Learn From People Who've Done It

Cathy S.

A seasoned professional with a career spanning over three decades, Cathy has dedicated her expertise to NPTI since 2010. She oversees all California locations and champions NPTI's educational standards.

Matthew S.

Part of the NPTI team since 2015 and a former NPTI student himself, Matthew understands the programs inside and out and brings 10 years of sales and management experience to helping students find the right path.

• BA Sociology, minor Criminology — Cal State San Marcos
• NPTI Personal Trainer Diploma
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
• NASM Weight Loss Specialist

Samantha S.

Samantha runs admissions and operations for the Yoga Teacher Training programs. An NPTI alum (2015), she joined the team in 2016, has taught CPR for NPTI since 2017, and leads job placement and alumni outreach.

• BA Sociology, minor Public Health — UC Irvine
• CPR/First Aid Instructor — Health & Safety Institute
• NPTI Personal Trainer Diploma
• NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
• NASM Weight Loss Specialist

Paul C.

A certified fitness professional with over 20 years of experience in personal training, corrective exercise, and wellness program leadership, including serving as VP of Operations at Plus One–Optum.

• BS Kinesiology — Illinois State University
• NASM CPT, CES, CNC

Ricky H.

With over 20 years of diverse experience, Ricky is a results-driven professional specializing in fitness coaching, wellness education, and team leadership. A former EMT with deep expertise in custom programming.

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Holistic Life Coach
• Former EMT

Chris C.

Chris empowers students by instilling confidence in their personal practice, teaching multiple yoga styles and philosophy. He completed his 500-hour training in Rishikesh, India — the birthplace of yoga.

• BA Psychology, with honors — San Diego State University
• 500-hour RYT — Samatva Yogalaya, Rishikesh, India

Andy M.

With over a decade of experience and 22,000+ training sessions delivered, Andy is dedicated to guiding individuals toward lifelong health. He owned and operated his own gym for six years.

• 22,000+ personal training sessions
• Former gym owner

Dana M.

A proud NPTI graduate, Dana built her own personal training business and became a yoga teacher before returning to lead admissions at the Sacramento campus.

• BA Communications — Cal State Sacramento
• NPTI Diploma of Personal Training
• Certified Yoga Instructor
• BLS/CPR Instructor — American Safety

Conor F.

Over a decade in the fitness industry — Conor opened the first CrossFit affiliate in Davis and founded Paramount Performance.

• BS Kinesiology — Sacramento State
• NSCA CSCS
• NASM CPT-D, CES, PES, FNS, WLS, YES, SFS
• CrossFit L1, Endurance, Kids, Olympic Lifting
• Spinning Level 1

Brittainy C.

A former collegiate track & field athlete with a graduate degree in Exercise Science, Brittainy ranked among the top 30 powerlifters in the world in 2019.

• BS Kinesiology — Humboldt State University
• MS Exercise Science — University of the Pacific
• NSCA CSCS
• World top-30 ranked powerlifter (2019)