OUR TEAM

Nicole – founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition – realized how important nutrition was at a young age. Her mom was diagnosed with cancer and her family completely changed their diet and lifestyle. Her mom lived years past the doctor’s expectations. Even though her mom ultimately lost the battle to cancer, Nicole was able to have years of memories with her that she may or may not have been able to have if the family didn’t completely change their diet and try complementary medicine. It wasn’t until attending The University of Florida and becoming part of the cheerleading team that she realized nutrition was a field. Nicole, along with the rest of her team, was sent to a dietitian. After leaving the office, she changed her major to pursue a career in the nutrition field. She feels blessed to be able to share her passion about health, wellness and disease prevention on a daily basis.

She has worked in the nutrition and fitness arena for over 10 years helping thousands of clients achieve their goals. Her program is currently run at hundreds of gyms and nutrition practices worldwide. Nicole is the author of Nourish, the how-to guide to starting and growing a nutrition business from the ground up.

Nicole empowers clients to make lifestyle changes. She provides health coaching through diet and exercise to help her clients meet their goals. Whether you are trying to lose weight, want help sorting out the facts about dieting or need some guidance to help manage a specific disease state: Nicole has something for you!

Credentials:

• Registered, Licensed Dietitian
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• BrandX Method: Basic Kids Certified
• BrandX Method: Advanced Kids Certified
• Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA)
• Certified Health Coach
• Writer for the CrossFit Journal
• Writer for Box Pro Magazine
• Member of the CrossFit Certification Board
• Author of Nourish: Grow Your Nutrition Business From The Ground Up

Jason has been coaching and competing in Professional Beach Volleyball for 19 years. He recently traveled to Ireland to represent the USA in the World Police and Fire Fighter Games with over 2,500 athletes. He is passionate about helping and motivating people to be the best they can be. He finds nothing more rewarding than helping others reach their goals, achieve new personal records and successfully overcome obstacles that once appeared insurmountable. Are you ready?

Credentials:

• Licensed Paramedic
• Certified ACLS, PALS, CPR, BLS, First Aid
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

Fred found CrossFit after years of the regular gym routine and was trying to lose weight following his high school football experience. Searching for motivation and functional fitness to correspond with his lifestyle as a firefighter/paramedic. Fred attributes the nutrition and training from Healthy Steps Nutrition to everything he has today. After four years in CrossFit, Fred obtained his goal of becoming a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. He is truly passionate about what he does and the biggest reward to him are the results you obtain each and every day. He is constantly trying out new ways to stretch and gain knowledge on being a “supple leopard”.  When he isn’t in the gym helping you grow, he is usually found out playing with his beautiful son and recently born daughter.

“Fitness is not about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than YOU used to be.”

 Credentials:

•      CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Ivi spent most of her life shying away from fitness. Fitness was something that seemed unattainable. Then, after graduating from the University of Florida and moving into a full-time career, she realized the importance of fitness not only to her physical health, but also her mental health. For a few years she bounced from fitness trend to fitness trend trying to find the right fit. Then, in 2017 she discovered CrossFit. Immediately she became hooked on the lifestyle and community of CrossFit. Now, Ivi focuses on helping kids develop a love for fitness early. She also incorporates nutrition for well-rounded life-long habits!

Credentials:

• BrandX Method: Basic Kids Certified
• Healthy Steps Nutrition Certified

Born and raised in South Florida, Marci stepped into a CrossFit for the first time in 2013 to assist in training for a half marathon. She completed the race and although her goal was originally to continue a fitness path of running and races she was hooked on the constantly varied new world of CrossFit and the community of people! Over the next 3 years she competed and continued to grow as an athlete but wanted to become more involved with the CrossFit community. She has a passion for helping others and decided to further her knowledge and become a trainer. She loves introducing others to the world of CrossFit!

 

Credentials:

•      CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
•      On Ramp Specialist

Cole grew up competing in various sports throughout his childhood. He was a Florida State champion in Chex Sprint Kids Triathlons and a three time National Champion indoor speed skater by the age of 12. Cole found CrossFit in 2014 when his friend dragged him to a box, and his mind was blown. The constantly varied component of CrossFit, appealed to the competitor within him. It didn’t take long for Cole’s new found passion to become a large part of his life. He began coaching in 2015, and by 2016 he was programming for multiple gyms. In 2017 Cole briefly owned and affiliate, and today he is a coach and member of CrossFit HSN. Cole has an intense passion to help others to reach their fitness goals, and he believes that while we all may have different short term goals, the long term goal is always the same…to get fit and do better than we did yesterday.

Credentials:

•      CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Rebeca’s passion for wellness and nutrition became a major focus of interest during the completion of her culinary arts degree. She loves food science and the ability that food has to create memories and help restore our bodies. Rebeca’s extensive background ranges from working in the fitness industry for more than 5 years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and working at a Michelin starred restaurant overseas.

Her nutrition background started with teaching cooking classes and one-on-one nutrition counseling to children K-12. She then transitioned to working with student-athletes at Villanova University and operating bilingual diabetes prevention programs in the Philadelphia area. Currently, Rebeca works in the inpatient clinical setting as a Dietitian.

 

She blends evidence-based recommendations, food culture, and lifestyle factors into her counseling. She is regularly researching the latest on sports nutrition, IBS/ Low FODMAPs, anti-inflammatory foods, the Mediterranean lifestyle, integrative and functional medicine, and sustainable weight management.

Rebeca uses her skills in nutrition, healthy cooking, and movement therapy to help people improve their relationship with food and their bodies so they can enjoy and partake in what matters most in their life.

In her free time, you’ll see her working out, dancing salsa and kayaking.  Follow her on Instagram @thefit_jalapeno for her fitness and food adventures!

Credentials:

• Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist
• Certified Personal Trainer/ Group fitness instructor, NCSF
• Certified Culinarian, ACF
• International Society Sports Nutrition member