Professional Staff
"... I enjoy the classes, instructors, and the fellowship of others that I’ve met. My favorite things about the Health & Fitness Club are the people I’ve met and how I feel so relaxed when I am here.”
— Joyce Farnsworth
Nick Henkelman
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with minor degrees in Coaching and Business Administration from Southwest Minnesota State University. |
| Certifications |
Personal Training through the American College of Sports Medicine. |
| Specialties |
Low-impact cardio training, weight training, exercise-ball fitness. |
| Personal interests |
Spending time with his wife, running, rollerblading, playing sports (football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball), swimming, fishing, and hunting. Nick also enjoys spending time at the lake or river. |
| Favorite quote |
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...” |
| Fitness philosophy |
Fitness should make you feel good, both physically and mentally, and it should help you enjoy life to the fullest. Mix up your workouts so you don’t get bored. And no matter what, make sure you have fun! |
Sarah Mahrer
| Certifications |
Certified in therapeutic massage and body work. |
| Specialties |
Swedish, deep-tissue, and general relaxation massage; treatment-oriented massage; prenatal and postpartum massage; reflexology; acupressure.. |
| Personal interests |
Listening to music, playing the bassoon, spending time outdoors, playing volleyball, indulging in chocolate, and watching movies. |
| Personal quote |
“I want people to feel better!” |
| Fitness philosophy |
Massage can improve people’s quality of life by increasing relaxation and rejuvenation and decreasing pain and stress. |
Miranda Peterson
| Education |
Associates of Applied Science in Marketing, Management and Sales. I am going to Dickinson State University for Management and Sports. |
| Certifications |
Water Safety Instructor |
| Specialties |
Low-Impact Aerobics, Toning and Losing Weight Training, Exercise Ball Fitness |
| Personal interests |
I love scrapbooking, reading, music, sports (all of them), hunting and spending time with family and friends. I am in the organization called Jaycees and soccer mom. |
| Personal quote |
“Feel No Sorrow, Feel No Pain, Let me live and learn!” |
| Fitness philosophy |
If you are having fun, don’t stop! Succeed!!! |