Julie Westenfelder

I have lived in the Anthony Wayne district all my life.   I graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and then got my bachelors degree from Bowling Green State University.  I have two boys named Isaac and Ethan. Isaac is a sophomore at BGSU and Ethan will be attending Ohio State as soon as he graduates from AW.   I am a certified W.I.T.S. personal trainer, certified group exercise instructor, certified TRX® instructor, and a certified Spinning® instructor.   I have been teaching group exercise classes since 2005 and have been a personal trainer since 2010.   As an added challenge I enjoy running and have completed 4 half marathons!

I decided to become a personal trainer after I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.   That diagnosis changed my life direction and it became crystal clear that I wanted to help people anyway that I could just like the surgeons/nurses helped me through my surgery/recovery!   I love the one on one relationship that you build with each client and the results are amazing!   This is my full time job and I love changing people’s lives!

"To inspire, motivate and create a better you" perfectly describes my goals for my personal training clients.   My wide range of experience includes working with preschoolers on gross motor skills, school athletes and sports conditioning, weight loss for all ages, and even the older generation on improving balance and functional movements.   If you have the desire and determination to work toward your goals I can help you achieve them!

Sheila Watson

Hello! I live in Whitehouse, Ohio with my husband Eric and two kids, Cooper and Kora. We love the Anthony Wayne community. I have been a yoga instructor for 15+ years. I was certified through YogaFit on a variety of yoga styles and practices as well as PIYO and BeamFit. Bee Free Yoga was brought to life in 2013. I moved into Julie’s Fitness Studio in 2014. I knew in my heart that I wanted to share my love of yoga and the multitude of benefits that it has to offer physically, mentally and emotionally. It has been a game changer for me and my life. I want others to experience the ways in which yoga can help navigate through different situations and experiences. Life is a journey, be connected, be present and be aware of yourself and your surroundings. It’s an amazing thing, called life. HUGS.

David Anders

Being inspired by Martial Arts from grade school through high school, I have had the opportunity to do many things in my career before deciding to open Karate Works. In 2016 my wife Katie and I had two kids, Lauren and Ryan. We decided to set roots down in the Anthony Wayne community. I started teaching children at local daycares and privately. I was the Martial Arts instructor at the Anthony Wayne YMCA for over 2 years and have been a part of Julie’s Fitness Studio since 2019. Being a victim of bullying at a young age, martial arts gave me the confidence I needed to accomplish the dreams I had. Before leaving for a career in the military, I obtained the rank of 2nd Dan Black Beltand head children’s instructor at one of Ohio’s largest karate schools. Now, it is my goal to build one of the best karate programs in the area. Martial arts changed and inspired my life, gave me the confidence and courage to live my best life. So, if you’re ready to humble yourself, challenge yourself, and journey to an opportunity like no other. Then you should let me show you how…Karate Works!

Mary Dressel

As a child and teen I built a strong physical foundation through competitive gymnastics. As an adult however, my commitment to fitness and general wellness was an on-again off-again thing. A few years ago I began running for the first time. I went from my first 5k in April of 2012, to a full marathon the following April. And then in typical me fashion, I quit running. After almost two years of doing nothing, I slowly started running again, and going to Julie's studio. I got serious about fitness, and ran another full marathon in October of 2015, taking 13 minutes off my time! I know that this was due being more fully fit, and I have Julie to thank. My hope is that I can help others, like Julie helped me, to realize that they are more capable of reaching whatever goals they have, and even surpass them. Outside of the studio I am a fourth grade teacher at Whitehouse Primary. I also live in Whitehouse with my husband of 16 years, and our two children. Both of my children are involved in track and cross country, and running with them in Oak Openings is my current favorite thing to do!

Dawn Haas

My name is Dawn Haas. I taught fourth grade for 27 years and recently retired from teaching!! I have taught group exercise classes for the last eight years. My certifications include American Council on Exercise group fitness instructor, YogaFit yoga instructor, and APA-1 aqua aerobics instructor. I teach step aerobics, water aerobics, indoor cycling, yoga and weight training. I absolutely love teaching group fitness classes. I think it's the most enjoyable way to workout!

Mary Grosse

Mary has a passion for fitness and strives to disguise her exercise classes as a fun adventure. She enjoys teaching cardio drumming, dance, and group weight training. Besides her love for teaching, Mary's first love is her family. Her favorite role is being a wife and mom. She is also fond of her "real" job as a graphic designer. Her specialty is product design/illustration in the toy and hobby industry. I guess you can say she never wants to grow up.

Lisa Caswell

Lisa is currently teaching spin classes at Julie’s Fitness Studio. She was certified as a Group Exercise instructor in 2004 and has taught Step Aerobics, Group Power and Spinning® classes. Lisa is a certified Spinning® instructor. She is married and has three children. Her hobbies are running, bike riding and spending time with her family. She currently teaches Mathematics at Perrysburg Junior High School.