presenters

THE BEST OF THE BEST

MANIA® Presenters M-Z

BILL MCBRIDE

Bill is a health club industry veteran with over 25 years of experience leading and managing all aspects of commercial health clubs, medical fitness centers, residential, community, multi-tenant, and corporate fitness sites. He co-founded Active Wellness, LLC and owns a health club consultancy business – BMC3. Bill has served as Chairman of IHRSA, serving on the Board of Directors. He was President of the Mid-Atlantic Club Management Association (MACMA) and served on the Industry Advisory Board for the American Council of Exercise (ACE). He serves on the Medical Wellness Association (MWA) as a Faculty Member and The Medical Fitness Network (MFN) Advisory Boards. Bill also served as Contributing Editor for ACSM’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards & Guidelines, 5th Edition. Bill was recently acknowledged as one of the top 25 Consumer HealthTech Executives for 2020.

IRENE MCCORMICK, MS, CSCS

Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and is an award-winning fitness professional, a published author, a keynote speaker, and a university lecturer. Currently the Regional Director of Group Exercise for Genesis Health Clubs in Iowa, Irene is a Master Trainer for Savvier Fitness, and the former National Group Ex Director of OrangeTheory. As an IDEA Instructor of the year, Irene is a former TRX Master trainer, and focuses her virtual Fit Workouts w/Irene where she exclusively trains women over 40.

DR. JONATHAN MIKE, PhD

Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, USAW, NKT-2, teaches in the sports performance program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. He’s been a strength and conditioning coach at major division 1 Universities, in the private sector, and has spoken at over 45 events including NSCA, ISSN and others. Jonathan has authored peer-review scientific publications and has written 11 book chapters on sports nutrition & S&C. He is a sought-after presenter nationally & internationally.

PATRICK MUMMY

Patrick earned a baseball scholarship to San Diego State University & graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. He founded Symmetry for Health & was awarded a patent on a measurable system for postural assessment and corrective exercise – AlignSmart Technology. Patrick has written three books, the latest – “The Physics of Pain; becoming Pain-Free”. He has spoken on the subject of postural assessment at multiple conferences & corporations.

MICHELE PARK

Michele Park has been a mentor in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. She has owned her own personal training company, worked with large fitness corporations on program development, trained and mentored thousands of fitness professionals around the country, developed a virtual teaching course and created her own fitness program, SOULfusion. Michele creates a class experience that allows movement and music to come together bringing magic to the room. Working with Beachbody LIVE as a MASTER TRAINER for PiYo and the PiYo Live Program Director allowed Michele to do what she loves to do… INSPIRE , MENTOR & CREATE.

IRENE PLUIMMENTZ

Irene PluimMentz became a licensed physical therapist in the Netherlands before immigrating to the United States. She is the co-owner of One Step Beyond, Inc. Physical Therapy. Irene’s passion for anything “water” led to becoming an AEA certified instructor. She integrates her knowledge of hydrodynamics with physical therapy into all of her sessions. Irene is the inventor and developer of the Aqua-Ω adjustable drag resistance water exercise equipment.

DIVA RICHARDS

Diva Richards is one of the top, most influential life coaches on the east coast, with over 15 years of experience within the entrepreneurship sector. She is the Founder and President of Hard Work No Excuses, LLC., which includes the 10,000+ sq foot facility located in Marlton, NJ. Diva is a former Pennsylvania State Golden Glove Boxing Champion, and an American Open Powerlifting Champion. She is the creator of The Do Work Method Motivational & Life Coaching Program, and You vs.You Production company. Diva co-created the powerful WARRIOR Combat Program integrating boxing and group exercise for a knock-out experience!

JACKIE RODRIGUEZ

Diva Richards is one of the top, most influential life coaches on the east coast, with over 15 years of experience within the entrepreneurship sector. She is the Founder and President of Hard Work No Excuses, LLC., which includes the 10,000+ sq foot facility located in Marlton, NJ. Diva is a former Pennsylvania State Golden Glove Boxing Champion, and an American Open Powerlifting Champion. She is the creator of The Do Work Method Motivational & Life Coaching Program, and You vs.You Production company. Diva co-created the powerful WARRIOR Combat Program integrating boxing and group exercise for a knock-out experience!

DEBORAH ROTHSCHILD, MS

Deborah Rothchild, MS began her career as Certified Personal Trainer and has worked as a Group Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Lead Trainer, Group Fitness and Pilates Manager, Fitness Director, and Sports and Wellness Director. She holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Fitness and Wellness. Her Personal Training Certifications are from NASM and ACE with specializations in Senior Fitness and Cancer Exercise. Deborah holds a Fitness Instructor Certification AFAA along with numerous specialty certifications and is the owner of Tough Agers, LLC. Currently, she specializes in training 55+ clients on-location, and virtually through Zoom, with her Deborah Does Fitness app and online portal.

JASON SCHNEIDER

Jason is a professional endurance and multisport coach with certifications in triathlon, running, cycling, distance and masters swimming. A 4x Ironman with over 18 years personal triathlon, cycling, ultra-distance, marathon and multi-stage racing, he translates his experiences, the fundamentals of training and endurance racing into challenging, high-intensity, goal and results-oriented indoor training and group fitness classes. ACE & AFAA Certified Instructor, Schwinn Master Trainer and CrossFit Certified Instructor, Jason is also trained in many functional strength modalities including ViPR, Kettlebells, TRX and IndoRow.

FRANCESCA SCHULER, MBA

Francesca co-founded the California Fitness Alliance to advocate and educate policy makers, media, and the public on the importance of exercise. In 2019 Francesca was named Woman Leader of the Year by IHRSA (the International Health and Racquet Sports Association). She was one of San Francisco’s Business Times Most Influential Women in Business and was awarded the Marketers that Matter award for Customer Engagement. She holds an M.B.A. from Wharton Business School.

DR. CANDICE SETI, Psy.D.

Known as “The Weight-Loss Therapist” online, Dr. Seti is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified nutrition coach, weight management specialist, life coach, personal trainer, and insomnia treatment clinician with a private practice in San Diego, California. She is the best-selling author of Shatter the Yoyo and The Self Sabotage Behavior Workbook, and is a featured contributor to numerous blogs and websites. Candice has appeared on many television and radio networks, and is committed to helping others achieve health and wellness while gaining self-confidence, stopping self-sabotage, and achieving their goals through behavioral lifestyle and cognitive changes.

CHRIS STEVENSON, CSCS

Chris Stevenson – former Power Ranger stuntman – is the founder of The Empower Group, a full- service consulting firm with services ranging from staff training, workshops, full facility management and more. Stevenson has over 20 years of experience in many aspects of the health and fitness industry. In addition, he is an international speaker who regularly presents at NASM Optima, SCW, IHRSA, IDEA and many other fitness and business events. From health and wellness to business strategies, Chris has the unique ability to instantaneously connect with people and to present viable, applicable lectures that resonate with every audience.

DORIS THEWS

Doris Thews is a 35 + year fitness Industry veteran and an International award winning Fitness Educator, including 2019 World IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year. She is the CEO of Team Thews Fitness where she consults, leads & presents for several leading brands on business, program development and executive strategy. Doris is a Senior Master Trainer and Global Mentor for Schwinn and is on the International Development Master Trainer team for BOSU and Hedstrom Fitness as well as a RYKA Fit-Pro Ambassador. In addition to presenting and lecturing internationally, she is also a Keynote speaker well known for her motivational and athletic coaching style.

ERIC THOMSON

Eric is an energetic and charismatic fitness instructor and personal trainer recognized for his motivational coaching and results driven programming. As Master Trainer for Core Health & Fitness and SCHWINN® Indoor Cycling, Eric has also presented at EMPOWER! and Life Time Fitness’ signature programming. He co-owns Avenger Fitness and teaches for EQUINOX, is certified by NASM and ACE and can be seen in projects with Beachbody, Spartan Strong, and AFAA.

HELEN VANDERBURG

Founder of helenvanderburg@home, education for movement professionals, and co-owner of The ACADEMY fitness, a yoga/spin studio, and author of Fusion Workouts. With over 35 years of experience in club ownership, consulting and program development, she has been recognized numerous times as Canada’s top fitness educator by CanFitPro, the largest Canadian fitness association and is a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She has been awarded the IDEA Program Director, Fitness Presenter of the Year and a Global Top Industry Contributor. Helen is the Commercial Fitness Education Manager for Balanced Body and has consulted for international fitness companies such as NIKE, Total Gym, BOSU, Hedstrom Fitness, SCHWINN Cycling and Core Health and Fitness.

MANUEL VELAZQUEZ

Manuel Velazquez is a WATERInMOTION® Platinum program choreographer and the Faculty Leader of the SCW Yoga 1 & 2 Certifications, as well as the SCW Tai Chi Certification. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, Manuel has been recognized as “All Around International Presenter of the Year”.  He is also an RYT-200 Yoga certified instructor and is the Head Instructor at Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Mexico (outside of San Diego).

REENA VOKOUN, MS

Reena Vokoun is the Founder and CEO of Passion Fit, an author, and a TEDx speaker. She’s a certified health coach, fitness instructor, and nutrition and behavior change specialist. Reena graduated with a Bachelor’s of Business Degree in marketing and an MS in advertising. She spent years in marketing and sales for Google, Yahoo and Reebok. Reena is a TV health contributor on NBC and FOX, and the author of an award-winning book, The Wellness-Empowered Woman.

ROSE ZAHNN

Rose Zahnn is a fitness professional and presenter with over 30 years experience. She started her journey in the world of aerobics and weight training, and has enjoyed teaching a variety of formats at her studio in Sacramento and at conferences and events around the world. She is the creator of several fitness and nutrition programs. Her lifestyle transformation program, AMAZING180, guides participants to a sustainable healthier, happier and fit lifestyle.