About
Denver Gym and Fitness
Our team of fitness and nutrition professionals are invested in your health. We make every decision with our members’ well-being in mind. Achieve your goals with us!
The Team
Stephanie Bormuth
Fitness Director, ISSA CPT, PN2 Master Coach, IIN Certified Health Coach
A native New Yorker, Stephanie discovered her love for health and fitness after graduating from Penn State with a Bachelors in Sociology and Psychology. She began by focusing on her own health goals and by doing so, was introduced to small group training. She joined a small group and quickly became certified as a coach. Her love for helping others achieve their goals fueled her passion, and led to her obtaining her certifications in Personal Training, Nutrition, Health Coaching, Group Fitness, and Spin. Stephanie is a dedicated motivator and coach. When she’s not working, Stephanie enjoys traveling to new countries in Asia or Europe, covering such places as China, India, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Spain and Ireland. In 2020 Stephanie moved to Colorado where she fell in love with bodybuilding and exercise all over again. When training with Stephanie, you’ll not only receive high-level fitness training and excellent nutritional support, but accountability too. She will remind you of your “why” and hype you up when you’re wavering. Motivation will never be a problem!
Jaime Mathis
Certified Personal Trainer
Growing up in Connecticut, Jaime is a lifelong athlete, formerly competing in AAU basketball and softball. After experiencing her own injuries, she wanted to learn how to better rehabilitate and prevent them, thus kicking off her own fitness journey. Jaime went back to school and received an associate’s degree in Exercise Science so she could help others like she helped herself. Jaime is NSCA certified, and specializes in women’s strength training and post-rehab return to exercise. Currently, you’ll find her working on her bachelor’s degree in business management to continue growing in this field. When she’s not in the gym, you’ll likely find Jaime exploring the outdoors, diving into a good book, indoor rock climbing or planning her next travel adventure.
Joseph Fermin
Certified Personal Trainer
Born in Miami and raised in the Dominican Republic, Joseph’s lifelong passion for Martial Arts began in childhood and continues today right here in Colorado. His journey has taken him across the U.S. and Canada, training with people from all walks of life and honing both his physical and mental discipline.
As an ACE-certified coach, Joseph works with clients ranging from beginners learning to fight, to individuals looking to elevate their fitness and maximize their results in the gym. Outside of training, he’s a dedicated family man, often found studying The Book of Five Rings or gaming with his loved ones.
With a background in coding, web and graphic design, and competitive gaming-including professional Street Fighter competition-Joseph brings a unique blend of strategy, focus, and creativity to everything he does.
Melissa Machkhachian
Certified Personal Trainer
Melissa is a certified personal trainer with over seven years of experience helping clients build strength, confidence, and lasting results. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon-where she began her career coaching women’s basketball-Melissa later transitioned into personal training and now works with a wide range of clients focused on strength, transformation, and overall wellness.
With a background in strength training and certifications through ISSA, Melissa combines science-based programming with a motivating, personalized approach. She’s passionate about helping clients in their 20s and 30s achieve real, sustainable transformations through consistency, confidence, and smart training.
Carolina Christiansen
Certified Yoga Instructor
Carolina started practicing yoga many years ago in her native country of Chile. She was drawn into the practice immediately, enjoying the meditation and all the positive changes that she was able to see in her stressful life. In 2003, Carolina moved to Denver where, 3 years later, she began practicing regularly, reviving her passion for yoga, especially Power Yoga.
In 2009 she decided she was ready to take the next step and made the commitment to enroll in her first 200-hour Teacher Training Yoga Certification. She has been certified and teaching yoga classes ever since! Over the past 12 years, Carolina has trained in Yoga Sculpt, Pre-Natal Yoga, Prana Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga, Prana Danda Yoga, Baptiste Power Yoga and Hot Yoga, training under yoga master teachers including Baron Baptiste and Shiva Rea. Carolina will push you to your limit! You will want to keep coming back again and again after completing this intense, energetic practice. Carolina will focus on correcting your alignment and using your breath as the main source to move and flow. If you want to be challenged and grounded in your practice, come give Carolina’s class a try!
Kaylee Hawkins
Certified Yoga Instructor
Kaylee is a passionate yoga teacher who just moved to Denver from Washington State. She has experience in teaching many different forms of yoga but specializes in Vinyasa and Yin yoga. Outside of the yoga studio, you can find her and her dog Oatmeal hiking the Colorado mountains. Kaylee is so excited to see you in class!
Nina Dicesarre
Certified Yoga Instructor
Nina began her yoga journey during her early high school years, as she shifted away from competitive sports to explore a deeper connection with her body and spirit through yoga. Nina completed her 200 YTT in her hometown of Sparta, New Jersey in 2020, specializing in Hot 26, Vinyasa Flow, Hot Fusion, and Beginners Aerial Yoga. In her classes, Nina focuses on exploring presence and encourages students to be open to receiving exactly what they need from every practice. Nina believes there is a vast amount of wisdom in the body just waiting to be explored. Through breath, movement, and our ability to be kind to ourselves, she believes we hold our own power to increase our level of overall contentment and bliss.
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