Opt In for Loyola Swimming Pool Access (Summer 2025)

Tulane Campus Recreation members can opt in to access Loyola University's Sports Complex indoor pool while the Reily Center natatorium is under maintenance. For more information on how to opt in, view our email alert message.

The Reily Center’s main gym (basketball courts), indoor track, and natatorium are closed for extended maintenance and will reopen before the start of the fall 2025 semester.

We apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your patience as we continue to ensure the quality and safety of our facilities. Check our website, social media, and email alerts this summer for official reopening dates.

Meet the Personal Trainers

Meet the dedicated individuals who make up our exceptional personal training team – a group of certified fitness professional committed to guiding you on your journey to a healthier, stronger, and more confident version of yourself.

Click on the photos for a complete bio of each trainer, a list of their training specialties, availability, and client status. Hover over the images for a quick view. 

Bruce Carter

Specialties: Athletic Performance, Strength and Conditioning, and Cardio

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Michele Huck

Specializations: Women's Fitness and Senior Fitness

Availability: Not Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Joseph Kepper

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, HIIT, Balance and Stabilization Training, Endurance, Cardio, Nutrition 

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Melissa Liberson

Specialties:  Strength, Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Fitness, Lifestyle Change, Athletic Training, Functional Fitness 

Status: Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Melanie Lloyd

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, HIIT (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAPs)

Status: Not Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Olivia Pacheco

Specialties: Strength Training and Weightlifting

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Brandon Rhody

Specialties: Strength and Conditioning, Bodybuilding

Status: Accepting New Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

Kam Sharifi

Specialties: Corrective Exercise, Cardio, and Endurance Training

Status: Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Etienne Vallotton

Specialties: Boxing/Kickboxing training, Circuit Training, HIIT 

Status: Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: Yes

Tonka Zacharovksa

Specialties: Nutrition, Recovery, Cardio, Strength Training, and HIIT

Status: Accepting Clients

TU Fit Availability: N/A

" Great value, trainers are knowledgeable and easy to work with, the biggest thing is that keeps me accountable for my fitness goals, as I have someone to communicate my progress. "

— Jack Mezey, TU student

" I'm definitely much stronger than I was when I started. Melissa is tough, pushes me, and though I may complain a lot, I'm actually grateful for it. My body hates every minute of it, but it's really a mental barrier at the end of the day. I can stretch further, run farther, and lift heavier than I ever thought I would be able to. Melissa really listened earnestly when I said I was having a hard time with some of the exercises and changed my routine to fit my needs. I appreciate that. "

— Tracey Bellina, TU staff