Javier is a fitness pro based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 12 years in the fitness industry, Javier has taught many formats throughout the years. His mission is to serve the community & help them find their inner joy through his love and passion for dance and fitness. Introduced to LaBlast in 2020 during the pandemic online, Javier immediately fell in love as it helped him find a deeper respect for dance in its most authentic form.

Lindsey Coleman is a fitness professional of almost 20 years and has served as a Master Trainer, national conference presenter, and content creator. She is currently the director of education for the SOUL Fitness brands as well as the Format expert for SOULkickboxing. With a Masters Degree in vocal performance, creating incredible and FUN group fitness experiences that are elevated by music as well as watching people grow professionally are her passions.

Zach, a recognized sports and athletics expert, built his business to address a troubling workplace trend: prioritizing sales over genuine customer care. Motivated by a desire to foster a community where customers and employees feel valued, Zach shares this mission through his popular YouTube channel, influential LinkedIn presence, TEDx talk, and the #gymbreak podcast, which features interviews with leaders in athletics. His work inspires meaningful change by emphasizing care, connection, and community in every aspect of business.

Brendan Fox, with an honors degree in Kinesiology, is the Head of Education for the Exercise Therapy Association, with over 30,000 hours of experience working with Olympic Gold Medalists, pro athletes, celebrities, and CEOs. He spent 14 years as Head Trainer at a medical clinic, helping clients achieve pain-free living. A health expert featured on TV, Brendan has also presented at international fitness conferences and served as Team Canada’s Kinesiologist at the 2006 Torino Olympics. He now trains others to create pain-free clients.

Hal Hargrave founded The Perfect Step, a groundbreaking paralysis recovery center, after a life-changing accident left him paralyzed. Turning adversity into opportunity, he also established the Be Perfect Foundation to support individuals with neurological conditions through advocacy and fundraising. Committed to improving lives, Hal envisions expanding services nationwide and advancing inclusive recovery programs. His dedication to innovation and community impact continues to inspire and transform the landscape of neurological care.

specializes in helping fitness professionals and businesses achieve growth and long-term success. Formerly the GM of Stevenson Fitness, a boutique health club near Los Angeles, Marisa holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from UCLA. She is also an international presenter, sharing expertise at conferences like HFA, Athletic Business, and SCW MANIA®.

Founder of Gymnazo & Gymnazo EDU, holding a degree in Kinesiology, Michael is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science and certified as a Multidimensional Movement Coach, a Functional Manual Reaction Coach, a Female Chain Reaction Coach, a 3D Movement Analysis & Performance System Coach, plus several more. He is also a Precision Nutrition Coach and Post Rehab Conditioning specialist. He's spent the last decade pioneering a more sustainable model of training that blends his heart for restoration with the energy of fitness training. Michael’s mission is to elevate the industry’s standards for what quality looks like as a trainer through scientific knowledge and application.

Lawrence Indiviglia, MA, MBA, holds a degree in General Engineering, a Master’s in Corporate Fitness Administration, and an MBA. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through ACE and NSCA, with a Certificate in Exercise Science and Fitness Instruction. With over 30 years of experience, Lawrence excels in fitness coaching, business development, and leadership, presenting on endurance training, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR), and personal growth.

Tia Kilpatrick, M.A., a fitness professional from Northern California, began her journey while earning a degree in History with a minor in Music. Certified in Pilates, Schwinn, and SCW, Tia combines her humanities background with fitness expertise to create uniquely musical and thoughtful classes in indoor cycling, Pilates, Qi Gong, and mobility. She currently teaches at Sacramento Central YMCA and Apple’s Elk Grove campus, offering transformative fitness experiences in corporate, community, and university settings nationwide.

Tricia Murphy-Madden is a highly respected 30 year veteran of the fitness industry. She was honored with the prestigious Fitness Leader of the Year award by IDEA and is the Co-Founder of FIT PRO PROGRAMMING (formerly Savvier). Formerly the on-set Director for Amazon Halo, Tricia successfully directed a multitude of workouts across various modalities. Tricia is renowned for her gracious energy and ability to motivate individuals at any stage of their fitness journey.

Bill is a health club industry veteran with over 25 years of experience managing commercial health clubs, medical fitness centers, and corporate fitness sites. He co-founded Active Wellness, LLC and owns BMC3, a health club consultancy. Bill has served as Chairman of IHRSA and President of MACMA. He has also been on the Industry Advisory Board for ACE, the MWA Faculty, and MFN Advisory Boards. Recently, he was recognized as one of the top 25 Consumer HealthTech Executives of 2020.

Roberto has been a leading presence in the fitness industry for over 3 decades, working for major national fitness companies, and has been a featured presenter at national and international fitness conventions. He is the Regional Group Fitness Manager for In-Shape Family Fitness providing education, training, and development for 300+ coaches. Roberto has an MBA in Sports & Fitness Management and holds fitness certifications through NASM, FAI and EBFA.

Felix Ojeda, born in Venezuela, excelled as a national athlete in baseball, track, and basketball while embracing his passion for Latin dance. After earning degrees in accounting, finance, and management, he built a successful career in finance before following his true calling in fitness. In 2010, he founded Palango! Fitness, blending movement, dance, and athleticism into a dynamic workout experience. His journey reflects a fusion of sports, business, and a passion for helping others through fitness.

Michele Park has been a mentor in the health and fitness industry for over 35 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 formats, SOULfusion, SOULstrength, BARREfusion and the newest addition to the SOUL family, SOULkickboxing. Michele creates a class experience that allows movement and music to come together bringing magic to the room. She has been teaching and training virtually for over 8 years and has an online fitness studio with over 300 active members. Mentoring and creating programming are 2 of the things that she loves most about the fitness industry.

Irene Pluim Mentz, PT, ATRIC, is a licensed physical therapist from the Netherlands and co-owner of One Step Beyond, Inc. Physical Therapy. Her passion for water therapy led her to earn certifications from the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute (ATRI). Irene integrates hydro-dynamics into her physical therapy practice and is the inventor of the Aqua-Ω, an innovative adjustable drag resistance water exercise tool.

Gusti Ratliff, Med has worked over a decade with her late business partner developing chair yoga
protocols for seniors, the physically challenged, as well as therapeutic adaptive yoga applications for
multiple sclerosis. In addition, Gusti is a recovering studio owner where she facilitated 200, 300, and 500
hour YTT programs and one of the first recognized yoga therapy programs in the country. For over 20
years, Gusti continues to blend humor and lightheartedness with the work of transformational yoga.

Yury Rockit has specialty training in the fields of Yoga, Pilates and various other modalities possessing specialty experience from India, Nepal, Thailand & USA. He is incredibly versatile as a certified group fitness instructor (AFAA, GFIT), personal trainer (ACE), mindful movement & meditation specialist, and continuing education provider for these organizations. Yury is a much sought-after dance-based choreographer who has presented at many key international professional fitness conferences like MANIA®s, IDEA World Fitness, and AFC (Bangkok). Yury formerly owned the Ki Mind Body Studio in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Ashley Selman, a top-rated Silicon Valley trainer with 30 years of experience, has been recognized as one of America's Top 100 Trainers by *Men's Health* and a Top 10 Bay Area Trainer by the *SF Chronicle*. She has coached world-class athletes, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Brandi Chastain, and worked at Stanford and the University of Oregon. For 18 years, she has owned Evolution Trainers, a 14,000 sq. ft. training and wellness facility focused on longevity and optimizing clients' health spans.

Joy Smith is the owner and director of Santa Cruz Dance Company, an internationally awarded instructor and choreographer for music videos, film, TV, and artists across Europe, Brazil, Japan, and the US. An international dance and fitness presenter, she is also a Zumba Education Specialist (ZES) for Zumba Fitness LLC and was awarded ""Best of Santa Cruz Aerobic Instructor of the Year."" Joy serves as ACE and AFAA faculty, providing Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for fitness professionals.

With over 30 years of experience in fitness, yoga, leadership, and personal development, Kimberly has presented at conferences worldwide. She served as Senior Director of Group Fitness at Life Time for over a decade and was named the 2015 IDEA Program Director of the Year. Kimberly is also the founder of The Inspired Life University, offering online programs, certifications, and coaching to help heart-centered fitness professionals thrive, increase their income, and deepen their positive impact.

Chris Stevenson, a globally recognized speaker and former Power Ranger stuntman, has over 20 years of experience owning and operating top-performing health clubs with industry-leading net promoter scores. As founder of The Empower Group, he specializes in leadership, communication, employee engagement, and customer service across industries like fitness and recreation. A published author and active industry contributor, Chris captivates audiences with engaging, actionable presentations that inspire immediate impact.

Reena Vokoun, Founder and CEO of Passion Fit, is an author, TEDx speaker, TV host and contributor and certified wellness expert. She graduated with a BBA in marketing and management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MS in advertising and communications from Boston University. She worked in marketing and sales for Google, Yahoo, Reebok, CNET and GE. Today, she serves individuals and organizations through a focus on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and work-life balance. Reena is a wife and mom and lives in San Diego.