OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The staff and I have made it our priority to be a model of integrity and service for personal training clients in downtown Albany. All of our fitness professionals have received Exercise Science degrees and/or certifications from nationally accredited organizations allowing us the ability to accommodate clients of different ages, medical conditions, and level of experience.
Our professional staff is available by appointment to assist you in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through our personal training and group exercise services.
The staff and I have made it our priority to be a model of integrity and service for personal training clients in downtown Albany. All of our fitness professionals have received Exercise Science degrees and/or certifications from nationally accredited organizations allowing us the ability to accommodate clients of different ages, medical conditions, and level of experience.
Our professional staff is available by appointment to assist you in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through our personal training and group exercise services.
 | BRYAN M. NUNZIATO, Owner of Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, LLC
Certified Personal Trainer Mad Dogg Athletics Certified Spinning Instructor Bryan is the owner of Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, LLC and a personal trainer certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. Bryan has over 13 years experience serving as a personal trainer, Fitness Director, group fitness facilitator, and corporate fitness consultant. Bryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Skidmore College (UWW) in May 2007. In June 2008, Bryan collaborated with Omni Development Company, Inc to assist in the design and management of Omni Fitness Center , a specialized fitness training facility located at 54 State Street, second floor in Albany, New York. Bryan also hosted his own live radio program on Talk1300AM called "Weigh in on Wellness". He has written fitness and nutrition articles for the Downtown Digest, and contributed to the health and fitness column in the Times Union. Bryan was also featured as a fitness expert on WTEN News Channel 10. Recently, Bryan assisted Acliff Technologies in the design and development of a paperless, cashless club management system to better serve the needs of Omni Fitness Center members. Projected release of SYNS 1.0 is scheduled for March 2012. |
| SARAH APPELHANS
Certified Yoga Teacher Sarah Appelhans is a yoga teacher and mechanical engineer in the Albany area. She discovered yoga when she was in college and fell in love with the practice. She found that it stopped the chatter in her head and helped her deal with the chaos of college life. She received her 200-hour teaching certification a few years later from Adrian Tartler of Siva Power Yoga in 2009. Since that time she has also studied with teachers such as Seane Corn, Kino MacGregor and Guy Donahaye. She loves teaching yoga because she is able to help people every day with all kinds of difficulties, from pain relief to anxiety and depression to illness and disease. She has found that no matter what ails the body or mind, yoga always helps. She is extremely grateful to all of her teachers for introducing her to yoga, and she is dedicated to sharing the practice with others. |
| Akeem Castilo, BS NASM cPT
NASM Certified Personal Trainer B.S. in Recreational Education with Minors in Exercise Science & Developmental Disabilities, (CUNY) Lehman ’10 Pre- & Postnatal Certified Trainer A self-described fitness “technician”, Akeem specializes in Functional Training, Sports Conditioning, as well as Pre- & Postnatal training. He is a very informative and outgoing trainer. Despite his youn g age, Akeem has accumulated a wealth of knowledge from both the Collegian level, as well as his professional career. These vary from the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) to enhancing your golf swing. In his 2 years as a Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Akeem has trained people from all walks of life. These include cancer and stroke survivors, soon-to-be brides, marathon runners and many more. |
| Mary Ibbetson, ACSM, AFAA
Certified Personal Trainer Mary Ibbetson is an ACSM and AFAA Certified personal trainer certified in CPR. She specializes in goal setting, training and motivation. Whether it be to lose 5 lbs or 50 lbs, to run a 5k or a marathon Mary helps her clients set achievable goals and attain, and often surpass, them...BECAUSE MARY SAYS SO. Mary, herself, is a runner and a cancer survivor and spends her spare time working with cancer survivors to incorporate the benefits of exercise into their day to day lives. |
| Stacy Quinn, AFAA
Group Fitness Instructor Stacy has enthusiastically practiced physical fitness and nutrition for over 11 years. She now actively shares her love for fitness and personal well being with others. She is experienced in teaching Cardio & Weight Interval Training, Kick & Sculpt, Cardio Kickboxing & 20-20-20. With experience in weight & aerobic training as well as core and stability training Stacy has found success with many of her clients. |
