David Vaughan, President
Certifications and Affiliations
B.S.-Exercise Science, NSCA-CSCS, ACE,
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
American Council on Exercise, Certified Fitness Professional
American Safety and Health Institute, First Aid Certified
American Medical Association, CPR Certified
Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Organization
Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
David is committed to helping clients improve their lives by sharing the insight and knowledge that he has gained from his lifelong immersion in sports and fitness. David's passion for health and fitness started at the age of 15, where he began training to play junior hockey, high school baseball and football. Years later his focus changed, but his commitment to fitness did not.
His fitness continued to play a part in his life as he continued to compete in athletic areas like natural bodybuilding, collegiate hockey and finally arena football. David worked successfully as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in Oak Brook, Illinois for 6 years before moving to Las Vegas in 2004.
Never swaying from his personal commitment to fitness, David made use of his Exercise Science degree by working as a personal trainer/strength and conditioning coach in Illinois. There he worked with clients from all walks of life including, but not limited to; a former Mrs. Illinois Pageant winner, aspiring bodybuilders, high school and collegiate athletes, golfers, stay at home moms, patients with Alzheimer's disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Parkinson's disease, post cardiac rehabilitation patients and post physical therapy patients. He has worked with clients ranging in age from 10 to 99.
Since moving to Las Vegas David has trained several local professional athletes, entrepreneurs, news personalities and entertainers such as Barry Manilow.
Amanda Vaughan
Certifications and Affiliations
B.S.-University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
AFPA certified
American Medical Association, CPR Certified
Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Organization
Amanda is committed to helping clients improve their lives by sharing the insight and knowledge that she has gained from her lifelong immersion in sports and fitness. Amanda began dancing at the age of 5. She studied tap, jazz and ballet. In her teen years she joined a dance team in Chicago and traveled to Las Vegas and many other destinations to compete. As Amanda got older, her focus changed but her dedication to good health and fitness did not.
As she got older, nutrition started to play a much larger role in her concentration. As she always says, "Exercise is only part of getting into (or staying in) good shape. You are only as good as what you eat. She takes pride in exercising these beliefs daily and sharing them with others. Consistency is also the key. Eat smart every day and fill each day with some type of exercise or activity."
Amanda has trained women from the age of 13 to women in their 60's both in Chicago and in Las Vegas since she moved here in 2005. She understands the pressures and busy schedules that women face these days and she provides answers to these stresses. Don't let time constraints or stress get in the way of how you really want to look and feel.
Dominic R. Gerleve
Dominic started his pursuit in the fitness industry at the young age of twelve. This inspiration and dedication to health and fitness came by the unfortunate event of his father’s sudden heart attack. He then committed himself to learning as much about health and fitness in order to help his father recover one hundred percent. After helping his father make a full recovery, Dominic had finally found his true passion in life.
The knowledge Dominic gained about health and fitness lead him to be a very successful high school athlete. He competed in power lifting and wrestling. Dominic won countless matches and competitions, and set many records in both of these sports.
Dominic was certified through National Federation of Personal Trainers in 2003. He then started personal training at Gold's Gym in Las Vegas, NV with clients of an extensive variety of types of fitness levels. In 2005, Dominic was given a new position and put on the road to hire, train, and develop new personal trainers at new and existing locations around the country. He was to supply these new trainers with the necessary knowledge base to be able to work with clients of any fitness level, age range, and goals. After five years of being on the road training others to pass on his passion for health and fitness, he has finally returned to, once again, work one on one with clients, partnering with them to achieve their health and fitness goals.
Elizabeth Murphy
Education and Certification:
B.S. in Kinesiology- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
American Heart Association CPR, AED, and First Aid
Elizabeth was raised in the nation's hot spot, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where her passion for sunshine and the great outdoors molded the active lifestyle she strives to maintain today. In 2004 she moved to Las Vegas to become a UNLV rebel where her undergraduate studies unearthed a network of inspiring educators as well as motivation to pursue a rewarding career in health and fitness. Elizabeth has survived the recent years by teaching gymnastics and babysitting some of Las Vegas' most wild children. She has experience with the demands of family life and the energy requirements necessary to keep up with the young and restless. Her background in gymnastics gives her the foundation to conquer challenges through strength and flexibility while many years of softball have shown Elizabeth's commitment to playing games and having fun. Elizabeth takes great pride in her pursuit of a healthy fulfilling life by way of sharing knowledge and helping others.
Aggie Werner
Massage Therapist
Aggie attended the Nevada School of Massage Therapy, where she gained the knowledge of awareness, honesty, and compassion between a client and their therapist. With such information she has had the ability to create the best experience for her clientele. As a graduate of NSMT performing her skill, she recognizes that numerous clients are working their way through daily obstacles without realizing the ease to obtain freedom from it all by learning to relax. Aggie has learned a variety of techniques including Swedish Massage, Hydrotherapy, Structural Bodywork, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy and Prenatal Massage. Each of these areas of expertise has helped her cure and restore many bodies, minds and souls. After working for 3 years at the world-renowned Spa at Wynn Las Vegas, Aggie joins the Vaughan Fitness team. With over 7 years of experience and history of working at the most exclusive spas in Vegas, Aggie is here to magnify, unwind, and rejuvenate your overall health through therapeutic touch of massage.
Joey Sjostrom
Registered Dietician
www.nutitionbyJoey.com 
Education
University of Nebraska – Lincoln B.S. – Nutritional Science and Dietetics
Affiliations
2003 – Present
American Dietetic Association; member
2001 to present
Southern Nevada Dietetic Association; member
1996 to 2000
California Dietetic Association; member
So, What Is The Difference Between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist? ... And does it really matter? Your browser may not support display of this image. The term "Dietitian" and "Registered Dietitian" are often used interchangeably and are professionally regulated terms.
A Registered Dietitian has completed the following:
An undergraduate degree from a 4-year Nutrition Science program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Minimum 900 hours in an ADA approved internship.
Pass the National Registered Dietitian Examination.
RD's have to complete 75 hours of continuing education credits every 5-year period to keep the Registered status active.
How Is It Regulated? In states with licensure laws you may see the initials "LD" which means Licensed Dietitian. You're protected in those states because no one can call themselves a "nutritionist" because it's against the law!
However, you are at risk in states without licensure laws, mainly because anyone can call themselves a "nutritionist" no matter what background they may have. Plus, self-proclaimed nutritionists may lack professional continuing education that is required, and no code of ethics they must follow. For most there is a tremendous lack of legitimate nutrition education. Scary huh?
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