Personal Trainer Bios
Amy Shouse
B.S. in Exercise Science/Kinesiology - Western
Illinois University
Amy joined Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center in May 2009 as a personal trainer. She chose to pursue a career in the fitness industry because of her passion for exercise and overall health. She is highly motivated and has a strong desire to help people reach their goals and improve their lifestyle, health, confidence, and overall well being. Amy enjoys working in the areas of weight loss, weight management, and group training. She likes to create workout programs using a variety of equipment, including medicine balls, physioballs and the Bosu. Amy also enjoys interval and circuit training. In her free time she enjoys dance classes, writing, spending time with her family, friends and her dog Chevy.
Danielle Buntrock
B.S. in Exercise/Sport Science - UW-La Crosse
Certified Yoga Instructor, Levels I & II AAAI/ISMA
Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor - AAAI/ISMA
Certified Pre/Post Natal Instructor - AAAI/ISMA
Certified Body Pump Instructor - Les Mills Int.
Danielle joined Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center as a fitness intern. Her hard work and dedication provided her the opportunity to became the Testing Coordinator in September 2006. Her responsibilities include scheduling and performing fitness assessments, member orientations, and personal training. She also motivates members in the Group Exercise Department as a Spin and Body Pump Instructor. Danielle especially enjoys working in the areas of cardiac rehabilitation, yoga, and marathon/sport event training. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband Brett, running, biking, skiing and watching movies with popcorn.
Dave Dean
B.S. in Athletic Training - Indiana State University
M.S. in Kinesiology - University of Michigan
Certified Athletic Trainer - NATA
Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
Performance Enhancement Specialist - NASM
Dave joined Lindenhurst Health & Fitness Center in March 2002. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his previous full-time position as an Athletic Trainer. Dave came to the Chicago land area in 2000 as a Certified Athletic Trainer employed by a local university. He was also employed previously at the Bannockburn Club in 2002 as a Personal Trainer. Unable to give up Sports Medicine entirely, Dave also works as an Athletic Trainer at a local high school. In his free time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife Maryann, his daughter Riley, son Beckham and two rotties Titan and Koda.
Ashley Bohner
B.S. in Exercise Science - Western Illinois University
Certified Health & Fitness Instructor - ACSM
Certified Personal Trainer - ACE
Ashley joined Lindenhurst Health & Fitness Center after graduating college in 2003. Her personal training specialty is general weight loss while creating and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. She also enjoys working in the areas of flexibility, functional training, and sport event training. In her spare time Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Katie Sudmeier
B.S. in Exercise Science - Winona State University
Certified Personal Trainer - ACE
Certified Group Exercise Instructor - ACE
Land Arthritis Instructor - Arthritis Foundation
Katie joined the Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center in March 2007. Prior to working at LHFC, Katie volunteered at the Winona Senior Friendship Center as an Exercise Specialist for their on-site fitness center. Katie came to the Chicago area to complete her internship at the Medical Center Health Institute where her responsibilities included lectures to weight management groups, and assisting the staff Exercise Physiologist with the Healthy Heart Program at a local middle school. In her spare time, Katie enjoys walking, running, reading, and spending time out doors with family and friends.
Jenny Maiden
B.S. in Exercise Science - Ball State University
Certified Personal Trainer - ACE
Certified Group Exercise Instructor - AFAA
Jenny joined Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center April 2006. She has been working in the health and wellness field for over 15 years. Prior to joining LHFC she worked as a Recreation Supervisor and Corporate Wellness Specialist. Jenny enjoys working with all levels of fitness and creating positive challenging workouts to help reach an individual’s goals. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys competing in various sports leagues and spending time with her three incredible children.
Emily Grum
B.S. Exercise, Illinois State University
A.C.E. Group Exercise
Emily joined the Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center as a fitness intern. Her initiative and passion for the fitness field has earned her a position as a personal trainer. Emily enjoys areas in weight loss, weight management, and strength training. She enjoys utilizing all of the equipment in the facility to make workouts challenging and fun. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball, caddying, being outdoors, and spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs Crystal and Sadie.
