Jessy loves to help people get the results that they desire as well as help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. He looks forward to meeting you and helping you to attain your fitness goals!

“In first coming here, I realized the importance of personal trainers more than I ever did at 24 Hour Fitness. Members really are looking for that one thing to help them get through the day a little easier, or lose those ten pounds that have come on in the last couple of years.”

Jacqueline holds certifications from the YMCA as well as Mat Science from AFAA. Originally from Canada, Jacqueline has recently become a US citizen. She is an avid snow and water skier as well as tennis enthusiast.

Dan has known for a long time that Professional Training is what he was meant to do.

Since early childhood, Dan has been actively involved with both fitness and sports on a wide variety of levels. He was brought up in a very active and competitive environment. Having nearly 2 decades of sports involvement, he has developed a keen sense for fitness techniques and nutrition. He has a constant desire to help others achieve their goals, both inside the gym and in everyday life. He thoroughly enjoys helping anyone who has weight loss, toning, muscle building, posture improvement, behavior modification and/or sports-specific training goals. If you have a strong desire to achieve success in any of these goals, Dan has the tools you need to accomplish them in a timely manner. He also tends to the needs of those with chronic and/or acute body and joint pain as well as other minor injuries.

He continues to expand his knowledge of nutrition and fitness through the many years of employment here at the Auburn Racquet and Fitness Club and through constant continuing education. He understands the need to always be open to new and better ways to train. 

Daniel currently holds 3 Personal Training and Nutrition Certifications. He is certified as a Personal Trainer through NESTA and NASM, and has completed Sierra College’s Nutrition and Fitness Trainer Certification, as well as an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from the same institution. He is always looking for new areas to excel in and educate him with, and thus has made Professional Training his full time career.

Quotes to keep in mind and live by:
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result” -Albert Einstein
"It isn't sufficient just to want; you've got to ask yourself what you are going to do to get the things you want." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle
"A path with no obstacles doesn't lead anywhere." ~ Unknown
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." ~ Beverly Sills
"If you do not change what you're doing today, your tomorrow will be no different than yesterday." ~ Unknown
"The first wealth is health." ~ Emerson

Bryan Twardus is a graduate of Bryan College, where he earned a degree in Health and Fitness.  While attending Bryan College he successfully completed over 600 hours of course study; including Kinesiology, Nutrition, Exercise Science, and Lifestyle Coaching. Following graduation, Bryan successfully passed the American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) Exam, a nationally recognized personal training certification.

Bryan has been involved in athletics his entire life, playing football and baseball. Although his high school sports career has ended, Bryan has found many other ways to continue to find pleasure in staying active. Whether it be playing ping pong, racquetball, tennis, basketball, or a walk around the neighborhood, Bryan has found his own ways to incorporate fitness into his life. “I almost forget I’m benefiting physically when I’m at the park playing catch with my nine year old sister- but that is what being healthy is all about- finding something you love-because ultimately that is something you will have the desire to do for the rest of your life.”

Bryan’s passion for health and fitness has led him to pursue a career focused on helping others find that same passion in themselves. “I will give you the tools and motivation to reach your health and fitness goals that you can use for the rest of your life.”

“My mission is wellbeing.  My vision is an enhanced quality of life.  I like to play a role in assisting people to achieve their goals, whether they are daily vitality or feats of the weekend warrior.”

Paula is a wellness professional with over 25 years of experience enhancing the quality of life of individuals seeking greater health, fitness and wellbeing.  A multifaceted personal trainer, Paula incorporates techniques from her certifications in fitness, Pilates and massage therapy to personally tailor her instruction for the needs of her clients.  Paula continues her professional development in order to consistently provide the most up-to-date techniques, theories and practices.

Paula’s professional history began as a fitness instructor through a certification from Cal State Hayward.  She later became a highly regarded and popular A.C.E. certified Group Fitness Instructor at Club Sport in Pleasanton, Ca.  For ten years she instructed a wide variety of group fitness classes.  Paula then expanded her skills and certifications to include A.C.E. certified Personal Training and certified Massage Therapy, certified Pilates Mat and Reformer training, in turn growing her business.  Paula’s clientele enjoy her inspiration and ability to listen and connect to their needs and goals.

After re-locating to the Sierra Foothills, Paula dreamed of participating in outdoor events.  She has accomplished events such as the Donner Summit Triathlon, the California International Marathon and Big Sur Marathon, hikes up Mt. Whitney and Yosemite’s Half Dome.  Paula encourages all to live the dream and dream big – you can do it!

Sports and fitness have always been an important part of Susan’s life, beginning with gymnastics and soccer as a youth, and then cross country and track throughout high school and college.  Susan obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biology in 1990 and became a certified American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Instructor in 2003.  She is currently in the process of completing her Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology, with thesis research in the area of exercise motives and adherence. 

Susan’s passion for exercise and fitness comes from many areas of her background and life experiences.   She believes that one should always have goals to work towards.  If a goal is worth attaining then it deserves hard work.  Susan enjoys working with others to guide, teach and support them in reaching their goals.
 

Kim Spranger comes to Auburn Racquet and Fitness Club from the east coast.  She has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years, beginning as a competitive bodybuilder.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education with minors in health and physical education from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania.  While there she played varsity lacrosse and coached gymnastics.  Teaching and training have always been part of Kim’s career path whether it is in the classroom or the gym.  Before moving to Auburn last year, she worked as a Fitness Director in a 55+ community where she instructed water aerobics, group weight training and osteoporosis classes.  Prior to that Kim worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in several gyms and studios.  Her certifications include I.S.S.A. Personal Training, I.S.S.A. Nutrition Specialist and Body Training Systems Group Fitness.  Kim is currently studying to test for her NASM PT Certification.  It is her passion to guide others toward a healthy lifestyle by helping them to reach their individual fitness goals and to encourage them to maintain the new choices they have made.