Meet The Trainers

Meet Melissa Mata

Melissa is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Has an educational background in Kinesiology, specializes in Men and Women’s weight loss, Body sculpting, Children’s fitness programs and Prenatal-Postnatal training.

In 1993, Melissa first began teaching aerobics and steps classes. Her passion for helping others on a one-on-one basis became extremely apparent. Now, with over 15 years of experience, her journey and success as a trainer in health clubs throughout Southern California has lead her to sole owner and operator of the number one private, exclusive training studio in the city of Rancho Cucamonga, Perfection Fitness - founded in 2004.

Her passion for training does not stop with her clients, Melissa also conducts educational health and fitness workshops, is a motivational speaker for living healthy and designs corporate wellness programs. She volunteers for the American Red Cross, the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of commerce, and several health and wellness organizations throughout the year. In early 2008, she began her own non-profit organization, Healthy School Bells. This program educates children, in a fun and exciting way, the importance of knowing and understanding basic Anatomy. The program also focuses on how to choose healthy snacks and make the most of outdoor play.

As a business owner, wife and mother, Melissa knows first hand how it feels to balance work, parenting, and taking time out for herself. Listening to her clients and getting them to focus only on themselves while training comes natural for Melissa to do. Her workouts are energetic, educational, nonstop moving and different every time, focusing on the total body and creating a positive feeling for her clients during every workout.

“Helping my clients make a physical transformation is awesome; however, the real change I look for is the new confidence and self esteem that transforms within them- that to me is priceless.”

Melissa’s Mission is to help make the city she lives and works in one of the healthiest cities to live in Southern California. Her unstoppable energy and self motivation to help people believe in themselves, and live a healthy life style goes above and beyond the call of duty.

When asked by a reporter from The Daily Bulletin News what her goals were, Melissa’s Response was simple: “To change the lives of everyone who crosses my path.” (http://www.dailybulletin.com/rancho/ci_4161597)

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Meet Virginia Mendoza

In 2005 Virginia graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. Soon thereafter, she received her certification as a personal trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Virginia is also working towards a career in physical therapy.

Virginia Mendoza has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2006. Her passion for helping others through physical fitness is a service that she has dedicated her life to. She specializes in weight loss and rehabilitation training, Virginia’s mission in life is to educate as many people as possible about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.

She originally began her work as a personal trainer for Bally Total Fitness, 24-Hour Fitness, and later worked as an assistant for Team Physical Therapy. Virginia joined the Perfection Fitness Training Team in 2007. She continues to live her passion by helping others feel Strong and healthy everyday.

Her personal goal is to educate the public about the importance of disease prevention through health and fitness.

“Through physical therapy and training I can help teach others what it takes to heal the body and how to keep it that way!"

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Meet Victor Garcia

Victor began his Personal Training Career in 2002, joining the Perfection Fitness Training Team in 2007. He holds certifications as a Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition Coach through the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA). Victor also holds specialty certifications in Boxing, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) and Sports Conditioning Training. Victor is also the Master Trainer conducting Perfection Fitness Boot Camps.

Victor’s passion for one-on-one personal training derived from his own personal physical transformation. Through his personal experience with weight loss and body building, Victor not only understands the struggles of weight loss but connects with his clients. He educates them on how to train themselves on their own, as well as how to be healthy anytime, anywhere with no excuses.

“As a husband and father of two small kids I understand that life can be hectic and healthy eating can seem impossible, but it all comes down to choices and how much you really care about you.”

Victor’s clients are constantly being challenged and motivated through his high energy strength conditioning routines and, most importantly, getting the results they desire.
His core belief in training is that anyone can achieve the body they desire with the right mind set and constant focus no matter what life challenges come your way.

His Motto is “Why wait for tomorrow? Let’s make it happen now!”

For more information on Victor's Bootcamp's click here.

Meet Karen Thogmartin

Karen has focused on healthy living throughout her life. Her interest in Personal Training and desire to show others how to live healthy lives began in 2003 while training as a client at Perfection Fitness. In 2004, when Perfection Fitness Studio opened their doors, Karen saw the opportunity to begin her journey in becoming a personal trainer - She became the full-time studio manager of Perfection Fitness.

Her passion in learning put her in the forefront of the business by assisting the most qualified and experienced training team with their clients. For over four-years, she aided the team in exercise design, weight management programs, physical assessments and lifestyle programs.

Karen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, is certified in CPR from the American Red Cross and, in early 2009, received her Certification as a Personal Trainer through the American Fitness Professionals & Associates.

Karen specializes in weight loss training, as well as lifestyle and weight management coaching. Being a mother of two children herself, she desires to motivate kids to exercise regularly, which led her to create Perfection Fitness Kids Boot Camp in the summer of 2009. With the Camp being a huge success and the demand for it very strong, she’s expecting a big turnout every summer.

Karen’s Mission is to continue showing busy parents how to incorporate easy, healthy meals and to apply exercise into their daily lives. Karen trains full-time at the studio and truly looks forward to seeing every client walk through the door. Having her clients receive an energetic, safe and effective workout routine at every session is her ultimate goal.

Meet Mike Visscher

Mike has been a member of the Perfection Fitness Training team since 2008, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with an Exercise Physiology Emphasis from Cal State University of Fullerton. He is a NSCM certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified Russian Kettle bell Trainer as well as certified in CPR/First Aid through the American Red Cross.

Mike currently train’s full time as a Fitness Professional with Perfection Fitness, instructs Total body Boot camps, Kettle bell classes and is the Lead Trainer for Perfections fitness Corporate Wellness programs.

Mike has over 14 years of hands on training in health clubs through out Southern California, he is a highly motivated Sports training professional always ready to push and motivate others into any fitness goals.

With his years of experience Mike’s personal mission is to give quality and professional training to everyone he meets. He is known for his outstanding strength training programs, strict as well as sincere personality and true desire to make a difference in the lives of his client’s.

Meet Bill Roozeboom

Bill has been a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise for 10 years. He began personal training in the University of Northern Iowa recreation department in 2000, as he completed a bachelor’s degree in health promotion: exercise and wellness. Following this, he earned a master’s degree in theology and is currently completing a PhD. Through his diverse educational background, Bill has studied exercise physiology, fitness assessment and programming, epidemiology, community and public health, sports psychology, theology, psychology, philosophy and neuroscience. He is currently exploring the intersections of neuroscience, embodiment and physical activity; examining how we literally grow and rewire our brains in healthful/life-giving ways as we train and care for our embodied selves.

Bill specializes in a holistic approach to training and seeks to integrate the mind, body, and spirit in an overall wellness program. Additionally, he focuses on functional fitness in his training and believes that being physically fit is about increasing one’s satisfaction and functionality in life, belief in one’s self, and increasing the overall quality of life. His main goal is to work collaboratively with his clients to design programs that are challenging and effective, yet also doable and enjoyable. His methods have helped a wide variety of individuals – from the fitness novice to the multi-marathon runner, as well as those recovering from injury or those suffering chronic conditions. No matter your fitness level, Bill will teach you how to design a healthful lifestyle that fits you and empowers you to reach your goals.

Bill has experience training in university settings, corporate settings, private studios and in-home training, and has worked in the fitness industry in Iowa, Arizona, Texas and (Southern) California. Bill joined the Perfection Fitness Training Team in early 2010 and continues to change lives everyday!
 

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