Elizabeth Crutchfield – Our Director

By the age of seven, Elizabeth Crutchfield was already a fixture at her local gymnastics facility and had recently begun schooling in the art of Cecchetti Classical Ballet. During college, she was a group aerobics instructor, thus beginning her career in the fitness arena.
With 25+ years of experience in health and fitness, Elizabeth has established herself as one of the industry’s central fitness authorities.

• Elizabeth carries the following certifications:
• Personal Training – The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
CPR Certification – The American Heart Association
Group
• Fitness Instructor – The American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Yoga Instructor – The Center for Yoga Studies at Sonic Yoga
Wellness
• Coach – Wellcoaches
Nutrition Specialist – Lifestyle Management Associates

In addition,  Elizabeth lectures regularly and leads seminars on health and fitness-related topics. Elizabeth is the immediate Past  President of  Bryant Park  Toastmaster’s, an international organization that helps its members develop public speaking and leadership skills and is a member of the New York chapter of the National Speakers Association.

Elizabeth, and the level of professionalism she demands from each of her health and wellness professionals, has garnered Homebodies the reputation for excellence it well deserves, and has been featured in such renowned publications as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Shape, Self, Vanity Fair and The New York Times.

Elizabeth Crutchfield resides in New York City.

Allison Black

Allison Black is a Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, and Group Exercise Instructor.

She has been in the fitness industry since 2004. After graduating with her BA in Art, she moved from Florida to New York City for the sole purpose of earning her classical Pilates certification through Romana’s Pilates. Allison apprenticed under the Pilates master Sari Mejia Santo and even had the chance to study under Romana Kryzanowska.

Allison also holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports and Medicine, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and the American Heart Association.

Alicia Rezendes

Born in Connecticut, Alicia Rezendes began working as a personal trainer at New York Sports Club in Manhattan in 2006. She started working with Homebodies in January 2007.

In 2006, Alicia was certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT). Since then, she has also completed the NASM Neuromuscular Stretching Course, Pre/Post-Natal Course with Annette Lang, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Lifestyle and Weight Management Certification. Alicia continues to study various exercise modalities and is working towards additional fitness certifications.

Alicia moved to New York to pursue a career as a professional modern dancer after graduating magna cum laude from the Hartt School, University of Hartford with a BFA in Ballet Pedagogy. Since moving here, she has performed with Adrienne Celeste Fadjo Dance, 277 Dance Project, and other choreographers.

She also performed professionally in Hartford with Full Force Dance Theatre, and worked as a dance instructor and private coach for six years in Connecticut. As a dancer, Alicia has been exposed to many different forms of body conditioning, including Pilates and yoga.

In her spare time, Alicia enjoys the outdoors, going to museums, reading, and writing.

Eric Davis

Eric Davis has been certified with the American Council on Exercise since 1995 and a member of the Homebodies team since 2006. He has trained from Florida (Key West) to California (LA, San Francisco) and from New York City to Cape Cod. Specialties include precise Form and Technical Instruction, TRX, Cycle Reebok/Spinning, Flexibilty, Core Training, and Basic Nutritional Counseling. His thorough understanding of what makes a body tick coupled with a terrifically upbeat personality make Eric one of New York City’s most sought after trainers.

Karen Shetler

Karin Shetler is passionate about fitness and aspires to instill that passion and dedication in her clients. In addition to holding a certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, she has been working as a Master Trainer for IM=X Pilates. Inc, teaching courses throughout the country and internationally, for over 4 years. Before coming to work for Homebodies, Karin also taught group exercise classes in Spinning, Aerobics, Step, Urban Rebounding, and Physio -Ball. She continues to educate herself by attending courses at the Kane School of Core Integration, Kinected Pilates, and The Massage Space (myofascial and stretching techniques).

She holds degrees in performance theatre arts, communication and special education. When not training people, Karin has the great privilege of working with parrots!

Tammy Williams

Tammy has 15 years of professional experience in the fitness industry. She specializes in pre/post natal training, guiding her clients through a healthy fitness regimen throughout pregnancy, and then applying an efficient and balanced approach to getting back in shape post-baby. She has extensive experience working with a mature population, helping older adults function stronger and longer in their daily lives. In addition, she trains those with goals of weight loss and overall body conditioning. Her workouts incorporate weight training, pilates, yoga, step aerobics, cardio kickboxing, and more, depending on the needs and wants of the client. Tammy graduated with a B.A. in Dance from Hofstra University, is certified by the American Council of Exercise and received her pilates training from the Kane School of Core Integration

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