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Ellen Latham
 
Leslie
 
Casey Librizzi
 
Bea Metz
 
Marilyn Zlatkin
 

Bryan Spellberg

Marcie Siegel
 
Octavia Johnson
 
Vinny
 
Martin Dvorok
 
Jimmy Jeffrey
 
Jennifer Mirkovich
Bonnie Schwartzberg
 
Kim Boos
 
Sharon Stewart
           
 

Ellen Latham M.S.

Ellen is the owner of Ellen's Ultimate Workout and has had a lifelong passion for health and fitness. With a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology earned from the University of Buffalo in New York, Ellen has been motivating and training clients over 35 years. She was inspired by her father (Arthur Calandrelli) a very popular Physical Education teacher and coach in Niagara Falls, New York. Earning titles such as Business Woman Of The Year, Ellen has worked at the prestigious Bonaventure Spa in the day when it was the main fitness retreat for the stars as well as managed Williams Island Spa and The Eden Roc Spa on South Beach.


Her remarkable career experience includes acting as Channel 7's Fitness Expert for 6 years and writing fitness columns for The Miami Herald and The Sunsetinel.

It was through Ellen's position as Fitness Editor Of Womens Fitness Magazine that she started focusing on Pilates and opened the first group equipment based Pilates studio in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Ellen's desire to be on the cutting edge has resulted in her designing her signature workout THE ULTIMATE WORKOUT......... KNOWN AS THE NEW CARDIO AND WEIGHTRAINING PROGRAM IN THE U.S.

This workout has been chosen to be franchised across the country with the first studio opening March 2010.
 
Certifications:
Polstar Studio Certification
Polstar Allegro 1-3 & Mat
Extensive course work by Stott
Core Dynamics Certification Pending
IMX Pilates Certification
ACE
AFAA
Johnny G. Spinning

Leslie

Leslie is a certified and registered Yoga instructor and has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade.

Having a BFA in modern dance has helped her understand yoga in a very unique way. Each class is designed to help students connect with their breath, align their bodies and mind so that they can experience more freedom within.

Philosophy:
Leslie has oceans full of gratitude for all her teachers, yoga and otherwise.


Casey Librizzi

Education and Experience:
Casey has been working in the fitness industry for almost fifteen years and has been working with Ellen for the last ten years.  Casey teaches a variety of fitness classes including spinning, Pilates and the ultimate workout. Casey is a dedicated professional with a track record of exceeding goals and standards.  She possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and works well with diverse individuals.  By combining key principles and movements from the various disciplines she delivers a unique and multi-faceted system of fitness and training which delivers dramatic results and helps keep people motivated. Casey is a self-driven, highly dedicated professional who is a great asset to the fitness industry, the people who work around her and herself.  "The No-Fail" attitude she possesses is exciting and completely infectious.

Teaching at Ellen's:  Short of owning my own studio, I cannot imagine working anywhere else.  There is no person more highly trained and educated than Ellen.  I love that I can always count on Ellen to keep up with her fitness education in an industry that is constantly changing.  Plus, working out with hot chicks does not hurt either.


Philosophy:
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

Certifications:
Stott PilSTOTT Pilates
Jonny G. Spinning
AFPA Personal Training
TRX Training
CPR

Bea Metz

My interest in fitness and health began 14 years ago. I incorporate my methods of positive thinking, and motivational techniques, which have inspired many people and have changed their lives by promoting a healthier lifestyle. After working with numerous clients and educating them on the benefits of being physically active I found there was still a need for developing lifestyle changes with a foundation based on healthier eating habits. From this realization my Food Coaching Program evolved.  The Food Coaching Program illustrates and educates people on how permanent weight loss and the development of healthier eating habits are most effectively brought about through a dedicated change in lifestyle and changing old habits. Food Coaching guides you to look at long term keeps you motivated and makes you understand there are no quick fixes only long term success. My goal is to positively influence people to have an enriching relationship with food and physical activity to make lifestyle changes a permanent way of living, so eventually these small successes will have a global effect. I look forward to meeting you; we will accomplish a great deal of success

Philosophy:
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done with out  hope and confidence.

Certifications:
Polestar Allegro series
Chek Nutrition & Holistic Lifestyle Coaching
Ace Group Fitness
Ace Lifestyle & Wight management
A.F.A.A. Personal trainer/fitness counselor
A.F.A.A.  Aerobic instructor
Johnny G. spinning
T.R.X. Training
C.P.R.

Marilyn Zlatkin

I have been spinning for 12 Years and I've been a spinning instructor for 7 Years.Marilyn is also cetified in pilates and oversees the one on one pilates personal training at the studio.

I love teaching at Ellen's! Ellen's Passion for life and fitness is very contagious! It all starts with the awesome women who work the front desk, to the terrific instructors who teach here to the incredible clients that come here. They are all very special!

 

I am motivated by the desire to help others. I want to be able to play an important role in their lives by encouraging them to keep fit and to stay healthy. I have learned from being in the medical field and from working with Ellen for many years that exercise is the best medicine. It is great for your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It is an incredible feeling! So Empowering! You will be able to handle anything thrown your way in the course of your day if you start it out in this healthy Way!  I hope that everyone reading this has experienced this or is at least willing to give it a try. See you at Ellen's Ultimate Workout!
 

Philosophy:
 

Certifications:
Spinning Certified
Registered Nurse

Bryan Spellberg

Education and Experience:
Bryan Spellberg, is a dedicated and competitive triathlete, biker and runner who has taken his love of endurance sports and applied it to helping other athletes and exercise enthusiasts improve their fitness through learning and applying heart rate based training. Bryan is a graduate of the University of Florida and spent 10 years in the business world before leaving to pursue his passion...helping people to reach their fitness goals by training smart and living healthy. He has been a sponsored Team Polar endurance athlete that competes in running and triathlon races of all distances from 5ks to the full 140.6 mile Ironman. Bryan has been trained by the Polar Heart Rate Company to utilize their technology and products to conduct heart rate based testing which tells you your individualized heart rate zones. Bryan prides himself on incorporating heart rate based training into all of his classes and training programs. Knowing your heart rate zones allows you to truly "listen to your body" during training and enables you to reach your fitness goals.


Philosophy:

Certifications:
Polar Heart Rate Coaching
Johnny G. Spinning

Marcie Siegel

Marcie is a native Floridian who graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She has been a competitive gymnast, professional cheerleader and currently trains for triathlons. To find balance Marcie started practicing yoga over 10 years ago. The health and healing qualities she acquired through her practice where enlightening and gave her a desire to expand her knowledge in Yoga and Meditation. She received her 200 hour teacher training in Hatha Yoga through Aananda Incorporated with comprehensive studies in Anatomy and Physiology, Sanskrit and Yoga Philosophy. She is certified through Yoga Alliance and Yoga Fit.

Philosophy:
I started practicing yoga to help me restore and renew my body. It has been the greatest gift! It has completely transformed me physically and mentally. Yoga has brought a sense of harmony, strength and peace to my body and soul. It's essence has totally changed my life and I want to introduce everyone to Yoga.

Certifications:
Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher
Yoga Fit
CPR

Octavia Johnson

Octavia Johnson, is one of the top trainers in the S. Florida area.  With over 11 years of experience, she brings dynamic workouts that target healthy body changes.  Prior to joining Ellen's team she worked for a large fitness corporation, where she supervised the Pilates department for their S. Florida locations, as well as managed several of their Aerobic Studios.  She graduated from the University of Central Florida, and was a cheerleader for their football and basketball teams (which you can probably tell as soon as you meet her). 

When it comes to her clients, Octavia tries to listen and take the time to understand their personal goals and desires.  She feels that having the opportunity to help others improve their health and lives through Pilates and other forms of working out, makes her truly love what she does for a living.  Along with being a Fitness Trainer, Octavia also see herself as a motivator and self-esteem builder, providing her clientele with fun, yet effective workouts that not only create change in their bodies but change in their hearts and soul that will last a life-time!!



Philosophy:
" I believe that Pilates is a medicine that create changes in a person's body and soul. Whatever you put in is what you will get out."

Certifications:
Polestar - Pilates Allegro and Mat
W.I.T.S - Personal Training

NCSF - Personal Training

AFAA - Aerobics Training
Step Reebok
C.P.R.

Vinny

Vinny, a 5 year experienced Personal Trainer with a specialty in teaching the very popular Ultimate Workout and Pure Weight Training. Vinny and Brian have teamed up to run a personal training studio out of Ellen's.

Philosophy:
"Ellen's clients are the most gorgeous and firm bodies in Broward county...not a bad place to teach!"

Certifications:
NCSF Personal Trainer
Spinning
Indoor Rowing
Johnny G. Spinning
   

Martin Dvorok

Martin is from the Czech Republic and is an accomplished martial arts with experiences that span over 30 years. He has developed skills through various disciplines. The arts have allowed him to attain mastery of both physical and mental power and to exhibit self- discipline and self-motivation. For the past seven years he has been an instructor at Kung Fu Academy were he teaches, Kung Fu, Grappling, Kickboxing and trains full contact fighters.

Philosophy:
He believes the body was made to work. He loves challenges. His greatest motivation stems from seeing other people improve their lives both mentally & physically through physical training.


Certifications:
Martial arts black belts
IFA certified

Jimmy Jeffrey

A personal trainer and now group instructor with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry Jimmy has developed his own diverse style of training. Jimmy draws his knowledge and passion from his lifelong experiences as an athlete . he is a former two-time collegiate all - American sprinter. Jimmy has worked with everyone from NFL players, high school athletes to the general population.

Philosophy:
jimmy Jeffery believes that "anything" is possible to a willing heart and hopes to transfer his love of fitness into the hearts of those he meets, As a consummate professional, his greatest desire is to inspire all to live a healthy lifestyle.

Certifications:
National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
Kettle Bell
TRX System
Nike S.P.A.R.Q

Jennifer Mirkovich Schaet

Jen has been a fitness and sports enthusiast her entire life and a client of Ellen's Pilates for over 8 yrs. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she has always put fashion and fitness at the forefront of her life. When she decided she wanted to make Pilates a full time career she headed back to New York City's Pilates on Fifth, (Pilates Academy International), where she trained with owners Katherine and Kimberly Corp, former New York City Rockettes. While there she also learned about their extreme rebounding workout, CARDIOLATES®, and is currently the only certified instructor here in South Florida. Jen has recently brought the Ultimate Ballet Barre to Ellen's studio, an intense full body sculpting, toning, and challenging workout based around a ballet barre. Leave your Tutu's at home, this workout is no joke!

Philosophy:
"The difference between mediocrity and superiority is attention to detail".

Certifications:
All Populations reformer - Pilates Academy International - New York City
Group TRX
CARDIOLATES®
ACE group fitness certification (in process)

Bonnie Schwartzberg

I have been involved in athletics since high school where I was on the swim team, softball team, as well as a soccer player. I thrive on competition and always strive to push myself harder. I am always amazed at what exercise and training can do to change your body. I began my adventure at Ellen's 5 years ago as a client. I loved participating in Pilates and Spinning so much, and found myself always taking classes. I decided to get certified to educate and motivate others to levels they thought they could never achieve!

Philosophy:
The hardest part is getting out of bed and driving to workout. The adrenaline you feel afterward, now that is the reward!

Certifications:
Johnny G. Spinning
CPR
 

Kim Boos

Kim is a certified group fitness instructor with over 7 years experience. After her first daughter was born, she committed to getting her body back in shape so she began her fitness career by helping other new moms do the same. Kim's passion for health and fitness resulted in starting the first stroller fitness workout in Florida.  Hundreds of new Mothers lost weight and sculpted their muscles as they participated in her group fitness classes with their babies by their side.

Her life is dedicated to raising her two daughters, staying healthy and fit, and helping others realize their fitness goals on a daily basis.

"I am so fortunate to be living my dream by working with the best in the business at Ellen's. Our team is educated on a constant basis so that we always deliver the best classes and produce amazing results for the clients.  We all love what we do and it shows when you step into one of our amazing classes!"

Philosophy:
If you believe in yourself, the possibilities are endless.

Certifications:
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning Certified
CPR/AED

Sharon Stewart

Sharon is a Registered Nurse, Personal and Endurance Trainer, and boot camp instructor for the past 15 years.  She is by far, the most motivating and encouraging trainer in the South Florida area. She is passionate about what she does and it shows in the results of her clients.

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Certifications:
NFPT Personal and Endurance
CPR
RN

 

 

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