MEET THE TRAINERS
Success comes from a fitness approach that works for you. It is not one size fits all. To help you build a well-balanced routine, our Personal Trainers tailor a program that meets your individual needs.
Let’s get on the path to more efficient, effective and more importantly fun workouts.
THE TRAINERS
Lorianna Bland
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
After teaching group fitness classes such as sculpt and heated Pilates for a number of years, Lorianna felt inspired to expand her expertise. She pursued certifications in Mat and Reformer Pilates with Balanced Body, as well as personal training through NASM. Her passion for helping others on their wellness journey, combined with her curiosity about the synergy between strength training and Pilates, drove her to deepen her knowledge and refine her approach.
Lorianna’s passion for fitness fuels her mission to empower others to feel strong, confident, and happy from within. With a background in competitive swimming, surfing, and Pilates, she creates a supportive and uplifting environment for all. Whether it's building strength, improving flexibility, or approaching movement more mindfully, she is dedicated to helping others feel their best selves.
You can find Lorianna in the Reformer studio or training clients, and she is currently expanding her skill set by working toward a NASM Nutrition Coach certification.
Mayoli Elmjouie
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
Mayoli Elmjouie started her fitness journey in 2017 weightlifting, this ultimately led her to lose a remarkable 45 pounds. Throughout her weightlifting journey, she was able to gain extensive background knowledge in proper form, techniques, and etiquette when weightlifting. Mayoli is a NPC Bikini competitor and athlete who has worked in the fitness industry for the past 7 years. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of strength training, weight loss, and nutrition. Mayoli is certified through NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) and strives to keep her clients happy by challenging them to bring forth the best versions of themselves throughout their entire training program. Mayoli has a strong passion for exercising and living a healthy lifestyle, she incorporates this into her daily routine and never misses an opportunity to make it fun. Her overall goal with her clients is to see them become the best versions of themselves through exercise while ensuring they are having fun throughout the process. She strives to build regimens that surpass fitness goals, allowing her clients to experience happier, healthier versions of themselves.
Kelsey Newkirk
NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
With over 5 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kelsey is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and live healthier, more balanced lives. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), Kelsey specializes in building muscle, strength training, and body transformation.
In addition to offering one-on-one personal training sessions, Kelsey also leads Body Shop classes every Wednesday at 5:45pm and every other Sunday at 10am, helping members push their limits and build a strong foundation for lasting fitness.
Passionate about bodybuilding and lifting, Kelsey is committed to guiding clients through personalized fitness journeys that focus on building muscle, improving strength, and developing a sustainable, healthy lifestyle—both inside and out. Whether you’re looking to transform your body or simply live a more active life, Kelsey is here to support you every step of the way
Eshan Dandekar
MS Kinesiology & MS Nutrition
ACSM - Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
ACSM/NCHPAD Inclusive Fitness Specialist
Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Credential
Mercedes Dominguez
Since earning her National Federation of Professional Trainers certification in 2015, Mercedes has found immense joy in guiding all of her clients towards peak mental and physical well-being. Mercedes firmly believes in a holistic approach to health and fitness, exemplified by her additional certification as an EMT. She passionately integrates this holistic perspective into her training programs, understanding that true wellness encompasses not only physical fitness but also mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
With a diverse training background, Mercedes's commitment to surpassing expectations and meticulous attention to detail sets her apart. She is dedicated to accommodating specific needs, ensuring that together, her clients build a stronger, more productive, and confident version of themselves.
Gabe Marin
Kinesiology B.S.- Weight lifting level 1 - Pre script level 1 - CAMTC
Gabriel Marin has a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in health and human performance from Saint Mary’s College. Gabriel has been training clients for 6+ years and is passionate about helping others with their athletic and wellness journeys. Gabriel has been active his entire life and has a deep understanding of what it means to be an athlete as a former D1 athlete himself. Gabriel is also a certified massage therapist and believes in a holistic approach to health and wellness. Along with having worked with high-level NFL athlete’s at California Strength, he has also worked with clients of all walks of life and treats every person as an athlete for life. Gabriel believes that exercise is not all about performance, but also longevity and keeping the body moving properly. He is excited to bring his knowledge of performance and wellness to his clients at The Club at Los Gatos.
Jessica Caviglia
ACE, ISSAJessica has had an interest in fitness and wellness from a young age- playing competitive soccer from her youth to her college years. After completing a number of marathons, her interest in functional training led her to receive a Group Fitness certification from ACE and Personal Training certification from ISSA.As a mother of four, she has always prioritized having a healthy balance in life and continues to achieve elite levels of fitness despite a demanding schedule outside of the gym. Her goal for her clients is to ensure each workout in their program is designed to maximize results in each and every session.She recently entered into the hybrid racing world, and in her first year qualified for Women’s Elite Deka International World Championships (Top 20) and raced competitively in Hyrox races as well. She believes that everyone should prioritize health and fitness, and not only helps clients personalize their own fitness goals, but creates programs to push her clients to meet, and ultimately surpass, their goals.With an emphasis on strength training and muscular and cardio endurance, she promises an exciting, rigorous and successful program for each and every client.
Chris Eagen
Chris has been a personal trainer and coach for 12+ years. His certifications include CFL1, CFL2, NASM, Weightlifting L1. As a former collegiate athlete, fitness and staying active have always been passions of his. Chris was a CrossFit athlete from 2012-2017 who competed at the Regional level both individually and on a team. The best part of his job is striving to make his training sessions the best part of his clients’ days. It’s always his goal to help them feel better leaving than when they came in.
Justin Bruce
Justin has been a Personal/Group Trainer for 6+ years. Justin played Collegiate Baseball which is where he found his love for fitness. Justin’s certifications include NASM CPT, CrossFit L1 Trainer, CrossFit L1 Nutrition. Justin specializes in Olympic Weightlifting Lifting, Bodybuilding, Gymnastics, Flexibility and Sport Specific Training. Justin works with people of all ages and knows how to keep training fun while also keeping clients motivated.
Amy Franklin
National Academy of Sports Medicine
From a young age, Amy had a passion for movement. She began her fitness career in group exercise including yoga, cycle, circuit training, weightlifting, Pilates, hot Pilates and barre. Now, fueled by a love for sports and the transformative power of movement, Amy offers a dynamic approach to personal training and group fitness instruction.
Amy is committed to helping her clients discover the same joy and vitality through fitness and offers a comprehensive experience tailored to individual needs and goals. Whether you're seeking to build strength, increase flexibility, or simply embrace a healthier lifestyle, she is here to guide and support you with personalized training programs, motivating classes, and a positive, encouraging attitude.
Alex Roman
A lifelong athlete and martial artist with 25 years Wrestling experience, 20 years of jiu jitsu experience; and 16 years of boxing, muay thai and kickboxing experience. Alex has been training athletes and fighters for the last 12 years. As a true student of the game, Alex continues to learn and better himself so that he can better serve his clients.
Alex’s credentials include Black Belt achievement in Jiu Jitsu, National Jiu Jitsu Champion, Most valuable offensive back of the year in Football, Utility player of the year in Football, Sophomore & Junior of the year in Volleyball.
Patrick Cushing MS, CSCS
200RYT, FRCms
Hanson Muscle Therapy
USSF Licensed Soccer Coach
A trainer for the past 13 years, Patrick moved to California from the East Coast in 2019 to continue his health and fitness journey. With a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology, a Masters in Public Health, and Division 1 collegiate athletic experience, Patrick brings a blend of performance, corrective, and preventative exercise expertise. Within The Club LG, Patrick also works under the umbrella of Tobe Hanson, working with clients to fix pain, restore function, and improve performance.
Patrick specializes in flywheel training, barbell and Olympic lifting, weight loss, bodyweight training, and fitness for 55+. With certifications in a variety of disciplines, including some lesser known areas like Functional Range Conditioning, kettlebell, Indian Clubs, Animal Flow. and aquatic fitness, he enjoys bringing growth and balance to people’s lives through movement. In the Los Gatos community, Patrick is also a soccer coach for Los Gatos High School and Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.
Chris Stott
As an NPC National Level Men’s Physique Competitor and former semi professional soccer player, as well as a personal trainer / coach for over 20 years Chris has an extensive background in the fitness industry and sports.
His areas of expertise are muscle building, strength & conditioning, weight loss and nutrition. Chris loves working with lifestyle clients and athletes helping them to achieve their fitness goals.
Alex Toholj
Alex is a dedicated and experienced certified personal trainer, holding certifications from NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association). While studying computer science, Alex has successfully used fitness as a means to enhance both mental and physical well-being while pursuing academic goals. Through personal experience and extensive knowledge gained in the gym, Alex has developed expertise in various fitness areas, including building lean muscle mass, weight loss strategies, and strength training. Notably, Alex has achieved remarkable success in the fitness industry, winning the overall championship in NPC (National Physique Committee) men's physique category and attaining national qualification status. This combination of academic pursuits, personal dedication, and competitive achievements makes Alex a well-rounded and accomplished fitness professional.
Samuel Saidian
