About Us

Company History

The evolution of TrainerDiva, Inc. was set in motion in 2008, as TrainerDiva, Inc.’s founder and owner, Elena Ciccotelli, completed her senior year at Marymount Manhattan College as a BFA dance major. As her love for fitness transformed into a passion, Elena turned her attention to the health and wellness industry. She now focuses on helping other women overcome their own body image issues by increasing their confidence through fitness.

After working as a personal trainer in the corporate fitness industry immediately after graduation, Elena encountered numerous instances of sub-par client relations, not uncommonly found in many personal training franchises. In response to this problem combined with an intense passion for fitness and helping others, Elena was inspired to create TrainerDiva, Inc., an in-home personal training company in 2009. Over the past year, the company has evolved into a cutting-edge in-home personal training company for adults of all ages and fitness levels that focuses on providing outstanding service at reasonable rates. Throughout TrainerDiva Inc.’s growth, the company continues to be dedicated to offering the most competitive pricing model and superior instruction while maintaining integrity and stellar customer service.

Elena Ciccotelli (Founder/CEO of TrainerDiva, Inc.) Elena graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, magna cum laude with a BFA in Dance. During her college career, Elena had the unique opportunity to work with many prestigious arts organizations such as Buglisi Dance Theatre and 321 Theatrical Management. Her teaching credits include ballet, lyrical, and jazz instructor for The Dance Academy in Cherry Hill NJ, creative movement and modern instructor for The Philadelphia Dance Academy, and strength training and modern instructor for Fusion School of Dance, Music and Acting in Cherry Hill, NJ. Upon graduation Elena received a Personal Fitness Trainer Certification from the American Aerobic Association International & International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA) and began her career as a personal trainer. Elena is a member of the National Association of Professional Women and was also named one of Cambridge's Who's Who for Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
Jill Lipko (Certified TrainerDiva, New Jersey) Jill has attained a 200 hour certification in Hatha Yoga from Dreamfields, Voorhees NJ. She began her practice of Ashtanga Yoga 10 years ago and has been teaching since 2005. She has always enjoyed working out and studying the human body. Jill attended Massage Arts and Sciences and worked as a Massage Therapist for several years. In addition to Yoga and Massage, Jill is an ACE certified personal trainer and loves all aspects of personal training. It is Jill's passion to be able to inspire and change peoples attitude toward a life-long habit of exercise, health and well-being.

 

Beth Curran (Certified TrainerDiva, Philadelphia) is an ACE certified Personal Trainer with extensive experience in a physical therapy clinic. Both her B.S. in Kinesiology from Temple University and her years spent in a rehabilitation setting enable her to safely and effectively push individuals to reach their desired goals. Beth also has a specialized certification in neuromuscular therapy and corrective exercise. She emphasizes the importance of proper postural alignment while building muscle, toning and shaping. As a former collegiate distance runner and a lifelong athlete, Beth knows how to push the body to its limitations without sustaining injury.

 

Amanda Perkins (Certified TrainerDiva, Philadelphia) is an ACE certified Personal Trainer  and has worked with clients ranging from athletes to older adults. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science, an M.S. in Sports Studies, and is currently a doctoral student in Exercise and Sport Psychology at Temple University. Her education as well as her experience allows Amanda to train her clients safely and effectively while keeping them engaged and motivated. Amanda is dedicated to giving her clients the skills and knowledge they need to lead a healthy lifestyle and to find their "inner athlete."


Christi Tedeschi (Certified TrainerDiva, New Jersey) is an International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) certified personal trainer and comes to TrainerDiva with a love for healthy living and a passion to help others achieve their fitness goals. A major component of Christi's training regimen is building core strength with clients of all fitness levels. Christi implements weight training, interval training and stretching to create a well-balanced workout that encourages overall mental and physical well-being. Christi's enthusiasm for fitness helps her clients meet and surpass their goals.
 
Emily Gojko (Certified TrainerDiva, New Jersey) is an International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) certified personal trainer, and is also CPR/AED certified. She has been involved in fitness since childhood, as a former swim team and track team member, and comes to TrainerDiva with experience with in-home personal training. Her fitness philosophy focuses on functional exercises, incorporating pilates and yoga exercises to increase overall stability, flexibility, and strength. She also has experience working with women after pregnancy to rebuild core strength. Emily holds a BS in management, and is also a freelance writer, including writing articles on health and fitness related subject matter.

 

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