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

Brianna Lee

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

Brianna Lee is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist whose lifelong passion for fitness began in her youth through active participation in sports such as volleyball, figure skating, and cross-country running. These early athletic experiences cultivated her love for movement, discipline, and competition, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to health and wellness.

With over five years of professional experience in the fitness industry, Brianna has developed a deep understanding of how to help individuals reach their full potential—both physically and mentally. Her expertise spans strength training, endurance conditioning, and nutrition, allowing her to design balanced, personalized programs that support clients in achieving sustainable results.

Brianna’s approach to coaching emphasizes education, motivation, and consistency. She believes that fitness is not just about improving physical performance, but also about building confidence, resilience, and long-term healthy habits. Whether guiding beginners through their first structured training plan or helping seasoned athletes refine their performance, Brianna is committed to empowering every client to move with purpose and live with strength.

Christine Farfan

PT, MFDc, Chopra Scholar, brings over three decades of distinguished experience in physical therapy and holistic wellness to her role as a Personal Trainer with The Club Los Gatos. As the former Director of Stanford's Chronic Pain Clinic, she served the Bay Area through leading outpatient facilities from 1991 until 2007, when she established her own practice with a clear vision: to move beyond the volume-driven healthcare model that often fails to address the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Her commitment to one-on-one care integrating mind-body principles has transformed countless lives through personalized, comprehensive treatment approaches that honor each individual's unique needs and healing journey. Christine has furthered her holistic expertise by becoming certified through Chopra Global to teach meditation, higher Vedic health, yoga, and Ayurvedic life coaching, adding powerful dimensions to her therapeutic practice.

At The Club Los Gatos, Christine offers members an exceptional opportunity to access expert-level care in myofascial treatment, movement analysis, and comprehensive solutions for chronic pain and physical limitations. Her distinctive approach combines hands-on therapeutic expertise with practical self-care education, teaching clients how to truly feel their bodies and understand the subtle signals that guide optimal movement and function. She empowers members to integrate effective self-care practices seamlessly into their personal lifestyles, creating sustainable habits that support long-term wellness. Whether you're dealing with persistent pain, recovering from injury, seeking to optimize athletic performance, or simply wanting to move with greater ease and freedom, Christine guides you toward lasting relief and improved function. She is excited to join The Club's exceptional team and thrilled to share her expertise with members who value transformative, personalized care that addresses not just symptoms, but the underlying patterns that affect overall wellness and quality of life.

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.

Jessica Caviglia

ACE, ISSA

Jessica 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.

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.

Eshan Dandekar

MS Kinesiology & MS Nutrition
ACSM - Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
ACSM/NCHPAD Inclusive Fitness Specialist
Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) Credential

Coach, trainer, athlete, and clinician, Eshan wears many hats to improve health, wellness, and performance. Rooted in the basics of physiology and sports medicine, Eshan has worked in various backgrounds from Pre-/Post Surgery rehabilitation to introductory weightlifting to sport performance, working with adolescents to college athletes to geriatric populations.

Holding degrees in Kinesiology and Nutrition, he utilizes knowledge of both the external and internal mechanisms for building strength, staying mobile, and increasing resilience. Eshan uses any and all modalities and tools at his disposal to work with his clients, educate them in the process, and make the journey fun and enjoyable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Chris Stott

IFBB Pro, Fitness Coach, Nutrition Expert

Chris Stott is a dedicated and highly respected figure in the health and fitness industry, with over two decades of hands-on experience as a personal trainer. As an IFBB Pro Men’s Physique Competitor and Evogen Elite Athlete, Chris brings a champion’s mindset to every aspect of his work—from training elite athletes to guiding everyday individuals on their fitness journeys.

He holds multiple credentials from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), including certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, equipping him with the knowledge to design customized programs that address both physical performance and nutrition strategy.

Chris has spent the last four years training clients at The Club at Los Gatos, where he’s become known for his results-driven yet approachable coaching style. His expertise spans across muscle building, weight loss and nutritional coaching, allowing him to work effectively with a wide range of clients—from competitive athletes to those looking to make long-term lifestyle changes.

Chris is passionate about empowering others to live healthier, stronger lives through evidence-based training, tailored nutrition plans, and unwavering support. Whether you're stepping into the gym for the first time or preparing for the competitive stage, Chris has the experience and dedication to help you unlock your full potential.

Samuel Saidian

Sam Saidian has been working in the health and fitness industry for over a decade. As a collegiate athlete, Sam started his journey as a supplement salesman. He then transitioned into personal training and eventually massage therapy. After four years as a massage therapist, Sam followed his true passion and pursued a career as a Nutritionist. Ensuing seven years in Nutrition, Sam has made a return to training, branding himself as a “longevity coach”. Combining his array of health and fitness skills, Sam creates programs that focus on keeping people happier and healthier, longer.