Connie Lagerhausen has been an aquatic fitness professional and swim instructor since 1978
Daniel Sawaya, BS, holds a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona.
Deborah Redder is the creator of the SilverSneakers® Group Exercise Program, a two-time recipient of ICAA’s Innovation Award for the SilverSneakers Fitness Program and 2008 winner of the Healthways ACE Award for Impact. 
Donna Adler, BA, AEA, ATRIC, is the owner of Liquid Assets for Fitness. 
Kyria Sabin directs Fletcher Pilates® International and its affiliated professional Pilates teacher training program, The Ron Fletcher Program of Study®. 
Lorey Pro, MS Kinesiology & Recreation, has over 20 years of experience in the fitness field. 
Margie Caldwell Cooper, BA. Rd., Aquatic Exercise Association Global Fitness Professional of the Year 2006.
Gabrielle Loomis Named after the great archangel, Gabrielle is a Messenger for our modern day world. 
Keith Allen Kay has been on a spiritual path most of his life, always seeking to understand the mysteries of life. 
Mary Bruce, is a senior student of Rod Stryker’s and a Level II Certified Teacher of Para Yoga and a 500 hr ERYT Yoga Alliance teacher.
Melissa Thornburg, BS, 200 RYT – Trauma Sensitive Yoga Instructor 
“Here’s to another great conference! You do such an outstanding job year after year, and or those of us who attend year after year, we are so grateful to you and your staff for your outstanding professionalism. You always go above and beyond and make sure everyone is happy. I always recommend the conference to my friends and co-workers, it’s the best around! I even let my students know to stop by the Expo. They love it when I attend because I bring back so many new toys and new things to do in the classroom. I even signed up my daughter for the new FitnessFest Kidz and she’s excited as well!”
- Charlene T. (Phoenix, AZ) – FitnessFest
“Not only were the classes and the presenters awesome, but the organization and smoothness of this conference was like no other I have ever attended.”
- Maria G. (El Paso, TX) – FitnessFest
“Yoga Nidra helped me to get to a good positive place and renew my sense of purpose. Gabrielle’s presentation and activity brought me further along. I know my purpose and now am feeling excited about living it!”
- Anonymous – Inspirational Series 2012
“I have been a fitness instructor for 10 years, but I learned more at this conference than anywhere else. The workshops added variety and fresh approaches to my current formats. I can’t wait to go back to work Monday!”
- Heather D. (Scottsdale, AZ) – FitnessFest
“My first time here – tons of great information, variety and people. At an exceptional value too! Thank you!“
- Jane S. (Denver, CO) – FitnessFest
“Thanks for offering FitnessFest. I always tell colleagues about it whenever I can. Keep up the great work and thank you for the diverse topics and information offered every year.”
- Michelle Z. (Peoria, AZ) – FitnessFest
“Janice Jaicks and her FitnessFest team provide value for me as a fitness professional without breaking the bank. If you have never attended, just try it once.“
- Linda S. (Sun City, AZ) – FitnessFest
“This last Inspirational Series seminar helped to crystalize my concept that I have power and my symptoms and stress are speaking to me to wake me up!”
- Anonymous – Inspirational Series 2012
