The Wellness Center has a team of trainers who come from a wide array of backgrounds and offer a wide range of training specialties, including:
The MUSC Personal Training Team uses the latest fitness and health research to develop training programs for you that will make you feel stronger, healthier and able to continue your favorite activities for the rest of your life.
Galen is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He received a B.S. in Kinesiology from Coastal Carolina University. Galen has over 10 years of experience training a wide range of clients from individuals returning from injuries to Junior Olympic athletes. He incorporates different styles of training when designing programs tailored towards his client’s fitness needs and goals and believes in developing a strong trainer-client relationship.
Sheila is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Functional Training Specialist, and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She received a B.S. in Nutrition Science from the University of New Hampshire. Sheila has more than 20 years of Industry experience and is a life-long fitness and wellness enthusiast and former competitive runner. She excels in corrective exercise, while delivering a creative approach for optimal results.
Abi received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina and am an ACSM certified personal trainer, which deepened her passion for movement and fitness. Becoming a coach allows Abi to share that passion, using a mix of classic strength training and functional movements tailored to help clients feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.
Carole brings over 15 years of experience in personal training and injury rehabilitation. She also lived in France, where she worked with elite athletes and continued growing her passion for health and fitness. Carole earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Sports Physiology and Nutrition and believes that the combination of exercise and nutrition is the foundation for long-term success.
Dave is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist, Mature Fitness Training Specialist, and is certified in SCW Pilates Mat. He holds a M.S. in Organizational Psychology. Dave has over 15 years of experience helping a wide variety of clients meet their health and fitness goals. He is also a Certified Behavioral Coaching Specialist and focuses on helping clients with healthy weight management plans, becoming stronger and more mobile.
Emily is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. She received a B.S. in Exercise Science from the College of Charleston. As the Wellness Center's Clinical Exercise Program Assistant, Emily works with many clinical populations, as well as clients driven by performance metrics and sports science. She previously worked closely with body composition technology and metrics to help clients understand their health data in a more accessible way. She brings that perspective to her training, pairing performance testing and thoughtful programming to guide clients toward better health outcomes.
Jeremiah is an AFPA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Advisor, and Sports and Conditioning Coach. Jeremiah is also certified in several Pilates techniques with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). He’s also an experienced professional fitness coach, sports conditioning specialist, and has extensive experience working in senior fitness as an advisor.
Chris-Ann is a Certified Personal Trainer with Military Specialist Training and is also certified in Rock Steady Boxing. She received a M.S. in Sports Management from Liberty University. Chris-Ann has over 30 years of experience in group and personal training where she emphasizes proper form, strength, functional training, and compound exercises. Her diverse clientele includes seniors, college athletes, and young adults.
Melissa is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist. She received a B.A. in Music Management from College of Charleston. Melissa is a former professional dancer with the Chicago Bulls. She has been in the fitness industry for years teaching fitness classes and working with individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and conditions.
The Wellness Center
45 Courtenay Drive
Charleston, SC 29425
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Main: 843-792-5757
