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Alex Ballesteros, Training Manager at Prestige Fitness

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23 people · one standard of care

Meet the people who make the work personal.

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Leadership Nutrition Training & Coaching

Leadership

Owner

Ronald Yousefnejad

B.S. Physiology · Chemistry minor · University of Arizona

Ronald is a University of Arizona physiology graduate whose career has centered on personal training, leadership and building Prestige around coordinated client support.

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From

Tucson, AZ

Why I Got Into Fitness

I started my exercise journey in middle school. My father introduced me to exercise because I wanted to improve at soccer and lose weight. After reaching that goal, I became fascinated by exercise and how it made me feel. In high school, I became a multiple-time state wrestling champion. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona. I began my fitness career at Bally Total Fitness and became the No. 1 training director among 400 clubs nationwide. I later started Prestige Fitness with my best friend Joe and have since helped transform thousands of lives. Every day is a great day, and I feel very blessed to call Tucson home.

My Education

I graduated from the University of Arizona in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and a minor in Chemistry. Go Cats! I have dedicated my career to the fitness industry.

Community Involvement

As a local business owner, I believe it is important to get involved in the community and help as much as possible. Organizations I have supported include Ronald McDonald House, Angel Charity for Children, the Tucson Museum of Art, Deltas Sorority, and the Salvation Army.

Fun Fact

I speak fluent Assyrian and beat my middle-school teacher at chess when I was 10.

General Manager

Tara Ashbaugh

Future Fit nutrition & weight management · Pilates Level 3

Tara leads the client experience and brings a background in athletics, nutrition and weight-management consulting, and Pilates.

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From

I was born in the United States, grew up in England, and love calling the United States home.

Why I Got Into Fitness

Growing up in England, I was always athletic. I played as many sports as time would allow. In later years, I learned through my own health issues the importance of sound nutrition and exercise. This is what has pushed my desire to help others.

Community Work

From a young age, I volunteered in many ways, from fundraisers to community health events. I love mentoring and finding hands-on ways to serve others.

Certifications

Future Fit · Nutrition and Weight Management Consultant · Level 3 Pilates

Training Manager

Alex Ballesteros

Personal training certification · CPR

Alex serves as Prestige's Training Manager, pairing a teaching background with personal-training education and an interest in continuing toward physical therapy.

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Why I Got Into Fitness

I grew up in an athletic household where exercise was always encouraged. At about age 7, I joined a dance academy and continued into my early teens. In high school, I was introduced to weightlifting and discovered a new passion for it. Watching my brother break records in the gym encouraged me to give my best effort to an activity I love, and that journey eventually led me to teach others.

Education

For three years, I studied Early Childhood Education and taught in several schools. I fell in love with teaching, but health concerns arose and I decided to leave the school setting. I then brought that teaching experience into the health and fitness industry.

Certification

CPR certified · Personal Training certification through ExpertRating

Community Involvement

I’ve spent multiple summers mentoring in Parks and Recreation programs for school-aged children, lifeguarding, and volunteering with clothing-donation centers.

Fun Fact

The only thing I love more than exercising is coffee!

Nutrition

Registered Dietitian

Cinda Kienzle

Registered Dietitian · B.S. Exercise & Sport Science · NASM CPT

Cinda is a registered dietitian whose background also includes exercise and sport science, teaching, coaching and competitive gymnastics.

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How I Got Into Fitness

Fitness has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up in an active family, and my brothers and I played many sports. I started gymnastics at a young age and continued through college, earning a Division I scholarship to George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Certifications

Registered Dietitian · Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from George Washington University · Health and Physical Education teaching certificate from Shenandoah University · NASM Certified Personal Trainer · CPR/First Aid/AED certified

Community Involvement

I also compete in the figure division of bodybuilding.

Fun Fact

One fun fact about me is that I can still walk on my hands.

Sports Nutritionist & Certified Personal Trainer

Andrew Arvayo

B.S. Nutritional Sciences · NASM CPT · CPR/AED

Andrew combines personal training with a nutritional-sciences background and experience creating nutrition education materials.

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How I Got Into Fitness

I was always playing sports growing up. I ran track and played basketball in high school, and ended up being a captain on the track team at Pima Community College. Now I enjoy training, outdoor activities, and playing in a competitive men’s basketball league.

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer · CPR/AED certified · Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences

Community Involvement

I volunteered with the Community Food Bank, creating monthly nutrition-education pamphlets and games for children, and I have helped coach youth basketball.

Fun Fact

Cutting hair is one of my hobbies.

Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutritionist

Sarah Chaput

Certified Nutritionist · ISSA strength & conditioning · MBSC Thrive CPT

Sarah describes fitness and nutrition as transformative in her own life and uses that experience to encourage others through individualized training and nutrition support.

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How I Got Into Fitness

Fitness essentially saved my life. Exercise and nutrition turned my life around, and I love giving others who are struggling hope and inspiration to lead a healthier life.

Certifications

Certified Nutritionist · ISSA Strength and Conditioning · MBSC Thrive CPT

Community Involvement

I share practical ways to live a healthier lifestyle and create motivating online content about mindset, exercise, and nutrition.

Fun Fact

I grew up in western Massachusetts and lived in Hawai’i for seven years.

Training & Coaching

Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutritionist

Sarah Chaput

Certified Nutritionist · ISSA strength & conditioning · MBSC Thrive CPT

Sarah describes fitness and nutrition as transformative in her own life and uses that experience to encourage others through individualized training and nutrition support.

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How I Got Into Fitness

Fitness essentially saved my life. Exercise and nutrition turned my life around, and I love giving others who are struggling hope and inspiration to lead a healthier life.

Certifications

Certified Nutritionist · ISSA Strength and Conditioning · MBSC Thrive CPT

Community Involvement

I share practical ways to live a healthier lifestyle and create motivating online content about mindset, exercise, and nutrition.

Fun Fact

I grew up in western Massachusetts and lived in Hawai’i for seven years.

Certified Personal Trainer

Isaac Calvillo

B.A. Kinesiology · ISSA through NBTY

Isaac brings a kinesiology education, two decades of lifting experience and community strength-and-conditioning coaching.

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Why I Got Into Fitness

I started working out when I was ten years old to get strong for wrestling. I fell in love with the weight room and haven’t missed a workout in 20+ years. I have amassed a wealth of knowledge and I want to share it with those who need it the most.

Education

I graduated from Concordia University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and bring two decades of lifting experience.

Certifications

ISSA through NBTY

Community Involvement

I teach strength and conditioning to local middle school students.

Fun Fact

I like to repair and refurbish retro video game consoles. Super Nintendo, Game Boy Color systems, and PlayStation 2 are my favorites to work on.

Training Manager

Alex Ballesteros

Personal training certification · CPR

Alex serves as Prestige's Training Manager, pairing a teaching background with personal-training education and an interest in continuing toward physical therapy.

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Why I Got Into Fitness

Education

Certification

CPR certified · Personal Training certification through ExpertRating

Community Involvement

I’ve spent multiple summers mentoring in Parks and Recreation programs for school-aged children, lifeguarding, and volunteering with clothing-donation centers.

Fun Fact

The only thing I love more than exercising is coffee!

Certified Personal Trainer

Adriana Nieblas

NASM CPT · CPR/AED

Adriana's path grew from youth sports and dance into a focus on sustainable fitness, nutrition and health education.

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Why I Got Into Fitness

I was always active growing up through softball, basketball, soccer, and dance. When I stopped playing those sports, I wanted another way to stay in shape and support my health; that is when my fitness journey truly began. Since age 16, I have continued learning about fitness, nutrition, and health. I am passionate about sharing that knowledge and helping others build sustainable, healthy lives.

Education

I earned my Personal Trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. My additional studies have included corrective exercise and nutrition through NASM, along with science coursework at Pima Community College and health-and-fitness studies through ASU Online.

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer · CPR/AED certified

Community Involvement

Beyond sharing my knowledge with clients at Prestige Fitness, I contribute by helping family and friends make sustainable lifestyle changes. I hope that sharing what I have learned can make my community a healthier place.

Fun Fact

After growing up in sports and staying active, I have never broken a bone.

Certified Personal Trainer

Chris James

ACSM CPT · Fitness Professional Certificate · CES

Chris focuses on resistance training, sports conditioning and helping clients improve fitness in ways that support quality of life.

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Where I’m From

Pinetop/Lakeside, Arizona

Why I Got Into Fitness

I got into fitness because of my passion for resistance training and sports conditioning, along with my desire to help others reach their goals and improve their quality of life.

Certifications

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer · Pima Community College Fitness Professional Certificate · Corrective Exercise Specialist

What Clients Should Know About Me

I’m a huge sports fan, especially football, and I love swimming, being active outdoors, and watching movies.

Certified Personal Trainer

Dominic Matson

B.S. Kinesiology · ACSM CPT

Dominic combines kinesiology education with a coaching philosophy centered on effort, encouragement and quality of life.

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From

I am from Texas. I was born in El Paso and also call San Antonio home.

Why I Got Into Fitness

I got into fitness at a young age because of the values my parents instilled in me. They taught me to keep pushing and to help others. I believe one of the best ways to help someone is to improve their quality of life, and fitness gives me a way to do that.

Community Involvement

I have volunteered with the children of Bright Horizons and the Movement Matters program in San Antonio, which encourages children to get out and move.

What a Client Should Know About Me

I believe in dreaming and setting goals. For example, my wife wanted to share a kiss at the top of the Eiffel Tower. At 16, I worked at McDonald’s and paid for my way to go with her on her French class’s trip to France and fulfilled that dream.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology · Certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Certified Personal Trainer

Marco Villa

NESTA Certified Personal Trainer

Marco brings personal-training education and experience working in youth sports, development programs and soccer officiating.

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How I Got Into Fitness

I got into fitness as a freshman in high school. I joined the wrestling team to continue a family tradition, but my season record was 1–22, with the single win coming from a forfeit. I knew I had to make a change. After the season, I dedicated myself to becoming stronger and more physically and mentally fit. As a sophomore, I turned my record around and became a state champion. Fitness has been an integral part of my life ever since.

Certification

I am a certified personal trainer through the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, better known as NESTA.

Community Involvement

I am involved in many youth sport and developmental programs, including the Arizona State Referee Association.

Fun Fact

I enjoy officiating multiple sports, including soccer through the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Certified Personal Trainer

Sean Sheahan

NCSF Certified Personal Trainer

Sean emphasizes exercise form, coaching detail and creating an experience clients can enjoy while working toward their goals.

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Where I’m From

Tucson, Arizona

Why I Got Into Fitness

I wanted to make a difference by helping people and seeing their progress.

Certifications

NCSF

What Clients Should Know About Me

I take my job seriously while still having fun. I’m a stickler for form and detail, and I keep each client’s goals at the center of the plan.

Certified Personal Trainer

Tabitha Dorsey

ISSA CPT · A.A., Pima Community College

Tabitha has worked in the gym industry since age 19 and brings formal personal-training education to her coaching.

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Bio

I grew up in San Diego, California, and Washington. I’ve lived in the Tucson area since 2008. I started working as a receptionist at Gold’s Gym in Tucson when I was 19 and have worked in the fitness industry ever since.

Why I Got Into Fitness

I initially got into fitness to lose weight. My dad introduced me to weightlifting when I was 13 and needed to shed excess weight for health reasons. Over the years, fitness became both a passion and an outlet for me. It has helped improve my physical and mental health. Now I aspire to help others become the best versions of themselves and improve their quality of life through fitness.

Certification

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Education

Associate of Arts · Pima Community College

Community Involvement

I’ve been affiliated with M.E.Ch.A., an organization dedicated to educational awareness in the Hispanic community and supporting first-generation college students.

Fun Fact

Despite being 5 feet 10 inches tall, I’ve never played organized sports.

Certified Personal Trainer

Erik Cox

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Erik entered fitness after experiencing its physical and mental benefits and now enjoys helping others build healthier routines.

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Why I Got Into Fitness

I got into fitness to improve my mental and physical well-being and build a longer, healthier life. After overcoming my own period of being out of shape, I wanted to help others do the same.

Certifications

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Community Involvement

I teach friends and family to jump rope and look for additional ways to contribute.

Fun Fact

Pickles are my favorite food.

Certified Personal Trainer

Greg Ashbaugh

NASM CPT · CPR

Greg brings personal experience with body-composition change, a background in music education and a commitment to patient instruction.

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Why I Got Into Fitness

I always thought of myself as a relatively healthy person, but I never put much thought into exercise or nutrition. As I reached my thirties, I realized that what I saw in the mirror did not reflect how I wanted to feel. I decided to take action and began researching how to build muscle, lose fat, and become fitter. That led me to bodybuilding-style resistance training, a complete overhaul of what I ate, and steady low-intensity cardio. As I progressed, I not only looked better but felt better than ever—and I’m never going back.

Education

I graduated from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Surrey, England with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance.

Certifications

CPR certified · NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Community Involvement

I teach drums to students all over Tucson through Allegro School of Music, as well as the Music and Dance Academy. I love teaching people, which is why I love giving people the guidance they need to achieve their fitness goals.

Fun Fact

I am a complete nerd! Ask me about Lord of the Rings or Magic the Gathering and I’ll talk to you for hours! (After the session, of course…)

Certified Personal Trainer

Zachary Wychulis

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Zachary brings personal-training education and more than a decade of experience supporting people with special needs and physical disabilities.

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What Got Me Into Fitness

I come from a fitness-minded family where everyone participated in something, from boxing to baseball. I’ve also spent much of my life helping on farms and homesteads. As I became an adult, I realized that the better we care for ourselves, the more time we can spend with the people we love.

Community Involvement

For more than ten years, I specialized in supporting the health and wellness of individuals with special needs and physical disabilities. I have also spent many years helping rescue and foster dogs and other animals.

Certifications

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Fun Fact

When I’m not taking care of my family or helping people with their health, my other passion is making art. I love to paint, and much of my work explores the human figure and its movement.

Certified Personal Trainer

Garrett Deppert

NASM CPT · CPR/AED

Garrett combines psychology and business education with individualized training designed to be challenging, engaging and sustainable.

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About Garrett

I got into fitness because I enjoyed the process of being challenged day after day and wanted to make a positive change in my life. I now share that passion with others who want to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Fitness is meaningful work that can have a lasting impact on a client’s life. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Lehigh University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Arizona. My NASM credentials include an NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification and CPR/AED certification. In the community, I take part in intramural sports such as basketball, soccer, and pickleball. I also enjoy University of Arizona basketball and football games, hiking, and spending time outdoors. While attending the University of Arizona, I was an intramural pickleball champion.

Certified Personal Trainer

Victor Schnurr

B.S. Exercise Science/Kinesiology · NASM CPT

Victor brings exercise-science education, sports-performance study and experience assisting with basketball and volleyball coaching.

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How I Got Into Fitness

I got into fitness through playing sports and working out in college with my team and friends.

Certifications & Education

NASM Certified Personal Trainer · NASM Weight Loss Specialist · Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science (Kinesiology) and Sports Performance

Community Involvement

I have volunteered at an animal shelter and served as a guest coach for middle- and high-school basketball and volleyball.

Certified Personal Trainer

Trey Trimble

B.A. Exercise Science · NASM CPT · Sports Nutrition Coach

Trey brings exercise-science education and training in personal training, sports nutrition, stretch and emergency response.

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How I Got Into Fitness

Fitness and athletics have been central to my life since childhood. I began competing in sports at a young age and built discipline through consistent practice and private training. I competed in high-school basketball, football, and baseball, then played collegiate baseball for five years—three at Pima Community College, where I earned an Associate of Science, and two at Ottawa University Arizona, where I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science. During that time, I shifted my focus to sport-specific strength and conditioning. I have also played professional independent baseball with the Tucson Saguaros, continuing to pursue excellence in the sport I love while working toward my own fitness goals.

Certifications

ASTI AED & CPR certified · NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) · NASM Sports Nutrition Coach (SNC) · NASM StretchWave certified

Additional NASM Studies

Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) coursework

Community Involvement

I have volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Bank, placed American flags in remembrance of fallen service members on Memorial Day, and read books to elementary-school students.

Fun Fact

I grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where local high schools did not offer baseball, so I competed through American Legion Post 6. Brandon Nimmo also came through Post 6 before the New York Mets selected him 13th overall in the 2011 MLB Draft.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Jesse Stone

NSCA CSCS · AHA Basic Life Support

Jesse combines strength-and-conditioning education with an engineering background and experience across cheerleading, pole vault and snowboarding.

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How I Got Into Fitness

I originally began studying engineering, but I discovered my passion for fitness through cheerleading. I first joined cheer to become stronger for pole vaulting, and through that experience, I became fascinated by how the body adapts to training. I realized I could apply the same problem-solving mindset from engineering to help people improve their fitness, performance, and overall health.

Certifications

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) · AHA Basic Life Support

Community Involvement

Before coming to Tucson, I worked as a snowboard instructor in Flagstaff, helping local students stay active and enjoy the outdoors during the winter season. I value building connections within the Tucson community.

Fun Fact

I am actually a distant relative of Elvis Presley.

Certified Personal Trainer

Art Melkumov

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Art focuses on helping busy professionals build strength, improve body composition and support athletic performance.

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How I Got Into Fitness

My own personal health journey led me into the fitness industry. I enjoy working with people and helping busy professionals build muscle, lose body fat, and perform at their best. I believe strength is more than physical—it represents confidence, discipline, and resilience.

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

Fun Fact

In addition to fitness, I am a highly skilled IT professional.

Certified Personal Trainer

Angela Orange

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Angela's fitness path began with basketball and weight training. She brings energy and encouragement to individualized sessions.

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How I Got Into Fitness

I got into fitness through basketball. Wanting to improve at my sport led me into weight training.

Certifications

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Community Involvement

I bring energy and encouragement to every one-on-one session.

Fun Fact

I’m very into reading, cooking, and anime.

Certified Personal Trainer

Patrick Veal

ISSA CPT · UHP graduate · CPR/AED/EMT

Patrick brings U.S. Air Force discipline, strength training, boxing and rock-climbing experience to supportive coaching that helps people become stronger, more capable and more confident.

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How I Got Into Fitness

Fitness has been a major part of my life for decades. My background in the U.S. Air Force taught me discipline, consistency, and the importance of being physically prepared, while rock climbing, strength training, and boxing taught me to appreciate what the human body is capable of. Over time, fitness evolved from something I did into something I wanted to help other people experience. I became a Certified Personal Trainer because I wanted to turn that passion and experience into a career helping people become stronger, more capable, and more confident.

Certifications

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) · University of Health & Performance (UHP) graduate · CPR/AED/EMT

Community Involvement

I enjoy helping people become more confident in what they’re capable of through fitness, movement, and a supportive training environment. Throughout my military career, I had the opportunity to mentor and develop others, and I bring that same mindset into the fitness community. I also lead guided climbing experiences on Mount Lemmon, helping people develop their climbing skills while experiencing the outdoors and challenging themselves in a safe, supportive environment.

Fun Fact

I’m currently working toward my private pilot’s license—and I’ve already solo flown an airplane. There’s something pretty incredible about taking off and realizing you’re the only person in the aircraft responsible for getting it back on the ground. When I’m not training, climbing, or flying, I’m usually looking for the next challenge.

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