My career in fitness started in the military. As the designated "command fitness coordinator" of my command, I was in charge of the physical readiness of the entire crew. In addition to training, I did fitness evaluations to ensure that our nation's finest were always up to the task of defending our country. This also put me in a position to be creative about helping people get back in shape, a skill that has aided me in my career to this day. After my military career I trained in San Diego for four years before moving to Chicago and opening my first (small) studio. After two years in the windy city I decided to pack it up and move back to my original home, Nashville. I opened Next Level Fitness in Green Hills and ran it for three years before deciding that Nashville needed something more, and expanded to mid-town Nashville. I believe we are responsible for using our strengths to build each other up, and I’ve worked hard to build an amazing, positive team and network to make that happen.

I have a Bachelors of Science in kinesiology and am certified by the American Council on Exercise. I have been passionate about fitness since high school when I decided to take up running. It quickly became a great love of mine, and I was hooked for life. I decided at that time that I wanted to go into a field that would allow me to help others on their fitness journey. However, after some hard life circumstances, I began to use food restriction and over-exercise as a means of controlling the chaos. My freshman year of college things got progressively worse. I would exercise as much as possible, skip meals, lie to my friends etc. I transferred sophomore year to a different school and decided to run cross country. My coach tried to help as best he could, but after the season, things deteriorated even more. I was emaciated. My parents begged me to get an eating disorder evaluation. I figured they would tell me to eat a sandwich and send me home. Instead, they took my vitals and told me I couldn’t leave the hospital or I would likely die. My heart rate was bottomed out, my body temp was very low and all my organs were shutting down. I spent two weeks in inpatient and 5 more in an outpatient program.

My name is David Harvick and my love of fitness, nutrition and health/well-being started at an early age. I have always been an athlete and enjoyed sports as part of my life. Starting as a youngster and through college, I participated in organized sports and discovered the benefits of keeping the body healthy and strong. Throughout high school I was a four-sport athlete (baseball, football, basketball and track). When attending college I was fortunate enough to play baseball at the collegiate level while pursuing my degree in Sports Medicine. I am a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and possess my Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. I love working with both athletes and individuals who have specific goals they want to attain. I strive to teach every person I work with the tools, techniques and knowledge to reach their goals and maintain their success in the gym. This one-on-one relationship is a key component in the personal training experience. Choosing a trainer is a big decision for most people, and I truly feel that personality is a big factor in this decision.

Sarah graduated with a BS in Exercise Science in 2019. Since then she has obtained her CPT through NASM and has over 5 years of experience training a variety of clientele. Sarah realized quickly in her career that there was a gap that needed to be filled in the fitness world. That gap being the education a client needs to thrive and see long term results within their training and lifestyle. Sarah takes the time to teach her clients the WHY behind exercises and HOW to sustain their results. You are MUCH MORE than just another client to her. Her passion for fitness began in high school when she saw the positive impact it had on her mental health and confidence. She naturally fell into a position of educating her peers on exercise techniques and how to use it to become better in their athletics. Sarah was a three sport athlete from 6th grade until she was a freshman in college. She looks forward to getting to know her new clientele and meeting them where they currently are! You deserve to feel confident and successful in your journey!

Hi! My name is Alyx Gepford and my passion for health and fitness started at a very young age. I had dreams of being a professional athlete and quickly realized that would only happen if I took care of my body. I became very passionate about learning how to put together workouts to keep me in shape, build muscle, and learn what foods properly fueled me best to set me up for success. Becoming that professional athlete wasn’t in the Lord’s plans for me but I was able to be a dual sport athlete in college playing both volleyball and basketball, while pursuing a Kinesiology degree in Health Promotion & Wellness. After graduation I got my personal training certification though ACE and became a group fitness instructor at Burn Boot Camp in Murfreesboro, TN. At Burn I got to fine tune my training skills by being able to work with a wide variety of people from different levels of fitness, age, injuries, and goals. I am so thankful for my background in sports that sparked my love and passion for fitness and all that it has taught me.

As a young girl, I was always moving. Whether it was demolishing my siblings in Just Dance on the Wii, or sprinting the soccer fields, trying to outrun all my teammates. Movement has always been such a huge part of my life. Once I got to university I realized there were no more basketball and soccer practices after school to keep me busy, so I started weight lifting. After graduating from Purdue, I moved to Nashville with a degree in Hospitality Management, ready to dive into the restaurant scene—only to quickly realize that the long, grueling hours just weren’t for me, especially at the tail end of Covid. In 2022, I read a book that changed everything. It sparked a fire in me to switch paths, leading me to become a full-time personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. Now, I spend my days helping people build strength and confidence, correct muscular imbalances, and even lessen joint pain. As your trainer, my goal is to educate you on the "why"s and "how"s of the unique exercises I choose for you, as well as improve your daily life outside of the gym. Together, we can build a stronger you!

Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning Specialist, Performance Nutrition Specialist and Specialist in Senior Fitness by the International Sports Science Association. NFPT Certified Fitness Trainer and also top of class as a Health/Fitness major at Springfield College. If you are reading this, then it is safe to assume that you have a desire to better yourself. Whether it be your body, your health, your performance, or just your overall well-being, you have a goal in mind. Your success in reaching that goal is my passion. It’s a passion that began when I was very young. I started training to augment my performance on the football field. That is when I got bit by the fitness bug. While successfully competing as a football athlete, I followed my passion for sports and physical performance, majoring in Health Fitness at Springfield College. During this time I really became somewhat obsessed with Anatomy and Physiology and achieved a number one ranking for my major within my class. While I received my education through classroom and course work, I also sought an education in the "real world," working with athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all types at major health clubs.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY Muscular Strength and Conditioning. Body Toning and Weight Loss. Improving Coordination and Agility. Functional Training, including Correcting Muscle Imbalances, Improving Posture + Alignment and Flexibility. Holistic Approach toward Stress Management, Nutrition and Lifestyle via Health Counseling. 'Fitness and Music are the medicines of life.' Christian has been very active and involved in fitness his entire life. His love for sports and competition (football, basketball, tennis, golf and snowboarding), as well as helping people achieve their goals in life correlates with his passion in personal training and health counseling. His past career was in the corporate life of tech sales. His motivation to switch careers was due to his yearning to be face to face with his clients while having a direct and positive impact in their lives. 'Improving my clients' personal lives is extremely rewarding.' Christian is a certified personal trainer from the National Academy for Sports Medicine. His many specific certifications include some notables: Certified CHEK Exercise Coach, Certified Health Coach, kettlebells, ViPR (Vitality Performance Re-Conditioning) and TRX.

Emerging as one of the brightest in the fitness industry, Gerell works with an elite group of clientele from doctors, attorneys, musicians and collegiate athletes. Gerell holds multiple certifications in fitness training, corporate health coaching and Nutrition. Gerell has been featured in multiple news outlets and blogs most noticeably his recurring role as the fitness expert on News Channel 5 'Talk of the Town'. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Gerell is a driven and passionate personal trainer who believes that there are no shortcuts to fitness. In 2016, Gerell released his first fitness dvd 'Don’t Press Pause' a 20 minute H.I.I.T. workout. With experience in leading fitness events of up to 3,000 participants, one on one, small group and corporate training Gerell is sure to have something that will help you with your health and fitness journey so that you can live your best life ever!

I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a Fitness Nutrition Specialization and a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Certification. I was always running around with the neighborhood kids and playing sports when I was young. I believe being involved at an early age helped develop the love and passion that I have today for being active. When I have an active lifestyle it makes me more confident, positive, I feel healthier and have more energy. Helping my body improve drove me to want to become a personal trainer...

As a native Tennessean, I enjoy a multitude of experiences and surroundings, learning new ways to challenge myself physically and implementing new ways to move through life. I hope to share and teach others what I have learned. Thankfully, at a young age, I had the opportunity to experience many different ways the body can be used. I was involved in almost every sport imaginable and easily found an ambition for developing many additional forms of movement. I wanted to understand the basic principles of movement and how they could be applied in life and in athletic training. In high school, I began training for the many sports I was interested in. College was about the science behind the machine. I was able to practice fundamental movement based skills currently used in the strength and conditioning world while also experiencing new ways to keep me progressing forward. After college, I had the opportunity to meet and learn with professionals who really helped me take my knowledge and use it, along with my experiences, to help others. I considered that my real education.

Owen is a certified personal trainer & nutritionist who helps busy professionals and parents lose weight, build strength, improve fitness, and achieve their goals through effective, results-driven training. He designs personalized workout programs tailored to each client’s needs, focusing on sustainable progress and long-term success. Whether you’re looking to get leaner, grow more muscle, or boost overall fitness, Owen’s training approach is built around efficiency, proper technique, and real results.

Hello I am Brian C. My fitness philosophy is, work hard and then play harder. I love my job. Personal Training allows me the opportunity to work with individuals in the community who share the same common interests that I do. I help people work towards their fitness potential by maximizing their time inside the gym, and then maximizing their results by implementing proper nutritional strategies at home. I enjoy working with anyone who is willing to put forth the effort to make positive changes in their life, and wants to see results. Family, fun, food, and fitness are my life. I am certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and I am finishing my B.S. emphasizing nutrition at MTSU. See ya at the Next Level!

From the time I was really young, I was very familiar with being the overweight, out of shape and bullied kid. I was unhealthy in body and mind during those years and developed many negative habits that became ingrained in my life. Finally, I hit a breaking point. I couldn’t do this anymore. I couldn’t keep living this way and decided, “Ok, I’m done with this. Something has to change.” I had to hit rock bottom and learn the hard way out of this way of life. I didn’t have anyone to guide me or teach me how to do anything on my fitness journey. I taught myself everything that I could along the way…and made many mistakes, too, along the way. I eventually began to realize fitness was a passion for me, and decided to pursue my trainer certification. I received my certification from the International Sports and Sciences Association.

Gillian is a former professional dancer whose career in fitness began after quitting her unfulfilling desk job and pursuing her lifelong passion for health and wellness. During her dance career, Gillian won awards in multiple International Ballet competitions and trained with American Ballet Theatre in NYC before attending the University of South Carolina where she graduated with a BA in Dance Performance and Choreography. Throughout her years of training as a dancer, she learned the importance of strength training and the benefits it has on reducing risk of injuries. Soon after graduating college, Gillian began working as a certified personal trainer and has experience training a variety of clientele from both group fitness classes as well as 1 on 1 training. Her extensive knowledge and understanding of different movement patterns gives her the confidence in helping others perform exercises safely to avoid injuries while challenging them to get stronger everyday. Gillian is inspired and motivated by seeing women gain confidence and strength both in and outside of the gym. Of course, I am still learning to this day and will always be learning.

True transformation starts from within. I help women build strength, muscle definition, and confidence not just through bodybuilding and strength training but by focusing on the mindset and habits that create lasting change. When you train with intention—physically and mentally—the results go beyond aesthetics. My coaching is built on progressive overload, intentional movement, and a sustainable approach to fitness. While my own training blends bodybuilding with athletic elements, I design programs that prioritize muscle growth, strength, and overall physique development. Clients also have the option to incorporate performance-based training for a more well-rounded approach. But no matter the goal, it all starts with learning to push past limits, both mentally and physically. Beyond coaching, I share my own fitness journey and mindset shifts on @thatgirlpaty and @_ownyou, creating a space where fitness meets real life. If you’re ready to train with purpose, shift your mindset, and unlock your full potential, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Louie Oropeza is a dedicated metabolic fitness coach who empowers you to take control of your metabolism by aligning your physical needs with your personal goals. With a Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and over 30,000 hours of personal and group fitness coaching experience, he has honed the tools and techniques necessary to drive real, lasting results. His personalized approach ensures that every client receives tailored guidance and support, making your fitness journey both effective and sustainable.

My fitness journey started when I became a dancer. Unlike most competitive dancers who started much earlier, I began my dance career at the age of 14. Determined to catch up despite their years of experience, I diligently researched techniques to strengthen my skills and compete at their level. Learning how exercise could increase my performance sparked my passion for exercise science. My interest in nutrition took off when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Seeing how crucial diet was in her journey sparked a deep dive into understanding how nutrition impacts our health. I spent a lot of time researching, reading studies, and talking to experts to figure out how certain foods could help her heal and strengthen her body. This journey fueled my passion for both nutrition and exercise science. That's why I decided to pursue a degree in exercise science at Middle Tennessee State University. I wanted to learn more about how exercise and nutrition work together to enhance our well-being and performance. During my time there, I dove into subjects like exercise physiology and nutritional biochemistry, gaining valuable insights that I could apply both personally and professionally.

With 15 years of unwavering commitment to the fitness industry, Jason brings an exceptional blend of academic expertise and real-world knowledge to every client he serves. Born and raised in Chicago, Jason’s journey toward becoming a premier personal trainer was not only driven by academic excellence but also a passion for fitness. Jason has a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance and Fitness from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. This academic foundation provided him with an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of the human body, biomechanics, corrective exercise, and injury prevention, which he seamlessly integrates into his training approach. Growing up, Jason immersed himself in the world of sports. This early exposure ignited his interest in personal training. He took this passion with him to the college football team, where he honed his skills and developed a keen understanding of the importance of physical conditioning and teamwork. Beyond college, he competed at the highest levels of powerlifting and graced the stages of bodybuilding shows.