The Port Townsend Athletic Club takes pride in our staff, these are the people who make this club possible!

Teresa Hoffmann, Owner

Teresa has been an ACE-Certified and a group fitness instructor for over 15 years. Along with her husband Tim, she owns and operates the Port Townsend Athletic Club. She is very passionate about the Physical Arts and seeks to help people feel and be their personal best. Although Teresa is continually expanding her knowledge base and is dedicated to keeping current on the evolution of training and fitness options, she has particular fondness of "Old School" training techniques and exercises. "New and fancy is not always better...it's about what works. Take this old club, for isntance; I have always felt the club was a diamond in the rough. I am dedicated to turning PTAC into a hip, downtown community gym, unique to Port Townsend, that provides top quality training and group programs to its members by offering options for all ages."  

Teresa has been a Port Townsend resident since 1981, she and her husband have five children: Savanna, Josef, Stevie-Ray, Sienna, and Angie.

Michael Glavianno, Instructor

Michael is a long-time student of Julianne Rice (Center for Spiritual Enlightenment) and, later, Linda Bonney (Yoga Fitness). He received initial teacher training from Erich Schiffmann. Later, he took a residential teacher training program with Tracey Rich & Ganga White and subsequently received his certification from the White Lotus Foundation. Michael has taught in yoga studios, athletic clubs, and martial art studios and believes yoga can be a valuable addition to nearly all physical fitness regimens. He borrows heavily from the Iyengar tradition to emphasize proper alignment and structures part of every class around a vinyasa practice in which poses “flow” from one to the next.

Andrea Dahdah, Instructor

Andrea has been teaching since January 2009. Purchasing a gym membership as a birthday present to herself, she got hooked on Body Pump®, and became an instructor a few months later. At the time, she weighed about 215 lbs. She had never imagined herself being an instructor, let alone someone else seeing that in her. During the summer of 2009, she wanted to set a goal to work towards for her 40th birthday in 2010 - become a BodyCombat® instructor. To her amazement, at 195 lbs. she passed the training and became certified! Andrea has also since become certified to teach BodyVive® as well.

After becoming an instructor at 215 lbs. Andrea has taken it on as her duty to influence people that physical activity is a crucial part of wellness. If she can do it, anyone can do it. She has struggled with being overweight all her life, and had all but given up on herself. Now that she knows that being fit is important, and not what size her jeans are, she’s got a healthier, more realistic perception of health and fitness.

 Kathy Ziebell, Instructor

Kathy Ziebell has been teaching group fitness classes for 20 years. She started teaching aerobic dance classes in Indiana, then continued teaching various classes over the years as she moved with her military family from place to place. (Ski Fitness – Colorado, Step, Hi-Lo, Total Body Conditioning, Circuit Training, - Belgium, Step, Tums/Buns/Thighs, - North Carolina, and Step, Pilates, Senior Aerobics, Senior Conditioning – Washington. Kathy also enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, spending time with her kids, and walking her two wiener dogs!

Neil Comisioneru, Trainer, Instructor

Neil is an ACE-Certified personal trainer, with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. The past 7 years Neil has found a passion for physical fitness. Over the past 2 years, Neil has worked enthusiastically at creating fitness programs for people of all ages and ability levels. Neil entered his internship at Eastern Washington University Strength and Conditioning Program in 2007. Neil’s personal experience with fitness and exercise has been an asset to his career choice as a personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. Neil enjoys spending time with his family in Redmond, WA. He has volunteered for the Jefferson County Humane Society and is also pursuing a volunteer position with the East Jefferson Fire Rescue.

Abbie Little, Instructor

Abbie Little has been an avid group fitness participant since 1993. In 2003 Abbie started teaching at a YMCA in San Francisco, out of necessity, as they offered no group fitness class that incorporated weights. Upon moving back to Port Townsend, she completed the Les Mills Body Pump training and began teaching in the summer of 2004. Abbie has completed the YMCA instructor certification program and is certified by Les Mills International to teach Body Pump®. Not a self-described “aerobics teacher type”, Abbie has pushed to develop her teaching voice. She brings a warm laid-back style to her classes and enjoys introducing first-timers to the world of BodyPump®.

 Barby Moegling

Maria Kojima

CiCi Rennie

Jennie Townsan

 Meet Our Newest Instructors!

(BIOS COMING SOON!)

CiCi Rennie:

 BODYSTEP

Barby Moegling:

Front Desk, ZUMBA!

Maria Kojima:

Will, Power and Grace, BODYFLOW

Jennie Townsan:

BODYSTEP, BODYPUMP

Alice Hayes, Controller

Alice is the club controller, handling all financial matters, including payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and cash flow/forecasting.

She joined the club as a member in 2008, and started working part-time for the club shortly thereafter. Alice has tried many of the clubs numerous classes, but enjoys Body Flow the most, and recently added TRX training to her fitness regimen.

When not working out or at the club, Alice enjoys planning and taking annual trips worldwide.

John Hayes, Business Manager

John handles a variety of tasks at the club including, sales, marketing and computer technology. In addition, he heads up the Corporate Sales program. He joined the club as a member in 2008, and started working part-time at the club shortly thereafter. Initially, John did cardio and weight workouts on his own, but later started taking part in group fitness classes, particularly Body Pump, Body Flow, Russian Kettlebells, and most recently adding TRX training to his workout regimen.

When not working out or at the club, John spends a lot of time at PT area beaches and dog parks, trying to keep up with his two Whippets.

Dale Fountain, Instructor

Dale Fountain began teaching group fitness classes in 1987. Prior to teaching, she was a competitive gymnast, spring board diver and dancer. She was certified in BodyPump in 2000, and BodyFlow in 2005. Other trainings include Body Step and Scientific Back and Abdominal Conditioning through Paul Chek. She was a previous gym owner and has worked as a personal fitness trainer. Dale has been a licensed, practicing Doctor of Chiropractic since 1987. Her office, Fountain Chiropractic, is located in Port Townsend. In addition to Chiropractic services, she has been certified in a specialized form of nutrition care, which allows her to help people restore their health to the fullest extent. Besides being a very knowledgeable and passionate instructor, Dale is full of motivating energy with a healing tone. She has always persued her own health and enjoys teaching what she has learned. She works at doing what she preaches and has lots of energy for life!

Outside her practice and teaching at the gym, Dale is very much enjoying being Tristan’s mother.

James Larson,

Front Desk Manager

Jim's personal inspiration for working at the Port Townsend Athletic Club for the past 3 years has been watching people’s lives change with the help and dedication of the staff, and the numerous programs offered. The small compliments and inspirational stories about member’s lives changing with the help of the Port Townsend Athletic Club on a daily basis drives Jim to work harder to expand the growth of the club to as many individuals in the community as possible. After joining the Port Townsend Athletic Club as a member in 2006 Jim lost over 75 lbs with the help of the instructors and the staff. "Fully understanding the struggle and hardships of weight loss from the result of my own experience, as an employee, I can share my own experience and strength with members to give inspiration and hope."

Outside the club Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends and his two dogs Jerry and Suzie.

Terry Wagner, Instructor

“I specialize in balancing the mind/body/spirit connection and increasing the energy flow. Drawing on over 30 years experience as a student and teacher of Western Psychology, Eastern Philosophy, Tuina, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu and various styles and systems of Yoga, I have developed an integrative approach to Bodywork. My teaching methods are introspective and interactive, exploratory and expressive. My intention is to share these ancient techniques to help other increase awareness and well-being.” Terry is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Teacher qualified to train yoga teachers and to conduct Continuing Education training. She also developed Prenatal Yoga Program at SarasotaMemorial Hospital, founded and directed the Body & Soul Yoga Cooperative in Sarasota, FL, and created Stretching the Meridians. Additionally, she is a Licensed Massage Practicioner. Terry is involved with the community as a WSU Beach Watcher and is also a WSU Master Gardener. Terry’s pasttimes include walking, dancing, reading, and storytelling.

Jan Hopfenbeck, Group Fitness Manager, Instructor

Jan began her career as a fitness instructor in the 1980’s as an instructor in northern Idaho. She also taught aerobic dance to the Idaho Vandal football team and the University of Idaho staff as part of the UI wellness program. During that time she became certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Aerobic Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA). She began teaching in Port Townsend in the late 1980’s at the Port Townsend Athletic Club. In the late 90’s she began working on her Masters Degree in Community Wellness and Health Education, transitioning to a student of massage in 2000. Jan loves being a fitness instructor, encouraging and guiding her students to become healthier in all aspects of their lives. She is certified as a Les Mills BODYPUMP and BODYFLOW, and ZUMBA Gold, Instructor. When not teaching at PTAC, she enjoys swimming, running with her dogs, gardening, playing the guitar, spending time with family, volunteering for the community, and working as a massage practitioner for Jefferson County Hospice and for her other human clients and their small animals.