Meet The Trainers

Michael Perrucci, Jr.

Michael is Certified by the American Aerobic Association International & International Sports Medicine Association, and has been training for over 15 years. He specializes in weight and strength programs, athletic training and has a broad clientele ranging from men, women, young adults and athletes of all ages. Michael's training philosophy encompasses not only exercise but encourages overall changes to promote personal well being and confidence.

Deborah Carmichael

Having been Certified by The American Council on Exercise, Debbie's training experience spans nearly 20 years. Focusing on body toning and sculpting, Debbie combines weight and strength, functional, and sports training into her programs. Post injury and senior members also rely heavily on Debbie's knowledge to design a program specifically for them and is conscious of their physical restrictions.

Patrick Mannetta

Patrick's Certifications have been achieved through American Council on Exercise and East Coast Instructor Training School. With over 31 years in all forms of weight training, flexibility and nutrition Patrick's sessions include general fitness and weight loss. Clientele include everyone from students to seniors, as well as those with disabilities.

Shawna Mendelson

With over 14 years of experience, Shawna educates, trains and coaches her clients from all walks of life. Her clientele range from Lawyers, Doctors and Housewives to Athletes, Children and Seniors. Shawna is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, as well as being certified in nutrition. Shawna's passion is powerlifting and is a World Champion and well renowned in her sport.

DeeDee Houck

DeeDee has lived the fitness industry for 30 years as a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor. She specializes in core strength and posture corrective training to achieve the ultimate fitness program. DeeDee works with all ages as well as those recovering due to injury or disabilities. DeeDee believes in creating possibilities; strong core, strong life!

Stephanie Cohen Mouw

Stephanie's career in fitness began in 1979 as a group exercise instructor (circa leg warmers & Jane Fonda). She holds a Personal Trainer Certification through AFAA, and is an IDEA Elite level Personal Fitness Trainer. She is also a Yogafit trained instructor, a professionally certified as a Spin instructor through Mad Dogg/Johnny G. and AFAA. Steph began working at Elite Fitness in 1996 and has been teaching Spin classes there since 2006. Her passion is turning people on to fitness and well-being.

Juliana Malacarne

Juliana is a world champion figure competitor and an expert in body sculpting. With over 20 years of experience, Juliana also provides full diet and nutrition plan included with her training. Her personal training includes weight & strength, sports training, weight loss, conditioning and general training.

Tami Racaniello

Tami is Certified through Hofstra Academy of Applied Personal Training Education as a personal trainer and is also Pilates Certified focusing on anatomy and kinesiology. Tami trains clients who have previous injuries as well as those just out of rehabilitation. By using Bosu balls, bands, balance balls, tubing, body bars and medicine balls, Tami increases the variety and effectiveness of the workout.