Northwest Staff

Thomas played baseball and football for Salpointe Catholic High School where he lettered four years. He then went on to play Division I Baseball in Moraga, CA for the Saint Mary’s College Gaels where he graduated with a bachelor arts degree in Kinesiology Sport and Recreation Management in May 2010. He is a certified personal trainer with the prestigious National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has a strong background in strength and sport specific training. Thomas is also a Certified Nutrition Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Throughout his playing days, he was exposed to many different strength training philosophies. This exposure has given him the ability to train a wide range of clients while demonstrating a very personable personality. Thomas enjoys staying active by lifting weights and participating in cardiovascular endurance activities.

My name is Lara Mills, A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle/W eight Management Coach. I have had a love for athletics and the outdoors my entire life. In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, hiking, running, cycling and lifting weights! Prior to my career as a Certified Personal Trainer, I worked as an Advocate in
various types of social work in Portland, Oregon. With my love for nutrition, my dedication to living healthy and my passion for helping others; I am not only confident about, but look forward to helping you reach your goals and change your life today.

Cassie Graziano is a senior at the University of Arizona studying nutrition. She is an NCSF certified fitness specialist and has been training at Gold’s Gym for one year. Cassie was previously a lifeguard and aqua fitness instructor for five years and is CPR and AED certified. In addition to swimming, Cassie spends her time hiking, playing tennis, and more recently, running. Cassie completed her first half marathon in January 2011 and has plans for future running endeavors. As a student at the University, Cassie has worked with several professors studying sports-nutrition and is currently writing an article concerning the effect of foods on arthritis and inflammation in athletes. Cassie’s training style is a mix of free weight training and functional training which emphasizes not only weight loss and toning, but also an improved quality of life. Cassie is also passionate about healthy eating and creating eating patterns that can be combined with exercise to maintain a long—term, healthy lifestyle.

I have been certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine for 8 years and have enjoyed working in a variety of fitness settings, including private training studios and an outdoor mommy class. My family has been the motivating force behind my passions. I have a family history of heart disease so in 2004 I completed an externship in cardiac rehab to further my knowledge. Being a mom of VERY active toddlers has increased my love of functional training. Our daily lives, whatever they include, need to be easier and more enjoyable so our training program must meet those demands. A few months after the birth of my daughter I was trained to use the TRX_Suspension Trainer, which became one of my main tools to get back into shape, and now is a staple in my exercise equipment. I love my job because I get to learn my c|ient’s motivating force and help them in their quest to enjoy the things that they love to the full.

As a new up and coming personal trainer in the fitness industry, Scotty has proven to have the skills, knowledge, dedication, and passion to help people successfully achieve their fitness goals. Scotty graduated from the Fitness Professional Program at Pima Community College in 2009 and received his certification for personal training through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In three years, he has helped hundreds of people reach their fitness goals and continues to make a positive impact on people’s lives every day. Whatever your goals may be, Scotty will design and implement a custom individualized training program to help you accomplish your specific goals so you can live a more happy and healthy lifestyle! He specializes in weight loss, corrective exercises, hypertrophy/toning, and strength and conditioning.
Certifications
· NSCA-err
· TRX Suspension Training
· Balance and Stabilization Training for alder adults

My name is Steve Mills. I grew up in a very active family in Colorado and Oregon. I have been wrestling, kickboxing and practicing Martial Arts since I was l2. I have always loved the outdoors. I enjoy mountaineering, climbing, cycling, skiing, and snow boarding. To this day, climbing and mountaineering are my favorite things to do with my friends, family and my dog. Having certifications from N.A.S.M. in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, as well as the Main Training Disciplines like weight loss and muscle gain. My background is very diverse and goes back 9 years in this field. I have helped people of all needs, backgrounds, and ages. I love a new challenge with a client. I am privileged to be very active, and I feel that this is my time to give back. I am VERY passionate about helping others get to there goals. This is not a job for me; it is a calling. It gives me great joy to help others.