Robert Dothard, ACE CPT

For Robert’s bio, please visit www.robertdothard.com!

Mitch Reeves, B.S. Psychology, IFPA CPT

Mitch has been an advocate of exercise and fitness as long as he can remember. Upon graduating high school, Mitch moved out of his small hometown to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1996. He chose not to pursue anything along this career path, however, and having trained numerous friends and colleagues over the years Mitch turned his eyes towards the fitness industry. Soon afterwards he received his personal training certification through the International Fitness Professionals Association. Mitch joined the Fitness Together Vinings team soon after its opening in January of 2002. Always looking to expand his fitness horizons, Mitch took up Pilates in 2003 and has since integrated many of its core training principles and methods into his own training techniques. Mitch was given the nickname “Merciless” by one of his clients, and it has stuck with him ever since.

Nicki Anzalone, D.C, BA Business, ACE CPT

Dr. Nicki has always lived a healthy lifestyle, incorporating fitness and exercise into all aspects of her life. She began playing softball and tennis at the young age of 8 and continued her softball career playing at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She always contributed to helping her fellow teammates to achieve their fitness goals as well as her own. Over the years she realized her passion for helping people attain whole body health and wellness, and this eventually sent her on the path to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic. She now combines proper spinal health with the importance of proper fitness and nutrition to provide others with the opportunity to reach their optimal health and life potential.

Tara Broughton, BFA Graphics Design, ACE CPT

Growing up playing every sport known to man and spending hours in the gym, Tara went on to join the team at Yale University Heart Failure and Transplant Clinic in Connecticut.  It was there that she discovered her passion for helping others improve their health. Shortly after, she moved to Georgia to attend the Art Institute of Atlanta and earned her Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Never forgetting her love for fitness and health, she earned her Personal Trainer Certification from American Council on Exercise. So, now with half-marathons, marathons, triathalons, and adventure races under her belt, she strives to conquer more challenges, and wants to help you do the same.

Tara Dobbs, B.S. Business Administration, IFA CPT

As fitness has always been her first passion, Tara decided to direct her career towards improving the health of others. Tara started her career in fitness as an aerobics instructor five years ago, and started personal training soon after. Tara specializes in personalized training programs; individual and group programs; nutritional counseling; weight management; flexibility and core stability. Tara has worked with clients from all aspects and continues to see each person as an individual challenge of good health. Fitness is a life long commitment and Tara continues to grow in knowledge and expertise in the fitness profession. Her philosophy on exercise: “Of course we all want to look good, but exercise is something that is very important for overall health. I feel better if I exercise every day and I want to help my clients feel as good about exercise as I do.”

Kenney Goins, ACSM CPT

Education: 2008, BA at The Ohio State University
Major in Theatre and Minor was Communications
Twenty years fitness and personal training experience
Three years experience as a physical therapy technician

Kelly Goodman, B.S. Business Administration, ACE CPT

With 15 years of ballet and dance experience, Kelly has always led a healthy and active lifestyle.  After high school she attended Auburn University, where she found her love of exercise including aerobics, resistance training, yoga and pilates.  Starting down the corporate path, Kelly soon realized that this was not the career choice for her so she sought out further education in the health and exercise science field.  Her desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives brought her to Fitness Together in 2007.  Realizing this is her true passion, Kelly approaches personal training with high energy and a positive attitude hoping to inspire her clients everyday to achieve their goals.   

William Julien, ACE CPT

William has been a life long proponent of overall conditioning and is a strong believer that fitness isn’t just a goal to achieve but a continuing lifestyle to maintain. An avid runner averaging over 35 miles a week, William is equally obsessive about his weight training schedule. Having spent many years in the restaurant industry (owner/ operator and GM), he also brings a unique perspective to nutritional information and understanding. William joined the Fitness Together team in 2004 and still loves to see people changing their old habits for life altering results.

Samantha Ridley, AAAI/ISMA CPT

Samantha started working out at the young age of 12, and has always been active with dancing, weightlifting, or running.  Due to personal tragedy and struggles, weight piled on to the point of her looking in the mirror and no longer recognizing the image staring back at her.  Samantha then decided to put all of her knowledge of health and fitness to work for herself. Because of that experience she has an unparalleled love for training people and watching them succeed. Samantha feels that there is a definitive art to being a personal trainer, and she works every day to improve upon that art. She has found that the human body is capable of magnificent things when pushed and is glad to be able to experience that every day. She specializes in body transformations including weight loss, resistance training, and strength and conditioning.

Stephanie Thornton, B.S. Business Administration, ACE CPT

Stephanie was introduced to her love of fitness at the early age of 6 when her mother took her to a mother/daughter aerobics class. She continued to be very active growing up in Kentucky with various sports and dancing. Stephanie got her B.S. in Business Administration from Florida State University in 1997, and spent many years in the hotel industry until she finally realized fitness is where her heart truly belongs! While teaching step aerobics on the side during her business career, she decided to follow her dream by getting certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise in 2005. You can find Stephanie just about everyday at the gym either enjoying an aerobics class or doing her personal workout. Driven and enthusiastic, Stephanie’s goal is to help her clients feel good about themselves!

Marquia Washington, B.A.Theatre, Corporate Communication, ISSA CFT

Hailing from Charleston, SC, Marquia grew up an athlete and trained as a hobby during college. As her mom was in the military, she admits to being a health nut - and practicing gymnastics and ballet instilled much discipline from an early age. Marquia is currently attending school to become a dietitian so that her focus can be weight training and diet management. She enjoys seeing others improve their quality of life, and realizes she must be a living example by taking care of herself. Marquia states that God has given her a gift that she can’t very well keep to herself.

Leiah S Watson, CPT- W.I.T.S.

Leiah has always enjoyed physical activity, and from an early age was involved in cheerleading, tennis, dancing, gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, and even fencing. With a history of heart disease and diabetes in her family, Leiah is fully aware of what a life without exercise will do to your body and spirit. So if she can help others feel better by helping them to lose a few pounds, add muscle tone, or improve their cardiovascular health, she is happy to share her time. Leiah is currently working at Kennesaw State University to finish up her degree in Health and Physical Education, and also works full time as a Real Estate Consultant. Without exercise and living a healthy lifestyle, Leiah points out that she would not be able to enjoy all the things that she does.