Our Trainers
Joe Lukas Debby Lukas Jennifer Good Greg Manciagli Kimberly Morell
Joe LukasFor the past two decades, Joe has been inspiring people to get FIT. His start came while serving in the US Army where he became an instructor and leader to fellow soldiers. Joe excelled quickly to become his battalion Physical Fitness Instructor and was certified a Master Fitness Trainer for the US Army. During this period he was responsible for the physical fitness and weight management of hundreds of soldiers. The success and personal reward he received from this experience was the spark Joe needed--he then carried on his mission to teach others a better way of life by becoming a Fitness Trainer.
Joe became known as "the sculptor" of bodies, and in 1995 opened his first fitness studio in Sammamish. Since then he has continued training hundreds more people in all levels of fitness and physical condition. Joe provides a well balanced training regiment incorporating the fundamentals of strength training with integrated philosophies of core strength and posture alignment.
Joe has an extensive background in sports therapy and pre/post surgery rehabilitation. What makes Joe's training style unique is the emphasis on education and teaching each client about their own bodies. Joe ensures that each client is aware of proper alignment, kinesiology, and mental focus before they start lifting weights. With knowledge and awareness as a foundation, his clients advance quickly and safely with amazing results.
Joe's training schedule is full all the time for a reason! He is truly an innovative, whole body fitness and lifestyle trainer. His custom training program is the philosophy behind Sculptor Fitness. He requires that all the trainers have passion to teach and motivate each client, and provide personalized programs that are appropriate for every fitness level and goal. He combines different techniques and methods (weight training, plyometrics, calisthenics, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, boxing) to bring clients to their goal. He believes in diversity, moderation, education and hard work.
"Everything is possible. We only have to put our mind to it." This is Joe's philosophy -- and he will provide you with an individual, professional, fun and safe exercise program to prove it!
Achievements & Certificates
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer
- Professional member IDEA Health & Fitness Source
- Muscle Balance and Function Development (MBF) Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Sea Kayak Rescue Certified
- National Defense Service Medal
- US Army Physical Fitness Badge for Excellence
- US Army Expert Field Medical Badge
- US Army Commendation Medal
- US Army Achievement Medal
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Debby LukasDebby has been involved in sport and fitness since she was 6 years old when she stepped foot on the soccer field and found her place with all the other muddy little girls. For the past 30 years Debby has been playing hard. Whether it is on the soccer or softball field, summiting Mt. Rainier, or trail running along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, Debby is training toward a goal.
Debby sees her personal fitness as a lifelong mission for total health and wellness. Each year she bites off a new challenge that encourages her to learn and grow. Two years ago she surprised her clients by competing in the Emerald Cup Figure Competition. This required her to go on stage in front of hundreds and strut her stuff in a small bikini and heels. These experiences inspire Debby's clients to take chances and challenge their fears. "Confidence cannot be given -- it must be earned."
Debby's passion for training clients is fueled by helping each client gain that confidence in their fitness. Most clients are skeptical if they will reach their goal. Debby motivates each client to succeed with their fitness program. It is a team effort to make the program work with any lifestyle or physical challenges. She uses her background in sports, strength training, Pilates and Yoga to assist her in developing custom programs for each client.
Achievements & Certificates
- American Council of Exercise (ACE) Certified
- Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Sport Management, Washington State University
- Fitness Specialist Certification, Lake Washington Technical College
- YogaFit Certified, Level III
- Polestar Pilates Trained
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Jennifer Good
As a child Jen loved being outside and was an avid skier and swimmer. Her passion for health and fitness led her to get a Biology degree from Penn State University. After moving across the country, she found an increased joy in hiking and biking.
Once friends and family started to be diagnosed with cancer Jen took on a whole new attitude towards fitness. It sunk in that none of us are invincible. “We only have one body so we better take care of it.” In supporting a friend who wanted to participate in a triathlon after her chemo Jen took up running. Running was something Jen always said “she couldn’t do”. With determination, training, and patience she found that she could run. Both Jen and her friend participated and completed the Issaquah Triathlon. Needing a goal to help keep the running going, Jen turned her sites on the Seattle ½ Marathon. This tested her physically and emotionally. “Being a mom it is hard to put yourself first. It was hard to tell the kids no I can’t play I’m going for my long run today. However, it was nice to see how proud of me my kids were when I crossed the finish line.”
In completing those events it brought home the point that once you put your mind to it you can do anything. Since then Jen has been helping friends, family, and clients accomplish their fitness goals. She believes that you have to choose to lead a healthy active life. Once YOU make that decision she is ready to put together a fun and challenging program to help you achieve YOUR GOALS.
Achievements and Certifications:
American Council of Exercise (ACE) certified
Bachelors of Science in Biology, Penn State University
Strength Training Certified
Core Training Specialist
CPR & First Aid Certified
Greg Manciagli
While an active participant in sports throughout his school years, Greg discovered his love for running while in college…and he has been running ever since. Greg’s workout is a gift he tries to give himself each day. As the years progressed he graduated from 5ks to half-marathons to marathons to ultra distance racing. Having competed in the Marathon Des Sables (150 mile self-supported stage race) and the Trailwalkers races, Greg is now training for the Atacama Desert race in August of 2007. You can follow Greg’s training progress online at http://racingtheplanet.com/competitors/
greg-manciagli.asp. If you want to catch him pulling a tire around the Sammamish Plateau, look for him early on Sunday mornings.Much like training for the ultra distance races, Greg knows that achieving goals requires patience, dedication and a plan. Greg looks forward to working with clients to set new goals, work toward those goals and finally, achieve them.
Kimberly Morell
Kimberly Morell is a Personal trainer who enjoys helping everyday people get fit and learn how to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Kim is no stranger to the weight loss struggle. As a child she was always on the chubby side and has first hand knowledge of what it’s like to grow up fat. “Throughout my high school years my weight seemed to balance out. Then I moved out and put on the classic freshmen 15, only in my case it was 30. Lack of exercise and knowledge of how to exercise properly made me too intimidated to work out. I felt I was too fat to exercise. Not to mention my eating habits were horrible. Eating out a lot and consistently making bad food choices made me feel really bad about myself. I really just let everything go and by the time I was 20 I weighed over 200 pounds. I had no energy or self-esteem and felt a tremendous amount of guilt and hopelessness”.
At the age of 21 with the help of a personal trainer, Kim was able to loose the weight along with her negative self image. “For the first time in my life I felt really good about myself and what I was able to accomplish. And I was hooked”
Prior to starting her career as a personal trainer Kim went to Culinary school in Portland, OR where she graduated from Western Culinary Institute with High Honors and went on to work at Yarrow Bay Beach Café in Kirkland, WA. In a little over a year Kim worked her way up to Sous Chef. Kim’s Love of cooking and healthy eating make her a wonderful resource for helping you reach your fitness and lifestyle goals.
Kim specializes in coaching women to make time for themselves. “With two kids I get that life is full and there is always something to be done. I want to help people realize that taking time to be fit and healthy is not a selfish thing to do especially when it allows us to live a better life and, by example show the people we love how important our health really is.”
