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HEATHER SAWDEY HEATHER SAWDEY
Heather has been teaching group fitness classes and Pilates since 2000. Being very well rounded in her fitness education, she also has been a personal trainer and a running coach. Currently she is extending her education to become a homeopathic practioner. Her degrees and certificates include: BS Marketing and Finance, NETA GX, Pilates, Yoga. Her hobbies include running, biking and practicing Pilates. Her personal goal is to help others achieve homeostasis in their lives.
   
Shannon Schritz SHANNON SCHRITZ
Shannon has an amazing wealth of knowledge that she brings to the fitness industry everyday. She has been a trainer with NETA for over 9 years and loves to teach any type of cardio or muscle conditioning class from Kickboxing to Pilates. Shannon's degrees and certifications include: BS in Exercise Science, ACE, NASM, Turbo Kick, Freemotion, Resist-a-Ball, YMCA Faculty Trainer-Group Fitness and Pilates. She feels the best part about being a trainer is inspiring a new instructor to teach and make the world a healthier place!
   
Christine Simpson CHRISTINE SIMPSON
Nobody loves group fitness like Christine. She brings us 20 years of teaching and training experience including dance and choreography. Christine's education and certifications includes: BA in Psychology/Business, ACE, NETA, AFAA, WSI, Turbo Kick, PiYo and Urban Rebounding. Christine loves sharing her energy, knowledge and experience and hopes to leave her participants with the same motivation and inspiration that has kept her in the fitness industry for so many years.
   
Tricia Clark Sladky TRICIA CLARK SLADKY
Tricia graduated from the Univ. of Minnesota -Morris with a degree in Human Services with Wellness and Sports Science. Tricia holds a number of national fitness certifications. She is the fitness coordinator at St. Cloud Athletic Club and teaches everything from yoga and aquafit to cardio kick boxing.
   
Jon Staton JON STATON
Jon loves teaching and student interaction as a Physical Education teacher. A trainer with NETA since 2001, we are proud to have him on our team sharing his knowledge and experience with others each week. His degrees and certificates include: BS in Physical Education, Masters in Kinesiology, National EMT, CSCS.
   
Nicole Swanson JANEL SWANSON
Janel has been in the fitness industry for 25 years, owning & operating her own chain of health clubs as well as training numerous personal trainers and fitness instructors over the years. She loves to teach with humor and energy. Her degrees and certificates include: ACE, AFAA, NASM, AEA, IYCA, Physical Mind Institute. YogaFit, and more. Janel enjoys teaching those who are new to the industry and help experienced instructors take their skills and knowledge to the next level -- and she guarantees she'll make you smile and laugh at least a little while doing it!
   
Nicole Swanson NICOLE SWANSON
Nicole has been an invaluable member of the NETA team since 1998. She has been with our company not only as a trainer but has been instrumental in curriculum development and organizing trainer materials for all workshops. Her degrees and certificates include: BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in corporate fitness, ACE and NETA Group Fitness and Personal Training. Nicole has a love for dance and owns her own studio teaching classes for ages 3-adult.