Villanova

Johnny has been a trainer for the past 10 years, starting with in-home training. He began training after he was an intern at a sports performance facility. He got into fitness after he started boxing in high school which later led to a transition into kickboxing/muay thai. Johnny has competed in 2021 and 2023 and is looking to make a comeback after training in Thailand at Sityodtong Boxing and Muay Thai Camp in Pattaya, Thailand. He brings a balance of fitness and striking to his training. He has worked with all ages and experience levels. He strives to ensure his clients hit their fitness goals and help make it a lifestyle.

Tara Downie has been a Certified Personal Trainer for over 15 years. She began training as a stay at home mother raising her two children and grew her passion for health and fitness over the subsequent years. She understands how to juggle a busy lifestyle and the importance of balance with family, health, wellness and having some fun in there too! Tara has been involved in sports and fitness her entire life. She is an alumna of The Episcopal Academy where she was a three sport captain and all star athlete. She went on to become a Division I Field Hockey and All-American lacrosse player. She spent one season at St. Joe’s as an assistant Lacrosse coach and coached girls’ town sports throughout her daughter’s youth. She leads with a sports oriented mindset and a passion for bringing fitness to beginners. She loves to help individuals feel comfortable in the gym and achieve strength in all aspects of their life…mind, body and spirit.