About the team
What Sets Us Apart
We pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere and program that you are excited to be in as we work together. If you are struggling to know where to start, get in touch with us. We can sit down, get really clear about your goals, and create a roadmap that is realistic and accessible for where you are. Let’s create a life of health and value together!
All of our trainers are experienced, capable, and have one priority in mind: Helping you reach your goals in the safest, most effective way possible. Check out our team bios below to see who may be the best match for you. If you're not sure, send us a message and we can help.
Jason Traub, Head Trainer
ACE Certified
Jason is an ACE certified personal trainer who specializes in muscle building, fat loss, and mobility training. With 10+ years of weight training experience, he has explored many different methods from sports performance to hypertrophy based training. He was a four year starter on his college lacrosse team and after graduating his training efforts shifted into bodybuilding.
In 2020 he competed for the first time at the Olympia Amateur where he placed top 6 in classic physique. Weight training is Jason’s biggest passion so he became a personal trainer to help others achieve their fitness goals and share that passion!
Favorite Food: Chinese Food
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
Favorite Pastime: Photography and Lifting!
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.
— Henry Ford
Nancy Zampella, Trainer
NASM & CPT Certified
Nancy Zampella has been a yoga & fitness educator since 2001. She teaches group classes, workshops, private sessions, and retreats. Valuing many modalities, Nancy incorporates strength training, yoga, and myofascial release in her lessons and programs. She obtained a Master's degree in holistic nutrition from Hawthorn University in 2010.
Favorite Food: Fish Tacos
Favorite Lift: Seated Cable Rows and Deadlifts - need that back body strength for stability!
Favorite Pastime: Hiking in the woods
How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything.
— Martha Beck
Debra Lee, Trainer
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“Be positive, be productive, be patient, be persistent and be in it for the long haul.”
I am a native of Connecticut and a graduate of Springfield College as well as a personal trainer. I began my love of fitness as a child athlete playing softball, basketball, and soccer. I continued my fitness journey in my teens and twenties. I began bodybuilding as an adult after battling thyroid cancer and the inability to stabilize my weight.
Not only through lifting did I learn to be patient and persistent, this is also where I found my passion to want to help others achieve their own fitness goals. When I am not in the gym training I am spending time with my children hiking, swimming, or being silly around a campfire.
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Lift: Anything back related
Favorite Pastime: Laughing with my kids
Be in it for the long haul.
Meg Yvonne, Trainer
NASM, CPR, & Nutrition Certified
I was born and raised in the cold but beautiful state of Maine. Thanks to hibernating in the gym while the long winters passed, I discovered my passion for fitness. I have expertise in many different training modalities, from CrossFit, to running, and have finally landed on strength training, specifically Powerlifting.
In 2016, I began working as an independent personal trainer and have not looked back. I have trained all over the US and even in Spain! I’ve been blessed to have helped so many wonderful clients, and I can’t wait to continue the journey.
I pride myself in a science based and structured approach to training. Something that fits into your life, is enjoyable, and has long-term, sustainable results.
Favorite Food: Does coffee count?
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
Favorite Pastime: Pole fitness
You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
— Zig Ziglar
Deb Dunn, Physical Therapist
PT, DPT, OCS
Deb has practiced in the Upstate of South Carolina for most of her career as a physical therapist and is thrilled to be so warmly welcomed back to North Carolina. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to complete residency training in orthopedics to become a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
Deb has always been fascinated by the body and its resilience in the face of injury, dysfunction, and pain. She is an avid hiker and practices weightlifting, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and soccer to stay active and healthy – these have led to their fair share of injuries and Deb has been able to return to each activity stronger and more adaptable than before.
Deb approaches treatment from a whole person mindset – you are not just your injured body part. She recognizes that the body’s ability to truly thrive only occurs when the whole person is considered and addressed. She uses evidence-based practices to treat a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal complaints including acute and chronic spine dysfunction, joint pain, and athletic injury.
Deb is certified in trigger point dry needling and has additional training in concussion management and vestibular disorders. Deb’s favorite part of physical therapy is helping her clients return to the activities they love without pain or fear of injury.
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
Favorite Pastime: Jiu-jitsu & hiking (I can have two!)
You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.
— The Wizard of Oz
Elizabeth Robinson
Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor
RYT
I’m Elizabeth and I am so glad you’re here! I am a single mom of four lovely little humans. I am a nutrition and fitness junkie, avid outdoor adventurer, and am passionate about all things holistic health. I have over 25 years experience in the nutrition/fitness industry, 18 years in the massage field, 20 years of personal yoga + 6 years as an RYT. I am honored to be a part of your journey to a healthy, ENJOYABLE, sustainable lifestyle!
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Lift: Rucking
Favorite Pastime: Hiking
Embrace the suck!