Meet the A-Team Trainers
Ten certified personal trainers and two in-house chiropractors, all under one roof in Sunnyvale, CA. Each coach brings deep expertise in a specific area so you get the exact guidance your goals require.
Book a free consultationOwner and Head Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA
Alesha Garcia Jardin
NASM CPT · NESTA CPT · Precision Nutrition L1 · USAW L2 Olympic Weightlifting Coach · CrossFit L1 · FRC Practitioner · Girls Gone Strong Pre and Postnatal Certified
Alesha has spent the past eight years helping people in Sunnyvale and the Bay Area build stronger bodies, healthier habits, and more confident lives. Her approach combines strength and conditioning, functional movement, and nutrition coaching into programs that create lasting, sustainable results.
Her connection to fitness started in competitive sports, but it deepened after her own experience navigating weight gain, chronic pain, and a spinal surgery. Those experiences shaped a clear philosophy: fitness should improve your quality of life, support long-term health, and empower you, not punish you.
Before founding A-Team, Alesha taught strength training and movement foundations as a professor at San Jose State University, bringing an evidence-based, educational approach to every client she coaches. You will always understand why you are training the way you are.
Specializations
- Strength training and muscle building
- Weight loss and body recomposition
- Prenatal and postpartum training
- Injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Nutrition coaching
- CrossFit (L1 Coach)
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Blue belt)
- USA Weightlifting USAW Level 2
- Spartan Group Exercise SGX
Credentials
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NESTA Certified Personal Trainer
- Precision Nutrition Level 1
- USAW Level 2 Olympic Weightlifting Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- FRC Practitioner
- Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- Spartan SGX Coach
- Girls Gone Strong Pre and Postnatal Certified
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Book a free consultationCertified Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA
Dylan Beck
B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University · ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Dylan grew up in Fairfield, California with a love for sports and weightlifting that kept him focused and driven through high school. He pursued that passion formally, earning his degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University and becoming certified as a personal trainer by the end of his first year.
During college, Dylan worked with collegiate athletes and later took on management roles at several gyms. After exploring a path toward medical school, he recognized that his calling was in preventative care through fitness. Dylan believes deeply in nutrition as medicine, having witnessed significant health transformations in clients who made lasting changes to both training and diet.
Specializations
- Strength training
- Holistic wellness
- Sustainable fitness habits
- Nutrition and diet planning
- Preventative care
- Mind-body transformation
- Strength and confidence building
Education and credentials
- B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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Book a free consultationCertified Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA
Ria Shroff
B.S. Kinesiology, Washington State University · Certified Personal Trainer
Ria's passion for fitness started when her mom took her to a Body Step class at the YMCA, sparking a lifelong love of movement. That spark led her to compete in cross-country and track and field in college, where she also earned her degree in Kinesiology from Washington State University.
She taught dance fitness classes including Zumba, cardio dance, and Bollywood before gaining hands-on experience at a boutique personal training gym. Ria's goal is not just to help you reach a number on the scale but to help fitness become something you enjoy and that fits naturally into your life long-term.
Specializations
- Circuit training
- Strength training
- Boot camp style training
- HIIT, Bollywood and Zumba dance fitness
- Weight loss
- Vegetarian and Indian nutrition guidance
- Stretching therapy
Education
- B.S. Kinesiology, Washington State University
- Certified Personal Trainer
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Book a free consultationChiropractor and Certified Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA
Dr. Alex Greene, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College · B.S. Kinesiology and Holistic Health, SFSU · NASM CPT
Dr. Alex Greene is both a licensed chiropractor at Kraken Sports Chiropractic and Wellness and a certified personal trainer at A-Team Health and Fitness in Sunnyvale. His dual expertise bridges the gap between rehabilitation and peak performance, helping clients move better, feel stronger, and perform at their best.
His background in competitive swimming, soccer, and cycling, combined with recovery from his own sports-related injuries, gave him a deep understanding of athletic performance, body mechanics, and resilience. He earned his B.S. in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University in 2017 and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2021.
Specializations
- Sports chiropractic care
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Functional movement analysis
- Sacro-Occipital Technique
- Pain management: neck, low back, shoulder, wrist, knee
- Injury prevention and recovery
- Athletic performance enhancement
Education and credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 2021
- B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Movement Science and Holistic Health, SFSU, 2017
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
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Book a free consultationPersonal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA · Bilingual English and Spanish
Ricardo Espinoza
10 Years in the Fitness Industry · 5 Years Hands-On Training · U.S. Navy Veteran · Fluent in English and Spanish
Ricardo brings a decade of fitness industry experience and five years of hands-on personal training to every session. He grew up in Peru immersed in sports and athletics, including playing soccer at high-level academies like Alianza Lima, before continuing his athletic career through high school and college in the United States.
His passion for strength training deepened during his time serving in the U.S. Navy. Ricardo works with an exceptionally wide range of clients, from children as young as 11 to adults in their 90s, and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, making him a welcoming personal trainer for Spanish-speaking clients throughout Sunnyvale and the Bay Area.
Specializations
- Performance enhancement
- Bodybuilding
- Weight loss
- Senior fitness
- Mobility training with hip mobility focus
- Training across all ages (11 to 90+)
- Bilingual coaching in English and Spanish
Background
- 10 years fitness industry experience
- 5 years hands-on personal training
- U.S. Navy veteran
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Book a free consultationMaster Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA
Tori Diaz
Certified Personal Trainer · Master Trainer · 6+ Years Experience
Tori began her own fitness journey seven years ago after a lifelong struggle with weight, determined to make lasting changes to her habits and health. Her personal transformation became the fuel for a passion to help others do the same, with the right guidance and a genuinely supportive approach.
With over six years of experience as a master trainer in Sunnyvale, Tori specializes in body transformations, weight loss, glute development, powerlifting, and strength and conditioning. What clients consistently say about Tori is that she makes them feel comfortable, supported, and empowered throughout the entire process.
Specializations
- Body transformations and weight loss
- Strength and conditioning
- Glute growth and development
- Powerlifting instruction
- Functional fitness
- Progressive overload programming
- Nutrition coaching
Credentials
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Master Trainer (6+ years)
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Book a free consultationCertified Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA · Multilingual Coach
Lex Vogel
ACE/NASM Certified Personal Trainer · Orangetheory Fitness Instructor · English, Mandarin, Singlish
Singapore-born and raised, Lex was a competitive athlete across multiple sports from preschool through graduate school. In 2024, she transitioned from a corporate career into health and fitness, bringing a disciplined, analytical mindset that makes her an exceptionally effective personal trainer in Sunnyvale.
Lex actively trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, and speaks English, Mandarin, and Singlish. Her blended cultural background gives her a unique ability to connect with and motivate clients from all walks of life. Her philosophy: food is medicine, and she integrates that belief into every program she builds.
Specializations
- Strength training
- Mobility and flexibility
- Recovery-focused programming
- Martial arts-focused training (BJJ, Muay Thai)
Credentials
- ACE/NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Orangetheory Fitness Instructor
- Speaks English, Mandarin, Singlish
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Book a free consultationCertified Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA
Bishop Nazareta
B.S. Kinesiology · M.S. Teaching Physical Education, San Jose State University · Certified Personal Trainer
Bishop is a certified personal trainer who helps clients improve their quality of life through purposeful, individualized exercise. He believes fitness works best when training is tailored to the person, creating a safe and supportive environment to build confidence, consistency, and lasting results.
Bishop holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a master's degree in Teaching Physical Education from San Jose State University. He has coached individuals of all ages, skill levels, and abilities, and brings a rich background in wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, judo, weightlifting, long-distance running, and football to his training programs.
Specializations
- Strength and conditioning
- Physical education and movement coaching
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction
- Wrestling, judo, and weightlifting
- Long-distance running and endurance
- Coaching all ages, skill levels, and abilities
Education and credentials
- B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University
- M.S. Teaching Physical Education, San Jose State University
- Certified Personal Trainer
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Book a free consultationCertified Personal Trainer in Sunnyvale, CA · Prehab and Rehab Specialist
Carlos Cervantes
B.S. Kinesiology · NASM Certified Personal Trainer · Physical Therapy Internship
Carlos discovered his love for fitness as a teenager. If there was a gym involved, he was in. He pursued that calling fully, earning his degree in Kinesiology and his NASM CPT certification. A four-month physical therapy internship deepened his understanding of how the body moves, breaks down, and rebuilds, shaping an approach rooted in both performance and longevity.
At A-Team Health and Fitness in Sunnyvale, Carlos bridges the gap between rehabilitation and strength training. His background in physical therapy gives him a trained eye for movement quality and mechanics, ensuring clients hit their goals in a way that keeps them healthy for the long haul.
Specializations
- Strength training
- Hypertrophy training
- Prehab and rehab
- Injury prevention
- Post-physical therapy training
- Functional movement
- Movement quality and mechanics
Education and credentials
- B.S. Kinesiology
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Physical Therapy Internship (4 months)
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Book a free consultationChiropractor in Sunnyvale, CA · Holistic Wellness
Dr. Munchie Takhar, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College · B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University, Cum Laude 2021
Dr. Munchie Takhar is a proud graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and earned her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University, graduating cum laude in 2021. Her approach to care is deeply holistic, integrating emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being into every aspect of her chiropractic practice in Sunnyvale.
She believes that true health comes from balance, and she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve that through chiropractic care. She wholeheartedly believes she was placed on this earth to heal, and is honored to share her knowledge and skills to help you feel your best. Outside the clinic, she enjoys film photography, painting, and learning to roller skate.
Areas of focus
- Holistic chiropractic care
- Emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
- Whole-body balance and wellness
- Patient-centered, healing-focused care
Education and credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Palmer College of Chiropractic
- B.S. Kinesiology, San Jose State University, Cum Laude, 2021
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