Jaison graduated from Old Dominion University (ODU) with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Exercise Science. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Kinesiology within the Human Movement Sciences Department at ODU. He serves as the doctoral assistant for the ODU Human Performance Laboratory assisting and overseeing numerous research projects that seek to better understand how diet, supplementation, and exercise interact with the gut. Before returning to ODU Jaison worked as a sport scientist and strength/conditioning coach at Liberty University. Jaison holds the credential of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He currently lives in Norfolk, VA with his beautiful wife Jessie and their two dogs, Sophie and Max.

Nick graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS degree in Biology, and worked in a world-leading cancer research lab at the University of Chicago. After college, Nick became interested in nutrition as it pertained to his personal fitness goals. Wanting to share his knowledge with others, he decided to go back to school, graduating from Russell Sage College with a certificate in Nutrition Science. He then completed his dietetic internship at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital to become a Registered Dietitian. As an RD, Nick wants to help clients identify nutrition misinformation, and stick to plans backed by scientific research. On the weekends, you can catch Nick at the beach, on a hike, or in the kitchen!

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 the challenge of helping others see just how much their body is capable of performing – watching confidence grow and someone’s personal understanding of how powerful they are in their own strength.

Sara’s passion for nutrition originally sparked in high school when she started cooking to compliment her own athletic performance. She attended Radford University where she earned her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics and soon after graduating, she joined the team at Jim White as a Dietitian Technician, Registered and Certified Personal Trainer. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship at Central Michigan University and returned to her hometown, Virginia Beach. She has since worked in acute and long-term care settings, serving as a consultant in the Hampton Roads area. Sara understands that everyone has their own personal food philosophies and encourages healthy relationships with eating. While here, Sara has helped individuals create healthier lives for themselves by providing them the tools and encouragement they need for life-long success. On the weekends you can usually find Sara spending time with family and friends as well as staying active and getting creative in the kitchen.

Morgan is a certified personal trainer through NASM.  She grew up competing in gymnastics and cheerleading and continued cheerleading through the collegiate level. Born and raised in Apex, North Carolina she has always been a huge fan of outdoor activities.  Graduating from East Carolina University with a major in Recreational therapy, Morgan decided to switch paths and pursue her career in personal training.  Always being active throughout life and especially to stay fit for cheerleading she found her passion through exercise and helping others.

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.

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!

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.

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.