GEM Team
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Theresa Cordova
Theresa Cordova
Theresa Cordova
Theresa Cordova is a driven professional with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, serving as a leader, educator, and advocate for personal training and exercise science. She is the Founder and Owner of GEM Fitness, where she pioneered the Guided Exercise Membership program, providing unparalleled support and expert exer
Theresa Cordova is a driven professional with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, serving as a leader, educator, and advocate for personal training and exercise science. She is the Founder and Owner of GEM Fitness, where she pioneered the Guided Exercise Membership program, providing unparalleled support and expert exercise prescriptions tailored to individual needs. In 2006, Theresa started Changes for Life, offering integrated health and wellness services, from personal training and coaching to community-based group fitness and education. In 2016, she founded Fit for Life, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting lifelong wellness through engaging physical activities for all ages and abilities. Her background includes a pivotal role as Partner and Director of Certification at the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE), where she helped achieve and maintain the national accreditation for personal trainers. Her expertise in resistance training biomechanics, exercise physiology, and movement education drives her mission to empower individuals to lead a healthier more active life through movement.
Thomas Martinez
Theresa Cordova
Theresa Cordova
In addition to his role as a Personal Trainer and Coach at GEM Fitness, Thomas serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Program Director of Fit For Life, where he plays a key role in developing and overseeing programs that promote fitness, health, and wellness for people of all ages. A certified personal trainer and mixed martial arti
In addition to his role as a Personal Trainer and Coach at GEM Fitness, Thomas serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Program Director of Fit For Life, where he plays a key role in developing and overseeing programs that promote fitness, health, and wellness for people of all ages. A certified personal trainer and mixed martial artist, Thomas is passionate about helping individuals make meaningful changes in their lives, adopting healthy habits that improve both physical and mental well-being. He has a special passion for working with individuals with conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, using his expertise to improve their quality of life through movement and fitness. Thomas is also Otago trained and certified in GiGi’s Fit training, equipping him with the tools to support a wide range of clients. By incorporating the discipline and strength principles he’s learned from mixed martial arts, he helps clients become mentally and physically stronger, enabling them to move more freely and function better in everyday life.
Katie Mucha
Theresa Cordova
Katie Mucha
Katie works with clients of all ages with varying abilities. Katie is passionate about helping others to feel the best they can in everyday life.
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor specializing in Small Group Trainings, Cycling, HIIT and more.
BBA, Pace University
Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer, Academy of A
Katie works with clients of all ages with varying abilities. Katie is passionate about helping others to feel the best they can in everyday life.
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor specializing in Small Group Trainings, Cycling, HIIT and more.
BBA, Pace University
Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer, Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE)
AFAA Group Exercise Instructor Certified
Schwinn & FiTour Indoor Cycling Certified
Moving for Better Balance Certified
Les Mills BodyPump Certified
MetaFit Bodyweight HIIT Training
Precor Queenax Small Group Trainin
TRX Training
Aqua Boga Training
Small Group Facilitation
Diabetes Prevention
Dylan Owens
Theresa Cordova
Katie Mucha
Dylan has been a certified personal trainer for 10 years. After being an athlete in his youth, he decided to pursue a career in health and fitness. He has trained clients ranging from the ages of 13-80 and ran group classes ranging from 3-24 people. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining muscle, or maintaining a healthy lifestyle Dylan is a
Dylan has been a certified personal trainer for 10 years. After being an athlete in his youth, he decided to pursue a career in health and fitness. He has trained clients ranging from the ages of 13-80 and ran group classes ranging from 3-24 people. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining muscle, or maintaining a healthy lifestyle Dylan is able to help all clients. He has a certification as a resistance training specialist and continues to increase his education in order to best serve his clients.
GEM Group Fitness Team
Andrea Racanelli
Andrea Racanelli
Andrea Racanelli
Andrea, a long-time lover of fitness, is a Master Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, and Small Group Training Coach on Long Island, New York. Andrea strives to find creative strategies to encourage those with orthopedic challenges (like herself) to reach the best physical, mental, and emotional versions of themselves. Her cert
Andrea, a long-time lover of fitness, is a Master Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, and Small Group Training Coach on Long Island, New York. Andrea strives to find creative strategies to encourage those with orthopedic challenges (like herself) to reach the best physical, mental, and emotional versions of themselves. Her certifications include CPT, NASM; TRX, Suspension Training and Rip Training; CrossCore, Suspension Training; and Bell Mechanics, Level 1 Kettlebell Training. Her specializations include Cardio Dance and Foam Rolling. She is blessed to share a life with her husband, Nick, and their two spectacular daughters, Gianna & Gioia.
Eileen Golon
Andrea Racanelli
Andrea Racanelli
Eileen Golon CPT, RYT200
Eileen Golon is a Licensed Master Social Worker with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Social Welfare from Adelphi University. Practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction since receiving a MBSR certification, she is a certified Yoga instructor, with additional certifications in restorative yoga, children’s yo
Eileen Golon CPT, RYT200
Eileen Golon is a Licensed Master Social Worker with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Social Welfare from Adelphi University. Practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction since receiving a MBSR certification, she is a certified Yoga instructor, with additional certifications in restorative yoga, children’s yoga and yoga for special needs, and a NASM CPT. She asserts moving the body ‘s positive impact on overall health, and well-being. Eileen’s work infuses Mindful Meditation, movement, relaxation, and introspection.
Cassie Brewer
Andrea Racanelli
Cassie Brewer
"Still deciding if my bio should include my PR or my love for snacks!"
Fran Klingle
Andrea Racanelli
Cassie Brewer
"BRB, too busy leading epic workouts—bio update in progress!"
GEM Group Fitness Team
Jaclyn
Vicky McGuire
Jaclyn is a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She has been teaching yoga for almost three years. Jaclyn is an energetic healer who teaches others how to raise their vibration. She is currently working on obtaining her Masters to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Being in nature, grounding, exercising and hiking are some of her favori
Jaclyn is a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She has been teaching yoga for almost three years. Jaclyn is an energetic healer who teaches others how to raise their vibration. She is currently working on obtaining her Masters to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Being in nature, grounding, exercising and hiking are some of her favorite pastimes. Jaclyn is a lover of plants, flowers, animals, crystals & all things of the Earth.
Vicky McGuire
Vicky McGuire
Experience in various forms of dance instruction I developed a passion for exercise and movement through music. I enjoy the opportunity to be a positive influence on the lives of people who share the desire to improve themselves physically and mentally in this format. Certifications include: Zumba, Zumba Gold, and Zumba Kids.
Patrice Domozych
"Currently too busy making workouts fun—bio update in progress!"
Michaela VanHorne
Michaela is a certified Pilates Instructor specializing in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates as well as pre/postnatal Pilates and rehabilitation. With her Master's degree in Law and Legal Studies, her journey has been anything but conventional. Years of studying together with a lot of time spent in an office setting, confirmed the importanc
Michaela is a certified Pilates Instructor specializing in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates as well as pre/postnatal Pilates and rehabilitation. With her Master's degree in Law and Legal Studies, her journey has been anything but conventional. Years of studying together with a lot of time spent in an office setting, confirmed the importance of movement and mindful wellness for her. Growing up as a competitive dancer, she developed a deep appreciation for strength, flexibility and the power of intentional movement - leading her to Yoga and Pilates and health and fitness goals in general. When retiring from dancing, she continued to fulfill her passion as a dance and fitness teacher, especially for younger children. She is also a Gigi's Fit Program certified and enjoys working with a variety of clients ranging from small children all the way to senior years. Her goal is to make movement accessible, empowering, and transformative for every individual, whether you are looking to improve posture, strengthen your muscles, recover from an injury or just simply feel better in your body
Jen Herbst
Jonathan Sorto
Jonathan Sorto
Jen is an ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor with a passion for teaching Barre, Strength
Training, and Step Aerobics. She especially enjoys working with
the senior population. Her certifications include Step Aerobics, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, and
CardioKickboxing. By day, Jen is an English teacher at Bay Shore High School. She shares her
life with her husband, daughter, stepchildren, and Yorkie.
Jonathan Sorto
Jonathan Sorto
Jonathan Sorto
Professional Education
John Petrizzo
John Petrizzo
John Petrizzo
Hani Kutteh
John Petrizzo
John Petrizzo
CPR AED
GEM Cares And Supportive Team
JoJo
Tara Bodkin
Kasey
JoJo, a current student at Suffolk County Community College. JoJo is a hard worker and spends her time working here at Gem Fitness at the front desk and she also is a healthcare worker for a couple and takes care of them. JoJo is studying Liberal arts at Suffolk County Community College and hopes to study Diagnostic Medical Sonography in the future after her time at Suffolk.
Kasey
Tara Bodkin
Kasey
Kasey, a current student at Connetquot High School who is verbally committed to Johnson & Wales for soccer. She is an all honors and AP student who maintains a 4.0 GPA while playing for her high school varsity team and a high-level travel soccer team, LGN Stony Brook Rush. Kasey is a motivated worker who works the front desk at GEM Fitnes
Kasey, a current student at Connetquot High School who is verbally committed to Johnson & Wales for soccer. She is an all honors and AP student who maintains a 4.0 GPA while playing for her high school varsity team and a high-level travel soccer team, LGN Stony Brook Rush. Kasey is a motivated worker who works the front desk at GEM Fitness. On top of playing soccer for Johnson & Wales, she wants to study fashion merchandising and hopes to pursue a fashion marketing career in the future.