Amy Frank-Lewallen, Owner

Amy graduated in 1995 from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in Sport Science and a minor in Wellness. In college, Amy competed in track as a 400 meter runner. Since then her focus has changed to endurance sports. Amy competes in sprint triathlons, half/full marathons and has her sights set on finishing a full Ironman Triathlon.

For 10 years, Amy has helped clients of all ages change their lives, bodies and successfully compete in various athletic events. Amy thrives on inspiring clients to achieve their fitness goals. “I love seeing clients excited about how their body is changing.” Knowing there is no “one size fits all” answer to fitness, Amy structures programs based on individual needs, goals and abilities. Whether your goal is to loose weight, gain strength, finish a triathlon or run a PR in a marathon Amy’s contagious enthusiasm and fitness expertise will get you there.

Amy is excited for you to experience Fitness Together’s philosophy of 1 Client – 1 Trainer – 1 Goal. She will create a customized program based on your goals and match you with your own personal trainer in a private training suite. You will see amazing results!

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor
• American Council of Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer
• United States Triathlon (USAT) Level 1 Coach
• CPR and First Aid certified
• 2 time Boston Marathon qualifier and finisher
• 2003 Trokia Half Ironman finisher
• Record holder, 400 meter (outdoor) University of Idaho, 1995

Juliana Jade, Manager

Juliana comes to Fitness Together with a life long experience in athletics. Judo, soccer, ballroom dance and weight lifting have all been a part of her journey. Juliana is passionate about sharing her expertise to enhance the lives of people around her. Along with knowledge and experience in helping others reach their goals through balanced nutrition, weight loss, endurance and strength training, her specialty is body-sculpting.

Juliana firmly believes “that our potential is always greater than our achievements, and personal growth is only a matter of knowledge and discipline.” Through individualized program design, whatever your fitness goal may be, Juliana will ensure your success.

• American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Personal Trainer
• APEX Weigh Management Systems
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Judo Brown Belt and National Competition Bronze Winner
• Figure Competitor and Ballroom Dance Enthusiast

Megan Jones

Megan received her AAS as a Fitness Specialist in 2002 from Lake Washington Technical College. After graduating, she assisted numerous Physical Therapists with exercise instruction to gain a more thorough understanding of the human body. Megan retains a therapeutic approach when designing exercise programs for anyone ranging from the novice to the athlete. She is an avid reader of foundational movement exercise theories and focuses on finding balance within the body. Balance is accomplished through functional movement, body awareness and mental focus. Megan is honored to help people fit in to their body better!

In her free time Megan enjoys meditation and stretching, hiking/camping, cooking, playing music and a variety of recreational sports.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer

CPR and First Aid certified

Kylee Wilson

Kylee became involved in fitness after swimming competitively, which led to her becoming a swim instructor and lifeguard for 5 years. She then developed a passion for triathlons, competing in several races every summer along with the Seattle Half Marathon in 2006. She is training for and hopes to complete her first half ironman (Troika in Spokane) in August 2008.

Kylee spent 3 years as a preschool teacher before discovering her true calling in personal training. She will soon graduate from the personal fitness training program at Lake Washington Technical College. Her greatest feeling of accomplishment comes from developing individualized programs for her clients and sharing in their excitement when they achieve and surpass their goals.

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer

Blue Shirt Heart Zones Personal Trainer/Coach certification

Outdoor Fitness Certification

CPR and First AID certification

AA Degree from Bellevue Community College

Karen Nolting

Karen is excited about sharing her experience and life long passions for sports, fitness and an active lifestyle with her clients. She is an avid distance runner who also enjoys backpacking, family day hikes, cycling, skiing and team sports. She has coached many of her children’s teams.

Karen was a police officer for many years before she took time off from her career to raise her children. She spent the last few years as a para educator in an elementary school. Working and motivating clients at Fitness Together is her “fun job.”
Karen’s drive for activity, success and offering support to her clients makes her an ideal personal trainer.

• CPR and First Aid certified
• Olympic distance triathlon finisher
• Numerous ½ marathons, 10k, 8k, and 5k races
• Four marathons including the Chicago Marathon
• Boston Marathon Qualifier
• American Council of Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer

Sheldon Leibole

Sheldon has lived locally in the Issaquah area for twelve years. He graduated Ashmead College's Fitness Training Program with a 4.0 GPA and is an ACE certified personal trainer. Sheldon is definitely a trainer who can inspire you with his own personal experience with weight loss.

As a child he struggled with obesity up until he was seventeen. Weighing 280 pounds he decided a change was in order. Through dietary control and regular cardiovascular and resistance exercise, he lost over 100 pounds. He now loves to snow board, skate aggressively, work out, and show people that nothing is impossible.

• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Berlin Maza

Berlin grew up around sports as a child. His passion since he was young was in the area of fitness and he now loves to help others reach their goals in fitness as well. Berlin graduated from Lake Washington Technical College with a degree in Exercise Science. He will also has a degree from the Northwest School of Massage in Kirkland and is the process of becoming a licensed massage practitioner.

Berlin enjoys going to the gym and loves to play basketball and golf during his free time. He has also trained as a boxer in a gym for over a year and hopes to compete in an amateur boxing league sometime in the near future.

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Youth Basketball Coach