Here’s where to go to get fit in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA.
Our Personal Trainers and Registered Dietitians are looking forward to seeing you at our Virginia Beach and Norfolk locations.
We have two convenient locations where we hold our personal training, nutrition consultations including Medical Nutrition Therapy, and our classes.
You’ll meet with your fitness coaches and Registered Dietitians inside our Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studio locations.
Norfolk, Downtown Studio
- (757) 440-3200
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- 115 College Place, Norfolk, VA 23510
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- Open to Studio Members 24/7
This is the perfect location for you if you live in Ghent or the Freemason District, work in downtown or attend Tidewater Community College / TCC.
Personal Fitness Training • Nutritional Consultations • Medical Nutrition Therapy
Virginia Beach
- (757) 422-4728
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- 848 First Colonial Rd., Suite B, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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- Open to Studio Members 24/7
Our Virginia Beach studio is centrally located in the Hilltop area with easy access to Interstate 264, shops and Jim White-approved restaurants.
Personal Fitness Training • Nutritional Consultations • Medical Nutrition Therapy • ACSM Certification Sessions
OUR FITNESS & NUTRITION COACHES
Accredited and certified, our personal trainers, coaches and nutritional gurus have expertise ranging in areas that include weight loss, athletic training, sports nutrition, disease prevention, special populations, childhood and teenage fitness, and so much more.
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Favorite Exercise
chest & bicepsJim White
CPT | Registered Dietitian | Owner
Favorite Exercise
squat jumpsTaylor Abreu
CPT
Favorite Exercise
jump ropeKameron Anderson
CPT
Favorite Exercise
barbell complexesChloe Barnes
CPT
Most People Wouldn't Know
She's Been Swimming with SharksMya Biddle-Isley
CPT
Approach to Nutrition
all food can fit into a healthy dietTerri Larsson
Registered Dietitian
Favorite Exercise
Running and Box JumpsErin Clifton
CPT
Favorite Activity
bikingPatty Cook
CPT
Fun Fact
sang soprano in church & school choir for 12 yearsSara Cully
Registered Dietitian
Favorite Exercise
all shoulder exercisesNicole Donovan
CPT
Nutrition Approach
All Foods FitBrianna Frutchey
Registered Dietitian
Fun Fact
started dietetics career as an Army officerMichelle Grohe
Registered Dietitian
Favorite Exercise
Pushups and PullupsBlake Hill
CPT
Favorite Exercise
CyclingJulie Jackson
CPT
Favorite Workout
dumbbell RDLsLexie Johnson
CPT
Favorite Exercise
squatsKayleigh K.
CPT
Most People Wouldn't Know
she has a twin brotherDaena Kruthoff
CPT
Favorite Exercise
pull ups & hang cleansColin Maccari
CPT
Favorite Exercise
Bulgarian split squatsTaylor McCracken
CPT
Favorite Exercise
stretchingGerrie Pleasants
Office Manager | Human Resources
Favorite Exercise
pull-upsJeremy Moore
CPT | Studio Operator
Favorite Exercise
curlsNick Rizzo
CPT | Lead Fitness Coach
Fun Fact
he's a skilled woodworkerColt Stiles
CPT
Favorite Exercise
Clean & JerkTaylor Vitaletti
CPT
Nutrition Approach
there are no "good" and "bad" foods.Tristen Wenzel
Registered Dietitian
Favorite Exercise
burpeesKrista White
Marketing Specialist | Client Care Coordinator
Nutrition Approach
Long-term sustainabilityIan Winter
Registered Dietitian
Most Exciting Part About Joining JWFNS
To become part of a community and learn more about nutrition and fitnessAlyssa Womack
Studio Administrator
Mya Biddle-Isley
CPT
Mya is a recent graduate from Old Dominion University with her degree in public health. Growing up she played tennis, lacrosse, and ran cross country, leading her to find her love for all things fitness related. She values balance as a key to a healthy lifestyle, helping others change their lives, and building lasting relationships with her clients. Mya believes that mental health is just as important as physical health and strives to help all individuals in need. It’s important to Mya to make each of her clients feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for on a deep level. During her free time you can find Mya walking her dog, hanging out with her family, and relaxing by watching a fun movie!Favorite Food
Chips & Queso
Most People Wouldn't Know
She's Been Swimming with Sharks
Favorite Exercise
Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs)
SEE MOREIan Winter
Registered Dietitian
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.Favorite Food
Donburi
Nutrition Approach
Long-term sustainability
Most People Wouldn't Know
He is currently pursuing a PhD from ODU
SEE MORETaylor Vitaletti
CPT
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.Favorite Food
Steak
Favorite Exercise
Clean & Jerk
Most People Wouldn't Know
She Jumped out of a Plane!
SEE MOREBlake Hill
CPT
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.Favorite Food
Spicy Tuna Roll
Favorite Exercise
Pushups and Pullups
Most People Wouldn't Know
He Won 3rd in the State in VA for wrestling in High School
SEE MOREAlyssa Womack
Studio Administrator
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.Favorite Food
Sushi
Most Exciting Part About Joining JWFNS
To become part of a community and learn more about nutrition and fitness
Most People Wouldn't Know
Has surfed in Australia, Hawaii, Mexico and California
SEE MOREJulie Jackson
CPT
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.Favorite Food
Fish Tacos
Favorite Exercise
Cycling
Most People Wouldn't Know
Shes a Competitive Ballroom Dancer
SEE MOREErin Clifton
CPT
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.Favorite Food
Pickled Eggs
Favorite Exercise
Running and Box Jumps
Most People Wouldn't Know
Hopes to one day have a blueberry garden
SEE MOREBrianna Frutchey
Registered Dietitian
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.Favorite Food
Poke Bowl
Nutrition Approach
All Foods Fit
Most People Wouldn't Know
She was a barista for 6 years
SEE MORELexie Johnson
CPT
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.Favorite Food
pancakes
Favorite Workout
dumbbell RDLs
Most People Wouldn't Know
she has been skydiving twice
SEE MORETerri Larsson
Registered Dietitian
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.Favorite Food
tacos
Approach to Nutrition
all food can fit into a healthy diet
Most People Wouldn't Know
she is a big Harry Potter fan
SEE MORETaylor McCracken
CPT
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.Favorite Food
hot wings
Favorite Exercise
Bulgarian split squats
Most People Wouldn't Know
she loves going on long drives singing to Nora Jones and Jack Johnson
SEE MOREDaena Kruthoff
CPT
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.Favorite Food
Indian
Most People Wouldn't Know
she has a twin brother
Favorite Exercise
sumo squats
SEE MOREColin Maccari
CPT
Colin is a former collegiate lacrosse player and is from Ocean City, Maryland. He combines his experience and love for getting to know people and building relationships, and there is nothing that makes him happier than helping people reach their fitness goals and better themselves.Favorite Food
bacon cheeseburger & fries
Favorite Exercise
pull ups & hang cleans
Most People Wouldn't Know
has had the same velcro Adidas wallet since he was 8 years old
SEE MORETristen Wenzel
Registered Dietitian
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!Favorite Food
New York Style Pizza
Nutrition Approach
there are no "good" and "bad" foods.
Most People Wouldn't Know
grew up playing soccer and even played a little in college!
SEE MORENicole Donovan
CPT
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.Favorite Food
macadamia nuts
Favorite Exercise
all shoulder exercises
Fun Fact
completed a full Ironman Triathlon - IM Lake Placid
SEE MOREKayleigh K.
CPT
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.Favorite Food
sweet potatoes
Favorite Exercise
squats
Fun Fact
has her Doctorate of Physical Therapy
SEE MOREChloe Barnes
CPT
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.Favorite Food
sushi
Favorite Exercise
barbell complexes
Fun Fact
chatted with Britney Spear’s mom
SEE MORESara Cully
Registered Dietitian
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.
Favorite Food
homemade Pizza
Fun Fact
sang soprano in church & school choir for 12 years
Life Goal
become a pro at snowboarding
SEE MORETaylor Abreu
CPT
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.
Favorite Food
French fries
Favorite Exercise
squat jumps
Fun Fact
loves bubbles
SEE MOREMichelle Grohe
Registered Dietitian
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.
Favorite Food
pizza
Fun Fact
started dietetics career as an Army officer
Life Goal
learn Italian
SEE MOREKameron Anderson
CPT
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.Favorite Food
sushi
Favorite Exercise
jump rope
Fun Fact
practices Wing Chun Kung Fu Martial Arts
SEE MORENick Rizzo
CPT | Lead Fitness Coach
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.Favorite Restaurant
Chipotle
Favorite Exercise
curls
Fun Fact
can eat an eat a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts in one sitting
SEE MOREColt Stiles
CPT
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.Favorite Food
steak
Fun Fact
he's a skilled woodworker
Life Goal
earn a black belt in jiu-jitsu
SEE MOREGerrie Pleasants
Office Manager | Human Resources
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.
Favorite Food
cucumbers
Favorite Exercise
stretching
Fun Fact
has a (healthy) obsession with shoes
SEE MOREKrista White
Marketing Specialist | Client Care Coordinator
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.Favorite Food
pizza
Favorite Exercise
burpees
Fun Fact
won a jump rope competition in grade school
SEE MOREJeremy Moore
CPT | Studio Operator
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.Favorite Foot
chicken & dumplings
Favorite Exercise
pull-ups
Fun Fact
wrote “Trail Map to Muscle,” available at Amazon
SEE MOREPatty Cook
CPT
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.Favorite Food
broccoli
Favorite Activity
biking
Life Goal
to be fluent in Spanish
SEE MOREJim White
CPT | Registered Dietitian | Owner
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.Favorite Food
peanut butter
Favorite Exercise
chest & biceps
Fun Fact
can play the harmonica
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