Lori Cassia-Decker
Lori has 34 years experience in the fitness industry. While studying physical education in college the fitness boom was at it’s beginning. Lori holds several certifications in group fitness, athletic coaching and personal training. She was former President of The Body Workshop, Inc. Lori is dedicated to community service and chairs events for the “Miles of Hope” Breast Cancer Foundation, St. Judes Children’s Hospital, JDRF, AHA and is on the board of the Ryan McElroy Children’s Cancer Foundation and the Mid Hudson Road Runner’s CLub. She is a triathlete, marathon runner and cyclist. Lori is mom to 4 daughters and 2 step sons.
Sarah Long
Sarah has been certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has been in the fitness industry for the last seven years. Sarah is certified in Pilates, Spinning, and TRX Training. Sarah also holds a special populations certification focusing on training children, seniors and prenatal women.
Judy Fox
Judy graduated with a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and has been a nationally certified athletic trainer for over twenty years. She has worked closely with athletes of all ages from middle/high school all the way up to anc including the professional level. In 2009, Judy became certified personal trainer through NASM and has been working with clients and teaching fitness classes.
Dana Lucas
Dana discovered yoga in 2000, when she was experiencing back pain as young mother with two small boys. She immediately experienced relief and, with time, learned that the benefits of yoga went far beyond improving her motion and the relief of back pain. In challenging times, yoga has helped her to stay more grounded, focused and in touch with herself and others. It has also helped her to manage stress and reduce the symptoms she experiences with Lyme Disease. Dana is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), who received her 200 hour teaching certification from the Satya Yoga in 2007. She has been happily sharing her joy and love of yoga ever since, teaching in a variety of settings throughout the Hudson Valley. Dana focuses the content of her classes to meet the various needs of the individuals in order for them to fully receive the benefits yoga has to offer. She takes the time to understand the needs and levels of experience of each of her students. She offers modifications making her class fun and accessible for the beginner while allowing more seasoned students the chance to deepen their practice. Dana lives in LaGrange with her husband, two sons and her “girls” (otherwise known as her beloved free range hens). When she isn’t practicing yoga or tending to her “flock” Dana can be found working in her organic vegetable garden.
Jan Labriola
Jan Labriola is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor including spin, pilates, and yoga. She has been teaching exercise since 1992, and is passionate about helping others become fit and healthy. Jan uses an ecletic approach to fitness. She has worked with clients who have special needs including back issues, as well as athletes looking to improve their performance. Jan believes exercise and fitness should be enjoyable, lively and challenging.
Marisa Strange
Marisa graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Physical Education and from Russell Sage College with a MS in Special Education. Fitness has been a part of Marisa’s life since she was a young girl. From the moment her mom said to get out and run some energy off, she has embraced the love of running and keeping in shape. Running has earned her 3 time all-american status while attending college. She also qualified to run in the Olympic Trials twice in the 3000m Steeplechase. Marisa enjoys helping others find their potential and reach their fitness goals.
Jay Fage
Jay is very excited to be a part of the team at PULSE Cycling and Fitness. By being bitten by the fitness bug, Jay enjoys motivating people to get the most out of themselves. In his free time Jay enjoys going to Shawangunks for scenic hikes and mountain bike rides. Jay is eager to improve his fitness and overall well-being.
“The body is an amazing machine capable of extraordinary tasks”
Ariana Decker
Ariana was an athlete all through high school and continued through college. She attended Old Dominion University in Virginia. Certified in TRX Suspension Training, Ariana specializes in Kids Fitness.
Receptionists
Amy Muñoz
Amy Munoz graduated from Millbrook High School in 2011 and is currently attending Dutchess Community College. She has played many years of volleyball and tennis through out both middle school and high school and has participated in many other extra curricular activities. She hopes to continue working at PULSE until she transfers to her 4 year school after graduating DCC in Spring 2013.
Courtney Lilley
Courtney Lilley currently attends Dutchess Community College. She has played many years of basketball and lacrosse through out high school. She has also done many years of community service participating in Rebuilding Together.
Maggie Capers
Maggie Capers is currently enrolled at Dutchess Community College and plans to become a nutritionist, a physical therapist, or a personal trainer. In her free time, Maggie enjoys horseback riding, reading, and writing. She is very adamant about eating healthy and training the body to do the many aspects that it can do.