Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our staff members have spent many years devoted to pursuing excellence in their field and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as instructors and trainers.

Through extensive training, certification and dedication, our staff has attained mastery in their fields and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to our members. Here are a few of Medfit Wellness Center's staff members:

James Clark, MD  (President and Medical Director)  Dr. Clark is a physician who is passionate about exercise, nutrition and preventive health. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He has a private practice next door in addition to running MedFit. In his free time, he enjoys catching frogs and chasing butterflies with his two sons, Adam and Zach.

Jenny Clark  (Vice President, Marketing) Jenny has been interested in exercise and wellness since she played volleyball and softball as a high school athlete. She worked for 10 years in hospital public relations and learned that prevention is the best form of medicine. She has a journalism degree for Northwestern University. She loves to walk outdoors and play at Pen Park with her two sons, Adam and Zach.

Nancy Crickenberger  (Director of First Impressions) Nancy is the morning front desk receptionist, and she does it all! She knows each of the members well, and stays abreast of their lives and needs. No wonder they bring her food and fresh flowers so often! She has been with MedFit over 4 years, and is a valuable member of the team. Her office skills are excellent and she keep things flowing smoothly (even when that copier gets jammed). She makes an impeccable first impression to everyone who comes in the door. Her favorite hobby is gardening and she hopes to one day live by the ocean.

Shirley Fritz  (Business Director)  Shirley was once a member of MedFit and we were so impressed with her, we recruited her to work here! She is passionate about wellness and she loves working with people. She is also incredibly organized and great with numbers. Shirley has two children, Mike and Marcy. She has 2 grandchildren (Matteo and Marta) and a third on the way. Shirley is married to Don Fritz (another MedFit member). She enjoys gardening, theater, and her grandchildren!

Jill Grindstaff  (Fitness Director, Personal Trainer) Jill is originally from Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Creighton University and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science.  She then lived in Nashville, Tennessee where she attended Middle Tennessee State University and got her Masters Degree in Health & Physical Education and Recreation Sciences.  She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and she is also a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified personal trainer.  Jill and her husband moved to Charlottesville in 2004.  One of Jill's favorite things to do is help people reach their fitness goals.

Gladys Haney  (Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer) Gladys is one of Medfit's personal trainers. Her kind words will make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in the door. She has attended PVCC and has taken classes in accounting and computers. She was born in Virginia and has had previous jobs with the Albemarle County Police Department and UVA Gamma Knife Center. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her five year old granddaughter, Miranda.

Cindy Meyers  (Aerobics Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant)  Cindy is a friendly and outgoing fitness professional who loves people. She is incredibly motivating because she truly cares about her clients. Cindy has been teaching aerobics for 12 years and once owned her own aerobics studio in New Jersey. She is a Physical Therapy professional with Blue Ridge Rehabilitation, one of MedFit’s health care partners. Cindy has 3 children and is the author of a book for children about being accepted with disabilities. When Cindy is not running her children to activities, she loves hiking in the mountains.

Neolus Walston  (Lifestyle Counselor) Neolus runs a tight ship in the fitness center, keeping things organized and orderly. She excels at member relations and can take your blood pressure while getting your entire life story. She also has a creative talent for bulletin boards and flyers at MedFit. Neolus graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. She is married and has four children, who are involved in soccer, football, track and baseball. A college friend once told her that her name means sweet and gentle breeze.

Heather Weatherholtz  (General Manager, Personal Trainer)  Put a little sunshine in your life and have a talk with Heather! This bright and cheerful fitness professional is full of energy and enthusiasm. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from James Madison University and is also certified by the American Counsel on Exercise as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is an animal lover with 2 dogs and 3 cats she calls her children.