Our Personal Trainers & Registered Dietitians look forward to seeing you at our Virginia Beach and Norfolk locations.

Lacey graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S in Nutrition and completed a Dietetic Internship at Pepperdine University. Lacey has worked in multiple different nutrition roles, including acute care, long term care, behavioral health and nutrition sales. As an RD, Lacey is passionate about building strong relationships with people and being a part of the journey to lead their healthy lifestyle. In her free time, Lacey enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband. You can catch us at the ODU basketball games or walking our super cute dogs around downtown or at a dog park.

Eric is an ACE-certified personal trainer and has always been involved in some type of physical activity with experience ranging from martial arts and a wide variety of athletics. He went to Old Dominion University to study Criminal Justice and completed his minor in Exercise Science. Through his experience and studies he has gained an expertise in distinct forms of athletic training as well as general fitness. He believes that exercise is not only good for the body but also the mind and is essential to obtaining a well-rounded lifestyle.

Taylor is a certified personal trainer returning to Hampton Roads from NYC where she earned her B.F.A 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 when she began working and learning from trainers both in Virginia and New York. She aspires to teach others how to make positive long-lasting lifestyle changes, in a way that is impactful towards reaching any health and fitness goal.

Joshua grew up playing sports all his life, with football becoming his focus. He received a full football scholarship to Colgate University out of high school, but later ended up transferring to play at a small private university in Kansas. There he became an All-American LB and majored in Business Administration.  While working toward his MBA he worked as an assistant strength coach for his former college team. Needless to say after playing football for 20 years his body was in need of some healing and that’s when he stumbled into yoga.  He has now been a yoga practitioner for 7 years and in 2017 to deepen his practice he completed the RYT 200 teacher training course. Professionally, he currently helps clients with wealth preservation. Although he thoroughly enjoys his profession, he believes an individual’s greatest wealth is their health.  His passion is to share physical and mental well-being with people to help them transform their lives both inwardly and outwardly.  Outside of the office and gym, Josh enjoys teaching meditation, completing triathlons, and working with his middle school boys at Liberty Baptist.

Christina is originally from Boston and is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. She herself struggled with obesity her entire life and, over the past ten years, has managed to lose 180 pounds and keep it off! Now as a fitness professional, her number one goal is to teach people that it is possible to change your life and become the best version of YOU through proper nutrition and exercise.

Andrey is an ACE-certified personal trainer and Crossfit Level 1-certified. He is a military brat who loves to surf and kayak. He loves a good upper body HIIT workout and looks forward to helping you on your journey to getting really, truly fit.

Michelle is a Registered Dietitian with a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Colorado State University. She served as a dietitian in the US Army where she had the privilege of helping soldiers and their families live their best lives through good nutrition. She also had the chance to substantially modify school menus and teach school-age students how eating well helps physical and mental performance while working for a large school district. Michelle loves “playing” with food, trying new recipes and pairing different foods to build highly nutritious and satisfying meals. Her ultimate passion lies with creating positive relationships between clients and their food choices as she believes good food shared with others is one of life’s greatest pleasures.

A current student of Sociology at the University of Florida, Abigail actively tries to test the limits of her mind and body. As a child, she could always be found outdoors or reading a book somewhere. After playing soccer for several years, she decided she wanted a change; resulting in her becoming a competitive swimmer until the end of high school. She is thrilled to be part of the JWFNS team and continuing to evolve, inside and out!

Megan is an ACSM certified personal trainer who has been active her whole life. She was born and raised in Northern Virginia, where she took advantage of her free time by being outdoors and participating in sports. She played recreational soccer for ten years, and achieved her black belt in Taekwondo after three years of training. Following high school, she moved to Norfolk to attend Old Dominion University. Although she decided to take a break from soccer to focus on her studies, she continued to stay active in the university’s gym. It was then that her passion for weightlifting arose, which led to her graduating with a degree in Exercise Science. While she enjoys expanding her own knowledge in health and fitness, it is helping others that truly brings her happiness. She is excited to be a part of the JWFNS team and help others reach their fitness goals!

Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and graduate of Virginia Tech with a BS in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. She is from Midlothian, VA and was raised in a family who has a strong love for food and cooking. As an RD, Ashley is passionate about people, food, and creating a healthy relationship between the two. She loves to encourage people in all aspects of life and help them to make practical and sustainable habits to lead healthful lives. In her free time she loves cooking and staying active with her husband. On the weekends you can usually find her running at First Landing State Park or enjoying the beach. She is excited to learn and walk alongside her patients in their health journey.

At the age of 13, Kameron lost 30 pounds in one summer by intense football conditioning every day in the blazing heat! From that point, fitness and proper diet have been a passion for him. While attending Old Dominion University, Kameron sought to take his workouts to the next level and began boxing. He became registered as an amateur boxer, eventually moving into professional competition until he found a Wing Chun Kung Fu school near campus. He has now been training Kung Fu Martial Arts for the past five years, but still has a passion for boxing and incorporates both into his workout regimes, making them fun for all walks of life. He wants to change lives through transformed minds and bodies while building lasting relationships with clients as a part of the JWFNS family!

Danielle’s first real exposure to nutrition education was in 11th grade when she saw a documentary. Nutrition has been her passion ever since, and she earned a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech. She then went on to work as a Dietitian Technician, Registered for Women Infants and Children (WIC) for a few years until going back to school to complete her Dietetic Internship at Meredith College. As an RD, Danielle is excited to help others develop a more positive relationship with food and start living a healthier life, and she’s there for support when you just need to “taco ‘bout” it.

Erica is an ACSM certified personal trainer born and raised in Nebraska and recently moved to Virginia Beach to pursue her fitness career. She graduated college with a degree in exercise science and a minor in food and nutrition. Her interest in fitness and nutrition started in high school and continued to grow throughout college, when she chose her major. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors and getting active. She loves creating fun, individualized workouts for all ages and looks forward to helping people reach their goals and live a healthy lifestyle.

Nick is a NASM certified personal trainer and graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He grew up playing sports as a kid and started lifting weights in the off-season to stay in shape. He quickly developed a passion for fitness and starting learning as much as he could about training and nutrition on his own. As a trainer, I stay up-to-date with the latest research in the field. He utilizes a science-based approach to training and nutrition to develop effective programs that will optimize results while still promoting exercise enjoyment. He always justifies training techniques so that clients can better understand the ‘why’ behind the exercises they are performing.

Amani was born and raised in Virginia Beach and graduated from Maury High School. As a younger child, she gained a love for nature and enjoys all outside activities such as bike riding, swimming, and hiking. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends, family, and her puppy Bella. She’s excited to see what she can learn about staying fit during her time at Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios!

Jamie is an ACE-certified personal trainer who has been involved in sports and fitness her whole life. Through participation in soccer, basketball, dance, gymnastics, track and cheerleading in her youth, she developed a lifelong love for movement. Jamie continues to participate in running and athletic events, including qualifying for and completing the Boston Marathon. It was as a client of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios that Jamie discovered a desire to help others achieve their fitness goals and pursued a career in personal training. Jamie has lived in Virginia Beach for over 20 years with her husband Jeff and is the mother of two active boys.

Bradley studied at Old Dominion University focusing on Exercise Science. Fitness really began to play a huge role in his life in high school, especially when it came to training for football. Once football was over, he continued his passion to getting stronger, which kept him exercising every single day and made studying Exercise Science in college even easier. He is excited to be a part of the JWFNS team and work with anyone ready to improve fitness and nutrition!

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.

Karen has always been a lover of foods and originally wanted to work in a test kitchen before she got hooked on nutrition in her first class at Cornell University. Her interest in nutrition grew to focus on preventive health and nutrition. She worked in nutrition education with Cooperative Extension before heading to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a Masters in Public Health Nutrition. After becoming credentialed with the American Academy of Dietetics, she has enjoyed a variety of nutrition roles, including nutrition writing for newspapers, health promotion for an HMO and nutritional sales. Karen’s goal is to help others achieve changes in their diets to improve their health and reduce risks for nutrition related diseases.

Tracey was born in Maryland and moved to Virginia Beach with her military family when she was young. She has always had a desire to help others and has a passion for personal growth and moving forward. She looks forward to helping others improve their healthy lifestyle along with her own by working at Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios.

Gerrie is the backbone of the JWFNS brand. She is the mother of four boys. And if that does not keep her busy enough, she is also a coach for a local competitive cheerleading squad. 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 JWFNS 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 JWFNS 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. He 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. An ACE-certified personal trainer, Patty is currently working on receiving her certification in Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management. Her expertise is self-evident and translates well into goal-oriented programs developed for your personal success. Patty will incorporate your needs into a specific course of action designed to personally manage your evolution to optimal fitness.

Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a B.A. 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 a Health Fitness Instructor. 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. LEARN MORE ABOUT JIM.