Professional Staff

Gayle Scott, LMT - Profile

Education:	Graduate of East West College, Portland, Oregon, 1992 (specific to massage)
Certifications:	Deep Tissue for Extremities; Compassionate Touch for the Elderly and Ill; Side Lying Massage; Prenatal Massage; Facilitated Stretching; Spa Massage; Infectious Disease Awareness.
Specialties:	I narrowed my area of focus to Geriatric Massage in 1994. I have been part of the Touchmark Health & Fitness Club team since February 2005.
Personal interests:	Being the best mom I can be to my three children. I also enjoy running, knitting, drawing, reading, and cooking.
Personal quote:	A favorite of mine is by John Wooden, former UCLA basketball coach: “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
Fitness philosophy:	Becoming physically fit and staying fit takes consistent work, but be sure to inject as much fun and variety into your exercise as you can to keep you going. Set attainable goals (keeping in mind your age and any true physical limitations), participate in classes, and maybe even find a workout partner. If you are enjoying yourself along the way, you will be more inclined to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. It’s never too late to start and, again, have some fun!
Hours:	Tuesday and Thursday - 9 am to 5 pm

Marianne Banke, Qigong Instructor - Profile

Education	Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Certifications:	Certified Qigong teacher; teacher of self-defense for women and children; licensed acupuncturist in Oregon and Washington; CPR.
Specialties:	Simplified Yang-style tai chi routines consisting of 24 movements. Emphasis is on maintaining/improving health; promoting an environment of sharing and learning; building strong bones; and improving balance, self-confidence, and self-reliance. Using Qigong exercises, including breathing, to help people experience Qi (chi) and how it affects them
Personal interests:	Health and healing; growing and using fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet; daily walks; traveling; spending time with family and friends; watching funny movies.
Personal quote:	“Relax, breathe, expect positive things, and believe in yourself.”
Fitness philosophy:	Be safe and have fun.

Kacy A. Barnett, Personal Trainer/Member Services - Profile

Education	Bachelor of Science, Human Development, with a minor in Nutrition from the University of California, Davis.
Certifications:	Personal Trainer, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, American Council on Exercise; CPR, First Aid, and AED, American Red Cross.
Specialties:	General strength and fitness; nutrition; lifestyle and weight management; athletic conditioning; sport-specific training.
Personal interests:	Fine arts; crafts; sports and fitness; spending time with family, friends, and dogs.
Personal quote:	“Live well. Laugh often. Love much.” —Bessie Anderson Stanley
Fitness philosophy:	I believe the key to fitness is to use a holistic approach supplementing healthy lifestyle behaviors with physical activity, appropriate nutrition, and activities that enrich your life and total well-being.

Jamie Wunderlich, Group Fitness/Aquatic Aerobics Instructor - Profile

Certifications:	Group Fitness Instructor since 1990. Certified with Seattle Sports Medicine. Other certifications include National Exercise Trainers Association—Group Fitness, Active Older Adults; Fusion Fitness on the Ball; Zumba® Fitness, Basic Level 1; BOSU Integrated Balance Training. Red Cross: CPR, First Aid, and AED. Continuing Education Credits with the Aquatic Exercise Association.
Specialties:	Low-impact aerobics for active older adults; strength training to improve balance and core stability.
Personal interests:	Spending time with children, scrapbooking, camping, and hiking.
Personal quote:	“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” —George Bernard Shaw
Fitness philosophy:	Find an activity that you like—and enjoy fitness! The relationships we make help motivate us to a healthier lifestyle. My job is to help you reach your accomplishments and help you strengthen your body so you will be able to keep doing all the activities you love. Exercise is necessary for our physical and mental well-being. As a fitness instructor, my goal is to motivate, inspire, and improve the health, fitness, and well-being of all those I am fortunate enough to work with.

Patti Hunter, Aquatic Instructor - Profile

Education	Bachelor of Arts in recreation from Washington State University.
Certifications:	AEA Aquatic Fitness Instructor; Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Instructor; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor; Ai Chi Certified; CPR-AED; Advanced First Aid.
Specialties:	Aquatic conditioning; aquatic rehabilitation, including post stroke; swim instruction.
Personal interests:	Faith, family, and friends. I also enjoy the lake, beach, pool, and just about everything having to do with aquatics and swimming.
Personal quote:	My grandfather often said, “Life is short; eat dessert first.” He was a very active horseman, hunter, fisherman, and avid golfer, and he lived to the age of 97.

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