Kristi is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute in
Orlando, Florida. There she obtained her Master Certification in
Personal Training and a Certification in Massage Therapy.  She joined
Excel Fitness Center in 2006 and is glad to be part of a great team
of highly motivated individuals. Kristi plans to continue to study the
human body and the benefits that exercise and massage have on it.
KRISTI
JEN ROMANO
Jennifer Romano is a National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) Certified
Personal Trainer. Jen’s training career began five years ago while completing her
degree in Economics from the University of Rochester. What began as a hobby
grew into a passion after transforming her own physique and seeing how such a
transformation could inspire others. She immediately began immersing herself in
the health and fitness world, performing ad-hoc research, attending conferences,
and achieving multiple certifications, including AFAA group fitness, BOSU, PHI
Pilates, and Body Training Systems.
By the time she graduated, Jen had successfully trained several aspiring Navy
pilots, being instrumental in their passing of the stringent Naval physical fitness
test. Shortly after graduating, she began working as the Group Fitness Director in
a leading adult private fitness club, where Mrs. Romano implemented several
successful programs leading to a 40% growth in her department. During this time,
Jen also competed in her first triathalon winning a second place medal. She soon
realized that she needed to pursue a full-time training career to make the biggest
impact on the lives of others.  
Jen is currently working on her Clinical Nutrition License.

MARK NEILAN, DPT
Mark has an exceptional background in physical therapy and personal training. As a
graduate of Blair Academy and The College of New Jersey, Mark was well prepared to
enter graduate school. He graduated with a Master's Degree of Physical Therapy from
the University of Saint Augustine in 2000 and was soon employed by Morris Area
Rehabilitation Association (MARA) as a physical therapist. He was quickly promoted to
Clinical Director. While Mark enjoyed working with rehabilitation patients, he wanted to
work with people on injury prevention and maintaining fitness. He became certified as a
personal trainer through the National Council for Sports Medicine Education and began
working part-time as a personal trainer at the Total Wellness Center in Bernardsville in
2001. In 2003, he left MARA to work full-time as the Director of Personal Training at the
Total Wellness Center. After two successful years as director, Mark decided to open his
own business, Excel Fitness Center, in Bernardsville, New Jersey.

Mark's clients are inspired by his dedication to his own fitness. He has competed in two
marathons, a team triathlon, and numerous 5K runs. He recently participated in the
prestigious Boston Marathon, finished in 3:04 and re-qualified for the 2007 marathon.  
While training takes up much of his free time, Mark also dedicates time to further his
education. He recently graduated from Temple University with his doctorate in Physical
Therapy.
KYLE NEWELL
Kyle attended Kean University. He obtained his Health and Physical Education Teaching
Certification in the Spring of 2006 and now teaches Physical Education in the
Bridgewater Township School District. Along with personal training at Excel Fitness      
Center, Kyle is also the Assistant Strength Coach at Hillsborough High School. He plans
to begin work toward receiving his Masters of Science in Kinesiology online from the
University of Texas Pan-American in the Spring of 2007.

Kyle is committed to his own health and fitness and is an accomplished bodybuilder. He
placed second in the light heavy-weight division of the 2004 and 2005 Mid-Atlantic
Natural Bodybuilding Shows.     
SARAH CAROTHERS
Sarah Carothers is certified as a personal trainer by NASM. She is a magna cum laude
graduate of Point Park University with a BA in Dance. She has performed with
Paramount Pictures, Silvertree Productions, Allian Productions, and Off-Broadway at the
Elan Awards honoring dance legend Anne Reinking. Sarah has appeared in television
spots on FOX, ABC, WB, PBS, and in commercials for Six Flags. She has choreographed
pieces for performances in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and has toured the
US as a master class instructor and judge for the Universal Dance Association and Dance
USA. Sarah currently teaches for the Somerset County Performing Arts High School and
two private studios in New Jersey. She is also touring with Emmy Award winning special
events producer David Thomas in The World of Magic.  
KARIANNA DICKSON
Karianne Dickson is a fitness educator holding several certifications, National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, Spin certified
instructor, group exercise instructor (including certifications such as BOSU and willPower & grace™), as well as years of exercise science and
nutritional education. Karianne has over 7 years personal training and teaching experience.

In addition, Karianne has managed and developed fitness facilities for over 5 years. A true student, she has studied several disciplines as well as
sports to gain knowledge and bring them into her clients' lives. Karianne's current passion lays in triathlon training.
JUSTIN PAPA
Justin is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute where he was awarded a
Masters Personal Training Certificate.  He has over 200 hours of practical training
experience and more than 300 credit hours in Biomechanics, Anatomy and Nutrition.  

Justin is also certified in Standard First Aid, Infant and Child CPR, and AED.  Additionally,
Justin has always been active in sports and has played football, baseball, and wrestled.  
His next plans include getting certified in sport athlete training.
EXCEL FITNESS STAFF
 
Jennifer Romano is a National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal
Trainer. Her training career began five years ago while completing her degree in
Economics from the University of Rochester. What began as a hobby grew into a passion
after transforming her own physique and seeing how such a transformation could inspire
others. She immediately began immersing herself in the health and fitness world,
performing ad-hoc research, attending conferences, and achieving multiple certifications,
including AFAA group fitness, BOSU, PHI Pilates, and Body Training Systems.
By the time she graduated, Jen had successfully trained several aspiring Navy pilots and
was  instrumental in their passing of the stringent Naval physical fitness test. Shortly after
graduating, she began working as the Group Fitness Director in a leading adult private
fitness club, where she implemented several successful programs leading to a 40%
growth in her department. During this time, she also competed in her first triathalon,
winning a second place medal.
Jen is currently working on her Clinical Nutrition License.
JEN ROMANO
 
Kristi is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute in Orlando, Florida. There
she obtained her Master Certification in Personal Training and a Certification in Massage
Therapy.  She has over 200 hours of practical training experience and more than 300
credit hours in Biomechanics, Anatomy and Nutrition. Kristi is also certified in Standard
First Aid, Infant and Child CPR, and AED.

She joined Excel Fitness Center in 2006 and is glad to be part of a great team of highly
motivated individuals. Kristi plans to continue to study the human body and the benefits
that exercise and massage have on it.
KRISTI KILHULLEN