Ian graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in the Science of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. His own experiences weightlifting led him to realize the importance of the role of nutrition in maximizing performance. This curiosity ended with the completion of an MS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Virginia Tech. He firmly believes that it is nearly impossible to optimize performance without nutrition and vice versa. In his free time, Ian enjoys trying new workouts and foods and following up on personal research inquiries. In 10 years, he sees himself as an established and active member in the fields of human nutrition, kinesiology, and exercise physiology as they relate to research and academia. 

Taylor is a NASM certified personal trainer with a B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science. As a Hampton Roads native, she is community driven and passionate about many things including family, friends, faith, dogs, good food, health, and all things fitness. She particularly enjoys crossfit, however, has the knowledge and experience with several other training styles. So much so that she just completed her first full Ironman in Sept of 2021! Always smiling, Taylor brings her passion for fitness into upbeat & addicting training sessions; even at 5 am! Her positive energy inspires those around her to enjoy living fit and healthy lifestyles. She has a passion to truly impact lives and help others reach their desired goals. She is so excited about the call on her life to help others find and achieve the healthy lifestyle they desire.

Blake’s passion for sports and exercise developed at a very young age on the soccer field, and eventually into wrestling in high school. His motto is to “grab the bulls by the horns”, which to him means that if you say you’re going to do something, commit to it and give it your full effort. He strives to develop respect and trust in the relationships with his clients so they can achieve their goals as a team. Blake aims to inspire confidence that the client will be able to overcome any obstacle in the way of being the best they can be. He loves the intensity and the unforgiving nature of exercise, one will always get out what they put in. He’s always looking to learn more and develop his knowledge of fitness and exercise. He’s constantly looking to absorb more knowledge about the field so he can better assist his clients towards their objectives.

Alyssa is a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina Wilmington who recently moved back home to Virginia Beach. She is excited to start her masters in clinical nutrition in Fall 2022 and pursue a career as a Registered Dietitian. She holds strong value in exercise and nutrition and loves that she can tie these interests together and facilitate client experience here at Jim White Fitness and Nutrition while being surrounded by a community of motivated, like-minded people. In her free time, Alyssa loves to do anything outside including surfing, hiking or just relaxing with a book on the beach.

Julie’s passion for fitness started in 1992 when she began teaching group fitness classes. She became a Certified Personal Trainer in 2001 because she wanted to be instrumental in improving the quality of life in others. She continued her education by attending national conferences and workshops where she was inspired by well educated fitness professionals to be the best that she could be. She has since acquired several additional certificates in TRX, BOSU and Body Bar training, in addition to certifications in Cycling, Kickboxing and a Nutritional Specialist through Tufts University. Her training philosophy consists of educating clients on the benefits and application of strength and functional training, cardiovascular conditioning, nutrition and flexibility to achieve total body wellness.

Erin grew up playing soccer, hiking, and gardening with her family in Stuarts Draft, VA. She realized at a young age she had a passion for preventative care and has loved the opportunities she’s been given to see this passion grow in allowing her to help people with their health and wellness. After pursuing a health science degree at JMU, she moved to Virginia Beach, and is proud to call herself a VB local. As part of the Virginia Beach community, she wants to support people in their desire to live a healthy lifestyle, and encourage them to love their body for what it can do, in and out of the gym.

Brianna attended Towson University as an exercise science major with plans to become a physical therapist. She quickly realized that physical therapy was not her passion but that exercise and nutrition were. After adding a chemistry minor to her exercise science degree, she graduated and immediately attended Pace University’s Coordinated Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. She is passionate about utilizing food to increase athletic performance as well as helping others create a healthy relationship with food. One thing that she takes pride in is creating new recipes that are both delicious and balanced. Her favorite activities are lifting heavy, playing soccer, and trying new foods.

Lexie is proud to be a Virginia Beach local. She is an ACSM-certified Personal Trainer and studies Exercise Science at Old Dominion University. She has always had a passion for fitness and wellness, and has been in athletics her whole life as a swimmer or a coach. Her goal as a Personal Trainer is to make exercising enjoyable for all of her clients while helping them achieve the results they are after.

Terri is a Registered Dietitian and graduate of Radford University with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics. She was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As an RD Terri believes that all food can fit in a healthy diet. She is passionate about helping people find freedom and happiness with food to optimize their long term health. She loves reading and staying active. On the weekends you can usually find her enjoying a yoga class.

Taylor was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has two amazing girls and she loves spending time with them outdoors. Her favorite places to go are Hunt Club, First Landing State Park, Sandbridge Beach, the Norfolk Zoo, and Munden Point Park! Fitness and nutrition are the lifestyle in her household. She loves to cook dinners as a family and tries new recipes weekly. When asked to describe her training style, she said, “The best friend.” In other words, she wants to see you succeed! She will support you in achieving your goals and is there to push you when things get tough! Need someone to confide in? She’s your gal. Need advice morning or night? She’s there. Training with her is a safe and sacred place that will always have an open door for anyone who needs it.

Daena, coming to us from Palmdale, California, has always loved being active. After a long career in the United States Navy, she decided to follow her passion for exercise and fitness by going to school full time. She graduated from Old Dominion University with her Bachelor of Science in exercise science, and now is excited to help others experience exercise in a fun and safe way. She believes that when people are given the tools they need to better their health, all aspects of their lives can be improved.

Tristen, hailing from Houston, Texas, first became interested in nutrition when she was a freshman in college at Sam Houston State University; she was so intrigued that she changed her major from nursing, ultimately earning her BS in food science and nutrition in 2019. She immediately jumped into her masters and dietetic internship, got engaged and married the day before she graduated, and just five days later moved her whole life to Virginia. She loves to learn and understand each person and help them knock down the barriers to living a healthy lifestyle. You can find her in the kitchen most of the time cooking up something fun and trying new dishes!

Nicole’s passion for health and fitness began over 20 years ago with recreational running, strength training, and triathlons. After having three children, her personal fitness goals took her on a challenging journey, which later blossomed into coaching a variety of group exercise classes and indoor cycling. She developed a love for teaching and motivating others, and that led to advancing her education to become a personal trainer. She takes a practical approach to helping clients transition into making healthy lifestyle changes. She enjoys working with people of all ages and skill levels, building customized programs to help her clients achieve their next level of fitness and ultimate “healthspan” goals.

Kayleigh is a NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Kayleigh has always had a passion for fitness and personal training, growing up playing various sports before choosing to play Division 1 field hockey. She graduated from Monmouth University with her Bachelors of Science in Health Studies and continued with her passion for heath and fitness by pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and CSCS. She is excited to help people achieve their fitness goals and improve their health and wellness.

Chloe is a certified personal trainer who tends to push people to do a few more reps, to strive to go beyond what they think is possible. She loves helping others see just how much their body is capable of performing, and watching her clients’ confidence grow as they begin to understand just how powerful they can be.

Sara’s passion for nutrition was sparked in high school when she started cooking to compliment her own athletic performance.

She earned her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Radford University and joined the Jim White team. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship at Central Michigan University.

Sara understands that everyone has their own personal food philosophies and encourages healthy relationships with eating.

On the weekends you can find Sara staying active and getting creative in the kitchen.

Taylor is a certified personal trainer returning to Hampton Roads from NYC where she earned her BFA in acting.

Taylor has always had a strong interest in health and fitness and has found ways to stay physically fit and active through her training as a performer through dance, stage combat, cheer, etc. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a serious career path.

She aspires to teach others how to make positive long-lasting lifestyle changes in order to reach health and fitness goals.

Michelle has a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Colorado State University. While serving in the U.S. Army as a dietitian, she helped soldiers and their families live their best lives through good nutrition.

Working for a large school district, she was instrumental in substantially modifying school menus and teaching students how eating well helps physical and mental performance.

Michelle loves “playing” with food, and has a passion for helping clients create a positive relationship with their food choices. She believes good food shared with others is one of life’s greatest pleasures.

After 13-year old Kameron lost 30 pounds through football conditioning, he developed a passion for fitness and proper diet. While attending Old Dominion University, Kameron began boxing, eventually moving into professional competition until he found a Wing Chun Kung Fu school near campus. He brings his Martial Arts practice and passion for boxing into his workout regimes, making them fun for everyone. As a part of the Jim White Fitness family, he wants to change lives through transforming minds and bodies while building lasting relationships with clients.

Nick is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He grew up playing sports and started lifting weights to stay in shape. He quickly developed a passion for fitness and started learning as much as he could about training and nutrition. Staying up-to-date with the latest fitness and nutrition research, he focuses on creating effective programs that optimize results while being enjoyable. He enjoys providing the “why” behind training techniques so clients better understand the purpose.

Colt is an NASM certified personal trainer from San Antonio, Texas. He has stayed active in fitness and athletics from a young age and participated in basketball, baseball, football, and martial arts. Colt has a true passion for the fitness industry, and strives to set a healthy and fit lifestyle example for his son, Jace. He thoroughly enjoys helping people achieve goals and conquer obstacles through hard work and dedication.

With over 10 years at Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios, Gerrie is truly the backbone of the business, helping everyone and everything run smoothly.

She is a wife and mother of four boys. She believes that food is a healer and lives a life of balancing healthy eating with exercising while enjoying the sweeter tastes of life in moderation.

Krista has been fascinated with health and fitness ever since she was a child. Her position at Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios has helped her fulfill her passion for helping others. She continues to broaden her knowledge of the fitness and nutrition industry, and feels fortunate to be a part of the Jim White Fitness team, helping others live happier, more energetic and satisfying lives.

Jeremy has been affiliated with the fitness industry for over five years. He is eager to share his knowledge and experience with clients to help them reach their goals and feel good about their bodies. Jeremy is enthusiastic about helping others achieve results and leads a healthy lifestyle, serving as a positive role model for his clients.

Patty, a mother of two, graduated from Old Dominion University and has been involved in fitness ever since. She is currently working on achieving her certification in Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management. Her expertise is self-evident and translates well into goal-oriented programs developed for her clients’ personal success. It’s Patty’s goal to help her clients achieve their optimal fitness.

Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a BA in Nutrition. He is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist. Jim has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the area. His clientele includes all walks of life—athletes, actors, models, business owners, elders and teens. Jim and his team have helped hundreds lose thousands.