Meet the Elevation Fitness Team
Our Team
Peter Lombardi
Peter Lombardi started in the Fitness Industry at the young age of 15 years old, his goal was always to create a facility centered around total Fitness and wellness. Peter has worked the spectrum in the industry. From your traditional big box facility, cardiac rehabilitation settings, as well physical therapy clinics.
He always says he has been fortunate enough to have worked with all populations from professional athletes looking to raise their level of performance or get out of pain, to senior citizens just looking to prolong their lifespan and quality of life . Peter does not use cookie cutter programs he develops personalized programs based on the needs and wants of the individual, he will prioritize developing an authentic, meaningful connection with you in your pursuit of individual goals.
Understanding the needs of the individual, and the subsequent demands that a particular lifestyle imposes on each person, is the cornerstone on which his clinical practice is built and provides the guidance for him to provide the best care, to everyone.
Tatiana Poddoubnaia, L.Ac.
I am a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), and a Certified Herbal Specialist, who had followed my family's medical tradition. My father is a Neurologist who successfully integrated Chinese Medicine into his primary practice.
I also had the honor of training with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, the 88th generation Taoist Priest, an expert in School of Classical Chinese Medicine, also called “Extraordinary Vessels”. This ancient yet relevant and sophisticated system addresses patient’s maladies with a personalized approach .This allows not only to get the best results, but caters to any special needs of the patient.
My practice has evolved around pain and stress management, acute and chronic injury relief, female health, neurological and cardiovascular ailments. I really enjoy working with “Extraordinary Vessels”, but I am not a stranger to the other Schools, choosing the appropriate treatment plan, best for each patient.
Christina Lombardi
I get it, eating right isn't easy. Fad Diets - you're over it, well so am I. I have been there before, which is why I entered into the field of nutrition. Even as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I know what it is like to feel off-balanced.
Dr. Frank J. Valente
Board Certified Chiropractor
Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
ALINE Certified Expert
Dr. Valente graduated from Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, with a focus on Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Myofascial Disorders. During this time he received a certification in Acupuncture and was trained in Concussion Grading, Athletic Taping and Kinesio Taping techniques. At the same time he joined the Baseball Sports Medicine Institute where he treated Professional and Amateur athletes.
Dr. Valente has obtained the postgraduate education as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This certification is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. In 2006 & 2007, Dr. Valente was part of the medical team at the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Valente has been quoted in both Women’s Health and The New Yorker magazines.
Dr. Valente is certified in FAKTR, which stands for “Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation.” It was developed to help speed recovery from chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes and has also been shown to work extremely well on acute musculoskeletal & myofascial conditions. This technique uses instrument assisted soft tissue and manual therapies, combine with Kinesio tapingand various low-tech rehabilitation devices such as Thera-Band simultaneously. This approach provides a powerful stimulus to healing tissues.
Dr. Valente is one of the few chiropractors in New York who performs Manipulation Under Anesthesia (Gordon Technique), a valuable procedure for people with chronic neck, back, and joint problems who have not been responsive to conventional treatment.
Dr. Valente is a proud member of the United States Sports Chiropractic Federation which promotes the development and care of athletes at international sporting events.
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Amanda Reichardt
Registered Dietitian
Amanda is a Personal Trainer and Registered Dietitian who has had the opportunity to work with many diverse populations.
She enjoys seeing how the collaborative team effort between trainer and client can effectively and efficiently help individuals become their happiest and healthiest selves, enhancing their ability to get more out of life and achieve their fitness goals and dreams.
Amanda earned her Master’s Degree in Nutrition from Stony Brook University with a concentration in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, applying her knowledge of functional nutrition at Functional Nutrition Rx.
She enjoys helping clients balance their hormones, reduce inflammation, improve body composition, lab results, sports performance, gut health (gut permeability), manage food triggers, and overall lead a happier, healthier life.
Caroline Olsen
Caroline is a certified personal trainer that has excelled in small group and individual personal training.
She works closely with each of her clients to ensure that they are continually working toward their goals, whether that be losing weight or increasing overall strength & well being. Caroline is certified in personal training as well as Pre and Post Natal training.
On a personal level, Caroline has worked hard on her fitness journey and uses her previous training experience with each of her clients to ensure that everyone gets the most out of each exercise session, and program.
David India
Certified Personal Trainer
Kettlebell Instructor
Kids Fit coach
As a former semi pro athlete Dave got into training to improve his health and well being, he is constantly evolving and improving his methodologies to enhance his client experience and improve their outcomes with training.
Dave is extremely passionate about helping others improve their fitness and wellness.
Dave is the head coach of our Kids Fit program and also spearheads our 8 week Kettlebell Camp.
If you have any questions about these programs don’t hesitate to when you see him in the club to pick his brain, he is always available to answer any questions.
Maria Abreau
Maria is a Certified Personal Trainer with Over 15 years in the fitness industry. Maria enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with others while blending the mental and physical aspects of training to help clients achieve their goals.
Anthony Raccomandato
Anthony has excelled in training and consulting all levels of clients and athletes - from the general public to athletes competing in varsity, NCAA Division I, II, III, amateur, and professional sports - including NBA, NHL, and WTA.
Over the past eight years, he has honed his skills specifically for improving movement, strength, conditioning, sports performance, and
modalities of injury reduction and rehabilitation.
His goal is to improve the quality of the strength and conditioning profession through coaching and teaching clients and fellow coaches.
Ryan
My name is Ryan Cummings. I have worked with many different populations to help individuals achieve their goals (weight loss,increasing lean muscle tissue, physical rehabilitation, preservation of functionality & more).
I have earned a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology at Hofstra University, where I have worked alongside Strength and Conditioning Coaches to train Division 1 NCAA athletes at Hofstra. My goal as a trainer is to help individuals live a healthy and functional lifestyle, not only physically but mentally as well, through exercise and lifestyle modifications.
Brett Klouda
Brett has been a personal trainer and Human Movement Specialist since 2014 specializing in Fitness, Rehab, and sports performance.
As a Division 2 College soccer player and a soccer trainer for 2 years; Brett has Helped numerous children from ages 5-15 years old improve fundamentals and skills to enhance their performance and reduce injury potential.
As a physical Therapy assistant, Brett has spent countless hours working in physical therapy clinics helping patients improve their capacity outside of the clinic and the gym setting. Brett blends the art and science of Fitness and Orthopedic Rehabilitation to help clients preserve their functionality and improve longevity.
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