LISA SMITH, Wellness Director/ Trainer/ Instructor, joined the WRAC team in 2015. Lisa, her husband Greg, daughter Madelyn, moved from Sacramento, CA for Greg’s job at the PUD and soon they added son, Nate, to the family. Lisa graduated from Oregon State with a bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science so she is familiar with the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Lisa spent the majority of her time in CA working as an Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Assistant Manager at an active adult community. Lisa is an ACE & NASM Certified Personal Trainer, an Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor as well as a Balanced Habits Certified Food Coach. Her specialties include: Post-rehab, Balance and Strength programming, Older Adult Mobility and Conditioning, TRX, Aqua Exercise and Tabata training. Lisa loves her work and tries to practice what she preaches, even though its extra hard during football season! Email [email protected]
Lisa spent the majority of her time in CA working as an Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Assistant Manager at an active adult community. Lisa is an ACE & NASM Certified Personal Trainer, an Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor as well as a Balanced Habits Certified Food Coach. Her specialties include: Post-rehab, Balance and Strength programming, Older Adult Mobility and Conditioning, TRX, Aqua Exercise and Tabata training. Lisa loves her work and tries to practice what she preaches, even though its extra hard during football season! Email [email protected]
BUFFY LINNEL, having a love for the Wenatchee area, made the move with her husband from Western WA in January 2020. She worked at a Tennis and Health Club in S. Everett for 17 years as a Group Exercise Instructor as well as a Personal Trainer and has a total of 25 years experience in the Fitness Industry. Buffy received an AA Degree as a Fitness Specialist from Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2004 as well as an Exercise Physiology Certification from The American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.). She also has has her ACE Nutritionist Certification since 2015.
She enjoys Tennis, Hiking, Biking, Running and still participates in the occasional Sprint Triathlon’s with Chelan man being her favorite! Her past athletic achievements include running in both The Boston and New York marathons and completing two full iron man Triathlon’s as well as many other races throughout the years. One of her Motto's is "Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." And last but not least, one of her favorite things to do these days is hanging with her two grandchildren.
She enjoys Tennis, Hiking, Biking, Running and still participates in the occasional Sprint Triathlon’s with Chelan man being her favorite! Her past athletic achievements include running in both The Boston and New York marathons and completing two full iron man Triathlon’s as well as many other races throughout the years. One of her Motto's is "Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." And last but not least, one of her favorite things to do these days is hanging with her two grandchildren.
DAVE WILSON is WIAA and USATF licensed and an AFAA certified Personal Trainer, group exercise and indoor cycling instructor. He has coached championship High School Cross Country and Track teams and guides individuals in weight loss, fitness, triathlon, bicycling and running programs. His experience as an elite athlete and inspirational multiple sport coaching principle is that “it’s about HAVE-N-FUN”! Email Dave
JACKIE ANDREWJESKI, growing up in New Zealand, has a life-long interest in exercise, health and fitness. From playing sports in college to hiking in the great New Zealand outdoors, she has long appreciated the benefits gained from being active. Her desire to share those benefits with others was the reason for becoming an instructor.
JOYCE O'NEAL has been studying and enjoying Tai Chi for over 16 years and has taught Tai Chi since 2007. She credits Tai Chi as the main factor for regaining health after a severe whiplash from an auto accident. Joyce believes that Tai Chi is a healthy way of thinking, moving, and being. It ties all of our essence into a balanced whole. Balance is the goal in life. She says "If you really want to make your Doctor happy, take Tai Chi."
LAUREN HEAD grew up in Wenatchee and recently moved home after spending the better part of 20 years in Portland. She is excited to be back in the valley and once again part of the WRAC community! Lauren is a Hatha yoga teacher and plant based nutritionist. She earned her Masters in Nutrition in 2016, as has spent the past 4 years working in chronic disease management and reversal at a community health center in southwest Washington. Lauren completed her 200 hr YTT in Rishikesh, India and enjoys sharing her love of yoga by offering gentle and accessible classes. She also enjoys the great outdoors, jumping in lakes and rivers, working with the Latino community, promoting plant based living and quirky sitcoms.
LEIGH SMITH First name Jessica, however friends and family have always called me by my middle name Leigh (pronounced "Lee"). I answer to both and do not have a preference. My membership with the WRAC began (?) so I could take yoga classes from Dean Marney. Slowly I tried other fitness classes and have sincerely enjoyed my membership. Following COVID yoga instructors were in short supply so with a big push from Dean, I became certified to teach yoga. Teaching yoga was always on the bucket list and I was thrilled to be part of the really wonderful staff of yoga instructors at the WRAC.
I was born and raised in Manson, WA with parents and grandparents being apple orchardists. College took me to Washington State University with a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences then to Western Washington University for a Master of Arts in Audiology. I have worked as a Clinical Audiologist in the Wenatchee area, primarily what is now Confluence Health since 1987. Retirement is scheduled for May, 2024!
My husband Steve is a local attorney. We have two boys; the oldest Kelly is a civil engineer living and working in the Seattle area with his fiancé Sierra. We are very much looking forward to their wedding in June, 2024. Our youngest son Zach works for Tidd Tax and Accounting and in his spare time teaches martial arts.
When not working or teaching yoga, I enjoy fitness classes at the WRAC, biking, hiking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, river rafting and quilting.
I was born and raised in Manson, WA with parents and grandparents being apple orchardists. College took me to Washington State University with a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences then to Western Washington University for a Master of Arts in Audiology. I have worked as a Clinical Audiologist in the Wenatchee area, primarily what is now Confluence Health since 1987. Retirement is scheduled for May, 2024!
My husband Steve is a local attorney. We have two boys; the oldest Kelly is a civil engineer living and working in the Seattle area with his fiancé Sierra. We are very much looking forward to their wedding in June, 2024. Our youngest son Zach works for Tidd Tax and Accounting and in his spare time teaches martial arts.
When not working or teaching yoga, I enjoy fitness classes at the WRAC, biking, hiking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, river rafting and quilting.
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LYDA CLARK was born and raised in Wenatchee, moved back in 2018 after most recently living in Hawaii, happy to once again be a member of the WRAC. Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 12, she began practicing yoga to help with joint pain, eventually finding her way to training in an Ashtanga style practice. She loves teaching yoga as a way to help others through joint issues and chronic illness, and a way to gently build strength. Lyda has a lighthearted and inclusive approach to yoga - it should feel good and be FUN!
PAULA LAMANNA Says..."I love helping people!" Helping people with mobility, balance, flexibility, and seeing the beauty in their life, is my passion! I chose to become a personal trainer because of my personal spine, knee, and hip injuries, it also helps me deal with stress. My desire to stay mobile and healthy for life is my fuel to help others achieve their goals. I am a mother, foster mom, wife, child of God, and I strive to lead with love in all that I do. I love any outdoor activities, except swimming, and I don’t cook. I absolutely love my job helping others improve their quality of life.
TAMMI FLYNN has a Masters Degree in Nutrition Science, is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and group exercise instructor. She’s been in the fitness industry since the 80’s with various certifications and most recent as a Food Coach in Balanced Habits and Level 1 Nutrition Coach in Precision Nutrition.
Her current interests are working with young athletes on programming and diet to maximize their performance. She has worked with local soccer, lacrosse, track, cross country skiing, wrestling and hockey teams, and has even written a Fitness and Nutrition book, The “3 Apple-a-Day” Plan: Your Foundation for Permanent Fat Loss. Email [email protected]
Her current interests are working with young athletes on programming and diet to maximize their performance. She has worked with local soccer, lacrosse, track, cross country skiing, wrestling and hockey teams, and has even written a Fitness and Nutrition book, The “3 Apple-a-Day” Plan: Your Foundation for Permanent Fat Loss. Email [email protected]
TAYLOR MAYHEW was born and raised in Wenatchee and loves all things fitness and exercise! She grew up playing soccer, lacrosse, and participating in The WRAC summer swim team! She is a certified High Fitness Instructor, which is a blend of choreographed aerobics with high intensity interval training. She loves teaching High Fitness because it makes cardio fun! When she isn’t teaching high fitness, she enjoys the outdoors, lifting weights, and spending time with family and friends.
TONY SAUCEDA can be found involved in many activities at the club. After being recruited many years ago from the student side of the class room to that of instructor, his passion for cycling and helping students achieve their goals has transitioned him into a permanent instructor with full classes. He is a certified NETA Cycling Specialty Instructor but when not teaching cycle classes, you'll find him active with Racquetball as our teaching Pro as well as running tournaments and helping with programs.
TRISTA BAIS joined the WRAC team in January of 2023. You'll see her smiling face at the front desk or working hard in the weight room. She is Certified through ISSA and is also a 2 time Pro card competitor with PLA.
She knew she wanted to have a career where she could make a difference in someone's life and being a trainer allows her that feeling. Trista says, "to use what I'm good at and help my clients become the best version of themselves is the best feeling in the world."
In her free time she enjoys time spent with her grandma, hiking, and cats: Calypso and Bug.
She knew she wanted to have a career where she could make a difference in someone's life and being a trainer allows her that feeling. Trista says, "to use what I'm good at and help my clients become the best version of themselves is the best feeling in the world."
In her free time she enjoys time spent with her grandma, hiking, and cats: Calypso and Bug.
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I like the fitness classes because of the variety of activities (particularly in Connie's classes) and the fact that knowing the groups meet at a set time and place motivates me to get out and get an active workout. - Ann Baye
I love that the focus is fitness, and not trying to look better than everyone else. Also, it’s so relational at the WRAC! We all get to know each other (members AND employees), and it makes it a much more welcoming and comfortable place to be. The WRAC is unlike any other gym I’ve been to! - Heather Baldwin |
