Lou@SouthShoreFitness.net
Owner
Lou Levine left behind a successful advertising career to pursue his passion for physical fitness and martial arts. He opened Budokan Martial Arts Academy in 2007 with his business partner, Nardu Debrah. In 2008 he acquired the former Iron Island Gym and, after extensive renovation and upgrading, opened South Shore Fitness, an all-inclusive fitness, health and wellness facility. Through his extensive martial arts training started in 1979, Lou brings both a love and knowledge of personal fitness and discipline to both Budokan and South Shore Fitness. Lou is a Senior Instructor under Master Sifu Ralph Mitchell and is certified to teach JKD, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Filipino Arts and Western boxing. Lou achieved his Black Belt in Doce Pares (certified to teach Kali, Escrima and Arnis) under Dionisio Canete, Arnulfo Cuesta, and Euglio Canete. He earned his Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Matt Serra. Lou has been a trainer for professional and amateur MMA fighters including UFC competitor, Phillipe Nover. He himself was named champion at the 1994 Martial Arts Challenge - Full Contact Stick Fighting Tournament. He is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association and has trained and conducted seminars for the Federal Air Marshalls and the New York Police Department´s Tactical Training Unit.
"On July 23, 2009 Mr Levine received the rank of Edged Weapon Instructor from Progressive Fighting Systems. This ranking certifies Mr Levine to teach the tactics and training methods taught to Seal Team 6, DEA, FBI, CIA, and numerous law enforcement departments."
Christine@SouthShoreFitness.net
Membership Director
Fitness fanatic, Christine Vollkommer, is a Certified Personal Trainer through the East Coast Alliance (ECA). Prior to her position at South Shore Fitness, Christine worked for ECA organizing and running their international fitness conferences and trade shows. As Director of Membership at South Shore Fitness, Christine excels at sales, bringing years of experience as a licensed real estate agent. Christine oversees all membership related areas including customer service. She is in charge of front desk protocol and performance. Christine also brings a flare for marketing and promotion to South Shore Fitness, including corporate presentations and sales, sponsorship and publicity.
Sharon@SouthShoreFitness.net
Director of Fitness and Programming
Medical Exercise Program Director
Sharon came to South Shore Fitness having been the top grossing trainer for the entire Long Island division of a large, corporate based gym. Sharon´s success is the result of a broad base of study and experience in the fitness and wellness areas including achievement of numerous certifications and specialties in areas such as: medical rehab, clinical/corrective exercise cancer exercise, senior and youth fitness, bodybuilding, boxing, sports conditioning, perinatal fitness, stretching, and Spin®. Her personal training certifications are complimented by a degree in Holistic Nutrition from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition in affiliation with Columbia University and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.
Sharon also brings organizational and administrative skill to the gym, having previously worked as a Fitness Manager for another corporate gym facility and for over ten years as a professional conference manager for a large trade association in Manhattan. Sharon brings innovative programming to South Shore Fitness overseeing personal training, small group training, medical exercise/post rehab programs, sports specific and children´s programs, senior programs, health counseling, massage therapy and more. Her commitment to customer relations management and quality personal training is reflected in her staff of personal trainers as well.
Sharon is a member of IDEA, NASM, ACE, ISSA, IFPA, AAHRP, the American Academy of Drugless Practitioners and the Medical Facilities Association.
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