Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our staff members have spent many years devoted to pursuing excellence in their field and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as instructors and trainers.

Through extensive training, certification and dedication, our staff has attained mastery in their fields and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to our members. Here are a few of New York Fitness's staff members:

Robert Devlin  (Owner)  Bob Devlin, the owner of New York Fitness, is a certified personal trainer and has a goal of getting Amador County residents healthy and fit. He also has an MBA in finance has been a Real Estate Broker for 30 years. As well as a licensed Enrolled Agent and tax expert. Prior to moving to Amador County in 1979, Bob was a college instructor in finance, accounting, management and economics in San Francisco. He is an avid runner and plays tennis and racquetball.

Natalie Ostergaard  (Fitness Manager & Group Fitness Instructor)  Former owner of Upcountry Fitness in Pine Grove, Natalie has been teaching fitness classes in Amador County since 1988. She was the Physical Education Specialist at Pioneer Elementary for 8 years. Via Fit Tour, she is a certified Pilates Practitioner and Group Exercise Instructor and has Silver Sneakers, CPR/AED, and First Aid qualifications. Natalie holds a degree in Recreation Therapy as well as a Fit Play for Kids credential...THINK FITNESS FOREVER!

Judy Godde  (Administration)  Judy Godde has been managing the office adminstration and billing for New York Fitness since its opening in 2004. Judy is also an IFPA Certified Personal Trainer, a USWFA Certified Aqua Fitnes Instructor, and is CPR/AED certified.

Vicky Tucker  (Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor)  Vicky has successfully spearheaded the Fit for ‘06, Get Fit for Life, 2007 Fitness Challenge “Race to Kirkwood”, and 2008 Fast Track to Fitness programs at NYF. Vicky has now launched her own food line, Quick Fixx Foods. Designed as fuel for fitness, Quck Fixx Foods is prepared and sold at New York Fitness. Vicky specializes in nutrition and weight management. Vicky holds a Ph.D. in Medical Physiology from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, a Personal Training certification from IFPA, and is CPR/AED certified.

Ildi Szabo  (Group Fitness Instructor) Ildi comes to New York Fitness from Hungary where she danced professionally in the Hungarian Ballet Company. Ildi has spent her lifetime dedicated to the mastery of the physical body, posture and flexibility, starting with gymnastics, then to professional dance, and now with fitness training. Ildi currently teaches Pilates, Aqua Aerobics, Xercise Ball, and Step classes at NYF. She holds a Personal Training certification from IFPA, an Aqua Fitness Instructor certification from USWFA, and is CPR/AED certified.

David Souza  (Personal Trainer)  David has been in the fitness industry at many different levels over the last eight years. David's clients have included Baby Boomers, competitive athletes, body builders, MMA fighters, and high school and collegiate athletes. He holds certifications from ACE, SPARQ, NESTA, AFAA and is CPR certified.

Melinda Falconer  (Cardio KickBox Instructor) Melinda Falconer is an AFAA Certified Cardio Kickboxing Instructor and mother of two! She is also a Zumba Basic Level 1 and 2 Instructor and Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor. Melinda teaches classes at New York Fitness and Underground MMA.

Alyshia Davies  (Personal Trainer)  Alyshia Davies battled a weight problem all her life. Diet after diet ended in failure or regain, culminating in 130 pounds of extra weight. Then her Grandmother suggested she take matters into her own hands, take control of her situation. Alyshia began a long journey of research and study that resulted in 130 pound weight loss the healthy way, 2 marathons and ACSM certification as a personal trainer. She has since made it her life’s work to help others in their struggle to reach and maintain a healthy, comfortable weight.

Kelly Chisholm  (Personal Trainer) Kelly is an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certified Personal Trainer. She is also CPR/AED and First Aid certified. Kelly works as a Fitness Guide at NYF and enjoys helping those out of shape to achieve their personal best - HEALTHY!

Shauna Goss  (Massage Therapist) Shauna has been a certified Massage Therapist since 1990. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and her focus is on exercise science, health science, and public health. She is also a former massage therapy instructor and high school science teacher! Shauna is available for appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings after 5pm. She offers 1/2 hour, 1 hour, and 1-1/2 hour massages specializing in deep tissue, sports, and hot stone treatments.

Kayla Cardwell  (Massage Therapist) Kayla is also a graduate of the Healing Arts Institute and specializes in swedish massage. Her goal is to aid her clients in relaxation and help melt away tension and stress. Kayla can provide 1/2 hour, 1 hour, and 1-1/2 hour massages on Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings as well as on Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 9am.

For more information about the New York Fitness staff or our programs, please contact us at (209) 223-3236 or by clicking here.