The people who make Phoenix rise

Schaefer Almoyan

Personal Trainer · Bodybuilder

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer · Exercise Science degree

I'm Schaefer Almoyan: bodybuilder, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer (3+ years), and former NCAA Division I FCS football player for Tennessee Tech University.

I received a full four-year football scholarship and graduated with an Exercise Science degree in Fitness & Wellness.

I've strength trained for 15 years, progressing from explosive, functional training to powerlifting, and now bodybuilding.

I've trained all ages and demographics with many different training styles, each customized to my clients' goals.

My ultimate goal and intention is to help you create the best version of yourself.

Jennifer Mangiapane

Personal Trainer

Certified Personal Trainer · Group Exercise · Yoga · SilverSneakers

Jennifer is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Leader, Yoga Instructor and SilverSneakers Instructor, just to name a few.

She has 20+ years of experience in the fitness industry.

Rachelle Cross

Instructor

Zumba · Yoga · Chair Yoga · Strength & Balance · SilverSneakers · Renew Active · Active&Fit

“My favorite pastime is running with my puppy and hiking with my husband, when I can get him off the couch 🙂 I enjoy helping others and am extremely grateful for the friendships that I have made at the gym.

I am a Zumba, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Strength & Balance, SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and Active&Fit certified trainer.”

Debbie Terrell

Zumba Instructor

16 years of Zumba · 10 years instructing

“Hey everyone! My name is Debbie Terrell and I'm the Zumba instructor at Phoenix Fitness, and I love this gym and my classes! What makes my classes so fun? All the lovely women and men that are my students.

I have been doing Zumba for 16 years and have been an instructor for 10 years. Zumba has the potential to change your life. I know it has mine!”

Rollita Cleveland

Zumba Instructor

7+ years teaching Zumba

Rollita is an instructor with 26 years in the medical field who loves Zumba and her two cats, Thor and Loki.

She is a former attendee of Debbie's Zumba class who discovered her love for the atmosphere and has been teaching Zumba with Debbie for 7+ years.

Casey Scott

Yoga Instructor

Meditation-focused Yoga

Casey is a professional yoga instructor who also does work in music and visual arts.

His classes focus on a slow and meditation-heavy experience that will leave you feeling fulfilled!

Debbie Penland

Yoga Instructor

Group Fitness · Aqua · Yoga · Pilates · SilverSneakers

Debbie started exercising as a result of a car accident in 1995. “I found that I need to exercise to maintain and increase the good results of the physical therapy that helped bring me back after the accident.

I have been a group fitness instructor since 2002 and am certified in Group Fitness, Aqua, Yoga, Pilates and SilverSneakers. I look forward to seeing you at the gym.”

Marlene

Instructor · Senior Classes

40+ years in fitness · Zumba Licensee since 2015

“I am Marlene! I have been involved in the fitness industry for over 40 years. After graduating from the University of Florida, I began with community education programs in the Gainesville, FL area. As time progressed, I established my own business, which included pre-natal and post-natal classes to meet the needs of the community. I then received a certification from the International Dance Association to meet the interests of my clients.

My personal interests included running marathons (NYC Marathon 5 times) and weightlifting. I taught fitness classes for adults for years before coming to Toccoa. I have been a Zumba Licensee since 2015. My newest interest is yoga, which I have studied and taught for over two years. My passion and my joy are teaching senior fitness and singing. Please come and join me soon!”

Kim Randall

Aerobics Instructor

NETA Certified · Total Body Blast, Mondays 4:15 pm

“I am an aerobics and strength training instructor. I received my NETA certification many years ago. I am passionate about being active and motivating others to achieve their fitness goals daily. I believe fitness is a lifestyle.

My experience is in group instruction and personal training. I believe in creating an environment where embracing your best is encouraged in a supportive atmosphere. Please join me on Mondays at 4:15 for Total Body Blast: a one-hour class that combines cardio and strength training through step aerobics, hand weights, and an all-over total body workout. From beginners to experienced clients.”