Zach grew up in Iowa. He received 9 varsity letters in soccer, basketball, and track. Always a sports
enthusiast, he graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Physical
Education. He moved to California in 2004 to pursue a career as a personal trainer.
He attained his ACE Certification in 2005 and has done extensive training in Palm Springs at the
Well Spirit Fitness Center. His approach is direct. He enjoys challenging people to reach beyond
their goals. With his passion for sports he also enjoys training people who want to experience training
like an athlete.
ACCREDITATION
ACE Personal Training, 2005
Silver Sneakers Trainer, 2005
IFTA Certification, 2004
BA in Physical Education, 2004
enthusiast, he graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Physical
Education. He moved to California in 2004 to pursue a career as a personal trainer.
He attained his ACE Certification in 2005 and has done extensive training in Palm Springs at the
Well Spirit Fitness Center. His approach is direct. He enjoys challenging people to reach beyond
their goals. With his passion for sports he also enjoys training people who want to experience training
like an athlete.
ACCREDITATION
ACE Personal Training, 2005
Silver Sneakers Trainer, 2005
IFTA Certification, 2004
BA in Physical Education, 2004
Former Owner of CREEK’S PERSONAL FITNESS HDQ
In 1991 after 26 years of service with the Los Angeles Police Department, Creek
retired. During his time in the police force he became aware of the benefits of physical
fitness; basic health, mental attitude, and overall functionality.
Creek has worked as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer in the Coachella Valley since
his retirement. His clients range in age from 13 to 93, and in fitness from athletes to
those with disabilities.
His enjoyment in his work comes through in his diligence toward each individual
client, his consistency and presence, and his quirky sense of humor. He looks forward
to designing and implementing an exercise program for you!
ACCREDITATION
ACE Personal Training, 1992
Senior Exercise Specialist
Lifestyles & Weight Mgmt. Certified
In 1991 after 26 years of service with the Los Angeles Police Department, Creek
retired. During his time in the police force he became aware of the benefits of physical
fitness; basic health, mental attitude, and overall functionality.
Creek has worked as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer in the Coachella Valley since
his retirement. His clients range in age from 13 to 93, and in fitness from athletes to
those with disabilities.
His enjoyment in his work comes through in his diligence toward each individual
client, his consistency and presence, and his quirky sense of humor. He looks forward
to designing and implementing an exercise program for you!
ACCREDITATION
ACE Personal Training, 1992
Senior Exercise Specialist
Lifestyles & Weight Mgmt. Certified
Leslie is a retired competitive athlete. She spent 10 years developing for and racing for the United States
Rowing Team. She represented the US at three World Championships, the Pan American Games
-winning a silver medal-, and several World Cup Regattas. She is a six time National Champion in several
rowing disciplines, but it was the single sculls that she had her best success.
Since retiring she has worked conscientiously and effectively in the fitness arena. Working with the YMCA
during her racing career gave her personal training experience with all ages and levels of fitness. She
moved to the Coachella Valley in 2000, where she got a job at the Spa Resort Casino, as the only trainer
and membership coordinator. She worked there for 5 years developing the program, which now has a
stunning 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center, the Well Spirit Fitness Center.
ACCREDITATION
ACE Personal Trainer
Lifestyles Behaviour Modification
Golf Conditioning Specialist (since 2003)
Cardiovascular Health Nutrition
Rowing Team. She represented the US at three World Championships, the Pan American Games
-winning a silver medal-, and several World Cup Regattas. She is a six time National Champion in several
rowing disciplines, but it was the single sculls that she had her best success.
Since retiring she has worked conscientiously and effectively in the fitness arena. Working with the YMCA
during her racing career gave her personal training experience with all ages and levels of fitness. She
moved to the Coachella Valley in 2000, where she got a job at the Spa Resort Casino, as the only trainer
and membership coordinator. She worked there for 5 years developing the program, which now has a
stunning 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center, the Well Spirit Fitness Center.
ACCREDITATION
ACE Personal Trainer
Lifestyles Behaviour Modification
Golf Conditioning Specialist (since 2003)
Cardiovascular Health Nutrition
During her school years in Canada Nancy excelled at track and field,
running the 400 meter and relay races. Taking this passion for
movement; following the birth of her two daughters, she started a
running club for other mothers in her neighborhood. Her natural
enthusiasm and encouragement kept them motivated even at the early
hour of 6am, 3 days a week.
In 1997 she moved to the Coachella Valley, continuing her enthusiasm
for an active lifestyle. She has since run several half marathons,
returning to Toronto to run one with her “moms running club”. Her
interests expanded to include weight lifting, spinning and boot camp.
Formalizing her education and deciding to make a career from her
passion for fitness, Nancy became a Certified Personal Trainer and
Spinning Instructor. Believing that nutrition is also important for a
healthy lifestyle she is also a Nutritional Consultant.
By combining nutrition advice as well as motivation, Nancy designs
programs that inspire and achieve real results.
ACCREDITATION
NPTI Personal Training
Nutritional Consultant
Spinning
running the 400 meter and relay races. Taking this passion for
movement; following the birth of her two daughters, she started a
running club for other mothers in her neighborhood. Her natural
enthusiasm and encouragement kept them motivated even at the early
hour of 6am, 3 days a week.
In 1997 she moved to the Coachella Valley, continuing her enthusiasm
for an active lifestyle. She has since run several half marathons,
returning to Toronto to run one with her “moms running club”. Her
interests expanded to include weight lifting, spinning and boot camp.
Formalizing her education and deciding to make a career from her
passion for fitness, Nancy became a Certified Personal Trainer and
Spinning Instructor. Believing that nutrition is also important for a
healthy lifestyle she is also a Nutritional Consultant.
By combining nutrition advice as well as motivation, Nancy designs
programs that inspire and achieve real results.
ACCREDITATION
NPTI Personal Training
Nutritional Consultant
Spinning
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1998-present: Owner, Personal Training by Valya
1998: World Gym, staff trainer
1986-1999: Gold's Gym, staff trainer
Education:
1999 - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor Certification
1998 - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor Certification
2004 - NTSI, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification
1998: World Gym, staff trainer
1986-1999: Gold's Gym, staff trainer
Education:
1999 - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor Certification
1998 - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor Certification
2004 - NTSI, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification
Certified and Insured Personal Trainer, Nutritional Consultant, Body/Fitness Evaluations,
Customized personal fitness and/or rehabilitation programs, In home training
Introducing nutrition and mind-body awareness to people is my passion. Watching clients get
stronger, make incremental body changes, wear clothes they have not worn in years, gain more
self-esteem and re-gain mobility/balance/flexibility is the impetus for my being a personal trainer.
If you are committed to making lifestyle changes and are looking for a trainer who is professional,
empathetic and knowledgeable, please contact me. We can discuss your goals, develop a
program that fits your lifestyle and work together to achieve results.
Customized personal fitness and/or rehabilitation programs, In home training
Introducing nutrition and mind-body awareness to people is my passion. Watching clients get
stronger, make incremental body changes, wear clothes they have not worn in years, gain more
self-esteem and re-gain mobility/balance/flexibility is the impetus for my being a personal trainer.
If you are committed to making lifestyle changes and are looking for a trainer who is professional,
empathetic and knowledgeable, please contact me. We can discuss your goals, develop a
program that fits your lifestyle and work together to achieve results.
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