Fitness Trainers

Fitness Director
-Master Personal Trainer (NASM)
-NASM Certified Weight Loss Specialist
-Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
-Spin/Cycle Instruction
-Stott Pilates/Barre Instruction
-Water Aerobics Instruction

I was a semi-professional athlete for over 20 years, performing at soloist level and studying with local and regional ballet schools including Marin Ballet. Dealing with sports-related injuries and arthritis as an adult influenced my training style, and I specialize in work-arounds and therapeutic/modified weight lifting; I also specialize in aesthetic bodybuilding for men and women, and post-natal training for women.

Personal Trainer

Daniel has dedicated his life to helping individuals of all walks of life transform the way their bodies feel, function, and look. His unique approach to implementing life-changing processes with a balance of simplicity and attention to detail has been his motivating force in the fitness industry.

Growing up in the Washington, D.C., metro area, Daniel received his Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Exercise Sciences from Gettysburg College. With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, he has worked in diverse settings, providing quality health, wellness, and fitness programming for individuals of all ages and physical capabilities.

Daniel specializes in pre/post rehab, functional and strength training, and is Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified, offering golf fitness training exercises to help golfers improve their performance and reduce injury risk.

He is excited to continue his lifelong goal of “transforming lives one rep at a time” as a Personal Trainer at Mt. Tam Racquet Club.

Spin Instructor, Personal Trainer

• CPT (ACE)
• TRX Certified Trainer
• Spin Certified 

With over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, I bring a deep passion for movement, strength, and performance. My background as an athlete spans soccer, weightlifting, adventure racing, mountain and road biking, tennis, and marathon running. This diverse experience allows me to train clients of all levels—whether you’re looking to lose weight, recover from an injury, or enhance your performance in a specific sport.

My approach is personalized, science-based, and goal-oriented, ensuring every client gets the guidance they need to achieve lasting results. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, I’m here to help you move better, feel stronger, and reach your full potential.

• Certified Pilates Trainer
• Personal Trainer
• Movement Therapist
• Certified Intuition Medicine® Practitioner

I’ve been teaching at Mt. Tam for a long time and if you come to my class, Sundays at 9, you will find a delightful blend of toning and stretching movements based on Pilates principles and you will leave feeling a greater sense of opening and alignment in your body.

In addition to collaborating with private clients, teaching groups, and working with seniors, I lead guided meditations and assist others in connecting with their intuitive and energetic bodies creating a safe, uplifting and empowering space for them to explore.

Qi Gong Movement Meditation Instructor

Claire has over twenty-five years of experience in Movement Education, Mobility Training, Mindful Eating and Stress Management. Her unique mindbody style of teaching is grounded in her career as a modern dancer and her emphasizing somatic awareness in her classes.
In addition, she instructs how to improve posture, gait, and balance.
Claire is certified in psychomotor therapy from New York Medical College and consults to Kaiser Permanente’s Health Education department and Pain Clinic. She maintains her private practice in personal wellness (website: onyourfeetwelless.com) in Marin County.

Cycling Instructor

Whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, you can do this, and I am here to help! With a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a background as an NCAA national springboard diver, I have spent years coaching and motivating people to reach their potential. I have coached high school diving in the East Bay and Marin (Foothill, Amador, Tamalpais, Redwood), and for the past 15 years, I have led energizing indoor cycling classes at exclusive health clubs throughout Marin.
I love creating an inclusive, high-energy environment where everyone from beginners to hardcore riders feel challenged and supported. If you are new to cycling or fitness in general, let’s have a conversation and design a regimen that works for you. No pressure, just progress! Let’s ride!

Master Teacher

Al is an expert in Martial Arts and Tai Chi. He has taught 40,000 classes in his thirty-four-year career. Al has a full and successful Practice in Marin County and is well known for his standard of excellence.

Yoga/Meditation on Sundays at 11

Kelley is a certified Kripalu teacher, who has also studied and practiced Iyengar and Ashtanga modalities and incorporates these teachings in her classes. She has been practicing for 28 years and teaching for 22 years at health clubs, companies, and privately.

She also played Division 1 tennis in college and currently plays at a 5.0 level and is always happy to help current and former players with stretching, strengthening, and balancing to help with their tennis and pickleball games!

Class Description

Kelley’s gentle to moderate classes weave flow and holding longer poses to meet the specific needs of her students and she always includes mindfulness and breath awareness.

Kelley encourages her students to honor and work within their limitations, always seeking to empower them to find balance and connect more deeply in body, mind, and spirit.

I started taichi lessons in 1998. In 2007 I began a regular study with Master Fong Ha (www.fongha.com) in Berkeley.

A standing meditation begins each practice. A variety of movements to loosen and stretch follow. We focus on breath and balance. We learn and practice a Yang style taichi form. We leave each practice refreshed, relaxed and energized, ready for the day.

Come join us!

Please welcome our new instructor, trainer and pickleball coach

Kevin Michaels!

Kevin is a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, nutrition coach, and pickleball instructor, with a deep passion for movement, mindfulness, and transformation. As an Anthony Robbins-certified life coach and a practitioner of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, he integrates physical and mental well-being into an integrated approach to health.

With a background in martial arts—including ten years of Wing Chun Kung Fu, four years of Krav Maga, and mixed martial arts—Kevin transitioned from combat disciplines to yoga, embracing it as his new martial art. He is also a strong 4.0 recreational pickleball player, combining strategy, agility, and focus on the court.

His practice is rooted in heart coherence, mindful movement, and the belief that true strength comes from inner balance. Dedicated to random acts of kindness and helping others find self-connection, Kevin creates a welcoming space for growth, healing, and transformation.