Our Team
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Ashlee Pechulis, CPT
I help women build confidence through strength training while simplifying health and wellness. As a certified nutrition coach and former collegiate athlete, I provide personalized fitness and nutrition coaching focused on building muscle and sustainable results. I am the owner of AP Fitness, EMPWR Fitness, and Bach Body, a mobile fitness experience bringing fun, energizing workouts to bachelorette weekends and women's events.
Owner, APFitness, EMPWR Fitness, Bach Body | www.bachbodyfitness.com
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Brett Angel, CPT
Pain-free movement and lifelong fitness are at the core of my coaching philosophy. I believe exercise should not only help you look and feel your best today, but also support your health, strength, and independence for years to come. I focus on a balanced approach that combines strength training, stability work, mobility, and proper movement patterns to help clients move better, reduce injury risk, and build confidence in and out of the gym. Whether your goal is to gain strength, improve athletic performance, lose body fat, or simply feel better in your everyday life, I create programs designed to help you reach your goals in a sustainable and enjoyable way.
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Danielle Pettigrew, CPT
With over 18 years of experience in personal training, Danielle Pettigrew specializes in working with special populations and helping clients improve their strength, mobility, and overall well-being. As an Elite Personal Trainer, she creates customized fitness programs tailored to each client's goals while providing personalized coaching and support.
Danielle has extensive experience collaborating with physical therapists and medical practitioners to develop safe, effective training programs. She is a graduate of NPTI, ACE certified, and holds multiple NASM specialty certifications.
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Derith Avila, CSCS
Derith (Coach D.) is the founder of FIERCE by Choice, a women’s wellness community and training method rooted in strength, self-care, and intentional living. She empowers women to build confidence from the inside out through fitness, habit change, and supportive community. With over 20+ years in the fitness industry, she blends personal training, mindset coaching, and group-based programming to help women feel strong, supported, and capable in every stage of life.
Founder/Coach | FIERCE By Choice | www.fiercebychoice.com
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Ije Company Inc
At Ije Company Inc, we believe in a holistic approach to fitness. Our goal is to help you reach your personal fitness goals as well as foster an overall sense of wellbeing. Our programming is based on the SPA methodology, which stands for Speed, Plyometrics, and Agility. This type of training is designed to help you develop strength, power, and speed, while also teaching you to move correctly and make it a lifestyle.
ijecompany.com | Social Media: @ije.co
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Italo Pedraza, CFSC
Italo is a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) who helps individuals new to fitness build confidence in strength training and develop the foundation to become their strongest selves. He focuses on creating sustainable habits and structured training that support long-term progress, with an emphasis on consistency, movement quality, and practical strength development. He also specializes in kettlebell training to improve strength, conditioning, and overall athleticism, helping clients build the skills and habits needed to reach their goals.
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Joe Gilchrest PT, DPT
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified personal trainer, Joe helps working professionals and young adult athletes recover from pain, return to sport, and bounce back from injury. His approach emphasizes improving overall health while building sustainable lifestyle habits through individualized, performance-based care. He earned his degree in Exercise Physiology from Plymouth State University before completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy, while continuing to expand his expertise in strength training and performance coaching. His services include physical therapy evaluations and treatment, dry needling, myofascial work, strength and conditioning, and online coaching and consulting.
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Kate Campbell, CPT
Kate is the founder of Be Strong and Vibrant, a faith-based wellness and discipleship initiative that encourages individuals to build strength in both body and spirit through intentional, values-driven lifestyle change. She focuses on helping people improve their physical health, mindset, and spiritual well-being by developing sustainable habits rooted in biblical principles. Through her coaching and guidance, Kate supports clients in creating lasting change, building resilience, and aligning their daily routines with their faith and personal values to live with greater strength, purpose, and vitality.
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Linda Abel, BS CPT CHWC FDN-P
Linda Abel is the founder of Well Taken Care Of®, a functional health and performance practice focused on improving metabolic health, strength, and long-term well-being through a root-cause, behavior-based approach. With over 20 years of experience in personal training, functional health, and lifestyle coaching, she helps bridge the gap between clinical guidance and real-life application to support sustainable results. Her work integrates strength training, nutrition, metabolic health strategies, and behavior change coaching, often in collaboration with healthcare providers, to help clients improve energy, body composition, and overall health. www.welltakencareof.com
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Nichole Wood, CPT
Nichole is a coach whose style is focused, efficient, and designed to make fitness both effective and enjoyable. She specializes in working with high-performers such as entrepreneurs, academics, and business owners who need streamlined strategies to stay consistent despite busy schedules. Nichole works with clients to create clear, strategic plans that support measurable, long-term health and fitness improvements, emphasizing simple, no-fluff training approaches. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Bridgewater State University and brings both professional expertise and personal experience in balancing fitness, work, and lifestyle to her coaching.