Our Team

Grayton Beach Fitness boasts a staff of highly competent and friendly fitness professionals. Check us out:

Paul Hunter, B.S., C.S.C.S., MATjs, FMS

Owner, Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Muscle Activation Techniques Jumpstart (MATjs), Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

•Since 1990 Paul's personal training carer has taken him from Connecticut, the Reebok Corporate Wellness facility in Massachusetts, graudation from Springfield College to Director of Exercise for Sportslife in Atlanta and finally settling here on the Emerald Coast in 1994. Once arrived, Paul has had nuumerous roles, including Director of Personal Training for MM Personal Training, National Presenter for Resist-A-Ball and Bowflex, teaching the biomechanics curriculum to small and large groups, Fitness Director at TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort to running his Personal Training business in a local gym to purchasing Grayton Beach Fitness in 2004. In that time, he has traveled nationally seeking continuing education from our inductry leaders and passing it along to club owners, personal trainers, and clients.

Debbie Hunter, B.S. Business

Owner, Group Exercise Instructor, Master of all things necessary to keep us going!

•Debbie has been involved in sports and fitness most of her life from playing soccer and being a varsity cheerleader to teaching water aerobics and just about any class format you can think of, she has brought her professionalism, knowledge, and energy to individuals and groups alike.

John Chapman, CPT, CES, Rock Steady Boxing

•NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist

•Former Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion

•••Rock Steady Boxing Coach and Instructor

Shelly Lee, MSW, CPT, CES

MSW, Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist

•After a 20 year career in Clinical Behavioral Health Services, Shelly was passionate about helping her clients integrate exercise and optimal nutrition into their lives on their journey toward improving their health.

Shelly received her Personal Training and Corrective Exercise Certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as well as completed her Health Coach education through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and works with a variety of clients to determine their individualized approach to living their best life. She can be seen at Grayton Beach Fitness leading individual, partner and small group coaching sessions, helping clients improve their health though fitness.

Heather Petersen, B.S.,CPT, CES

Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor

•Since graduating college with her degree in Exercise Science, Heather has infused her clients with her passion for exercise and feeling right. She obtained her personal trainer certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a specialty certification from the NAtional Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She can be seen around Grayton Beach Fitness leading her clients, teaching BOOTCAMP, Yoga or just about any other group exercise class with a big smile.

Katie Roy, B.S.,CPT,

Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor

•Since graduating college with her degree in Exercise Science, Katie has infused her clients with her passion for exercise and feeling right. She obtained her personal trainer certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She can be seen around Grayton Beach Fitness leading her clients, teaching BOOTCAMP, HIIT or just about any other group exercise class with a big smile.

Sharon Varnes

Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor

•Sharon has served in the health and wellness industry since 2002 and is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Sharon is passionate about helping others feel at ease in the gym and making fitness fun with group fitness and small group personal training.