Alison Davis-McLain
Occupation: Speech-Language Pathologist
FIRM Instructor Since: 2002
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness, CPR
"The best thing about being a FIRM Instructor is teaching the best workout out there to people who believe in its ability to change their bodies."
Allie Del Rio
Occupation: Studio Fringe Salon, Owner/Cosmetologist
FIRM Instructor Since: 1992
Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, CPR
Motivational Tip: I like to think about how I feel when I DON'T workout. That always gets me going.
Amanda Gantt
Occupation: Internal Auditor
FIRM Instructor Since: 2008
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR
"There is no time like the present!! If there is something you have longed to do, go out on a limb and try it. It may become your life's passion!"
Annie Lee
Occupation: Bariatric Counselor
FIRM Instructor Since: 2003
Certifications: CPR
Emily Welsh
Occupation: The FIRM Studio Owner
FIRM Instructor Since: 2001
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR
"Where else can you get a workout that really works? Watching clients' bodies change is just amazing!"
Jennifer Ray
Occupation: Personal Trainer, Physical Therapy Tech.
FIRM Instructor Since: 2008
Certifications: NSCA-CPT, Yoga Fit Level 1, Zumba, Reebok Cycle, Rep Reebok, CPR
"I feel good about myself when...I can pass on my love for fitness and health to my clients and make a difference in their lives."
Kelly Branning
Occupation: Domestic Engineer
FIRM Instructor Since: 2008
Certifications: Lifestyle Educator, Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist (Retired, but still licensed), Jin Shin Do Acupressurist, Craniosacral Therapist, YogaFIT Level 1 & 2, CPR
"The Firm is the single best workout I have ever done, and I have done them all over the years. The instructors have always been trained to the highest standards. When I wanted to instruct, I wanted to do it with what I consider to be the BEST!"
Kirsten Palmer
Occupation: Teacher
FIRM Instructor Since: 1996
Certifications: CPR
Leslie Duffy
Occupation: Outreach Manager for a consulting firm
FIRM Instructor Since: 2002
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR
"I started doing The FIRM workouts while in college and became addicted!"
Louise Smith
Occupation: Pathology Marketing Specialist
FIRM Instructor Since: 2001
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga RYT-200, CPR
"I absolutely love helping and teaching others about fitness. As a firm instructor, I get to see clients get stronger and watch their bodies change."
Melissa Hurst
Occupation: Research Assistant and full time PhD student at USC
FIRM Instructor Since: 2008
Certifications: CPR
Don’t give up during a hard workout set because the end is always near!
Mindy Fenske
Occupation: College Professor at USC
FIRM Instructor Since: 2006
Certifications: CPR
Be consistent, persistent, and resilient. Workout and eat clean regularly, through good and bad moods and times, and forgive yourself when you need to in order to get back on track.
Nancy Butts
Occupation: Paralegal
FIRM Instructor Since: 2005
Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, CPR
"There is nothing better than seeing a client that could barely pick up a 5lb dumbbell reach down and pick up a 20lb with purpose."
Rebekah Sturkie
Occupation: The FIRM Studio Manager
FIRM Instructor Since: 2004
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR
"Do something you love and are passionate about! It will make reaching your goals easier to obtain!"
Robyn Smarr
Occupation: 6th Grade Teacher
FIRM Instructor Since: 2008
Certifications: CPR
"Think of exercise as 'ME time' rather than work!"
Susan Barnes
Occupation: Encore DCS, Owner
FIRM Instructor Since: 2008
Certifications: CPR
"[Sometimes] I don't feel like working out, but push myself to do it anyway. [I] end up having a great workout and feeling better when it's done!"
Tara Judge
FIRM Instructor Since: 1994
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, YogaFIT Level 1, CPR
Tina Smalley
Occupation: Registered Nurse
FIRM Instructor Since: 1996
Certifications: CPR
"Stop thinking 'what if?' and think 'why not' instead...Attitude is everything!"
