For over 25 years Dorothy’s trademark zest for life, positive outlook and can-do attitude has encouraged her students into reaching their personal fitness goals.  Her upbeat energy and unique ability to make others capture their own moment have inspired the many who have trained with her. 

A native of Toms River, NJ, Dorothy began dancing at the age of three and after making the Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Squad in high school went on to place at both the State and National levels.  While attending Georgian Court College she received her AFAA certification and began teaching aerobics, step and kickboxing for The Jack LaLanne Fitness Centers.  Dorothy graduated college in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree and went on to work as an Office Manager in the Pharmaceutical Packaging field as well as manage and instruct at several Health Clubs including New York Sports Clubs until owning and operating her own fitness studio in 1996.

During that same year Dorothy trained with Mad Dogg Athletics, received her Spinning® certification and her studio became one of the first Licensed Spinning® Facilities in the area.  Dorothy’s passion for the program began immediately and she continued to train with Mad Dogg Athletics.  Beginning early on with the Spinning® Program, attending numerous master classes and courses molded her unique style and created the inspiring instructor she is today.  Her own “theme” based rides were developed over years of teaching but more importantly by listening to her students who inspire her every day.  It is always about building the person you are inside…the body will follow the mind.  It is because of this mind/body connection that makes Spinning® the perfect fitness class and training tool.  “The hardest part is getting there.”  Once you are in the saddle everything falls into rhythm; your breath, your heart rate, your cadence, your movement and your spirit.

Before relocating to Hunterdon County in 2000 Dorothy realized that the Spinning® Program was missing from many area fitness and health centers so she started Steel Wheels in Clinton, NJ and became the only Licensed Spinning® Facility in both Hunterdon and Warren Counties during that time.  Dorothy developed a strong following with both the outdoor riders and new enthusiasts.  Steel Wheels was a huge success and triggered other group fitness instructors and health center managers to look into the program; many of which trained with Dorothy before beginning their own programs and/or instructing in the area.

In order to continue her education and provide her clients with a full menu of services Dorothy received her massage therapy certification in 2005 and developed her own line of holistic natural health and healing products.  Just recently she had the wonderful opportunity to open her third Spinning® & Group Fitness Studio in High Bridge, NJ where she can continue to utilize her creative teaching and training style in a positive and beautiful environment.  She is blessed to have fantastic instructors with her as she embarks on her next journey.  Please join her and the Spinning® program at THE STUDIO for the complete and ultimate Spinning® experience. 

 “Sweaty hug from me to you!”

Dorothy’s Degrees & Certifications:

Bachelor of Science – Georgian Court College 1990

Certified Massage Therapist – 2005

Substitute Teacher’s Credential – State of New Jersey

AFAA

Spinning® JGSI # 25505

American Heart Association CPR

American Heart Association First Aid

ZUMBA®

Cheer Ltd. National Judges Certification

Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. NJRPA

NCA Coaches Certification

NFHS Spirit Coaches’ Bronze Level

National Youth Sports Coaches Association

Pop Warner Coaches Certification

AACCA

State of NJ       Fundamentals of Coaching