About DCFL

About

Duke Center for Living at Fearrington

A balanced life is key to having optimal health and well-being. That’s the philosophy behind The Duke Center for Living at Fearrington. We are dedicated to helping our members make positive, healthy and lasting lifestyle changes. But more than machines or equipment, this is about giving the body, mind and spirit time to recharge. So we offer a variety of fitness programs and membership options to meet each individual’s needs.

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Pool & Aquatic Center

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Fitness Assessments

Fitness Assessments

Meet the Team

Maya Cowan

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Health Fitness Specialist - East Carolina University

Certification :

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer American Red Cross CPR/AED

Speciality :

Strength Training for Women

Training :
Philosophy :

Our bodies are capable of much more than we give them credit. Oftentimes, improvement comes when we move outside of our comfort zone to reach our full potential. That is how we remind ourselves what our bodies are capable of.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

Our bodies are capable of much more than we give them credit. Oftentimes, improvement comes when we move outside of our comfort zone to reach our full potential. That is how we remind ourselves what our bodies are capable of.

Miletzy Rivas

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BA Exercise & Sport Science – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Certification :

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, American Red Cross Water & Safety Instructor, & American Red Cross CPR & AED/FA

Speciality :

Strength Training & Aquatic Fitness

Training :
Philosophy :

Exercising is a great for your physical and mental health. We only get one body and I believe we should do our best to keep it healthy and happy. I work earnestly to help my clients find what type of exercises they enjoy, allows them to be successful in reaching their fitness goals, and prepared for daily activities.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

Exercising is a great for your physical and mental health. We only get one body and I believe we should do our best to keep it healthy and happy. I work earnestly to help my clients find what type of exercises they enjoy, allows them to be successful in reaching their fitness goals, and prepared for daily activities.

Taylor Rosser

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Exercise Science - University of North Carolina at Wilmington


Certification :

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, American Heart Association CPR & AED

Speciality :

Functional Fitness

Training :
Philosophy :

“Exercise is good for the body & mind. It keeps your spirits lifted and your mind healthy and active. I strive to help my clients be successful in their activities of daily living by encouraging consistency. I am a firm believer that the body achieves what the mind believes.”

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

“Exercise is good for the body & mind. It keeps your spirits lifted and your mind healthy and active. I strive to help my clients be successful in their activities of daily living by encouraging consistency. I am a firm believer that the body achieves what the mind believes.”

Tolbert

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Kinesiology – Lenoir Rhyne University

Certification :

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

American Red Cross CPR & AED

Speciality :

Aerobic Training Mobility

Training :
Philosophy :

“Progress each day builds on to the next. I strive to help individuals build a positive relationship with fitness. Every day is not about sweating hard or lifting heavy weights– it begins with attendance and accountability. Proper guidance and instruction is what I bring to each session. My goal is to work together to become more in tune with the human anatomy. Overall, this allows us to experience life with new vigor and strength.”

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

“Progress each day builds on to the next. I strive to help individuals build a positive relationship with fitness. Every day is not about sweating hard or lifting heavy weights– it begins with attendance and accountability. Proper guidance and instruction is what I bring to each session. My goal is to work together to become more in tune with the human anatomy. Overall, this allows us to experience life with new vigor and strength.”

Philosophy :

“Progress each day builds on to the next. I strive to help individuals build a positive relationship with fitness. Every day is not about sweating hard or lifting heavy weights– it begins with attendance and accountability. Proper guidance and instruction is what I bring to each session. My goal is to work together to become more in tune with the human anatomy. Overall, this allows us to experience life with new vigor and strength.”

Ella Nichols

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

BA Exercise and Sport Science

BS Psychology

Certification :

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

American Heart Association BLS (CPR/AED)

Speciality :

Functional Fitness and Balance.

Training :
Philosophy :

“Exercise is good for the mind and the body. I focus on making exercise enjoyable and helping you commit to yourself and your health. I help people improve their well-being in daily activities by emphasizing strength and balance. Progress toward goals can be measured in many ways, whether it is data driven or relates to your everyday life.”

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

“I believe exercise is the best preventative medicine. Through regular physical activity, you can achieve optimal health and improve ovverall well-being.”

Philosophy :

“Exercise is good for the mind and the body. I focus on making exercise enjoyable and helping you commit to yourself and your health. I help people improve their well-being in daily activities by emphasizing strength and balance. Progress toward goals can be measured in many ways, whether it is data driven or relates to your everyday life.”

Kyle Wisner

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Health Fitness Specialist- East Carolina University

MS Kinesiology- East Carolina University

Certification :

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

American Red Cross CPR/AED

Speciality :

Strength and Power Training

Functional Strength

Training :
Philosophy :

My training focus is on movements that translate to everyday tasks, with applications in the real world. Building functional strength and power allows us to move more efficiently and resist injury from everyday tasks.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

My training focus is on movements that translate to everyday tasks, with applications in the real world. Building functional strength and power allows us to move more efficiently and resist injury from everyday tasks.

Galen Dodson

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Exercise Science: High Point University

Certification :

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Corrective Exercise

NASM Performance Exercise

NASM Speed/Agility/Quickness

American Health Care CPR&AED

Speciality :

Technique/Strength and Power

Training :
Philosophy :

I believe in the power of changing your mindset by focusing on physical and mental health. We can increase your “play span” by enjoying your daily activities with functional training, education and enjoyable movements. I can give you a valuable experience that can enhance all aspects of your life while having fun.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

I believe in the power of changing your mindset by focusing on physical and mental health. We can increase your “play span” by enjoying your daily activities with functional training, education and enjoyable movements. I can give you a valuable experience that can enhance all aspects of your life while having fun.

Cynthia Williams

Member Services Associate

Massage Therapist

Education :
Training :
Philosophy :

Cynthia is a long-time resident of Chatham county and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Recreation Administration. Cynthia spent most of her professional career in sales as a national account executive in the telecommunication industry. She later opened her own business, Refinements, Inc., an upscale consignment shop in Chapel Hill and Durham which she ran for 23 years. When not working, Cynthia enjoys camping, hiking, a good book, live music and watching her favorite football and basketball teams.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

Cynthia is a long-time resident of Chatham county and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Recreation Administration. Cynthia spent most of her professional career in sales as a national account executive in the telecommunication industry. She later opened her own business, Refinements, Inc., an upscale consignment shop in Chapel Hill and Durham which she ran for 23 years. When not working, Cynthia enjoys camping, hiking, a good book, live music and watching her favorite football and basketball teams.

Diane Cherry

Member Services Associate

Massage Therapist

Education :
Training :
Philosophy :

Diane is a native of North Carolina and a long time resident of the Chapel Hill – Pittsboro area. An alumna of UNC at Chapel Hill, she recently retired from a 40 year career in health care. Diane also has several years of fitness training experience, with certificates in indoor cycling and mat Pilates. Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog, exercising and gardening.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

Diane is a native of North Carolina and a long time resident of the Chapel Hill – Pittsboro area. An alumna of UNC at Chapel Hill, she recently retired from a 40 year career in health care. Diane also has several years of fitness training experience, with certificates in indoor cycling and mat Pilates. Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog, exercising and gardening.

James Cole

Member Services Associate

Massage Therapist

Education :
Training :
Philosophy :

James relocated from California to North Carolina in 2013. He graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Business Administration with emphasis in Information and Decision Systems. James worked most of his career as a Systems Architect for a variety of market segments including Finance, Banking Services, DOD and Health industry. He recently retired and has been working as a referee in Football, Lacrosse, and Soccer. When not working, James enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, and watching football.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

James relocated from California to North Carolina in 2013. He graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Business Administration with emphasis in Information and Decision Systems. James worked most of his career as a Systems Architect for a variety of market segments including Finance, Banking Services, DOD and Health industry. He recently retired and has been working as a referee in Football, Lacrosse, and Soccer. When not working, James enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, and watching football.

Karen Young

Member Services Associate

Massage Therapist

Education :
Training :
Philosophy :

Karen is a NC native and has lived in Chatham County over 25 years. Recently retired Karen spent her professional career as a research scientist in biotech. When not working part time at DCFL Karen enjoys riding her horses, training for triathlons and various marathons, and spending time with her husband at the lake or beach.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

Karen is a NC native and has lived in Chatham County over 25 years. Recently retired Karen spent her professional career as a research scientist in biotech. When not working part time at DCFL Karen enjoys riding her horses, training for triathlons and various marathons, and spending time with her husband at the lake or beach.

Julie Janes

Fitness Manager

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Kinesiology – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Certification :

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist American Red Cross CPR & AED

Speciality :

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Balance Training

Training :
Philosophy :

“I believe in the principle of enjoyment. When we genuinely enjoy what we’re doing the benefits will simply be the bi-product. I like to focus on mindful living and training my clients to be prepared and successful in their daily activities, maximizing the quality of life. Good health and physical fitness are the result of an enjoyable lifestyle as well as regular healthful routines.”

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

“I believe in the principle of enjoyment. When we genuinely enjoy what we’re doing the benefits will simply be the bi-product. I like to focus on mindful living and training my clients to be prepared and successful in their daily activities, maximizing the quality of life. Good health and physical fitness are the result of an enjoyable lifestyle as well as regular healthful routines.”

Kyle Shurtz

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BS Health Fitness Specialist - East Carolina University

Certification :

ACE Certified Personal Trainer & American Red Cross CPR/AED

Speciality :

Cardiovascular Exercise/Muscular Imbalance

Training :
Philosophy :

I believe exercise is medicine. The most important part of exercise is to find physical activities that you enjoy doing. My training focuses on cardiovascular health along with strength/endurance.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

I believe exercise is medicine. The most important part of exercise is to find physical activities that you enjoy doing. My training focuses on cardiovascular health along with strength/endurance.

Stedman Rush

Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer

Massage Therapist

Education :

BA Exercise & Sport Science- UNC Pembroke

Certification :

ISSA Personal Trainer & American Heart Association CPR & AED

Speciality :

Boxing/Strength Training

Training :
Philosophy :

Exercise plays a vital role in keeping the mind and body healthy. There are many different ways to exercise lets work together to find the perfect program for you that’s safe, fun and effective.

Contact :
[email protected]
Experience :

Philosophy :

Exercise plays a vital role in keeping the mind and body healthy. There are many different ways to exercise lets work together to find the perfect program for you that’s safe, fun and effective.

Wendy Snodgrass

Member Services Associate

Massage Therapist

Education :
Training :
Philosophy :

“With a background in hospitality and a passion for holistic wellness, Wendy feels that her part time position at DCFL is a perfect fit. She moved to Fearrington in March 2020 after enjoying 22 years in the U.S. Virgin Islands where she worked at a luxury resort then opened her own B&B, planned destination weddings, and taught yoga to island visitors. Wendy now devotes time to volunteering in the community, taking long bike rides on greenways in the Triangle, and playing pickleball and mah jongg with friends. She is a longtime vegetarian who practices yoga and meditation daily.”

Contact :
Experience :

Philosophy :

“With a background in hospitality and a passion for holistic wellness, Wendy feels that her part time position at DCFL is a perfect fit. She moved to Fearrington in March 2020 after enjoying 22 years in the U.S. Virgin Islands where she worked at a luxury resort then opened her own B&B, planned destination weddings, and taught yoga to island visitors. Wendy now devotes time to volunteering in the community, taking long bike rides on greenways in the Triangle, and playing pickleball and mah jongg with friends. She is a longtime vegetarian who practices yoga and meditation daily.”

Personal Training Services

Group Exercise Schedule

Therapeutic Massage

Personal Training Services

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Group Exercise Schedule

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Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic Massage at Duke Center for Living at Fearrington is a wonderful way to relax and help the body heal.

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