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Personal TrainingSmall Group Training Instructor

Aaron Delgerbat

Aaron is happy to start this journey at Rise! As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with 11 years of experience teaching group fitness classes and effective one-on-one sessions. Aaron is ready and excited to help you with your fitness goals! When working with Aaron you will focus on technique and actively working towards results and challenges. His expertise lies in coaching, instruction, nutrition principles, weight management and healthy living. Aaron is also an accomplished body builder and enjoys hiking and riding his motorcycle!

Emmy Kastning

You may recognize Emmy as one of our managers as he spends most of his days at our front desk. He is now expanding his career in Rise as a group fitness instructor. Emmy found his passion for fitness when beginning his transition (female-to-male) in 2018 and throughout his time at Rise. He enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals and pushing them to their limits for a great workout while incorporating bodyweight exercises, functional training and weightlifting. Emmy will help you gain strength, stability and body awareness throughout his classes.

Personal Trainer

Gernard Labaco

My fitness journey started in highschool when I began wrestling which continued on through college. My degree in kinesiology ignited my passion for fitness, so after graduating, I pursued my career as a personal trainer. I really enjoy doing corrective exercises and functional training to help others feel better and move better in their daily lives. In my spare time, I love to travel, hike and spend time with family and friends.

Certifications:
B.S Kinesiology w/ emphasis Rehabilitation Science
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Glue Specialist
ISSA Nutritionist
ISSA Weight Management Specialist
ISSA Elite Trainer
ISSA Fitness Coach
NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist

Certified Pilates Instructor

Jessica Lizardo

Jessica discovered her love for yoga asana in 2010. After many years of studying to become a classical cellist, she decided to channel her devotion to music into her new found love for yoga asana. Awareness of the immediate impact this practice had on her mental and emotional wellbeing led her to pursue a 200-hr RYT training, and through exposure to the different practices of movement, and contrology, opened up her world to Pliates. She started teaching yoga in 2014 and became trained in the Power Pilates Mat series in 2019. She has taught yoga asana in studios and community centers in Orange County, as well as a trauma-informed yoga series at her alma maters, the University of Southern California and UC Irvine and through mental health and trauma center in Burlingame. She is proud to have been a part of the Rise BodyWorks community since 2019 and carries the same trauma-informed lens and approach in her teaching through the use of language and modifications, and facilitates safe exploration of exercises in students’ bodies. In addition to teaching and practicing, Jessica provides mental health services for youth and families, seeks to deepen her knowledge and skills in these professions, and hopes to merge her skills in ways that help others experience a sense of freedom and alignment in both body and mind. In her down time, she enjoys exploring the greater outdoors with her doberman and going on food adventures with her loved ones.

Personal Trainer

Katherine Lovejoy

We are excited to introduce Katherine, your dedicated fitness coach who is committed to helping you transform your life.

With her specialization in strength and endurance training, HIIT circuit training, weight loss, and body re-composition strategies, Katherine is the perfect partner for achieving your fitness goals.

But she is much more than just a trainer; she is a compassionate guide who understands the importance of building a sustainable lifestyle.

Katherine’s approach provides the perfect balance of care and accountability, ensuring that you stay on track towards a healthier, more energetic, and more confident you.

So, if you’re ready to make lasting lifestyle changes, Katherine is here to help you overcome your struggles and setbacks and achieve your wellness goals.