Bart Rulon

Bart Rulon lives and works on Whidbey Island . He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in scientific illustration, a major he created. He graduated with honors and became a full-time artist, focusing on wildlife and landscape subjects and specializing in birds.

As a biologist turned artist, Bart has traveled extensively including long trips to Africa, India, and South America. Bart's works have been exhibited in many of the finest exhibitions, museums and galleries which display wildlife and landscape art in the United States, Canada, Sweden, Japan, and England. His paintings have been included in the Arts for the Parks Top 100 exhibition and national tour seven times, and in 1994 he won their Bird Art Award. He was also selected as the Audubon Alliance Artist of the Year for 1998. For more information, check out www.bartrulon.com .

Fitness is important to Bart and he brings his high standards to personal training here at Island Athletic Club . He is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise.

Lila Browne

Lila has lived on islands most of her life, Oahu, Whidbey Island, and most recently in the Caribbean.  Throughout highschool and university she participated in competetive sports.  Fitness and conditioning have always been an important part of her life.

Lila specializes in stability and balance training and free weights, with an emphasis on special populations. 

She has developed a great class for members - FIT - Functional Integrative Training.  Previously Senior Strength, this is a great class for those transitioning from Physical Therapy or learning the basics foundations of exercise.

Lila leadsGroup Personal Training sessions focusing on core strength.  She is excited to introduce people to new innovative ways to keep fit without the boredom and repetition.  She is certified as a personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. 

Lila Haynes

Lila is passionate and committed to helping others reach their goals.  She lost 30 lbs through healthy eating and exercise and has kept it off for two years.  She first worked at Island Athletic Club in Member Service and developed her interest in personal training after seeing its benefits to the members.  Lila is now a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  She says the inspiration works both ways - her clients inspire her with their success and she inspires them with her commitment. 

Your own personal journey of health and fitness can start now.  Lila can give you that push to believe that you can be strong and fit. 

Thomas Gee

Thomas was born and raised in Homer, Alaska where he divided his time among being a student, an athlete and a commercial fisherman.  With a strong background in athletics, and as a Navy veteran, Thomas understands commitment.  He knows that physical training requires mental and emotional components.  After shattering his leg two years ago, and spending the next six months learning to walk again, he can empathize with people overcoming obstacles, making life changes and finding success.  Thomas' goal is to motivate each of his clients to live a fit lifestyle.  He designs training programs that are individualized, safe and effective.  He encourages sound nutritional habits and believes in the strength of a positive self-image.

Thomas is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Kimmie George

Kimmie believes that exercise is essential to maintaining optimal overall health and well-being. Her goal as a personal trainer is to assess the personal needs of each client and to develop a safe and effective program tailored to those specific needs. She is particularly interested in working with those who are focusing on weight reduction, reducing the effects of chronic disease, developing greater muscle mass, increasing athletic performance, and improving overall health by making long lasting changes to diet and exercise routines. She follows the guidelines set out by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and encourages clients to follow a program based on research discussed in Younger Next Year, a book by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge describing how to dramatically reduce the effects of aging. Kimmie believes that nutritious meal choices and regular exercise commitments can be difficult to implement, and is dedicated to helping clients make those difficult changes. She uses body composition analysis, body measurements, and other assessment tools to help track the progress of her clients, and offers continual encouragement and support to help them achieve their goals.

Kimmie is certified as a personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is certified by the United States Water Fitness Association as a certified water fitness instructor. She has an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and a Master's Degree in Education from The University of Iowa. She is certified in Emergency First Response and is a PADI certified Dive Master.  Kimmie recently completed advanced NASM training as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Kimmie offers a free personal consultation to anyone interested in discussing options to improve overall health and athletic performance. She is available to help clients make the changes needed to make fitness an important part of their life.