Peoria

Amber Parkinson

Manager

Amber has worked in the fitness industry since graduating from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science in 2007. She has worked in several different roles in the fitness industry, including personal training, group exercise, wellness coaching, and fitness management. With a background in dance and organized sports, Amber realized that strength training education was lacking for many individuals. Rather than focus on a number on the scale, she likes to focus on what the body is capable of achieving. She will help you set long term and short term goals, and figure out clear path to reach all of them. In her spare time, Amber loves to go on bike rides with her family and run. She has a goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states!

Joseph Elsayegh

Trainer

DJ Frank

Trainer

I have enjoyed and loved fitness all of my life, playing sports since I was a kid growing up in Bloomington, IL. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to do something in the health and fitness industry, but a health scare when I was in high school drove me towards helping people and becoming a personal trainer. I obtained my degree in Exercise Science and was a four year college athlete playing football at Monmouth College, winning two conference championships. I know that it is hard to complete something, but with hard work, you can achieve what you want. I recently became a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). With that, my goal is to help individuals achieve their fitness and health goals here at Anytime Fitness North Peoria.

Joey O'Brien

Trainer

I have been active in sports my whole life, whether it be in Salvation Army basketball, AYBT basketball, parochial sports, or athletics in high school through college. Being active has always been in my nature and still is to this day! I have been fortunate enough to have been born and raised in Peoria, IL. I graduated from Peoria Notre Dame High School with Varsity letters in Wrestling, Football, and Track & Field. I then went on to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was given the opportunity to participate in Track and Field at the time and continue my athletic lifestyle. My life after high school and college athletics lead to competing in Crossfit events around the area. I am constantly striving not only to better myself, but also lift up others around me. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, getting outside to experience nature, and competing in Crossfit events.

Patrick Thompson

Trainer

Since Patrick started seeing results from exercise in high school, he knew that he wanted to have a career as a personal trainer. While obtaining a degree in Exercise Science from Monmouth College (2014), Patrick also became a certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2011). Throughout his own training, he has competed in various 5k races, strongman and powerlifting competitions. On the personal training side, he has been fortunate enough to help clients achieve goals in weight loss, strength training, rehabilitation, and overall health improvements. Since 2016, Patrick has been nominated each year by his clients and peers as a top personal trainer in the Peoria area. In addition to personal training, Patrick has also started his own website and fitness supplement company, NeverBeenStronger.com. Aside from training, during his down time, Patrick loves spending time with his wife and two miniature dachshunds Pumpkin and Walter.