MEET OUR TEAM
After 9/11, Jamie decided to follow his dream to fruition. Studying with the renowned Dr. Jack Barnathan, owner and founder of NYStrength, a worldwide leader in health, fitness, strength, and conditioning, he became a certified Fitness trainer with the …
Gabe Wilner is a fitness professional with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Kennesaw State University. He also earned his Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Exercise Science from the University of Georgia. Throughout his studies, he’s held training, rehabilitation, and clinical research positions to assist a wide range of individuals from athletes to aging adults.
Marisa Downey is an Atlanta native. She completed her masters in Exercise Science, is ACE certified in PT and is a 500hr registered Yoga teacher. She has been doing 1:1 and small group sessions through Pinnacle since 2013! In 2017, Marisa became a licensed massage therapist (LMT), in 2018 became a fascial stretch therapist (FST) and certified TPI instructor, and in 2022 finished a nationally recognized program in Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) with a specialty in orthopedic rehabilitation. Marisa’s combination of manual therapy with functional movements has helped countless patients pre and post ortho surgeries get back to the activities they enjoy!
Tramell began training here at Pinnacle in May 2015. Tramell began his fitness training career as a gifted runner at the University of Illinois, winning seven Big 10 conference championships and being awarded All-American 3 times. *In 2007, Tramell became a professional runner for…
Sangeeta Lazarus brings 11 years of personal training experience. She is NASM certified and TRX Certified. She’s had the privilege of working with a broad range of clients, tailoring her approach to fit their unique fitness needs and aspirations. Her training style offers a balanced mix of traditional weight training, TRX, and Yoga, aiming for a holistic workout experience.
Yohannes Mekuria is a NASM-certified personal trainer and hybrid athlete with 7+ years of experience helping clients transform their bodies and performance. Born and raised in Ethiopia, he moved to the United States in 2015, bringing discipline, dedication, and a lifelong love for fitness.
Wellness Coach
Laura’s degree in psychology and sociology was at Georgia State University. She began working in a mental health facility in Miami, FL helping individuals who struggled with severe psychiatric and addiction diagnoses. Then she continued her education at Georgia Professional School of Psychology for her Master’s in Professional Counseling.
Peyton Attridge was born and raised here in Atlanta, GA. He went to high school at Pace Academy where he played sports and stayed somewhat active. However, once he got to college, at Elon University, he really discovered his passion for fitness.
William Reed is a fitness professional with nearly seven years experience working across the industry, with time spent coaching youth and semi-pro teams across multiple sports; assisting physical therapists in outpatient clinics; and performing and publishing research as a part of a team delving into the growing field of exercise sciences.
Kristen Waters
Kristen Waters is the Manager of Pinnacle Fitness. Originally from Middle Georgia, she has been with the team since the fall of 2018. Kristen and her husband Landon live in Old Fourth Ward. Kristen has a history in business management, website design, and marketing. She owns a pet sitting and pet portrait business you can find at www.petandpurr.com.