Mark Bastarache

Teaching in a boot camp style but with a fun, energetic attitude, Mark likes to push people to their limits. During class, Mark will constantly walk around the floor watching the students and correct their form and challenge them by bringing heavier weights, doing longer reps and simply making them work harder to stay healthy and in shape.  If you want to reach your goals faster, a class with Mark will surely get you there.

Classes taught: 50+ Aerobics and Stretching

Education: BA in Communications from University of Massachusetts Amherst, California Healing Arts College (Licensed Massage Therapist), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

Monica Victorino

Monica has 15 years of experience teaching, training and motivating people to live active, healthy lives.  She has a passion for leading Zumba classes at CHF and her reasoning is simple: Every class feels like a party!  Monica’s class is for everyone, regardless of ability level.  She tells her students to “Move your body and follow my lead.  It’s easy!”
In addition to her health and wellness experience, Monica has nearly two decades of involvement in Human Resources.  She is also currently enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the largest nutrition school in the world.
Classes taught: Zumba Fitness
Email: monicagm8@yahoo.com

Aidan Acuff

HOMETOWN: Columbus, OH
Aidan Acuff says tongue-in-cheek that his active lifestyle was sparked by frequent kicking and thrashing in his mother’s womb. Never one to take himself too seriously, he enjoys a good laugh as much as a good workout, and shares his infectious attitude with clients.
Aidan’s resume includes 14 years of natural bodybuilding (including a lightweight state championship), a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Psychology. He enjoys the positive daily synergy that involves helping clients realize self-improvement and health. And because of his passion for fitness, Aidan feels like he’s never worked a day in his life.

FITNESS PHILOSOPHY
Injured or elite, there is no physical state from which a person cannot improve.

PERSONAL INFORMATION/HOBBIES
Trivia, Writing, Sports, Fitness

CLASSES TAUGHT
Aidan teaches Balance Classes and Small Group Training.

SPECIALIZATION
Working with older adultsWeight managementMuscle building

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
M.S. Exercise ScienceNASM Performance Enhancement SpecialistISSA Personal TrainerTRX certified

Tanya Rutter

HOMETOWN: Ann Arbor, Michigan
PERSONAL TRAINER
Tanya has extensive fitness education and experience in Functional Training and Mat Pilates.  She helps members achieve their fitness goals with personal training routines designed to match skill and learning levels. Whether you enjoy strength training, circuit interval training or core focused Mat Pilates, Tanya will work with you to individualize your program and modify exercises to accommodate an illness or orthopedic issue.  Her objective is to always help members achieve their goals safely.  
FITNESS PHILOSOPHY:    
Tanya enjoys helping each person achieve their fitness goals whether that goal is to climb Machu Piccho or just climb stairs with greater ease. Tanya believes that even if a member has never been active, or is returning to exercise, it’s never too late to reap the many physical, mental, and social  benefits of regular exercise.  For the regular exerciser, working with Tanya is an opportunity to achieve higher fitness levels with new and challenging workout routines.
CLASSES TAUGHT:
Small Group Training, Balance and Mat Pilates
Medical Exercise Training Classes 
PERSONAL INFORMATION/HOBBIES:  
When she isn’t  working with members at CHF, she enjoys dance, cooking, trying new restaurants and playing classical and flamenco guitar.  She is a supporter of human and animal rights causes; and loves to travel, favorite country so far–Tanzania–with its amazing people and wildlife.
SPECIALIZATION:
With more than 14 years of professional experience training and teaching fitness, Tanya’s specialties include Functional Strength Training, Mat Pilates, Balance and, Flexibility.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
B.A., ACSM–Certified Personal Trainer, NASM–Certified Personal Trainer, Stott Pilates Mat Certification, TRX, Certificate in Fitness Instruction, UCLA Extension  

Brian Fuentes

HOMETOWN: Harbor City, CA
Brian was born and raised in Southern California. He connected with fitness early in life through school sports, including basketball and volleyball. It wasn’t until college that Brian started visiting the gym to maintain his fitness. He was immediately intrigued with the variety of different exercise classes, which sparked his passion for training and rehabilitating clients and athletes.

FITNESS PHILOSOPHY
“Kaizen”, Japanese for continuous improvement. There is always something we can do to improve our lives, and it extends beyond just physical health.

PERSONAL INFORMATION/HOBBIES
Basketball, volleyball, rock climbing and hiking.

SPECIALIZATION
Post-injury rehabilitation

CLASSES TAUGHT
Brian teaches Medical Exercise Classes (Hypertension & Diabetes and Low Back Pain).  Also Brian teaches functional training classes and workshops.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
B.S. in Kinesiology (emphasis in athletic training) and NASM CPT Certified

Cheryl Mansfield

For more than six years, Cheryl has been actively teaching and pursuing her passion of making Pilates more than just an exercise, but rather a way of life. A vanguard of the traditional style, Cheryl keeps her skills sharp by teaching and attending workshops with an emphasis on “special needs,” such as sports injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.
When Cheryl isn’t teaching classes, she enjoys participating in spinning class or two and working in her garden.
Classes taught: Pilates Senior Reformer, Intermediate Reformer, Mat/Reformer Combo, Reformer All levels, Chair exercises for Arthritis, Mat for Seniors, private/semi-private Pilates
Specialization: Core training, sports injuries, Pilates for breast cancer survivors,
Email: witsend1@verizon.net
Education: University of Massachusetts

Carrie Kerster

Debbie Teel

Deborah is a veteran instructor with 25 years of experience training clients.  Her philosophy: “Get your butt to the gym whenever you can, and better late than never!”  According to Deborah, people set themselves up for success by finding workouts they enjoy and doing them with a positive group of friends. 
Ask Deborah what students can expect from her sessions, and she’ll tell you, “A fast-paced, interactive workout that benefits the body and mind.  It’s a good time!”
When she isn’t instructing at CHF, Deborah’s busy closing real estate deals in the South Bay.
Classes taught: 20/20/20, Aerobics, Easy Goes It, Step: Intermediate, Stretch Foam Roller
Email: teeldebs@yahoo.com
Education: B.S. in Education/Specialization Exercise Science, Univ. of N.E.; M.A.
 

Lois Schunk

Lois believes that exercise should be fun and a precursor to enjoyable activities in life, both in and away from the gym. Her 20 plus years as a Physician Assistant and Psychologist contribute to her knowledge of fitness and help her serve clients of all levels.
On weekends, you may find her on her bike or hiking – using those quads and hamstrings she loves to target in class—but her real passion lies in the mountains and trails of faraway countries. She is an avid traveler and explorer, having visited all seven continents.
Classes taught: Aerobics, Mobility, Reb. Reebok, Cycling, Stretch​
Specialization: Group Exercise, Spinning
Email: drschunk@earthlink.net
Contact: 310-643-5117
Education: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Certification Physician Assistant, MA Marriage, Family Therapy, BA Biology, CPR/FA instructor