioning Association and National Academy of Sports Medicine. Experience:
Personal Training since 2002. Strength and Conditioning Specialist for Stan Smith Tennis Academy in Hilton Head Island. Two years training as a Physical Therapy Technician. International presenter in tennis training techniques. Justin's clientele ranges from age group tennis players to senior level golfers. He enjoys working with people of all ages and athletes from all sports. His philosophy is workouts should be physically challenging, fun and mentally stimulating. |  | BILL FOSTER
Certification and Education:
National Academy of Sports Medicine certification, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer Experience:
4 years Personal Training at PAC. Lead trainer in 2004 and 2005
4 years as Fitness Coordinator aboard ship and on base while in the US Navy Bill has been a Personal Trainer at PAC since 2001. He enjoys working with people of all ages, from kids and adults through seniors. Bill's love of Fitness goes back to his time in the Navy where he served as Fitness Coordinator onboard ship and at the base. After leaving the Navy, he turned his passion into a profession, by obtaining his Trainer's Certification and continuing his education with a specialization in Senior Fitness.
Specialties:
Seniors & Kids ages 10 - 13 |  | TIFFONEY LAJAUNIE
Certification and Education:
National Academy of Sports Medicine certification, Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology Experience:
2 years Personal Training at PAC
Specialties:
Seniors & Corrective Exercise |
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