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I am pleased to introduce my staff and I am confident that you will be 100% satisfied with the fitness experience you’ll have at our studio. As owner, I take great pride in our qualified fitness professionals. The education, expertise, and experience they bring demonstrates their passion for their fitness careers. We are excited to offer you a variety of private and group activities including: Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates Reformer sessions and Group Exercise classes. Come visit our newly remodeled studio located across from the Art Center, and let us design a fitness routine that will help you attain optimum health.

Barb Mendoza, Owner

Profiles...

Barb Mendoza, Owner/Trainer
Barb Mendoza, owner of Fitness By Design, is a Gold Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and has her B.S. Degree in Exercise Science from Iowa State University. She has been in the fitness industry since 1989 and is recognized as an Elite Personal Fitness Trainer by the International Dance Exercise Association (IDEA). Over the years, Barb has motivated her clients to make healthy lifestyle changes involving exercise, nutrition, and stress reduction. She has experience training in a health club setting, clients’ homes, as well as the private studio.


Tim O’Neil, Trainer
Tim has his Exercise Science-Health Promotion Degree from Central College in Pella, where he participated in athletics all four years. Tim brings his work experience from the health club, hospital and corporate wellness settings. His certifications include the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor, the NASM Personal Trainer, and the ACE Group Fitness Instructor. He is currently the Wellness Manager at Meredith Corporation. As a professional in the fitness field, he has been able to touch many lives and make a positive difference for people of all ages. Tim believes that making gradual changes is the key to long-term success.


Janelle Lenz, Trainer
Janelle has her Health Promotion- Fitness Management Degree from Grand View College. She is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer. Janelle brings both corporate wellness experience along with health club experience. She instructs group exercise classes and personal trains at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Well for Life Center. She is also the head trainer at Snap Fitness in Ankeny. Janelle believes in creating a fun and motivating atmosphere for her clients. She believes it is important to live a healthy and active life style. She is dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness and fitness goals.


Marcia Fletcher, Pilates
Marcia is owner of Pilate, Tumbling and Dance. She received her B.S. Degree cum laude from Upper Iowa University and trained at Omaha Ballet and Creighton University. She is certified through the American Council on Exercise and also through the Stott Pilates program. Marcia is a member of the International Dance Exercise Association and has over thirty years of teaching experience. Currently, she teaches Pilates programs in mat and reformer. Hundreds of people have benefited from her instruction and hands-on work, which has received acclaim for both injury healing and prevention. Let Marcia help you develop a longer, leaner, stronger and more flexible body.


Mary St Onge, Yoga
Mary is a nationally certified yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance for completion of over 200 hours hatha yoga training. In addition, Mary attained certification for Therapeutic Yoga from White Lotus Foundation in 2007. She has taught Bikram, Hatha and Restorative Yoga in Colorado and Minnesota. Mary’s commitment and passion to her yoga teaching translate into a transformative experience for her students. You will love the practical techniques that yoga provides to tone, strengthen and heal in a nurturing and personal environment.


Sarah O'Neil, Group Exercise
Sarah brings a wealth of experience including an Exercise Science-Physical Education Degree from Central College. She participated in athletics at Central and continues to stay active in recreational basketball and volleyball leagues in Des Moines. She is an ACSM certified Health Fitness Instructor and has health and fitness experience from both the educational and corporate settings. She worked with students and staff at AIB College of Business as Director of Activities and Recreational Programs for four years and is currently a Wellness Specialist at EMC Insurance Companies.

Sarah enjoys teaching group exercise classes such as kickboxing, bootcamp, step, resistance training and circuit classes. She believes that working hard, adding variety to workouts and making fitness fun is the key to staying on track and committed to fitness goals.


Mindy Cathcart, Trainer
Mindy has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science-Wellness from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. Her certifications include the AFAA Personal Trainer, ACE group fitness instructor and she is STOTT Pilates trained. Mindy currently is the assistant program manager of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Well for Life Center and brings both corporate fitness experience as well as health club experience. She currently teaches a variety of group fitness classes including step, boot camp, resistance training, core conditioning, kick-boxing, circuit training and Pilates mat classes. Mindy believes that fitness should be fun and is committed to helping her clients achieve all their health and fitness goals.


Kelly-Jo (KJ) Balignasay, Trainer
KJ has a BS in Exercise Science from Winona State University in Winona, MN. She is also a Registered Nurse and a graduate of Mercy College of Health Sciences. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Clinical Exercise Specialist and a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant. Her experience includes training and instructing healthy and special populations in fitness centers and hospital wellness centers.

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