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Personal Training

Amy Petersen Personal Training Manager
773.878.9936, ext. 7318 apetersen@swedishcovenant.org

Amy has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 1994 and is ACSM certified.  Her professional focus is to ensure that each client has a rewarding and successful experience.

Brian Lyons Personal Trainer

Brian has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2009 and is NSCA certified.  His professional focus is youth fitness and performance, general sports performance and post-orthopedic rehabilitation training.

Caitlin McGrath Personal Trainer and Certified Wellness Coach

Caitlin has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2005 and is ACE certified as well as a Certified Wellness coach.  Her professional focus is to create challenging experiences for all types of clients based on his or her personal goals. 

Cortney Wall Personal Trainer

Cortney has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2007 and is ACSM certified.  Her professional focus is working with anyone from the beginning exerciser to someone who wants sport-specific training.

Darcie Casey Personal Trainer

Darcie has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2004 and is ACSM certified.  Her professional focus is to merge her nursing and exercise physiology skills in order to work with most medical issues.

Diana Dimas Personal Trainer
773.878.9936, ext. 5804 ddimas@swedishcovenant.org

Diana has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2003 and is ACE certified.  Her professional focus is programming for children, teens and adults and functional training.

Donna Schober Personal Trainer

Donna has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2005 and is ACE certified.  Her professional focus is overall athletic and sports training and pre/postnatal fitness.

Jandra Fraire Personal Trainer

Jandra has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 1991 and is ACE certified.  Her professional focus is working with anyone who wants to reach higher and keep moving.

Jenny Schwartz Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer

Jenny has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2007 and is NASM and ACE certified.  Her professional focus is tennis training, weight loss and sports conditioning.

Jesse Berg Personal Trainer

Jesse has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2000 and is ACSM certified.  His professional focus is working personally with each individual’s needs and forming connections with clients.

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Karen McAuliffe Personal Trainer

Karen has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2001 and is ACE certified.  Her professional focus is running, triathlon training and pre/postnatal fitness.

Laura McDonagh Wellness Manager and Personal Trainer
773.878.9936, ext. 3913 lmcdonagh@swedishcovenant.org

Laura has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2005 and is ACSM certified.  Her professional focus is adult fitness and osteoporosis.

Laura Olsen Personal Trainer
773.878.9936, ext. 7317 lolsen@swedishcovenant.org

Laura has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 1993 and is ACSM and ACE certified.  Her professional focus is working with people with health and medical challenges and those interested in heart rate-based training designed to help improve cardiovascular fitness and enjoyment in various activities.

Leslie Mras Fitness Manager and Personal Trainer
(773) 878-9936, ext. 7341 lmras@swedishcovenant.org

Leslie has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 1994 and is ACSM certified.  Her professional focus is triathlon training, weight loss and heart rate-based training.

Lois Grossman-Graziano Arthritis Supervisor and Personal Trainer
773.878.9936, ext. 7342 lgrossman@swedishcovenant.org

Lois has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 1991 and is AFAA certified.  Her professional focus is working with seniors and those with arthritis. 

Maki Uechi-Brooker Personal Trainer and Certified Wellness Coach

Maki has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 1999 and is ACSM Health/ Fitness certified as well as a Certified Wellness coach.  Her professional focus is to help her clients achieve results by creating goals and measuring their progress and holding them accountable.

Maria Elipas Personal Trainer

Maria has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2000 and is ACE certified.  Her professional focus is post-rehabilitation, functional stability and youth/adolescent training.  She combines her counseling and personal training skills to improve the mind-body connection and enhance wellness.

Mathias Cico Personal Trainer

Mathias has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2001 and is ACE certified.  His professional focus is to train with the knowledge that health and wellness are lifestyle choices and not something you do when you feel guilty.  

Megan Slattery Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Supervisor
773.878.9936, ext. 7358 mmslattery@swedishcovenant.org

Megan has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2005 and is ACSM certified.  Her professional focus is to help people make health and fitness part of their lifestyle and to help them accomplish their goals.

Mike Pham Personal Trainer

Mike has been employed at Galter LifeCenter since 2003 and is NASM and AFAA certified.  His professional focus is working with new exercisers, fitness enthusiasts and clients interested in weight management.