MEET THE TRAINERS
Meet the team that can take you to the next LEVEL
Deaneth Edwards
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Email: Deaneth@levelfitnessclubs.com
Primary Certifications: AFAA CPT and Group Fitness certifications Lesmills BodyPump Lesmills Bodycombat
Specialties: All aspects of Fitness
Background: I began my fitness career over twenty-eight years ago at a private gym. I’ve loved fitness all my life. Being a native of Jamaica, in school we had to do some form of sports; mine was in Track and Field. I represent the United States of America in the Master’s Division in Track and Field. I became a Personal Trainer because of my drive and dedication to helping others. My main goal is to help my clients live a healthy and long life and be their best version. As I often tell them “you only get out what you put in”.
Juan Hernandez
Hometown: White Plains, NY
Email: Juan@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: Bachelor of Science
Primary Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Sports Specific Training
Background: My passion for fitness has allowed me to help others to live a healthy lifestyle. Having the opportunity to change people’s lives is very rewarding for me. Being able to help them achieve their fitness goals means a lot to me. During my free, time I love spending time playing soccer and watching sports and movies.
Jenee Boothe
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Email: Jenee@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: B.A. in Public Relations
Primary Certifications: NASM CPT
Specialties: Weight Loss, Functional Training, Strength Training, HIIT, Women’s Group Training
Background: Jenee became a personal trainer after experiencing her own life-changing weight loss journey. Inspired by the transformation she achieved, she developed a deep passion for health and fitness. Today, Jenee is dedicated to helping others reach their goals—whether it’s losing weight, building strength, or simply feeling more confident in their own skin. Her mission is to empower clients through personalized training, encouragement, and real results.
Michael Haag
Hometown: Garrison, NY
Email: Michael@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: Bachelors at Fordham University
Primary Certifications: NCSF
Specialties: Bodybuilding/ Fat loss
Background: Fitness has helped me feel not only more healthy physically but also mentally through an increase of self confidence. It is now my goal to share that with others by helping people a more healthy lifestyle style as well as reach goals they have always wanted to reach. Whether you are new to exercise or a common gym goer, I can help you get to the next step of your fitness journey by helping you build a strong foundation in the gym or pushing through current plateaus.
Jimmy Barrios
Hometown: Guetzaltenango, Guatemala
Email: jimmy@levelfitness.com
Education: Bachelors in Psychology, Associates in liberal arts and science
Primary Certifications: NASM CPT, CES
Specialties: Weight loss, Corrective Exercises, Functional training, HIIT, Hypertrophy, progressive bodyweight training, soccer/futbol.
Background: My fitness journey began with soccer, playing around the world in places like the U.S., Guatemala, Australia, Spain, and Portugal. After my semi-pro soccer career, I shifted to coaching, specializing in sports-specific training, injury prevention, weight loss, HIIT, and corrective exercise. I believe in training both the mind and body to create lasting change. Now, I continue to compete in soccer, coach kids, and help clients achieve their fitness goals.
Amber Deegan
Position: Group Fitness Instructor
Hometown: Mahopac, NY
Email: Amber@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: BS – Behavioral Science, MS – Early Childhood & Childhood Education
Primary Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness, CPR/AED
Specialties: Strength Training, HIIT Training
Background: I began teaching group fitness classes in 2016 at Retro Fitness, and in 2019, I joined Level Fitness as a Personal Trainer. Since 2021, I’ve also been teaching group fitness classes here at Level. In addition to my work at the gym, I’m an Associate Director for Academic Advising at a private college. In my spare time, I love spending time with friends, going hiking, and enjoying anything outdoors.
Christine Mondelli
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Email: Christine@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: B.S. Management concentration in Finance and MIS Minor in Music – Binghamton University Masters in Education – University of Bridgeport
Primary Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist, Advanced Spinning® Instructor Certification, SPINPower® Instructor Certification
Specialties: Functional training, Strength training, Corrective exercise, HIIT, Cycling
Background: Christine has been with Level Fitness Clubs since 2021. Starting out her career on Wall Street, she had a career change and went onto pursuing her masters in education while providing academic intervention services at Rye Neck School District. After having 3 children, fitness became an integral part of her life. The positive impact it had on her created the passion to educate others in fitness.
Eli Aaronson
Hometown: Cortland Manor, NY
Email: Eli@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Primary Certifications: ACE Personal Training, USATF Level 1 Coach, Applied Stretching Theory and Practice
Specialties: Sports Specific Training, Track and Field, Weight Loss, Strength Training, Functional Training.
Background: My life was profoundly changed when a strength coach invested their time into me. It led me to compete at the collegiate level as a High Jumper at Lehigh University. Now out of college, it is my turn to give back and invest in other people. As a trainer, you can find me in the gym working with clients, teaching classes, or doing my own crazy workouts. Outside of the gym you can find me coaching Track and Field for Hendrick Hudson High School.
Maria Fuentes
Hometown: Carmel, NY
Email: Maria@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: Associate Degree in Science | Current Nursing Student
Primary Certifications: ISSA CPT | Currently pursuing NCSF CPT, Nutrition, and Strength Coach
Specialties: Strength Training, Aesthetic Development, Fat Loss, and Functional Fitness
Background: I believe strength is beauty and fitness is about more than just looks. After losing my grandfather to cardiovascular disease and seeing diabetes affect my family, I became more aware of the importance of health. That’s what inspired me to live intentionally and help others do the same. As a certified trainer and future nurse, I combine science-based knowledge with a passion for helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident every day.
Mark Merchant
Hometown: Jesup, Iowa
Email: Mark@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: Master’s Degree
Primary Certifications: C.S.C.S., NASM PES
Specialties: Athletic Development, Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular/Respiratory Development, Muscular Hypertrophy, Strength and Power Development, Corrective Exercise.
Background: Started training in 1988, explored multiple disciplines in fitness, adventure racing, mtb racing, cycling, Obstacle Course Racing, Strongman Competitions, Kettlebell competitions, too many certifications along the way!
Michael Irish
Hometown: Poughkeepsie
Email: Michaeli@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: B.S. in Exercise Science
Primary Certifications: ISSA CPT
Specialties: BodyBuilding, Powerlifting, Weight Loss, Functional Training
Background: Coming from a background of playing sports my whole life, and being a Competitive Bodybuilder the reason why I love fitness is because this is a game all about Consistency and Discipline. The results you get whether it’s getting stronger, building a better physique, or losing weight speaks for itself and it can’t be faked. And I enjoy helping anyone reach their goal.
Joshua Snell
Hometown: Santa Ana, California
Email: Joshua@levelfitnessclubs.com
Education: Degree in Culinary Arts
Primary Certifications: NASM CPT + Stretching and Flexibility coach
Specialties: Functional Training
Background: I love the constant pursuit of knowledge and discipline connected with fitness. There’s always more to learn and harder challenges. Other than that, I enjoy cooking and watching movies with my wife and dog.
Jessica Bonavita
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Email: JessicaB@levelfitnessclubs.com
Primary Certifications: NASM CPT, PN2, TRX, Behavioral Change, Group Fitness Instructor
Specialties: HIIT, Weight Loss, Strength Training
Background: A dedicated stay-at-home mom, she found a natural transition into personal training as her children grew older and developed a love for sports, aligning with her own passion for fitness. Her mission is to bridge the gap between clients’ goals and their daily behaviors. She is deeply committed to making a positive impact on overall health, enhancing quality of life through both exercise and nutrition. By fostering self-awareness and accountability—physically and mentally—she helps clients develop sustainable habits that support weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.