Welcome to
the Fit Family

OWNER & HEAD TRAINER

EMILY PLUMER

Emily became a personal trainer to empower individuals through tailored movement, believing it comes in many forms and enhances both body and mind. Her goal is to help clients develop an optimal body-mind connection that positively impacts every aspect of their lives. With twelve years of experience, Emily has had the pleasure of working with a wide range of people, witnessing immense mutual growth. She firmly believes a lifestyle supporting both body and mind is essential, and she'd love to be a part of your journey!

TRAINER

JOELLE MINEO

Joelle is a NFPT certified Personal Trainer and a fitness enthusiast with a run specialty background. She has more than a decade of exercise in my personal and professional life. She has a passion for yoga, running and strength training. While she enjoys exercising in the gym, she also loves running outside, power walking local trails, and getting her heart rate up watching Buffalo Bills football games! In addition to completing 3 full marathons, Joelle has run countless half marathons and loves local 5ks! Bringing women together for positive, empowering movement is her purpose. 

TRAINER

ELLEN Mcnamara

Ellen is passionate about helping others build confidence and strength through movement. She sees fitness as more than a way to stay in shape—it’s a chance to improve overall health, boost your mood, and live a longer life. She enjoys creating workouts that are approachable, effective, and adaptable for all fitness levels. Outside the studio, Ellen enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, being outdoors, any form of movement, and cooking. 

TRAINER

Katy wolfrom

Katy brings over 20 years of fitness industry experience to Motivate. She loves teaching group fitness, constantly finding new ways to help clients achieve their goals. Katy combines evidence-based techniques with motivational coaching to empower all fitness levels. From beginners to athletes, she prioritizes building sustainable habits and fostering a positive mindset for lasting success. Katy champions balanced living, promoting fitness as a lifestyle enhancing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

TRAINER

Danielle Kudlak

Danielle combines functional movement, mindfulness, and integrated strength training to help women build and maintain a strong, balanced body and resilient mind that supports their unique lifestyle and goals. She guides clients to connect with and appreciate their bodies, move with confidence and intention, and embrace fitness as both fun and challenging. Through her approach, she empowers women to rise above their perceived limits and discover just how strong and capable they truly are.

TRAINER

Kristin pawlowski

Kristin is an ACE Personal Trainer who is dedicated to helping her clients practice movement as a form of self-care. With a background in biology and education, she researches evidence-based practices and guides her clients into implementing those practices in their sessions and in their everyday lives. Kristin also enjoys designing varied sessions for her clients to keep the workouts challenging yet fun. Kristin's favorite form of movement is rock climbing, though she also enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, rowing, and walking her dogs.

TRAINER

ryan ginkel

Ryan became a personal trainer to inspire others to discover their strength through movement. With a B.S. in Exercise Science, she's an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and a PNL2 Nutrition Coach. Ryan grew up running and played college volleyball. After becoming a parent, she found a new passion for strength training, learning to integrate health into busy lives. This deepened her understanding of how fitness evolves with life's challenges, making it accessible and sustainable. Her goal is for every client to feel confident, strong, and capable—inside and outside the gym.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

ELIZABETH VALKANAS

Elizabeth is a yoga teacher who loves to inspire students to explore creativity, connect to their body, and find inner peace. Guiding dynamic flows or restorative sessions, she approaches each pose with attention and care. Off the mat, she's a passionate fundraiser for the Erie Philharmonic and a fitness enthusiast enjoying strength training and Pilates. She expresses her artistic side reading fantasy novels, trying new art forms, and learning construction skills. She shares her life with her boyfriend Shane and adorable Schnoodle, Zoë.