Kathy Brown

Kathy is not only an ACE certified itness trainer, she's also a Medical Exercise Specialist, Post Rehabilitation Specialist, and has received recognition from IDEA as an "Elite Personal Trainer"! Since 1995 she has helped others reach their goals with techniques that stress the importance of posture, core strength, and stabilization with an emphasis on Pilates and Swiss Ball work. Kathy also specializes in post rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports related injuries

Not only does she love to train, she also enjoys group fitness as well and is currently a spinning instructor here at A Sante. She is serious about her work and firmly believes that with the proper techniques and hard work, anything is possible.

For more information or to contact Kathy, please call (530)525-5014.


Nick Casini

As a long time local in the Lake Tahoe area, Nick has made quite a name for himself and his business, “Dynamic Strength & Conditioning”.  After studying strength training and overall fitness at Hayward State University, Nick went on to become an International Sports Science Association certified personal trainer in 1988.  He is continually seeking further education in health and strength training and became certified in Advanced Strength Training in 1999.  He has also attended over 14 seminars and conferences in his 8 years of training.  Some of those included are:

  • Functional Strength Training, 2002
  • Weight Training Injury Symposium, 2002
  • Performance Nutrition, 2000
  • ABC’s of Getting Lean, 1998
  • Training Jane, not Tarzan, 1997…just to name a few!
Whether you are a high school athlete or senior citizen, Nick’s extensive knowledge in the health & fitness field helps him to create an individualized nutrition plan and training regime programmed for success.  Be prepared to see results when you train with someone who firmly believes that when you “give 100 % effort, you’ll get 100 % return”!

For more information or to contact Nick, please call (530)583-5752.


Lisa Renschen

Lisa began strength training in 1984 while studying engineering at the University of Missouri - Rolla. She was immediately hooked, but her passion for weightlifting was relegated to a hobby as she began a more practical career as an engineer. In 1997, Lisa abandoned engineering and obtained her personal trainer certification from the American Council on Exercise to pursue her dream of turning her passion into her livelihood.

Lisa began competing in bodybuilding in 1998, then shifted her focus to olympic weightlifting in 2000. She received her USA Weightlifting (USAW) Club Coach Certification in 2002 and attended the USAW Weightlifting and Strength Symposium at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs in 2003. Some of her accomplishments include:

  • Current American Master's record holder in the snatch (51kg), clean & jerk (65kg) and total (116kg) in the 48kg weight class, 45-49 age group
  • 2003 World Master's Champion, 48kg weight class, 35-40 age group
  • 2003 National Master's Champion, 48kg weight class, 35-40 age group
  • 1998 NPC California State Bodybuilding Champion, lightweight division

When she's not in the gym, Lisa is putting her hard-earned strength to work on the surrounding mountains and trails, hiking and mountain biking in summer and skate skiing, striding, and telemark skiing in winter.

Lisa's pursuit and accomplishment of her own goals speaks for itself. Please call Lisa at (530)448-4880 to discuss how she can help you attain your goals.

Web site: www.strengthsolutions.com


Sherie Schmidt

As a 38 year resident of Lake Tahoe, Sherie has always been a fitness enthusiast and nurtured a passion for "lifting" since 1987. She decided to devote herself to a career in the industry and became certified through ACE (American Council on Fitness) in 1997, furthering her education through seminars including:

  • 2 week private internship with Sam Calhoun of Progressive Fitness
  • Paul Chek's "Scientific Core Conditioning"
  • Vern Gambetta's "Legs, Legs, Legs"
  • Perform Better "Learn by Doing" Functional Training Seminars

Her approach to training is non-intimidating and inspirational, while using a complete approach including weights, cardiovascular conditioning, and nutrition. She embraces your fitness goals with enthusiasm and professionalism, using many updated techniques (including laughter and just plain hard work). As her client, she will make herself available to you in the gym as well as away from it, offering challenges you can take to the outdoors.She has completed 14 marathons, 8 Double Centuries, The Death Ride, dabbled in power lifting, and makes daily cardio attempts all in the name of fun and fitness.

She truly believes "If you think it, you can do it".

Contact Sherie at (530) 545-9521 for information on how you can make fitness a part of your life.


Linda Tripp

Linda Tripp, of Full Spectrum Fitness, has been a certified ISSA personal trainer at A Sante since 2001. She was a physical therapist assistant for 10 years, and her experience with physical therapy is a major element in her personal training. Her college degree in psychology gives Linda her considerable talent for motivation.

Linda works with all ages and levels of clientele: athletes, people recovering from injuries, or those who want improvement in their overall health. She is also an avid nordic skate skier in the winter and trail runner in the summer. Linda enjoys attending seminars and lectures that keep her updated on current nutritional research and health and fitness innovation

Linda's goal in personal training is to make sure her clients train in a safe, effective, creative and enjoyable manner. Outdoor training is also an option. Linda loves her work and is happy to assist clients in reaching their fitness goals. If you want to improve your overall health and fitness level while working hard and having fun, Linda is the trainer for you!

For more information, please contact Linda at (530)581-4465 or (530)448-9643.

850 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA [email protected] Phone: (530)583-4283