Meet Our Trainers
Interested in Personal Training?
Contact Tim Gesualdi, our PT manager at (860) 799-6880 or visit the PT desk for more information!
Elizabeth Dalton
Elizabeth Dalton received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Towson University in Towson, Maryland. She holds licenses in CT, NJ, and PA in Occupational Therapy and is a registered therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. For the past 15 years, Liz has developed extensive aquatic experience as well as teaching swim and water safety. She offers aquatic therapy in the warmth of our therapy pool. For more information, visit the Aquatic Exercise program tab on our website.
Tim Gesualdi
Tim is a certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). His strengths include strength training, speed and agility. He is a former collegiate athlete and has youth sports and baseball coaching experience. He is passionate about the development of athletes and helping them achieve maximum efficiency.
In addition to personal training, Tim is also our General Manager here at NMFAC.
His motto: "Look in the mirror. That's your competition."
Elena Picarelli
Elena is certified in personal training, athletic training, and fitness nutrition and group fitness. Specific group fitness certifications include boot camp, TRX, and Pound Fit. Her goal is to motivate, challenge and empower clients to take their fitness goals to the next level. She specializes in weight training and high intensity interval training. For those recovering from injuries or just getting started on their for-life fitness journey, modifications are available.
Michael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins brings 25 years of experience as a personal trainer and athletic coach to NMFAC. An ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Health Coach with additional GLP-1 training, Michael specializes in strength training, weight loss, nutrition, and sports performance.
A former college basketball athlete with a B.A. in Business, Michael combines decades of coaching experience with an understanding of both performance and long-term health. His approach helps clients build strength, improve their fitness, develop healthier habits, and work toward sustainable results—whether their goal is weight loss, athletic performance, or simply feeling stronger and more capable.
Jenna Flores
Jenna Flores is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with additional certifications in Group Fitness and Nutrition. She specializes in women’s strength training, pre- and postnatal fitness, weight loss and lifestyle coaching, strength and endurance training, and running performance.
Jenna takes a supportive, well-rounded approach to fitness, helping clients build strength, improve endurance, and create sustainable habits that fit their lifestyle. Whether you’re beginning your fitness journey, returning to exercise, or working toward a new performance goal, Jenna can help you develop a plan that builds confidence and keeps you moving forward.
Shane Swatz
Shane Swatz is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer specializing in bodybuilding, strength training, and weight loss. His training style is centered around helping clients become stronger, improve their body composition, and make measurable progress toward their individual goals.
Whether you’re new to strength training or looking to take your workouts to the next level, Shane can help create a structured approach that challenges you while meeting you where you are. His goal is to help clients build confidence in the gym while developing the strength and consistency needed for lasting results.
Karin Shetler
Karin brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in the fitness industry to our Personal Training Team at NMFAC. For many years, she managed the Group Fitness programs at the iconic New York Health and Racquet Club in NYC. She was a Master Trainer for IMX Pilates and while VP of Franchise Sales, she also traveled throughout the country and even El Salvador to consult with franchise owners and train their staff in the IMX Pilates method. While working on her Masters in Exercise Science, she specialized in senior populations. She is NASM certified in personal training and as a senior fitness specialist and has specialties in cardiorespiratory training, metabolic training and integrated balance. She also has training as a Wharton Performance Flexibility Technician for safe and effective stretch technique and with MT Sinai Hospital for Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries. She works meticulously with clients on form and alignment.
Kathryn Smith
Kathryn has a Masters Degree from the University of Denver and is certified in Personal Training, Pilates Reformer, Mat Pilates, HIIT, Yoga and Group Fitness. She has a strong background in dance and also enjoys skiing. She teaches a Mat Pilates class here at NMFAC on Saturday mornings as well.
Her favorite fitness quote: "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." - John F. Kennedy
Nez Smith
With 24 years of experience in the fitness industry, Nez Smith brings extensive knowledge, leadership, and a passion for helping clients achieve lasting results. As NMFAC’s Program Director and Personal Trainer, she specializes in strength training, weight loss, muscle development, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching.
Her diverse background includes owning and operating a competitive powerlifting and weightlifting gym, coaching athletes in boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, and working as a professional dancer and choreographer. A former national-level competitor in powerlifting, figure, and fitness, Nez has helped thousands of clients achieve their goals, from improving their overall health to earning competitive titles and setting state and national records.
As a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Coach, Nez takes a comprehensive approach to fitness, incorporating nutrition, stress management, sleep, and recovery into her coaching. Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or striving for advanced performance goals, Nez combines decades of experience with personalized guidance to help you build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits.
Anthony Trocchio
Anthony has a degree in psychology (human behavior) from the University of Connecticut and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He specializes in weight loss, muscle gain, and mindset coaching. He has transformed his life through changing his habits and wants to help others with the knowledge he has gained.
Ronnie Dill
Ronnie Dill is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and Shin2Bone Muay Thai Coach specializing in bodybuilding, advanced-age training, and strength training. His experience allows him to work with clients across different ages, ability levels, and fitness goals.
Ronnie focuses on helping clients become stronger, move with confidence, and continue progressing through purposeful, individualized training. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, increase overall strength, or maintain your fitness as you get older, Ronnie provides knowledgeable coaching and a motivating training environment.