TEAM ELEVATE

 Meet Arthur and Mazl, experienced trainers with a wide range of fitness backgrounds. From Ironman races to NPC fitness competitions, they bring their passion and expertise to Elevate Fitness. 

We believe that fitness is not just about individual goals but also about building a community and creating a positive impact. We are committed to changing lives and making a difference that can be passed down through generations. 

Outside of the gym, we love exploring the outdoors and going on adventures with our little ones and embracing an active lifestyle.  

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our fitness community!  

 Ry, C.P.T Born and raised in Carlsbad, San Diego, Ry has always had a passion for health, athletic performance, and progressive challenge. Ryan uses functional exercises as his primary training style. Ryan was a D1 scholastic athlete in football. He began training in 2004 after making a full recovery from a serious back injury he suffered while fighting fire. Ryan’s philosophy on life and fitness is one and the same, “Stay true, Stay active.” 

Katie started her fitness journey 5 years ago to strengthen her body and get in shape. She started training because she was given the opportunity to combine two of her passions, fitness and helping people to be their best. Fun fact- Katie is a hairdresser with a dream of someday traveling to do hair and fashion shows. 

 After running competitively, Neda migrated into endurance events and has participated in full and half marathons, and Tough Mudders. Neda began her journey as a fitness mentor 15 years ago after attending her first cycling class and has enjoyed seeing others make progress in their quest to lead healthier and ultimately happier lives. Whether as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, or workout buddy, She sees being a part of someone else's success as a very humbling and rewarding experience. She works with people of all ages, abilities, by rebuilding strength and addressing imbalances to enhance the awareness of your body. 

Yolanda is a recent transplant from Northern California where she owned and operated a studio gym for personal and small group training. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Personal Trainer. Her own fitness journey started as an International, competitive gymnast. After a career ending injury, Yolanda began coaching and loved it. She offers training in flexibility, stability, core strength, balance, plyometrics, agility, and resistance. Nothing makes her happier than helping people achieve their fitness goals. She is fulfilled by connections and interactions with people on their path to optimal physical and mental health. She believes the best medicine is exercise, and the best exercise is the exercise you’ll do. So, LET’S DO IT! 

 Christina grew up partaking in volleyball, basketball, and track and field working on team building, and learning to celebrate both the wins and finding the positive in the losses. Having a passion for team-based work made her strive to always help others find their "WHY" when working out. In 2019 she found a new addiction in group fitness classes to the point of wanting to lead and train her own classes motivating others to find the simple joy in moving their body.

As a certified personal trainer, Christina has honed her skills in both one-on-one and group fitness settings, and guides individuals of all fitness levels on their journey to better health. With a deep-seated belief in the importance of motivation and mindset, Christina serves as a coach, mentor, and encourager, inspiring clients to find joy in movement. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the fitness world, she is committed to helping unlock your full potential and break free from a sedentary life.

  Melissa was born and raised in Southern California, then moved to Seattle where she met her husband. After 10 years in the northwest, they returned to Southern California and now live in San Clemente with their three children and grandson close by. Melissa loves teaching spin classes and enjoys helping people with their health goals. Melissa is a hair stylist professional, is passionate about sales and and loves organizing events. 

  Megan was born and raised in Los Angeles, but more recently moved to South Orange County and was impressed by how fitness and health motivated the community was. Megan has always enjoyed a variety of athletic training but took a strong liking to indoor cycling nearly a decade ago after working long days at a desk. She found it was one way to really blow off steam, get the body moving, clear thoughts, and best of all, work hard alongside community. Cycling opened the doorway to other fitness angles such as circuit training, weightlifting, and cardio boxing. Megan has experience coaching those with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions when her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She began working with Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with Parkinson's through non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum with programs in every state. Megan continues to stay active, adding hiking and hot and cold therapy to her health routine. She loves every essence of fitness, the build-up before, the thrill during, and the pain and gain after. She believes the greatest aspect of fitness is when anyone of any level, background or passion for movement can come together and face the rewarding challenges of exercising as a team with like-minded goals. 

 After doing many different sports her whole life and then earning her Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, Stephanie became a certified yoga instructor in 2016. She will always consider yoga to be her "first love" in the fitness industry. Since then, Stephanie earned several more fitness certifications and taught multiple workout classes and styles over the past 5+ years - to name a few.. Vinyasa & sculpt yoga, HIIT, bootcamp, personal training, and Pilates. When Stephanie learned she was pregnant with her son, she found a new passion for working with fellow mamas. She got pre & postnatal fitness certified and now, working with women throughout pregnancy and postpartum is her specialty. She loves to combine everything she has learned and bring it all to her classes! When she is not working out or coaching, she is probably spending time with her family, cooking up a new recipe, or playing flag football with her husband.