Brandon Wagner is a certified personal trainer through NASM and AFAA, as well as 
Brett Klika is the Director of Athletics at Fitness Quest 10 and is an international speaker, educator, author, and motivator with 17 years experience in the realm of training and coaching. 
Carol Murphy, 2010 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year, is the owner and education coordinator for FitLife, a fitness and wellness consulting company.
Cindy Kozacek is a master trainer, curriculum designer and senior fitness programs coordinator for the nationally-recognized SilverSneakers Group Exercise Program.
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. 
Donna Horwitz, B.S., is the creator of Healthy Back Yoga and three YogaStretch training workshops for the SilverSneakers® Group Exercise Program.
Heidi Benson has been an American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Lifestyle Fitness Coach for over 20 years.
Jackie Camborde has been a fitness professional for over 15 years. She is the creator of MUEVE Fitness, a dance fitness instruction and instructor mentoring service. 
Dr. Jason Karp is the 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and holds a PhD in exercise physiology.
Jennifer Sage has been actively involved in the fitness industry for 25 years and has been a fitness presenter and coach of instructors for at least 13 of those 25.
Josh Stone is the Sports Medicine Program Manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine. 
Kathleen Gould, RH, AHG,has studied, taught and lived herbalism for more than 25 years. 
Kyria Sabin directs Fletcher Pilates® International and its affiliated professional Pilates teacher training program, The Ron Fletcher Program of Study®. 
Leeann Carey is the creator and founder of the Leeann Carey Yoga School, and Yaapana Yoga, a Yoga Alliance registered school providing inspired continuing yoga education for teachers in studios, wellness, fitness and athletic facilities.
Lorey Pro, MS Kinesiology & Recreation, has over 20 years of experience in the fitness field. 
MaryBeth Marotto is a global aquatic training specialist for the Aquatic Exercise Association. 
Stephanie Kreun received her Exercise Science Degree from Illinois State University.
Tricia Murphy Madden began teaching in 1991 and never looked back. 
Gabrielle Loomis, named after the great archangel, is a Messenger for our modern day world. 
Mary Bruce, is a senior student of Rod Stryker’s and a Level II Certified Teacher of Para Yoga, a 500 hr ERYT Yoga Alliance teacher and Anusara certified. 
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Traveling to the Phoenix-Metro/Scottsdale Area?
Sky Harbor Airport is your premier choice for flights in and out of the Phoenix-Metro/Scottsdale area. From this airport, grab a cab or a shuttle to our preferred hotel.
The Fairfield Inn Marriott – North Scottsdale is our preferred hotel for all FitnessFest Scottsdale conferences. Within walking distance to the conference venue, this hotel offers rooms to conference participants at $79/night for single or double occupancy (two double beds), complimentary breakfast each morning, and several other amenities you won’t want to pass up. Reservations should be made by calling(480)483-0042 and mentioning FitnessFest.
Traveling to the Tucson Area?
Tucson International Airport is your premier choice for flights in and out of the Tucson area. From this airport, grab a cab or a shuttle to our preferred hotel.
The Four Points Sheraton – University Plaza is our preferred hotel for all FitnessFest Tucson conferences. Approximately one mile from the conference venue, you can easily walk to your workshops each day. Rooms can be reserved for $105/night for single or double occupancy (two double beds). Mention FitnessFest when making reservations at(800)368-7764.
