J. Carlos Valdes, is one of the top personal fitness trainers and exercise instructors in the Pacific NW.  
A graduate of Purdue University, Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise & Sports
Physiology, and an Associate of Arts Degree in Physical Therapy. He is a licensed Physical Therapy
Assistant and is certified through the YMCA and ACE as a Personal Trainer. In addition to Carlos's
extensive experience in the fitness industry over the past 16 years and certifications, JC is great at his
job because he brings the worlds of physical therapy and personal training to a level of camaraderi to
better serve his clients.  JC enjoys working with pre/post rehab clients as well as beginning to
performance athletes.  His training principals incorporate a powerful use of the entire human body
(mind, body & spirit) to help  clients safely reach their optimal level of health and fitness.  
Nicki S. Dordea comes from a background in dance and gymnastics with a passion for teaching group fitness
classes, dance, and gymnastics. Nicki's favorite class to teach is still Step Aerobics & Dance.  Her 13 plus years
of experience has allowed her to teach and train throughout the U.S., as well as in Europe. Her certifications
through the YMCA and ACE include Group Fitness Instructor, Fitness Kickboxing Instructor, and Cycle
Instructor. Nicki enjoys working with children of all ages, seniors, and newcomers to exercise. She uses her
vast experience to combine the best of all worlds when teaching classes and training clients to keep everyone
on their toes and feeling like a kid again. Nicki delivers her message of a healthy lifestyle to clients, friends
and family, by working hard to set a good example, through education and sharing her experiences of success.
 Nicki's personal mantra is: Be Happy, Live Healthy, Give from the Heart!
ABOUT OUR STAFF
Sam Mendez is a student at PSU studying business management and is a great addition to our TTN family.  
Being naturally athletic, Sam enjoys assisting Carlos on the floor with clients as well as being the man behind
the scenes.  Sam is learning the business of TTN from the ground up to further his education in business
management.  In his off time Sam is a great golf player and also enjoys camping.
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