John Johnson, President

5 years personal and small group training experience

Philosophy: Good health provides the foundation for a long and prosperous life.

Contact: john@synergyfitnessva.com

John is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer with a B.S. degree in health and fitness promotion. In 2005, he launched Synergy Health and Fitness to integrate his personal and professional enthusiasm for fitness with his desire to help others build a lifetime commitment to health and well-being. He has worked with clients in their homes, and at various fitness centers and outdoor venues.

His fitness-related interests include weight training, running, skiing, biking, and working with youth on athletic conditioning. Prior to starting Synergy, John owned and operated two successful Fastsigns franchises in Northern Virginia. In 2004, he sold these businesses to pursue a full-time career in the fitness industry.

Wayne Williamson, Manager

16 years personal training experience

Philosophy: A good trainer should not only assist you in achieving your fitness goals, but teach you how to improve your life.

Contact: wayne@synergyfitnessva.com

Wayne is a National Sports and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified personal trainer with extensive experience in the fitness field. His training style is defined as "instinctive," as he is able to adapt to the needs of a wide range of personalities and training styles. He enjoys working with clients who are motivated and ready to commit to changing their lifestyles.

Wayne's fitness career began in 1991 at the University of Miami's rehabilitation facility where he worked with patients ranging from student athletes to sports superstars. In 1996, he moved to the DC area to work the Diabetes Association's lecture circuit. Here, he launched his career as a personal trainer after discovering a void in competent, creative trainers in the area.

Emily K George, Human Resources Manager

3 years personal and small group training experience

Philosophy: It is crucial we make time in our busy lives to take care of our bodies. Regular exercise gives us the added energy we need to make it through the work week and life's daily challenges.

Contact: emily@synergyfitnessva.com

Emily is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer and a Subject Matter Expert for the NASM Exam Board. Emily grew up with a passion for fitness, spending 12 years of her life as a competitive gymnast. She has taken the discipline and dedication derived from the sport and transferred it to her health and fitness career.

Before becoming a trainer, Emily spent 10 years managing human resources for small- to mid-size aerospace and defense companies. This corporate experience allows her to effectively relate to her busy clients as she understands the role exercise and physical fitness play in balancing corporate demands with personal lifestyles.

Brad Mountain, Director of Membership and Marketing

5 years sales and marketing experience

Providing first class customer service to each and every client and building sustainable relationships within the local community are priority.

brad@synergyfitnessva.com

Brad brings extensive sports marketing and fitness knowledge to Synergy and holds a B.B.A. in Business Management from Radford University. Prior to joining Synergy, he served as the Community Relations Manager for Velocity Sports Performance where he worked with individuals, schools, and businesses to design sports performance training programs tailored toward each of their needs.

As a Northern Virginia native, Brad understands the pressures associated with living in the region and the importance fitness and healthy living play in creating balanced lives. He knows each client has distinct priorities, and works one-on-one with each individual to identify a program that fits their lifestyle.

Brad is currently training for several running events and looks forward to completing his first marathon before the end of 2009.