Personal Training Evolved.

All Training Packages Include:

  • Full performance and structural assessment

  • Health and history screening to identify risk factors

  • Individually tailored workout program

Meet your

Club Manager

  • GENERAL MANAGER

    As the General Manager of our fitness facility, Amber brings a wealth of experience and a passion for health and wellness. With a background as a certified personal trainer, she holds multiple certifications, including pre/postnatal fitness, weight loss management, and mindset coaching. Currently, Amber is also a certified nutrition coach, bringing a holistic approach to fitness and well-being.

    Growing up, she played competitive softball, an experience that instilled a love for teamwork, discipline, and striving for excellence. This passion translates into her professional life, where the focus is on cultivating an environment where people are motivated to become the best versions of themselves.

    Understanding that everyone has a unique story and a personal "why," she is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where all members feel valued and supported.

    This facility is more than just a place to work out—it's a community where everyone can grow, connect, and transform using our resources and support available.

    Beyond the professional realm, Amber is an avid dog lover and enjoys spending quality time with Griffy, her beloved canine companion. With a passion for fitness and a heart for helping others, Amber is dedicated to making our facility a place where everyone can thrive!

Meet Your Trainers

  • Cathleen Lutz

    ISSA MASTER TRAINER & PRECISION NUTRITIONIST

    On top of being our Head Trainer at RISE, Cathleen has a cycling, TRX, and pilates master certification. She has a background in rehabilitation, which bolsters the way she trains. She loves helping members gain muscle, retain movement, and achieve their goals. She focuses heavily on fundamentals such as breath work while training. Cathleen also works hand in hand with the Sussex County Parkinsons Foundation as a lead group instructor, and loves the community that attends RISE.

  • Joey O'Connell

    ISSA CERTIFIED MASTER TRAINER

    Joey has been with RISE for over 4 years. He started working in a physical therapy clinic and was there for 7 years before coming to RISE. He gained a ton of knowledge from the therapists in my time there and gained an eye for spotting mechanical errors in form and posture. His favorite clients to work with are the ones that are willing and dedicated in becoming a better version of themselves. Joey’s passion is in building strength along with a great physique for his clients.

    As a young adult, when he started his fitness journey, injuries and lack of results became frustrating. It wasn't until he worked with a trainer himself teaching him how to lift properly that the addiction kicked in.


    Fun Fact: Joey is from Smyrna, Delaware, and his favorite lift is deadlifts! “The king of all lifts! There’s just something so rewarding about lifting big weights and pushing your limits and going beyond what you think you’d never be able to lift.”

  • Kelley Harp

    MASTER TRAINER

    Kelley is a certified fitness trainer with over 13 years of experience helping clients achieve their fitness goals. She specializes in creating personalized workout plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Whether you are looking to lose weight, build muscle or simply improve your overall health and fitness, Kelly is here to help you every step of the way!

    Let’s work together to transform your body and achieve the results you always wanted”

  • Marisol Mertz

    ISSA CERTIFIED MASTER TRAINER AND NUTRITION COACH

    Marisol was practically raised in the gym, spending her childhood in the gym and running with her father in Peru. She’s always been fascinated by the strong bond between food and human performance, which led her to become a certified fitness nutrition specialist and personal trainer. She has over 15 years of training in the field.

    Marisol specializes in sports and preformance nutrition, endurance event training, and senior fitness training.

  • Cassandra Parker

    ISSA CERTIFIED MASTER TRAINER / GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

    Cassandra has been with RISE for over 8 years! She brings an amazing amount of energy, professionalism, and challenges to those who want to become the healthiest version of themselves. She incorporates mobility, balance, and strength training into her sessions and focuses on the entire body to operate in unison.

    Cassandra is also trained and certified in PWR (Parkinson's Wellness and Recovery). PWR is a program offered at RISE to promote self well being, movement, and recovery, as well as working as a group. Cassandra is one of our widely loved group leaders, and brings her natural caring persona to these sessions, leaving all feeling engaged, challenged, and having a sense of purpose (with a little fun thrown in, of course!).

    “I believe that achieving your healthiest self should be fun, and that will always be my goal!”

  • Cameron Horn

    ISSA CERTIFIED TRAINER AND NUTRITIONIST

    Cameron is a local to the Delaware beaches with a passion for training, obtaining his ISSA CPT, Nutrition, and Strength and Conditioning certifications. He has been instructing classes with RISE for years, and has a background training athletes on strength and agility, ranging from middle school to college level. Watching his dad workout in RISE and toss heavy weight all through his life, Cameron developed a passion for strength training while maintaining a lean figure.

  • Liz Heasley

    ISSA CERTIFIED TRAINER

    With over three years of experience in personal training and nutritional coaching, Liz is dedicated to helping clients achieve their wellness goals with confidence and enthusiasm. An ISSA certified personal trainer, Liz’s mission is to provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual’s needs, whether they are focused on weight loss, strength training, endurance, sports performance, or overall fitness.

    Liz is passionate about fostering a holistic approach to wellness, integrating fitness and nutrition to build lasting, positive change. She believes in meeting clients where they are and guiding them to where they want to be, regardless of their starting point or experience level. Her commitment to motivation and confidence-building ensures that every workout is both empowering and effective.

    Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into the gym or a seasoned athlete aiming for peak performance, Liz is dedicated to helping you reach your goals and unlock your full potential.

  • Aaron Getz

    MASTER PERSONAL TRAINER

    Aaron is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC) with over 17 years of experience in the fitness and performance industry. As a former collegiate athlete and Division 1 strength and conditioning coach, Aaron has a deep understanding of athletic development and high-performance training.

    Specializing in athletic development and performance enhancement, Aaron works with high-performance athletes as well as adults who are committed to improving their fitness and overall performance.

    Originally from Northeast Pennsylvania (but a Carolina man at heart), Aaron now calls Delaware home. Outside of work, Aaron is an avid Olympic weightlifter, enjoys spending time at the beach, and cherishes time with their family. Married and a proud parent of four young daughters, Aaron balances professional excellence with a love for family life.

  • Greg Baratto

    ISSA CERTIFIED TRIANER

    Greg has a deep passion for serving as the guiding light in someone’s health and fitness journey. Greg grew up watching his father train as a bodybuilder and naturally followed in his footsteps. His down to earth nature, accompanied by his knowledge for building muscle and eye for aesthetic fine tuning, creates an atmosphere of trust and desired results. His passion for weight trying motivates his clients to be the best version of themselves and his hope is to find that desire in you too.

    ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
    ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
    ISSA Certified Nutritionist

  • Adrienne Pankowski

    ISSA CERTIFIED TRAINER

    Adrienne, a certified personal trainer through ISSA, and combines her passion for health and wellness with a background in sports and psychology. A proud graduate of St. Elizabeth High School, where she excelled in basketball, she continued her academic journey at Wilmington University. Adrienne is dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals through a holistic approach, promoting both physical and mental well-being. Her mission is to empower individuals to become their best selves and lead balanced, sustainable lifestyles.

Some of our Faces of RISE

Our superstar staff is one of the things we are proudest of here at RISE. Our front desk is always willing to help our members, and after your first few visits, you’ll feel right at home.

Nate, Front Desk