ABOUT US
Jerrod Rushton, Owner
Middlebury Fitness is a community health and wellness center that puts members’ needs first.
Our goal is to ensure that each member achieves their personal fitness goals while experiencing exceptional customer service in a supportive atmosphere, full of fun and camaraderie.
Founded in 1997, Midd Fit features a wide variety of the most current strength and cardio equipment by the leading brands in the industry. Our program and group fitness class schedules are designed to meet the growing and ever-changing needs of all our members, who range in age from 13 to 93.
We understand that you have options when it comes to your health and fitness needs, and therefore we challenge ourselves to meet and exceed your expectations every single day. We employ the most attentive, caring, professional, and knowledgeable instructors, personal trainers, and staff you will find anywhere.
Kate Ripley
Member Services
Kate joined the team in May of 2019 after being a member for several years. She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Body Pump Instructor and holds a Degree in Business from Castleton State University. Kate has a real passion for health and fitness, a super friendly personality and enjoys interacting with members.
Tamara Chase
Program Director Certified Body Pump®, Spinning and Raisedbarre® Instructor
Tamara is an attorney and fitness instructor who has been leading group fitness in our community since 1984. Tamara currently instructs Spinning® , Body Pump® and Raisedbarre®. Tamara graduated from the University of Vermont and Northeastern University School of Law and takes great pleasure in sharing her love of fitness with all the wonderful people she has the pleasure of teaching.
Janice Rushton
Member Services / Group Fitness
Janice graduated in 1998 from the University of Maine- Presque Isle with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. In 2008 she became a Spinning Instructor and obtained a certificate in Swedish massage. Currently she teaches Spinning at Midd Fit and enjoys running, nordic skiing, photography and spending quality time with her husband Jerrod and their two beautiful daughters.
Courtney Randall
Member Services
Courtney grew up in Leicester, VT and currently attends the University of New Hampshire. When not in school Courtney enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Jocelyn Deering
Member Services
Born and raised in Vermont, Jocelyn is currently on the home stretch of obtaining her NASM Personal Trainers Certification, with the intent of designing systematic & progressive exercise programs. Outside of her coursework, working as a member service representative at the front desk and building muscle, Jocelyn enjoys spending her mornings at the local coffee shops, sipping on iced chai lattes.
Karina Tarte
Member Services
Karina was born and raised in Vermont. She currently works full-time as a Veterinary Technician at a local animal hospital. When not working at the hospital or here at Midd Fit you will often find Karina working out in the gym!
Krystal Young
Certified Yoga Instructor
Krystal moved with her family to Vermont from Northern California, where she received her dance education and 200 hour yoga certification. Inspired by her own love for group exercise classes while postpartum, Krystal began formal movement training and leading classes to support her own healing body and to share the healing art of movement with others. She has carried this passion across the country and currently resides in Brandon with her partner, daughter, and animal companions. Krystal’s classes include alignment cues, flow, meditation, and encourage safety and creative expression for all levels. When not teaching or taking Yoga you may run into her in a Barre or dance class here at the club.
Vanessa Dunleavy
Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor
Vanessa Dunleavy is a movement, meditation and 500 hour certified yoga teacher with 15 years of experience. A native Vermonter, she found yoga while working as a professional singer-dancer in New York City. In 2021, she moved back to her hometown of Middlebury to raise her family, and now she’s thrilled to be teaching in the community that raised her. Vanessa’s classes range from seated meditations to high energy yoga & dance fusions. Vanessa believes everyone can find a physical practice that nourishes their unique body in all the right ways. She works to help individuals find that for themselves. A true renaissance woman, Vanessa is also a certified Thai Masseuse, and the co-author of two original musicals: Showing Up and My Post Traumatic Cruise Ship Cabaret. Check her out at vanessadunleavy.com
Janet Morrison
Group Fitness Instructor
Janet has been a Certified Spin instructor at Middlebury Fitness since 2002. After a career-related hiatus from the gym, she is thrilled to be back in the saddle again! She's also a Raised Barre and Body Pump enthusiast. Hiking, running, and boating on Lake Champlain, spending time with her adult children and partner Al, and traveling to her native Nova Scotia rounds out her spare time.
Jeanette Brush
Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Body Pump®, Certified PiYO®
Jeanette teaches Cardio Dance and Body Pump at Middlebury Fitness and takes great pride in encouraging members to maintain healthy, active lifestyles in a fun and energetic environment. Jeanette lives on Lake Dunmore and enjoys cycling and numerous other outdoor activities.
Lily Hunt
Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Raisedbarre® Instructor
Lily grew up in Middlebury and graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2005. After college Lily lived in San Francisco for 9 years where she became an avid fan of bar fitness classes and practiced The Bar Method for 6 years. Lily returned to Vermont to raise her children in her hometown. She teaches Raisedbarre®, works for Middlebury College and when she is not working or teaching Barre she enjoys running, hiking and spending time with her family.
Lynne Peck
Group Fitness Instructor
Lynne has been a group fitness instructor at Middlebury Fitness since inception in 1997. She teaches Spinning, Step and Strength classes and enjoys a variety of activities including water skiing, hiking and biking.
Gail Isenberg
Group Fitness Instructor
Gail has been a fitness instructor at Middlebury Fitness for 10 years. She currently leads a Senior Fitness class. Gail has a BS in music education, MS in counseling and a Ph.D. in psychology. Interests include aviation, women's barbershop, learning Chinese, theater, biking and running. A mother of two adult sons, Gail just completed her first half-marathon
Deb Orosz
Certified Yoga Instructor
Deb moved to Middlebury a year ago to be near her daughter and grandson. She is a 500 hr. Certified Yoga Instructor. As a licensed dietitian and integrative nutritionist, Deb aims to create a life balance that prioritizes your well-being and celebrates all aspects of your true self. In addition to yoga, Deb loves to trail run and do agility with her two dogs.
Adela Langrock
Group Fitness Instructor
Adela teaches a popular RaisedBARRE class at Middlebury Fitness and currently works full-time for Middlebury College. When not teaching her own class you will often find Adela in a Body Pump or Spin class!
Kristen Ginsburg
Certified Personal Trainer
Group Fitness Instructor
Kristen holds a M.A. in Education, B.S. in Psychology and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. After a thorough assessment, Kristen offers a personalized and holistic program to help her clients achieve their fitness goals. Kristen also teaches spinning, strength training and weight management classes. She enjoys skiing, biking, yoga, gardening and cooking. For more info visit vermontcustomfitness.com
Tyler Buxton
Member Services
Tyler is currently a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in History at Castleton University. Tyler is a starter on the Spartans football team. On breaks and in the summer you’ll see Tyler behind the front desk. In his spare time Tyler enjoys lifting weights, basketball and spending time with his family.
Mikayla Farnsworth
Member Services
Mikayla was born and raised in Vermont. She has been a long time Midd Fit member and a recent graduate of Vermont Technical College where she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. Mikayla currently works full-time as Hygienist for at Bristol Dental Park. Outside the office she enjoys lifting, camping, hiking, kayaking, and anything that involves being outdoors. She is excited to begin her career in dentistry and looks forward to caring for and getting to know her patients.
Proud to be a repeat recipient of:
The United Way of Addison County's "Partner Award." Since 2014, our annual Spin United event has raised over $60,000 for UWAC and our local friends and families in need.
Recipient of Vermont Business Magazine’s BOB (Best of Business) award in the category of Health Club (Addison, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties).
