Our Personal Trainers
Meet our Personal Training Team
Our PT team brings decades of experience, each PT is a bit different, choose the one that's best for you.
Tiffany holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree of Science in Exercise and Sports Science, and brings that foundation, along with nearly 3 decades of hands-on experience to every client she works with.
She is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), with 28 years of professional experience - 26 of those years proudly serving the La Mariposa community.
Additionally, she is a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
Tiffany specializes in personalized training programs that improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall fitness and wellness for people of all ages and abilities.
Her background in athletic training allows her to expertly guide individuals recovering from injuries, helping them return to activity safely and confidently.
Known for her supportive coaching style and deep commitment to client success, Tiffany blends evidence‑based training with practical, real‑world experience. Whether someone is just beginning their fitness journey or looking to elevate their performance, she creates a positive, motivating environment where progress feels achievable and sustainable.
Alyse Hergenrother is a NASM‑certified personal trainer and exercise therapist who believes movement should feel safe, empowering, and accessible. She leads engaging group classes focused on functional strength, balance, and mobility, with adaptations to support a wide range of abilities and life stages.
Alyse believes exercise has the power to transform lives. She works with diverse populations, from youth to older adults and specializes in pain-free movement. She is a fully certified personal trainer (NASM) and has achieved mastery as an Exercise Therapist (ETA). Additionally, she holds the following certifications and specializations:
-Group Fitness Instructor, Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
- Functional Aging Specialist, Functional Aging Institute (FAI)
- PWRMoves! Parkinson’s Disease Certified Trainer
- Arthritis Fitness Specialist
-Corrective Exercise / Injury Rehabilitation
-Osteoporosis
-Balance and Fall Prevention
-peri / post Menopause
Val is an ACE certified personal trainer, and additionally holds an AEA Aquatic Exercise Association certification, and a Silver Sneakers certification.
She has been employed in the fitness industry for 30 years - 27 of those years have been at La Mariposa. Her passion is helping people of all ages overcome different physical obstacles and limitations.
She has experience working with people who have had
post-surgical issues, as well as those who want to incorporate functional training into their fitness routines.