Fitness Professionals

Trainer Bios

• Chasen Booher
• RJ Haas
• Mike Relucio
• Kent Huynh
• Scott Meyers

• Rebecca Tennant
• Marzena Hajduk
• Karina Richter-Meyers
• Alesha McGough

Chasen Booher
Certified Fitness Professional

• (ACE) Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist (1997)
• AFAA Advanced Personal Trainer Certification
• Apex Nutrition Coach
• Golf Conditioning Specialist
• Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified (RKC)
• Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Science - University of Arizona

Chasen gained valuable experience working with injured patients at Sharp Memorial Hospital at the Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center. Chasen has trained many athletes to excel in their sport and coaches at the La Jolla Country Day School. He takes pride in his ability to motivate his clients to attain their fitness goals. He works under the philosophy “that everybody is unique and requires a tailored fitness plan with specific tools to reach their individual goals.” He has had great success with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Chasen is currently certified in the state of California as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Rebecca Tennant
Certified Fitness Professional

• Certified Personal Trainer (2005) and Group Exercise Instructor (2001)
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
• 200 Hour Registered Yoga Instructor
- Seniors
- Pre/Post Natal
- Cancer Therapy

Rebecca has been helping people of all ages transform their bodies and increase their energy. She will help you realize your fitness goals slimming & toning, posture & balance, increased strength & endurance.) Her programs supplement traditional and current training trends with yoga and pilates as well as dance and martial arts. If you have injuries or special conditions to work with she loves a challenge! Rebecca is available for personal and small group training in the gym and for yoga. If you are in need of a relaxing, passive stretch session ask her about Thai Yoga stretch. Stop by and talk with her about your goals and see your transformation come to life!

RJ Haas
Certified Fitness Professional

• Certified Personal Trainer since 2005
• American Council on Exercise Certified (ACE) Personal Trainer
• Continuing education in Kinesiology, Emphasis in Physical Therapy
• Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified (RKC)

RJ has coached high school athletics, varsity level volleyball, as well as varsity rugby for men and women. He has served as the fitness coach for the UCSD Men’s Rugby team. His interest in the field was sparked by his own injuries in his youth and the subsequent struggles with his rehabilitation process. While playing rugby, RJ experienced a major shoulder injury that required surgical repair. He became less active and gained weight. After successful recovery, RJ became focused on getting back in shape, and maintaining his fitness. His training philosophy is guided by his personal experience and his desire to assist others, with the objective of developing and maintaining a healthy approach to lifelong fitness.

Marzena Hajduk
Certified Fitness Professional

• ASEP Leader Level Coach (1999)
• Degree in Electro-Radiology
• Associate of Apply Science in Sports and Fitness in Technology
• American Institute of Fitness Education (AIFE), 2004 – Older Adult Fitness

Marzena enjoys taking continuing education in specialized areas such as: exercise and fibromyalgia; exercise and arthritis, exercise and parkinson’s disease, posture & post-rehab for clients. Marzena combines her knowledge of sports, exercise physiology, kinesiology and nutrition to motivate and guide clients to their fitness goals. Marzena has experienced excellent results working with people suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and muscle/joint rehabilitation. Marzena will help you reach your goals–whether it is to make a dramatic physique change or if you are training for a specific event.

Mike Relucio
Certified Fitness Professional

• Certified Personal Trainer since 1999
• Bachelors in Physical Education
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
• Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach (T-SAC NSCA)
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Weight Management Consultant
• Sports Medicine Program (United States Sports Academy)
• Certified Specialist in Functional Assessments (ErgoRehab Inc.)
• Certified Kickboxing Instructor
• Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist

Mike Relucio had been in the Fitness industry for more than 20 years. It all started at a young age of 15 when Mike was a Junior Martial Arts instructor for the San Diego Wushu Team in 1987. Fitness is his passion and helping clients achieve their goal is his priority. He believes that the client and the trainer are a team, working together to achieve a goal. Clients can expect one thing from Mike and that is respect and great service.

Alesha McGough
Certified Fitness Professional

• Certified Fitness Professional (2007)
•(ACE) Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist (2007)
•Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Fitness Management, University of Central Oklahoma

Alesha has worked in the hospital and athletic setting.  She has worked at the Marine Base in Quantico Virginia as a trainer to prepare soldiers to meet and exceed Marine Corps fitness requirements.  Alesha has also worked in a hospital environment specifically adapted to individuals who want to lose weight. Alesha has completed a 400 hour practicum for the Endeavor Games which is a yearly event where people living with physical disabilities can compete in almost every sport both team and individual based. There she was inspired to work specifically with wounded soldiers and amputees.  She has also completed a 200 hour internship at OU Physicians Prosthetic s where she learned to work with special populations and tailor programs to their needs.  Alesha has been the group exercise instructor for a senior living center .  She enjoys working with seniors to improve activities of daily living as well as increasing their overall quality of life through exercise.  Alesha’s main objective through training is to inspire people to achieve things they never thought possible and surpass the expectations they have for themselves.

Kent Huynh
Certified Fitness Professional

• B.S. in Kinesiology – San Diego State University
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
• Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified GroupExercise Instructor

Kent's passion for fitness began in high school when he became involved with wrestling. After competing for 6 years, Kent moved to San Diego where he received his degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. His goal is to educate his clients on general fitness and help them find their inner athlete.

Scott Meyers
Certified Pilates Professional

• Core Dynamics and Polestar Pilates Instructor
• B.A. in U.S.History from S.F.S.U.

Scott has been a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer in
San Francisco, New York and Santa Fe for 15 years. His specialties in Pilates include: pre/post natal Pilates, for golfers, for osteopenia/osteoporosis, for fibromyalgia, low back pain and pelvic & shoulder stabilization. He has pursued continuing education with Master Teachers; Alan Herdman, Kathy Grant, Julian Littleford, Suzanne Martin and RaelIsacowicz. Scott is currently studying yoga with Roger Cole. He also has a practice in Craniosacral Therapy and is a licensed massage therapist.