Doug has been helping people reach their fitness goals since 1991. Doug is currently a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council of Exercise (ACE), and certified with distinction with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Doug has been accredited as a certified instructor with: The Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC), The TRX Suspension system, Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT), Precision Nutrition, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC).
The International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) awarded Doug the distinction of “Master Trainer” in 2005. In 2015, Doug was selected from hundreds of trainers nationally and awarded 3rd place in the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer competition. As a competitive bodybuilder, he reached a pinnacle in his amateur career when he won the 1998 Junior National Championships as a light-heavy weight. Doug served as the State/ Provincial director in Nevada for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) from 2014-2019. Doug has trained professionals of the NFL, USTA, and PGA. Doug lives by the mantra that as a coach it’s not what you can do, but what you can teach.
In 2015, Doug fulfilled one of his dreams and opened J and D Fitness Personal Training studio.
Chad joined J & D Fitness in 2022. Chad comes to the studio via South Africa. He is certified as a personal trainer and earned his diploma in exercise science with the Health & Fitness Professional Association (HFPA). He is also certified in sports conditioning with HFPA. Chad is an accomplished cricket player and still plays during his free time. Chad administers semi-private and private training sessions at the studio.
Ervin joined the J&D Fitness team in the summer of 2024, shortly after marrying his sweetheart, a native of Las Vegas. Born and raised in South Carolina, Ervin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Coastal Carolina University. He is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a certified Stick Mobility coach. Ervin enjoys spending time with his family, attending church, playing sports, and working out at the gym.
Falana joined J&D Fitness in the fall of 2024. She is a NASM-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, as well as a certified Stick Mobility coach. Her fitness journey began with her first marathon in 2004, and she has since progressed to ultra marathons-including the impressive achievement of completing three 100-mile races. In 2019, Falana began CrossFit to complement her running, which sparked a deep commitment to functional fitness. She believes that the ability to bend, lift, and twist at any age is the key to a healthy, active life. Falana has called Las Vegas home for over 20 years and is the proud mother of two teenagers.
