Our Team

Miki Martin, PT, MBA, COMT

Miki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and an MBA in healthcare administration from Bethel University. She is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist in the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy approach.

Prior to accepting the role of Director of the LIFT Wellness Center in 2012, Miki began her healthcare career as a physical therapist in the acute care setting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She began a career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy in 1996 at Sports Plus North Rehab Center and also served as the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education for all of Sports Plus Rehab locations. Miki accepted the position as Program Manager for Sports Plus North in 2002 and opened Sports Plus Fitness in 2007, serving as the program manager for both locations until assuming the current Director position at LIFT Wellness Center.

Syrena Flowers, MSML

Syrena was born and raised here in Jackson, TN. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with her bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations, and she received her master’s in management and leadership from Western Governor’s University. Previously, Syrena worked for The American Cancer Society and Governor Haslam’s Foundation for Health and Wellness where she served as the West TN Director. She is a Jackson’s Finest graduate and a past board member for Youth Town and The Jackson Service League. She is a Chi Omega alumna and in her spare time enjoys running, leading tastings as an Executive Bourbon Steward and cooking. She lives here in Jackson and is a pet mom to Bee a White Bellied Caique Parrot and Ace a German Shephard.

Kent Schott, ATC/L, CWT, YCSAS

Kent joined the Sports Medicine program at West Tennessee Healthcare in 2006 and the LIFT Wellness Center team in 2012. In 1994, Kent received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in health management, with an emphasis in sports medicine, and minors in athletic training and fitness and exercise science. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Weight Trainer and Youth Conditioning Specialist Advanced Standing, as well as being certified in Sportmetrics. He has worked with athletes of all calibers, from eight years old to collegiate and professional levels. Kent has recently provided athletic training services to area schools and athletes and has been the Performance Enhancement Plus Coordinator for Sports Plus since 2006. Kent is eager to help you make this exciting adventure an amazing success.

My name is Natalie Idzik. I am thrilled to be working with the LIFT Weight Management Program as the HMR Administrative Manager. I have worked with HMR for over 20 years, and have helped many, many people lose weight, while improving their health and quality of life.  In addition to working with HMR, I am a busy mom of two children, and love spending time outdoors walking, hiking, fishing, or playing pickleball! I would love the opportunity to support you with your weight and health goals, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Jennifer has been with LIFT since January 2015. She and her husband David live in Jackson and share 3 teenage girls. They enjoy fishing and being involved in many church activities. Jen loves interacting with members and visiting the babies in childcare.

Rachel is our Group Exercise Coordinator. She began instructing in 2013 and has been at the LIFT since 2015. Rachel earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Union University and has certifications in NETA Group Exercise, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Barre, and TRX. Rachel has a passion for group exercise and loves the energy, accountability, and comradery that group exercise offers. She enjoys getting to connect with members throughout the variety of classes she instructs. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending her time with her 4 children, coaching or taking them to their various sporting events/classes and spending time outside with them is her favorite thing to do!

Megan Hedwall is a Certified Personal Trainer. She graduated from Grace Christian University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. During her time at school, she started to get into lifting weights: “Many people would ask me for advice and even ask to train with me. Those experiences are what drove me to become a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).” Megan enjoys teaching people about exercises and how to perform them safely, efficiently and effectively. Megan believes that you can never stop learning, and in fitness this is especially true. She believes that starting a fitness journey can be one of the best forms of self-love that you can give yourself.

“Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.” -Paulo Coelho

Megan says, “I would love to help you not only learn but also reach your goals. Let’s learn and grow together!”

Brad Royer is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Personal Trainer. Brad graduated from Union University in 2015 with a BS in athletic training. While at Union, Brad was a member of the Union University baseball team. Prior to Union, Brad attended Southern Utah University where he started his college baseball career. His hobbies include rock climbing, fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoys family vacations with his wife, Rachel (who also works at the LIFT . . . must be a family thing!), and his children Ella, Emilia, Ezra and Eliza. Brad is passionate about helping the body achieve its greatest potential through efficiency of movement and functional skills. His medical background helps him focus on how the body is supposed to work and creates a safe, fun environment for his clients to work and improve, no matter the limitations.

Ashton is from Jackson, TN, and graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in health and human performance and a concentration in exercise science and wellness. She is a certified Exercise Physiologist through ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). She is committed to helping her clients reach their goals. Her favorite quote is, “Results happen overtime not overnight – work hard, stay consistent, and be patient.”

Hannah Day is a certified Personal Trainer. Having come from generations of powerlifters and bodybuilders, Hannah has grown up in the gym and developed an interest in it from a young age. She believes that fostering an encouraging community and environment is the key to success. This is why, although she may not always be participating, Hannah’s presence in the gym has always been consistent. As someone who struggles with various chronic health problems, Hannah is compassionate with those who may share similar struggles, knowing that each day and each body is different. She considers it a privilege to be able to grow and improve alongside one another.

Harrison Burkeen is a certified exercise physiologist. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance. He is originally from Hendersonville, TN but he grew to love West TN through college and chose to stay here. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, playing basketball and working out.

Layne has lived in Jackson TN for most of his life. He recently graduated from Madison Academic Magnet High School and is currently enrolled in Jackson State Community College. His goal is to one day become a physical therapist. He previously worked for the construction company, Waltlington Brothers Inc. In his free time, he loves to play video games and compete in 5k’s/spartan races with his dad and cousin.

Jeremy was born and raised here in Jackson, Tennessee. He Attended Jackson State Community College, and has certifications in personal training, nutrition coaching, and health and wellness coaching. Jeremy is happily married with two kids and enjoys every moment he spends with them. Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys working out and taking road trips.

Brooklyn is from Medina, TN and graduated from South Gibson County High School in 2023. She is attending Jackson State Community College and majoring in Radiology. Brooklyn is very family oriented. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, her dog Ziggy, going to the beach, church and watching movies.

Brynn Zoledziewski was born and raised here in Jackson, TN. She graduated from Jackson State Community College with an associate degree in early childhood education and is now attending The University of Memphis at Lambuth to obtain her bachelor’s degree in Teaching All Learners. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her husband, friends, and family.

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Peggy started working at LIFT the second week it was open. She is a helper by background and education, her first career being in social work and nursing. Her nursing career has included psych, home health, and general medicine/surgery. She became interested in yoga in order to improve her practice, but she soon discovered that she could combine her nursing background and yoga teacher training into yoga therapy. In Peggy’s classes, she strives to help others to move their bodies, use their breath, and focus their minds to feel better and move more easily through life.

RN:  34 years

Yoga Teacher:  11 years   E_RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)

Yoga Therapist:  9 years   C-IAYT  (International Association of Yoga Therapist)

Tai Chi Certification:  first certification (Oct. 2013) Recertification (Nov 2018)

Toni graduated from UT Martin with a BS in business management, and she started teaching fitness in 2011. Toni says that she teaches at LIFT because she loves the atmosphere. LIFT has given her plenty of opportunities to grow and meet new people.

Tosha is married to Adam Cyr, and they have one son, Tucker, and a niece, Tessa. They reside in Henderson, Tennessee. Tosha developed her passion for fitness at the age of 17 and fell in love with bodybuilding.  She had always wanted to compete and finally got up the nerve in 2009 to do her first bodybuilding figure competition. She continued competing until she had her son two years later. She then worked at Resource Federal Credit Union from 1998-2016 as the asst. branch manager and went part time later in 2016 to be home with her son.

She began personal training in 2001 and teaching group fitness in 2009. She is truly passionate about health and fitness and strives to lead by example. Tosha enjoys teaching at the LIFT because the atmosphere is so uplifting. She says that while she’s there to motivate members, “little do they know they are motivating me.”

It is not work when you love what you do!

certs: NETA- Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Spinning, Plyoga

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Beverly, an RN who holds a BSN, has taught Aqua Flex and Tone for the past 13 years and has been with LIFT since the facility opened in 2013. She enjoys working with individuals who want to improve their flexibility and strength while minimizing the impact on their joints. She is experienced in working with individuals recovering from injuries, surgeries, and chronic illnesses as well as those who are attempting to postpone or prepare for joint replacement by strengthening the supportive muscles. When not exercising, she enjoys reading and making/designing quilts.

Judy began teaching group exercise at the local YMCA in 1989. Judy then went on to become ACE Certified and taught at the Y until it closed October of 2015.  In the years she was teaching there, she also became the Aerobics Coordinator and became a trainer for the YMCA USA Group Instructor Program.  When the Y closed, she then became an instructor for Lift and has now been teaching a total of 34 years.

Shon Bowers is a US Army Vet and New Orleans Native who recently relocated to Jackson after living in West Palm Beach for 10 years. In 2014, she took interest in improving her own personal health and started taking Fitness classes at her local gym where she quickly gained lots of friends who had the same goals; to become more healthy and fit. After seeing the transformation that she accomplished in a short 4 months, friends started coming to Shon for advice in achieving their own weight loss goals. She achieved her 1st Zumba certification in 2015. Little did she know it would open doors that would lead her to now having 13 Zumba Certifications. She is a member of the Zumba Instructors Network (ZIN) & (SYNC) Strong Nation By Zumba Instructors Network and has an additional 22 Group Fitness & Continuing Education Certifications. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Plate by Zumba Healthy Eating Coach.

Certifications include Zumba Basic 1, Zumba Rhythms 2, Zumba Rhythms 3, Zumba Pro Skills, Zumba Sentao, Zumba Step, Aqua Zumba, Strong Nation, Circl Mobility, Zumba Kids + Zumba Kids Jr., Zumbini, Plate by Zumba, ACE Group Fitness, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, FITA Group Fitness, AFAA Group Fitness, Keiser M3 Indoor Cycling, Aqua Fit, Body Works + Abs, Boot Camp Conditioning, Cardio Kickboxing, Power Circuit, Silver Sneakers Basics, Step Aerobics

Additional Continuing Education Certifications include Zumba World Rhythms (Africa, Brazil, Caribbean-Jamaica & India), Zumba Burst, Zumba Core, Zumba Glutes, Plyoga, Take the Lead, Cue Like a Pro. I’ve also spent over 300 hours taking Zin Jam Sessions to advance her skills in Latin Dance and Choreography and 30 hours taking on various special populations courses so that she is able to provide fitness to anyone who walks through the door.

Keith Davis joined the fitness industry in the early 1990s while residing in Los Angeles, California.  With a background in dance, movement and theater, group exercise was a natural extension for his abilities.  He excelled in a variety of group exercise offerings, such as high and low impact aerobic dance, step, slide, spinning/cycling, stretch and toning.  Currently Keith dedicates his energies to many of those same disciplines, and he has included classical yoga to his repertoire.  Keith is dedicated to a holistic, body, mind and spirit approach to all areas of fitness. His other specialties include NETA Pilates Reformer and Plyoga.

Blaize graduated from Wayne State University with a BS in Accounting. He became a member of LIFT in 2016 to better himself. He never thought he would fall in love with fitness until he lost over 70 pounds and decided he wanted to become an instructor. He began instructing Zumba in the beginning of 2019 and later that year began instructing Step Aerobics. He loves instructing because he wants to help people step out of their daily lives and responsibilities and just have fun, be confident, and hit their goals. Blaize loves instructing at LIFT because of the high energy and having the community to push and encourage each other to do more and new things. “No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping everyone on the couch.”

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Dinah is a Jackson, TN native and has been teaching yoga since 2011. She is passionate about always learning new skills and techniques to better her practice and instruction. She is a RYT-500 yoga instructor and is also certified in Barre, Pilates, Qi-gong, and Personal Training. In her spare time, she loves to spend time in nature with her husband, kids and dogs.

Dylan Griffith is a music educator, performer, composer and yoga practitioner. She has spent eight years practicing and learning about yoga before pursuing and receiving 200-RYT certification in 2020. In April 2023 she completed her 300-RYT through Dianne Bondy’s Yoga for Everybody Training. She believes yoga is for everyone and anyone can do it.  When she is not doing yoga, she is playing with her cats, playing musical instruments, playing video games, and gardening.

Anna Powers is a NETA Certified Group Fitness Instructor who enjoys teaching both aqua and land classes here at The Lift. She is also a certified SAIL instructor. As someone who has lost 80+ pounds, Anna loves encouraging others during their own personal health journeys. When not teaching classes, Anna can be found helping clients as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and working on her master’s degree in applied nutrition. She adores spending time outdoors in nature with her three little ones, hiking and biking with her husband, tending to her herb garden, and spoiling her chickens!

Regan has lead cycle classes for 10 years and loves leading safe, challenging, and fun classes. Regan has made his home in Jackson for 25 years with his wife and three kids. He loves riding his bicycle outdoors. He is a big fan of weight training, and he wishes he had more time to play guitar.