MEET THE TEAM

Owner and Trainer

Melissa is a motivating fitness professional with a focus on creating a welcoming and positive environment for all fitness levels. Melissa has a Bachelors of Science in Public Health and has been a NASM Certified Personal Trainer since April 2021 and owned Evolve since May 2024! Melissa believes exercise is not one size fits all and will partner closely to find what works for you to stay committed and have fun!

What three emoji's best describe you? 

📣💙🍳

What classes, if any, do you teach? 

Booty Camp, AMRAP, and Strength and Stretch

Favorite kind of music to listen to while you work out? 

True crime podcasts or early 2000 indie/ rock.

Coach and Trainer

Sam received her training certification through NASM in 2024 and joined the Evolve team shortly after. Her training style incorporates functional strength movements and core exercises to allow clients to move freely, comfortably, and pain-free in their everyday lives. Sam believes that improving your fitness abilities is a form of self-care. 

What three emoji's best describe you? 

🧅🍫🏊

What classes, if any, do you teach? 

Lift & Align and Core Crusher

What is one thing you would tell someone who is thinking about trying Evolve for the first time? 

You won't regret your decision! Everyone is friendly, welcoming and you'll get an extra spicy workout!

Trainer

Courtney received her certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in 2019 and has been at Evolve since 2022! Her training style incorporates functional strength and resistance training. She has her clients focus on muscle growth, functional development of strength and control, and overall progressive overload.

What three emoji's best describe you? 

💅🌮😎

What is one thing you would tell someone who is thinking about trying Evolve for the first time? 

Just try one class or one personal training session and you’ll be hooked!

Favorite kind of music to listen to while you work out? 

Hip hop 🥳

Coach and Trainer

Angelina is a registered nurse and NASM certified personal trainer certified in corrective exercise as well as pre and post natal coaching, and joined Evolve in 2023! Angelina is joining our team with the goal of motivating people to push outside their comfort zone and choose fitness as a lifestyle rather than seeing it as a chore. She aims to help others feel good about themselves and sustain a long-term quality of life.

What three emoji's best describe you? 

🤱🏽👩🏽‍⚕️🍽️

What classes, if any, do you teach? 

Power Hour

Favorite kind of music to listen to while you work out? 

The most outrageous variety or an audio book

Coach and Trainer

Jonathan has his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo and is a stretch therapist and joined the Evolve team in 2024! With his work at StretchLab and background in rehabilitation, Jonathan has always had a passion for helping people improve their overall wellbeing and quality of life through exercise. His training style incorporates building strength through mobility based resistance training.

What three emoji's best describe you? 

🎧🫀🥑

What classes, if any, do you teach? 

Strength Workshop and Full Body 40

Favorite thing about Evolve? 

The friendly and supportive community

Coach

Jill was an active member of Evolve attending classes and utilizing open gym until she received her certification in January 2025 and joined the team! Jill currently teaches Full Body 40 on Wednesdays and is known for her spicy workouts that leave you sore but also wanting more!

What three emoji's best describe you? 

😈💅🏻✨

Favorite kind of music to listen to while you work out? 

Nothing fuels my workouts like a good metal playlist.

Favorite thing about Evolve? 

What I love most about Evolve Buffalo is that it’s more than just a gym—it’s its own little community. Everyone you meet is there to support you and cheer you on, no matter where you are in your fitness journey.

Coach

Hannah was an open gym member of Evolve before joining our coaching staff in July of 2024! Specializing in slow flow yoga, you can find Hannah every Sunday morning emphasizing on increasing range of motion, strengthening core muscles and focusing on the breath

What three emoji's best describe you? 

🤷🏼‍♀️🙃☕️

Favorite muscle to work out? 

BOOTY

Favorite thing about Evolve? 

The community! It’s so nice to come to class and see that the people who come form friendships and take the time to know each other!

Coach

Cam has her Bachelor’s degree in Health Kinesiology and Master’s degree in Sports Pedagogy from Baylor University.

She was a student-athlete on Baylor’s 10x National Champion Acrobatics & Tumbling team from 2016–2021. She believes fitness should be empowering and fun. Whether you're just starting out or pushing for new goals, Cam is ready to guide and challenge you every step of the way. LETS GOOO!

What three emoji's best describe you?

🤪😤💃

What classes, if any, do you teach?

Coming soon……

Favorite kind of music to listen to while you work out?

Throwbacks (1990’s-2000’s-2010’s): Pop, Hip-Hop & R&B, today’s hits, EDM house music.. Just found out about Big Bootie Mixes on Spotify (SO FUN!)

Trainer

Reba is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer and aspiring Yoga Teacher and has been a part of the Evolve team since 2022! Reba’s goal is to empower her clients with a knowledgeable foundation upon which to unfurl their own wellness journey [and enjoy the process]. She believes that cultivating an exercise discipline is a celebration of what our bodies are capable of. That exercise is a great gift, and every workout is an opportunity to know more about oneself.

What three emoji's best describe you? 

🪴🍔✨

Favorite muscle to work out? 

Hamstrings!

What is one thing you would tell someone who is thinking about trying Evolve for the first time? 

This is a perfect gym for people who don’t like the gym.