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.
Meet the Team
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
Contact :
[email protected]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.”
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
Contact :
[email protected]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
Contact :
[email protected]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.”
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
Contact :
[email protected]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
Contact :
[email protected]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.
Jacob Orndorff
Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer
Massage Therapist
Education :
MS Sports Science and Rehabilitation -Logan University & BS Exercise Science- Shepherd University
Certification :
ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, NSCA -Certified Special Population Specialist, NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, American Red Cross-BLS,
Speciality :
Strength training and Mobility
Contact :
[email protected]Philosophy :
I believe in applying the minimal effective dose of exercise — just enough to create meaningful progress while leaving you feeling energized, not exhausted. Training should support your life, not take away from it.
Gracie Jane Oldenburg
Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer
Massage Therapist
Education :
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology with a concentration in Wellness- UNC Greensboro & BS in Worksite Health Promotion- UNC Greensboro
Certification :
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, American Heart Association- BLS
Speciality :
Senior Fitness & Special Populations
Contact :
[email protected]Philosophy :
I do believe a healthy lifestyle can be achieved by everyone. A balanced approach combined with positive changes is a good place to start. I enjoy working with our senior active aging population and have experience with special populations.
Member Services Staff
Jennifer Aranda
DCFL Membership Coordinator
Massage Therapist
Education :
Contact :
[email protected]Philosophy :
Jennifer lived in Northern California & moved to North Carolina in 2013 after graduating high school. She loves being outdoors, hiking, camping, relaxing on the beach & dancing! She has worked at Galloway Ridge for many years, and transferred to DCFL from EVS Healthcare. She loves working at DCFL because it provides her with so many things that she enjoys- including fitness classes, a positive environment & motivating fellows!
Cynthia Williams
Member Services Associate
Massage Therapist
Education :
Contact :
[email protected]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.
Wendy Snodgrass
Member Services Associate
Massage Therapist
Education :
Contact :
[email protected]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.”
James Cole
Member Services Associate
Massage Therapist
Education :
Contact :
[email protected]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.
Terri Buchanan
Member Services Associate
Massage Therapist
Education :
Contact :
[email protected]Philosophy :
Terri is originally from Michigan, where she earned a BS in Computer Science and enjoyed a career as a project manager for General Motors/EDS. In 2014 her move to Pittsboro led her to customer service positions with the Town of Pittsboro and the Chatham County Public Health Department. Terri's mantra is "Life is short, so sing & dance out loud." Her recent retirement allows her time to serve as Treasurer for Second Bloom of Chatham, grandparent A LOT, cook, and of course, exercise at DCFL.
Cheri Melone
Member Services Associate
Massage Therapist
Education :
Contact :
[email protected]Philosophy :
A passion for fitness is what brought me to DCFL. I am a competitive tennis player in my free time. While playing tennis is great fun, weight training is also necessary to play tennis well and that is where DCFL comes in. DCFL complements my fitness needs and I enjoy helping members as a member services associate. Prior to DCFL, I worked as a writer and editor in New Jersey. I also worked in finance in California, Chicago, and here in North Carolina. It is a pleasure to bring my prior experience here where I enjoy supporting DCFL members on their fitness journey.
