Shawn

Fitness is for fun and staying healthy; that’s Shawn’s motto. After retiring from a long career in law enforcement, Shawn became a NASM certified trainer. Staying fit is how to avoid the effects of stress and the pitfalls of an inactive life. Life is too short and it’s never too late to start feeling good. As a retired person himself, Shawn understands the aging body! And is happy to help you find a workout that best suits your situation.

Shawn’s also enjoys golfing, wood working, knitting (yes knitting!), and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Melissa

Melissa Rishel is a Tuolumne County native.  She is a certified NASM personal trainer with more than a decade of experience in fitness.  Melissa also enjoys teaching group exercise classes, such as Spin/RPM, Bodypump, TRX and water aerobics to name a few.  Melissa is passionate about health and fitness.  She believes that a positive and healthy lifestyle leads to living your best life.  Melissa began exercising to combat stress and depression and has successfully managed to stay mentally and physically healthy ever since! She is pleased to be able to offer her services for the members at Sonora Sports and Fitness.

Brittany

Brittany has been a Sonora resident since 2005 and was born and raised around fitness. Some of our members may know her mother, Shanna Huber. After receiving a Bachelor's in Biology in June 2013, Brittany wasted no time in getting her personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She also aspires to be a physical therapist.

Brittany believes that physical health is essential to overall wellness. Whether an individual is an athlete training for a sport or an individual that wants to keep his or her heart healthy and strong; physical fitness is the key to achieving health related goals.