MEET THE JC FITNESS TEAM
Josh Chrestman
Owner & Personal Trainer
Josh is a native of Sandwich, IL and founded JC Health & Fitness in 2007. He was a wrestling state champion in high school and played Division I football, which lead him to continue his love for sports with his degree in Exercise Science. It was at that time, he realized he could make a bigger impact in many communities by giving people a higher level of health and wellness, in a wholistic package with fitness and nutrition. Fast forward, Josh has been a staple in multiple communities and people’s life’s journeys for over 13 years.
“I have always seen the need to give people, athletes, clients something greater, a better experience, a bigger impact than anything that I was ever exposed to.”
Emily Banike
Margaret Geltz
Margaret Geltz
Personal Trainer
Emily has over 20 years of experience working in the fitness industry. She specializes in fitness for the aging population. She loves helping people see and reach their full potential – no matter their age or fitness level. She is a long time lover of running, and enjoys training the novice runner to compete in their first
Personal Trainer
Emily has over 20 years of experience working in the fitness industry. She specializes in fitness for the aging population. She loves helping people see and reach their full potential – no matter their age or fitness level. She is a long time lover of running, and enjoys training the novice runner to compete in their first 5k race, along with the experienced runner that wants to improve their marathon time.
“Never underestimate who you are or what you are capable of doing!”
Margaret Geltz
Margaret Geltz
Margaret Geltz
Personal & Athletic Trainer
Margaret grew up in Yorkville, Il before moving to Sandwich, Il in 2005. She has been involved in athletics her whole life, playing organized sports throughout her childhood into college. That love for sports drove her towards a degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. Being a college athlete reinforced the
Personal & Athletic Trainer
Margaret grew up in Yorkville, Il before moving to Sandwich, Il in 2005. She has been involved in athletics her whole life, playing organized sports throughout her childhood into college. That love for sports drove her towards a degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. Being a college athlete reinforced the importance of proper strength training and conditioning for both, during and after athletic careers. Her passion for athletics and fitness drives her to better herself and others in their own fitness journeys.
“Getting proper exercise and nutrition is not only about losing/gaining weight, it’s about strengthening your body and your mind, and helping you to become your best self.”
Paige Sartori
Margaret Geltz
Paige Sartori
Coach & Athletic Trainer
Paige was born and raised in Sandwich, IL, and has been a part of the JC Family since she was 16 years old. Paige has been involved in athletics her whole life, competing in gymnastics, basketball, and softball. Looking to continue her fitness journey after high school, Paige became a certified personal trainer in
Coach & Athletic Trainer
Paige was born and raised in Sandwich, IL, and has been a part of the JC Family since she was 16 years old. Paige has been involved in athletics her whole life, competing in gymnastics, basketball, and softball. Looking to continue her fitness journey after high school, Paige became a certified personal trainer in 2021. She specializes in coaching and curating the Athletics program at JC Health and Fitness. Paige loves seeing the young athletes find their passion for fitness and helping them meet their goals outside of the gym.
"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts."
Christine Conover
Christine Conover
Christine Conover
Registered Dietitian
Christine is a native of Sandwich, where she continues to live with her husband and son. After working in retail management for several years, Christine decided to switch gears and earned her B.S. in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University and her M.S. in Nutriton and Wellness from Benedictine University. Christine
Registered Dietitian
Christine is a native of Sandwich, where she continues to live with her husband and son. After working in retail management for several years, Christine decided to switch gears and earned her B.S. in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University and her M.S. in Nutriton and Wellness from Benedictine University. Christine does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to nutrition, and works with clients to find a plan that is best for their individual needs. She enjoys running and hiking in her spare time and loves trying new foods with her family.
Katlyn Quasny
Christine Conover
Christine Conover
Personal Trainer & Kids Korner
Katlyn is a long-time, valued member of the JC Health and Fitness Team. Whether coaching class, working with Kids Korner, or assisting members behind the desk, Katlyn helps to strengthen the JC community daily. She began competing in sports at the age of 4 and continued competing in gymnastics, volleyball and
Personal Trainer & Kids Korner
Katlyn is a long-time, valued member of the JC Health and Fitness Team. Whether coaching class, working with Kids Korner, or assisting members behind the desk, Katlyn helps to strengthen the JC community daily. She began competing in sports at the age of 4 and continued competing in gymnastics, volleyball and competitive cheer through high school. Inspired by her love for sports and fitness, Katlyn decided to continue her education at Waubonsee with a major in Kinesiology.
“Don’t miss out on something that could be amazing just because it could also be difficult.”
Megan Zaleski
Christine Conover
Megan Zaleski
Personal Trainer & Coach
Megan began her journey as a personal trainer at JC Health and Fitness in 2015. While her journey with fitness began as an athlete, she continues to explore how important a well-rounded approach to health and wellness is, making overall well-being a priority for each unique individual. Among the many approaches to
Personal Trainer & Coach
Megan began her journey as a personal trainer at JC Health and Fitness in 2015. While her journey with fitness began as an athlete, she continues to explore how important a well-rounded approach to health and wellness is, making overall well-being a priority for each unique individual. Among the many approaches to improve health, she enjoys helping individuals enhance their daily quality of life through the avenue of functional movement.
"Every day we are given opportunities to become the best version of ourselves; being surrounded by love and healthy influences makes the journey that much more attainable and enjoyable."
Phyllis Wallington
Massage Therapist
Phyllis brings her expertise in many modalities and forms of soft tissue manipulation, including Activation Release Technique, Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Prenatal, among many more. She began practicing these techniques as part of the coaching staff at the Olympic Training Center. Phyllis hold advanced degrees in bio-chemis
Massage Therapist
Phyllis brings her expertise in many modalities and forms of soft tissue manipulation, including Activation Release Technique, Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Prenatal, among many more. She began practicing these techniques as part of the coaching staff at the Olympic Training Center. Phyllis hold advanced degrees in bio-chemistry and toxicology that has allowed her to teach post-graduate and graduate levels. Her background in medicine and sports allows her to provide a unique experience that can improve your performance, alleviate pain, and relieve stress from many activities of daily living.
“It’s all about maintenance of your body. If you don’t maintain it, it will not perform and will eventually fail. I am committed to improving the quality of every life I can.”