:: Trainer Bios ::

 

Sherry Locke ACSM Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor CPR/First Aid Certified Specialties: Program Design for General Conditioning & Weight Loss, Pre & Post-Natal Fitness, Sport-Specific Training and Class Instruction Experience: My fitness career transitioned from dance instructor to aerobics instructor in 1993 when I began teaching aerobics for Karen Tobias Dance Studio. Eventually I expanded my classes to Community College of Allegheny County, Mt. Lebanon Recreation, Upper St. Clair Recreation, Aerobics-In-Motion and Pittsburgh Youth Ballet. I began personal training 1994. I ran my first in-home personal training business from 1994 – 2001 and trained privately in homes, studios and a large health club until opening LOCKE’S Personal Fitness Studio in April 2001. I continue to train clients in their homes, at my studio and in various corporate fitness centers. I’m responsible for fitness facility orientations and fitness classes at various corporate fitness centers as well. Personal: Married to John, with one daughter, Sabrina. I enjoy running and walking outdoors, camping in our RV, working out to my favorite music and “vegging” at home with my family and pets.

Lisa Austin, RN, BSN ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor ACE Advanced Fitness Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer & ACE Master Practical Trainer AFAA Group Fitness and Aerobic Step Instructor & AFAA Personal Trainer and Weight Room Instructor Specialties: Since I am an ACE Advanced Fitness Specialist (Exercising programming for Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation) I can work with Health Care Professionals - specifically physicians and physical therapists to promote the health and well-being of patients with special diseases or patients in special populations. Experience: I have been working full-time as a Fitness professional since 1997. I graduated from Carlow College with a BSN in 1983. I worked as a Medical Surgical Nurse and Medical office Manager until 1997 then worked in fitness full time. I coordinated the South Hills Bally Total Fitness Club's Aerobic program and worked as a personal Trainer from 1998 until 2000. I was promoted to run three Pittsburgh Aerobic programs for Bally Total Fitness Clubs in the Pittsburgh Market during that time. I worked as a personal trainer for a local studio from 1998  until Jan 2008. I continue to work at the Westminster Presbyterian Church's the WROC and teach clients in-home training programs along with having the pleasure of working at Locke’s Personal Fitness. Personal: I do volunteer work for St. Louise Parish as a member of Pastoral Council. I am on the Board of Mother's Hope Foundation of Pittsburgh which strives to support the needs of sick and disadvantaged children both home and abroad. Each year I visit Medugorje in Bosnia-Hercegovina as a Spiritual Retreat and Good Will Mission to provide support to the orphaned children and refugee families of this region and Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. I am married to Barry, and  we have two sons Matthew and Daniel both in college. My mother Marie lives with us and helps me to take care of our dogs Zach and Zorro. I love taking care of people. I'm a bit motherly. For fitness, I enjoy training with weights three times per week and cardio daily. I have a fun side and like to make people laugh. I enjoy healthy gourmet cooking and entertaining for family and friends in our home. I love to read biographies especially of a spiritual and historical nature.

Michelle Garlitz B.S. Exercise Science/Fitness Management ACE Certified Personal Trainer Resist-a-ball C.O.R.E. Instructor CPR/First-Aid Certified Experience: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Aquatic Rehabilitation, Large-group circuit classes, corporate health and wellness. Appeared on KDKA Morning Show with fitness tips for moms. Personal: Married to Paul, Mother of four... Jackson, Peter, Maggie and Charlie. Active with children’s school and sports. Enjoys family time.

Patricia (Trish) Imbrogno American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant Pilates Institute of America Mat Level I YMCA Group Exercise Instructor Silver Sneakers II: Cardio Circuit Reebok Group Cycle Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Specialties: Kickboxing (bag contact and “tae bo” style), Group Cycling, Mat Pilates Experience: For the first 13 years of my life, I was overweight. Nature changed that at puberty and I became the exact opposite. College reversed what nature had done, and I watched my weight steadily increase until my peak of 185 pounds in 1998. I was often tired, had blemishes and was unhappy with how I looked and felt. I changed my diet, slowly began exercising, and rapidly saw positive changes. Not until then did I understand the importance of eating well and exercising. I wish someone had taught me healthy habits and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It is always my goal to make clients understand that leading a healthy, active life is an attainable and sustainable goal. I began certifications in 2002 and strive to expand my knowledge on a regular basis. Personal: I live in the South Hills with my fiancé Todd and our pets TC and Roxy. In addition to fitness, I am a professional double bassist, freelancing in the Pittsburgh area.

Doug Morrissey ACE Certified Personal Trainer CPR certified Experience:I am a former chain smoking, binge drinking, impulse eater.  I know how tough it is to break bad habits, but I did it with a renewed love for life and exercise.  Life is short and you should be willing and able to enjoy it every chance you get. I discovered being in good shape gave me the energy and confidence to do many other things like learn kick boxing and judo.   Personal:I love all kinds of music and have played the guitar since I was 11.  I love animals and going to zoos and anywhere wildlife is.  I enjoy living with my girlfriend and her wonderful daughter who make everyday different and fun.  I love the beach and dream of moving there someday to lie in a hammock and do nothing after I visit every continent.

Karen Nichols MS in Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh BS in Sports Medicine/ Minor in Nutrition, Mercyhurst College Certified Health/Fitness Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine Spinning Instructor, Mad Dogg Athletics Pilates Instructor, NETA Yoga Instructor, Yogafit CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross Experience: Karen began her undergraduate college experience as a dietetics major. Realizing she was missing fitness in this line of study, she changed her major and graduated with a BS in Sports Medicine and a Minor in Nutrition. Her next goal is the completion of her Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology this December 2006. Karen has also earned her certification through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health/Fitness Instructor. During the last few years, she has earned numerous certifications in Spinning, Pilates and Yoga. She loves teaching and working individually with her clients using all of the different elements of her background. She worked as an Exercise Specialist and Manager at the Duquesne Club Health and Fitness Center, where she continues to coordinate and teach fitness classes and work with clients of all ages. Karen uses her background and experience to set up programs that are tailored specifically to each of her clients’ needs, helping them to attain their personal goals by incorporating fitness and wellness into their daily lives. Personal: Karen enjoys working towards her own fitness and wellness goals to help keep her life balanced. She was a competitive cross country runner in high school and college, and still continues her running today. Karen combines her running with elements of strength training, pilates and yoga to help herself stay strong and healthy.

John Boland ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist B.S. Exercise Science (University of Pittsburgh) A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant (Lehigh-Carbon Community College) Specialties: Post-rehabilitation Fitness, Wellness Education, Corporate Fitness, making fitness fun, interesting and successful Experience: Eleven years working in an office proved to me that a sedentary job was not for me. Five years working in clinical settings as a physical therapist assistant taught me the real value of prevention. Two years as Assistant Director of Pittsburgh’s largest employee wellness center gave me the opportunity to preach what I practice. Seventeen years as an Uncle has challenged me to keep up with my niece and five nephews ranging in age from 2 to 17. A twenty-five year commitment to exercising for the health of it enables me to talk from experience and lead by example. Personal: Exercise is not my life. It is what I do to get more out of my life. I like to kayak, ride bikes, and go hiking with my girlfriend when we are not working. My goal is to live to be 100 and in good health.

Location: 88 Ft. Couch Road, Suite 102, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(NEAR South Hills Village, across the street from DeLallo’s Ft. Couch Café)
Ph. (412) 835-5411 Mastercard, Visa, Discover Card Accepted