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Charlene Richardson
Founder
Certifications
M.Ed Exercise Physiology
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
StrongFirst Elite
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Titleist Performance Institute Certified
Yin Yoga Teacher
As the founder of ANCHOR life + fitness, Charlene Richardson believes it is her responsibility to help her members become stronger and healthier so that they can live their lives to the fullest. A passionate advocate for a holistic approach to health, fitness, and wellness, Charlene has turned her dream...
Certifications
BA Psychology
BS Dietetics
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
Leigh Anne is a certified personal trainer with over 20 years of professional experience. Her interest in fitness began at an early age through her participation in various sports that continued through high school, where she ultimately earned a scholarship to play lacrosse for the University of Delaware. After graduating...
Leigh Anne Emrich
Manager
Debbie Ross
Coach
Certifications
StrongFirst Level I
StrongFirst Level II
Debbie is a dedicated small animal veterinarian who has practiced for 41 years. For physical and mental exercise, she pursued martial arts in 2010. Over the following several years she achieved her second-degree black belt in tae kwon do, forms and weapons. She continued her studies and became a children’s...
Abbey began her career in the health insurance industry in 2014, where she spent over a decade helping her clients navigate a complex and often frustrating system. Through that experience, she saw firsthand the gaps in a reactive healthcare model, which fueled her growing passion for nutrition and fitness. In...
Abbey
Coach
Dominick Martino
Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist
Certifications
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
As a licensed massage therapist and yoga instructor, Dominick’s background gives him a unique perspective on movement. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he has developed his own approach to massage incorporating varying styles into his manual therapy and bodywork, including deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point work,...
Certifications
Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
After several brief encounters with yoga as an adolescent and young adult, Eryn finally gave in to her calling in May 2019 when she ventured to Rishikesh, India to complete a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Atri Yoga Center. At ANCHOR, Eryn seeks to create a calming environment to...
Eryn Krivansky
Yoga Instructor
Nicky Webber
Coach, Reiki Master
Certifications
Reiki Master
StrongFirst Level I
Nicky’s career began in 2011 as a Licensed Practical Nurse, working her way to earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Chester University in 2018. In her post in the cardiology unit at a local hospital, her passion for helping others has taken a more holistic path focusing...
Certifications
StrongFirst Level I
StrongFirst Level II
Brian began his kettlebell training at ANCHOR life + fitness in late 2019 and earned his SFGI certification from StrongFirst in early 2021. Growing up, he wrestled and was deeply involved in martial arts, achieving a 2nd-degree black belt in Aiki-Jujitsu and teaching at the Yorkville Judo Club for five...
Brian Matlock
Coach
Dawn Thomforde
Yoga Instructor
Certifications
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
Dawn’s commitment to the Art of yoga has been unwavering. Under the expert tutelage of Susan Smith at Yoga Secrets in Kennett Square, PA; she successfully completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Recognizing the multi-faceted nature of yoga, Dawn extended her knowledge by earning certifications in Yin Yoga & Restorative...
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